Bennington Town property record for 279 Union St, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 4,598 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,424 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | (015)51-53-32-01 |
| Primary APN | (015)51-53-32-01 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 4,598 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 279 UNION ST |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-2470 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | GARAGE & .14A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6008 |
| Census Tract | 971200 |
279 Union St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2005.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 UNION ST, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-2470 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 420-193 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Union St was $1,424, 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 | $1,424.00 (-45.73%) | $74,600 (-) Land $27,900 Building $46,700 |
| 2024 | $2,624.00 | $74,600 Land $27,900 Building $46,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 279 Union 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 279 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 | 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 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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