Charming vintage 1920s Arts & Crafts-style cottage in a prime village location. This inviting home offers seven main rooms, including three bedrooms and two baths, blending timeless character with modern comfort. The updated kitchen features abundant storage and flows nicely into the living spaces, highlighted by beautiful wood floors and a cozy fireplace. Central air ensures year-round comfort. Enjoy outdoor living with a large, inviting front porch perfect for relaxing, as well as a private back deck ideal for entertaining or a quiet retreat. A two-car detached garage adds convenience and additional storage. Classic architectural details and thoughtful updates make this a truly special property in a highly desirable setting.
Active under contract
Listed by: Mahar McCarthy Real Estate
$395,000
231 Washington Avenue, Bennington, VT 05201
3beds
1,556sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$396,500 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceCentral airClassic architectural detailsThoughtful updatesBeautiful wood floorsLarge inviting front porchAbundant storage
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Listed by:
Kelley M McCarthy,
Mahar McCarthy Real Estate 802-442-8337
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5084174
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Owned Water Heater
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Natural Light
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Concrete,Concrete Floor,Unfinished,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, 1 Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,452
- Total interior livable area: 1,556 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,556
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom
Features
- Levels: 1.75
- Stories: 1.75
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Partial
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 61
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalks, Near Skiing, Neighborhood, Near Hospital
Details
- Parcel number: 5101568620
- Zoning description: residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Propane, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Bennington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $165,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,192
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$396,500
$377,000 - $416,000
$2,575/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000+93.6%$254/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5084174 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2008 | Sold | $204,000-14.8%$131/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2008 | Listed for sale | $239,500+56.5%$154/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #2800683 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2005 | Sold | $153,000+5.5%$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2003 | Sold | $145,000+62.9%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/1990 | Sold | $89,000$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $165,800 |
| 2023 | -- | $165,800 |
| 2022 | -- | $165,800 |
| 2021 | -- | $165,800 |
| 2020 | -- | $165,800 |
| 2019 | -- | $165,800 |
| 2018 | -- | $165,800 |
| 2017 | -- | $165,800 |
| 2016 | -- | $165,800 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $1,658 |
| 2014 | -- | $1,658 |
| 2013 | -- | $1,658 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,658 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,658 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,658 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,658 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,658 +11.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,492 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,492 +38.7% |
| 2003 | $2,685 | $1,076 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 05201
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Bennington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Mt. Anthony Union Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
- High: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14
- District: Southwest Vermont
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- Vermont
- Bennington County
- Bennington
- 05201
- 231 Washington Avenue
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