Bennington Town property record for 786 Matteson Rd, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (54,886 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,471 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-015-65042 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-65042 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,492 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,492 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 54,886 sqft (1.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 786 MATTESON RD |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE OBS & 1.26A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 971000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bennington College Historic District listed 2022 · 59 contributing resources · NRIS 100008509 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
786 Matteson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 786 MATTESON RD, NORTH BENNINGTON, VT 05257-9562 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006359040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 436 / 20 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 1910963392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Divorce Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 786 MATTESON RD, BENNINGTON, VT 05201 |
| Document Number | 1910963392 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1910963392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 807 SE CORNERS RD, SANDGATE, VT 05250-8450 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 786 MATTESON RD, NORTH BENNINGTON, VT 05257-9562 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 786 Matteson Rd was $3,471, 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 | $3,471.00 (-45.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $181,800 (-) Land $38,500 Building $143,300 |
| 2024 | $6,396.00 | $181,800 Land $38,500 Building $143,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 786 Matteson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · other causes |
| 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 786 Matteson 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 COLLEGE private · serves 1,000 people · EPA ID VT0020184 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH BENNINGTON WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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