Bennington Town property record for 218 Elm St, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $194,500 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,574 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-015-67489 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-67489 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 796 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 218 ELM ST |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-2218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE & .17A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 971200 |
218 Elm St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2014.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 ELM ST, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-2218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201412107575514043 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201105137575344028 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Elm St was $2,574 with a homeowner's exemption, down 57.2% 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 | $2,574.00 (-57.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $170,800 (-) Land $30,800 Building $140,000 |
| 2024 | $6,009.00 | $170,800 Land $30,800 Building $140,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 218 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 24, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
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 218 Elm 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 373 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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