- beds
- 3
- baths
- 2
- sq ft
- 1,829
- Built
- 1950
89 Merson Street
Bennington, VT 05201
Residential · Active Under Contract · MLS #5095251
Listing Courtesy of Mahar McCarthy Real Estate | Brooke L Thomson Drew
The home
About this home
Welcome to 89 Merson Street! This charming Cape style home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and a half bathroom, and nearly an acre of land on a quiet in town street. Inside, you’ll find beautifully refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, a spacious family room with a fireplace, and a new Weil-McLain boiler installed in February 2026. What truly sets this property apart is its incredible versatility. The bonus space presents endless possibilities for a home based business, professional office, hobby space, expanded living area, or potential in-law accommodations. Whether you’re looking for room to grow, work from home, or create a space tailored to your lifestyle, this home offers the flexibility to make it happen. The generous lot and rear garage access provide additional opportunities for future improvements. Buyers may appreciate the potential to enhance accessibility and functionality with a redesigned driveway configuration, such as a circular drive, while maximizing the usefulness of the garage space and expansive yard. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from downtown Bennington’s shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and local attractions, while still enjoying the privacy of a large lot. With easy access to area hiking trails, ski resorts, and major routes to Boston and New York, this property combines location, character, and opportunity in one exceptional package.
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior4 property facts
- Rooms
- 10
- Heating
- Steam, Wood
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Building6 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1950
- Garage
- 2
- Parking
- 2
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.93 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- Village Residential
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $5,205
- Assessment year
- 2026
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Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $299,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$1,946 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $1,512
- Property tax
- $434
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $5,205. 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
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Price & market context
See how this home compares with active listings in Bennington.
| Metric | This home | Local listings |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $299,000 | $264,90013% above local |
| Price / sq ft | $163 | $19114% below local |
| Days on market | 76 | 5052% above local |
Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 11, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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