Bennington Town property record for 228 Murphy Rd, North Bennington, VT 05257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 724 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,474 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-015-65327 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-65327 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 724 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 612 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 612 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 228 MURPHY RD |
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| City | NORTH BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05257-9658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE GAR & .48A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 971000 |
228 Murphy Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2006.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 MURPHY RD, NORTH BENNINGTON, VT 05257-9658 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 435-25 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Murphy Rd was $1,474 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 | $1,474.00 (-57.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,800 (-) Land $26,400 Building $71,400 |
| 2024 | $3,441.00 | $97,800 Land $26,400 Building $71,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 228 Murphy Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 228 Murphy Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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