- beds
- 5
- baths
- 2
- sq ft
- 1,974
- Built
- 1935
971 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
Residential · Active Under Contract · MLS #5088350
Listing Courtesy of Mahar McCarthy Real Estate | Brooke L Thomson Drew
The home
About this home
Have you been searching for the Vermont farmhouse that truly feels like home? The one with the land, the barns, the mountain views, the wraparound driveway, the screened in porch, and the beautiful front porch where you can sit and enjoy quiet mornings and peaceful evenings? This is that home. Situated on over 17 acres, this property offers not one but two barns, established fenced pastures, and the kind of setting that feels like a Vermont dream. Listen to the breeze move through the grass, watch the leaves change color in the fall, and enjoy the privacy and beauty that surround you. Inside, you’ll find five bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with space that invites family dinners, holiday gatherings, and everyday moments that make a house feel special. The usable basement offers excellent storage, workshop potential, tool space, or room for tack and farm equipment. Whether you have horses, farm animals, or simply want the charm and comfort of country living, this property offers the Vermont lifestyle so many people dream about. This is more than a house it’s the feeling of finally coming home.
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior4 property facts
- Rooms
- 8
- Heating
- Oil
- Cooling
- Whole House Fan
- Flooring
- Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
Building3 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1935
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 17.62 acres
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Zoning
- Residential
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $5,811
- Assessment year
- 2025
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Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $550,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$3,265 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $2,781
- Property tax
- $484
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $5,811. 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
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Price & market context
See how this home compares with active listings in Bennington.
| Metric | This home | Local listings |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $550,000 | $264,900108% above local |
| Price / sq ft | $279 | $19146% above local |
| Days on market | 73 | 5046% above local |
Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 11, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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