89 Merson St

Bennington, VT 05201

$325,000
Price
3
Beds
1,829 Sq. Ft.
$178 / Sq. Ft.
1,829
Sq. Ft.
$178
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Brooke Thomson Drew • Mahar McCarthy Real Estate

Property Details for 89 Merson Street

Zoning
Village Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 06/17/2026 06:50 PM

Property Details for 89 Merson Street

StatusActive
MLS #5095251
Days on Market8
Taxes$5,205 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.93 AC / 40,510 SF
CountyBennington County
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Building Information for 89 Merson Street

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.93 AC / 40,510 SF

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Property Information for 89 Merson Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Bennington
  • County: VT-Bennington
  • Directions: From South Street (Rt 7) turn onto Merson Street, house is on right. Look for sign.
  • Latitude: 42.871373000001000
  • Longitude: -73.197389000000001
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Zip Code: 05201
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 05101568670
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Dirt
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Interior Lot, Neighbor Business, Slight, Street Lights, Wooded, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Hospital
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.93
  • Road Frontage Length: 260.0
  • Total Finished Area: 1829.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1829.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1000.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Estimated
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 40511.0
  • Total Area: 2829.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1950
  • High School: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14
  • Middle/Jr School: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer On-Site
  • Water Source: Public Water On-Site
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Telephone Available
  • Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail, High Speed Intrnt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Owned Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Full, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Walkout, Interior Access, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bonus Room, Level 1: Full Bathroom, Level 1: 1/2 Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bedroom, Level 1: Office/Study
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl Plank, Wood
  • Heating: Wood, Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 17'10" x 11'8"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13'3" x 11'8"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10'10" x 11'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 22'11" x 11'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11'5" x 10'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 6'5" x 7'1"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 20'8" x 13'8"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 5'6" x 3'4"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13'3" x 13'1"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11'9" x 12'10"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 89 Merson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5095251

$325,000—
Jun 15, 2026

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5064108

—
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5064108

$339,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5095251

$325,000
06/15/2026

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5064108

—
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5064108

$339,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 89 Merson Street

Taxable ValueLand$36,800Additions$110,500Total$147,300
Tax Record2024$5,182 ($432 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,829 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,829 SqFtLot Size40,511 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyBENNINGTONAPN(015)56-50-73-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 89 Merson Street

This home is within Mount Anthony Union High School District #14.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bennington Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
Public - 9 to 12
Molly Stark School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bennington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
Public9 to 12

Molly Stark School
PublicPK to 5

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More information about 89 Merson Street, Bennington, VT 05201

89 Merson Street is a single family home for sale in Bennington, VT 05201. This property was listed for sale on June 17, 2026 by Mahar McCarthy Real Estate, it's currently listed at $325,000. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on October 3, 2022. This listing's school districts are Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, Mount Anthony Union High School District #14. Nearby schools include Bennington Elementary School, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School and Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14. 89 Merson Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,829 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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