Bennington Town property record for 538 Main St, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 3,100 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $4,748 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-015-67330 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-67330 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 3,100 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 538 MAIN ST |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-2169 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | SERVICE GARAGE & .35A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6005 |
| Census Tract | 971200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Downtown Bennington Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2008 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 08000454 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
538 Main St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since January 1993.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 538 MAIN ST, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-2169 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 21, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1993359556 |
| Deed Book / Page | 303 / 18 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Main St was $4,748, 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 | $4,748.00 (-45.73%) | $248,700 Land $79,100 Building $169,600 |
| 2024 | $8,749.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 538 Main St 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 |
| 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 538 Main 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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