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- Built
- 1890
124 Elm Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Commercial Sale · Active Under Contract · MLS #5029040
Listing Courtesy of TPW Real Estate | Marek Kovac, Paul William Carroccio
The home
About this home
An exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Southern Vermont's most versatile commercial properties. Currently known as the South Shire Inn, this landmark Victorian estate offers exceptional flexibility for investors, developers, owner-users, hospitality operators, and entrepreneurs seeking a property with multiple future possibilities. Originally built in 1887 by renowned architect William C. Bull, the beautifully restored property includes nine guest accommodations, elegant common areas, owner's quarters, a detached carriage house with additional guest accommodations, a commercial kitchen, and an established Thai restaurant providing existing rental income. The property's flexible layout and MU1 zoning support a wide variety of permitted commercial and mixed-use applications, including hospitality, restaurant, professional office, event, wellness, residential care, and other investment opportunities, subject to local approvals. Whether a buyer chooses to continue the existing hospitality operation or reposition the property for another permitted use, this offering provides flexibility rarely found in today's market. Ideally located within walking distance of downtown Bennington and centrally positioned between Manchester, Williamstown, and the Berkshires, the property benefits from year-round tourism, recreation, higher education, and cultural attractions. Seller financing and lease-to-own opportunities may be available for qualified buyers.
Property information
Details at a glance
Building4 property facts
- Style
- Other
- Year built
- 1890
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.47 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- MU1
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $17,529
- Assessment year
- 2024
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Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $950,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$6,264 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $4,804
- Property tax
- $1,461
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $17,529. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Listing history
Price and status timeline
- Sc
$950,000 · Dec 15, 2025
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Price & market context
See how this home compares with active listings in Bennington.
| Metric | This home | Local listings |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $950,000 | $544,50074% above local |
| Price / sq ft | — | — |
| Days on market | 536 | 150257% above local |
Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 12, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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