Bennington Town property record for 81 Oakes St, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,893 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-015-68028 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-68028 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 81 OAKES ST |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-3206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE & .17A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 971100 |
81 Oakes St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 OAKES ST, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-3206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 81 OAKES ST, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-3206 |
| Document Number | 0698145984 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 698145984 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,249.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 VILLAGE LN, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-9041 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 OAKES ST, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-3206 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Oakes St was $1,893 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 | $1,893.00 (-57.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $125,600 (-) Land $28,700 Building $96,900 |
| 2024 | $4,419.00 | $125,600 Land $28,700 Building $96,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 81 Oakes St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 81 Oakes 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 406 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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