Bennington Town property record for 491 Dermody Rd, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,458 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,808 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-015-66418 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-66418 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,458 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,258 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,258 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,114 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 491 DERMODY RD |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-9799 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE GAR & .96A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 971000 |
491 Dermody Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1994.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 491 DERMODY RD, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-9799 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994352858 |
| Deed Book / Page | 315 / 11 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 18, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000352858 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Dermody Rd was $3,808 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 | $3,808.00 (-57.17%) | $252,700 Land $34,300 Building $218,400 |
| 2024 | $8,890.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 491 Dermody Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| 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 491 Dermody 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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