Listed by Suzan Yucht • Hoisington Realty, Inc. Bought with Alton + Westall Real Estate Agency, LLC.
Off market sep 2016 for $145K
$254,589
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$963/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
972
sq ft
1216 Murphy Rd, North Bennington, VT 05201
About this home
Formerly known as the Riverside School, this charming, light filled home presents warmth and character throughout. One look at this sweet residence with numerous high windows and ceilings, crown molding and hard wood floors throughout and you will know you are home. Enter through your choice of two covered porches into the foyer or galley style kitchen with butcher block counter tops, plenty of cabinet space and built in book case. The large sunny open living room features a wood burning fireplace for cozy nights and ambiance and includes a corner dining nook. Two nice sized bedrooms and renovated full bath complete this unique offering on . 56 acres in a prime historic country neighborhood surrounded by stone walls, lilac bushes and just a stones throw from the Henry Bridge, North Bennington and the Walloomsac River. This is a true gem if ever there was one. A pleasure to show.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Suzan Yucht• Hoisington Realty, Inc.
Bought with Maureen Dietze• Alton + Westall Real Estate Agency, LLC
Once Riverside Elementary School this sweet home offers a charming living room w/ fplce, wood floors, dining area, abundance of windows & high ceilings. Kitchen is dated but practical; 2 small bdrms, 1 bath. Full basement w/ outside hatch, oil steam heat. Aluminum combination windows, slate roof, 1-car detached garage. 0.56 acre, it enjoys a corner location & stone wall boundaries in a prime historic country neighborhood. Being sold as is this is an unusual opportunity for the right buyer.
Public Records
Sep 6, 2006
Sold
$96,100
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,826 (−0.9%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2024
$1,843 (+5.4%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2023
$1,749 (−37.0%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2022
$2,777 (−0.5%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2021
$2,791 (+0.2%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2020
$2,785 (+19.4%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2019
$2,333 (+1.7%)
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2018
$2,294 (−7.3%)
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2017
$2,475 (+0.9%)
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2016
$2,452 (+1.0%)
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2015
$2,427 (−16.0%)
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2014
$2,890
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2013
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
Tax history for 1216 Murphy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,826 (−0.9%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2024
$1,843 (+5.4%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2023
$1,749 (−37.0%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2022
$2,777 (−0.5%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2021
$2,791 (+0.2%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2020
$2,785 (+19.4%)
$43,500 + $77,700
$121,200
2019
$2,333 (+1.7%)
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2018
$2,294 (−7.3%)
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2017
$2,475 (+0.9%)
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2016
$2,452 (+1.0%)
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2015
$2,427 (−16.0%)
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2014
$2,890
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
2013
$33,800 + $73,000
$106,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.58 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
972
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bennington County
APN
05101563931
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Daylight, Full, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Flooring: Hardwood, Other
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Off Boiler
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 13' x 10'
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 26'2" x 14'5"
Level: 1
Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 12'9" x 9'6"
Level: 1
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12' x 10'3"
Level: 1
Room 13 Information
Other
Dimensions: 6' x 6'
Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Antique
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 972
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 972
Roof: Slate
Driveway
Dirt
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot Features: Corner, Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Mountain View, View, Rural
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1930
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Gross Amount Tax: 2427.14
SPAN Number: 051-015-63931
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 62
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Oil, Radiator
Sewer Information
Drywell, Septic
Electric Information
100 Amp, 220 Plug, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Public
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Cable
Cable
Location
School Information
School District: Southwest Vermont
Elementary School: Monument Elementary School
Elementary School: Monument Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
School - High: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 0
Other Location Information
Directions: Take River Road from North Bennington, cross over Henry Bridge and property will be on the right hand side on corner of Murphy Road and Riverside Drive.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 972
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Bennington County
APN: 05101563931
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026