Bennington Town property record for 747 Silk Rd, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,328 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 2.26 acres (98,446 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,694 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 051-015-65573 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-65573 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,328 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,478 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 98,446 sqft (2.26 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 747 SILK RD |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-8831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 2-UNIT GAR & 2.26A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 971000 |
747 Silk Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2005.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 747 SILK RD, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-8831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042-21 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 747 Silk Rd was $3,694, 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 | $3,694.00 (-45.73%) | $193,500 (-) Land $42,300 Building $151,200 |
| 2024 | $6,807.00 | $193,500 Land $42,300 Building $151,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 747 Silk Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; 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 | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 747 Silk 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 | 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 | APPLEGATE APARTMENTS serves 273 people · EPA ID VT0020791 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BENNINGTON WATER DEPT |
| 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 39 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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