Bennington Town property record for 257 Union St, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,425 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,900 (Oct 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $1,359 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-015-67833 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-67833 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,425 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|
| Street Address | 257 UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-2471 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE & .26A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6012 |
| Census Tract | 971200 |
257 Union St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 UNION ST, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-2471 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1988362891 |
| Deed Book / Page | 275 / 105 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 1826507968 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Union St was $1,359 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 | $1,359.00 (-57.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,200 (-) Land $21,000 Building $69,200 |
| 2024 | $3,173.00 | $90,200 Land $21,000 Building $69,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 257 Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 257 Union 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 | MOUNTAIN VIEW COURT private · serves 53 people · EPA ID VT0020722 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BENNINGTON WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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.
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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures