Bennington Town property record for 215 School St, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,718 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 051-015-67366 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-67366 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,718 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 215 SCHOOL ST |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-2510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 2-UNIT & .08A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 971200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Downtown Bennington Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2008 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 08000454 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
215 School St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 332 HARRIS ST, MADISON, TN 37115-4028 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024761788224 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201605247575890043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 215 SCHOOL ST, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-2510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 215 SCHOOL ST BENNINGTON VT 052012510, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-2510 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 School St was $2,512, down 45.7% from the year before.
Source: Bennington Town assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington County |
| County Subdivision | Bennington Town |
| Elementary School District | Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District 87 (PK-5) (PK - 05) |
| Secondary School District | Mount Anthony UHSD 14 (6-12) (06 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,512.00 (-45.75%) | $131,600 Land $19,800 Building $111,800 |
| 2024 | $4,630.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 215 School St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 24, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 units insured incl. 20 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 215 School St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 52% of Vermont |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENNINGTON WATER DEPT serves 13,250 people · EPA ID VT0005016 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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