Listed by Dan Mason • Perrott Realty. Bought with Monarch Realty.
Off Market Jul 2023 for $279K
$371,125
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,813/mo
5
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
3,288
sq ft
120 Convent Ave, Bennington, VT 05201
About this home
Own part of historic VT with this Updated 1887 Center Hall colonial with an expansive grand entrance and nice mountain views. This 5 bed 3 bath home is located just a short walk to the Bennington Museum, Monument elementary school, Bennington Battle Monument and the country club all setting on. 62 acres to spread out on, . Plenty of room for a garden, maybe some chickens or just to play basketball on the blacktop court. Check out the versatile floor plan with 3 stories allowing plenty of room for an at home office with several internet providers to choose from. Delayed showing to Sunday 4/30/2023. Seller Requesting Highest and Best by 5pm Thursday 5/4/23 with a contract Date of 5/5/23 at 5pm
Spacious Center Hall Colonial with detached 2-car garage and paved driveway. Walkable to downtown, schools, museum and the Monument. Inside you'll find hardwood and tile floors throughout. Main floor has Living room with brick fireplace, a formal dining with modern chandelier, den/office with pellet stove, large eat-in kitchen with island, laundry room, and a colorful powder room. Upstairs are five bedrooms and two full bathrooms, and the most beautiful staircase I've ever seen. Finished 3rd floor offers bonus rooms for office, studio, storage and more. Heating system is oil hot water baseboard with a newer Buderus boiler; sellers love supplementing with the pellet stove for that cozy warmth. On town water and sewer. Work from home is a breeze with Comcast Xfinity high-speed internet, as well as other providers available. Enclosed front and rear porches offer the much-desired mudroom, and additional living spaces for you, your pets or plants! Sprawling yard with 0.62 acres and abundant sunlight. There's a basketball court, swings, chicken coop, and a partially fenced area to keep your pets close to home. It's a lot of house, awesome location, and a great deal for the right buyer!
PrimeMLS #4700829
Mar 15, 2019
Sold
$214,000
$65/sq ft
Jan 22, 2019
Contingent
—
Sep 13, 2018
Price Changed
$219,900
$67/sq ft
Jun 16, 2018
Listed
$229,000
$70/sq ft
+21
Renovated 1887 colonial situated on 0.62 +/- acre in Bennington. Just steps away from Historic Old Bennington this home has the character of days gone by with all the modern updates. Offering 3 bedrooms, full, 3/4 and 1/2 bathrooms, modern kitchen, formal dining room, living room, family room with fireplace, main level laundry and more. The third floor is a walk up attic that could make additional living space.
PrimeMLS #1
Mar 6, 2018
Price Changed
$239,000
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 24, 2013
Sold
$75,000
$23/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 26, 2005
Sold
$250,000
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 10, 1999
Sold
$27,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,223 (−0.9%)
$34,500 + $179,400
$213,900
2024
$3,252 (−16.7%)
$34,500 + $179,400
$213,900
2023
$3,903 (+54.9%)
$34,500 + $179,400
$213,900
2022
$2,520 (+1.4%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2021
$2,485 (+0.2%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2020
$2,479 (−4.3%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2019
$2,591 (+1.8%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2018
$2,544 (+1.7%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2017
$2,501 (+1.0%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2016
$2,477 (+1.0%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2015
$2,452 (−16.2%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2014
$2,926
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2013
$34,500 + $207,100
$241,600
Tax history for 120 Convent Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,223 (−0.9%)
$34,500 + $179,400
$213,900
2024
$3,252 (−16.7%)
$34,500 + $179,400
$213,900
2023
$3,903 (+54.9%)
$34,500 + $179,400
$213,900
2022
$2,520 (+1.4%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2021
$2,485 (+0.2%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2020
$2,479 (−4.3%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2019
$2,591 (+1.8%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2018
$2,544 (+1.7%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2017
$2,501 (+1.0%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2016
$2,477 (+1.0%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2015
$2,452 (−16.2%)
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2014
$2,926
$34,500 + $73,400
$107,900
2013
$34,500 + $207,100
$241,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.62 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,288
Year built
1887
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bennington County
APN
05101566615
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Location: Detached
Auto Open, Storage Above
Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Street, RV Accessible
Possible Options: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA, VTHFA
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water
Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Pellet
Sewer Information
Public
Electric Information
Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Public
Other Utilities Information
Cable Company: XFinity
Fuel Company: KCM Oil
Phone Company: Choose
Cable - At Site, DSL - Available, Fiber Optic Internt Avail, Gas - LP/Bottle, Internet - Cable, Internet - Dial-up, Internet - Fiber Optic, Satellite, Satellite Internet
Location
Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: RV Parking
School Information
School District: Bennington/Rutland
Elementary School: Monument Elementary School
Elementary School: Monument Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
Neighborhood Information
In Town, Mountain, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Village, Near Public Transportatn, Near Hospital
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 290
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: From Main St AKA Route 9 in Bennington turn onto Convent Ave, first house on the Left
Block: 51
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,288
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1887
Year Renovated: —
County: Bennington County
APN: 05101566615
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Plat/Grid Map, Tax Map
Around this home
Schools
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bennington, VT • 05201
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$353,000 – $427,000
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