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8 West Street, North Bennington, VT, 05257

3beds
2baths
1,408sqft
$279,000
$198price/sqft
$2,148/moest. monthly cost
$85,920/yrincome needed

About This Home

Nestled in the heart of the charming North Bennington community, this lovingly maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is ready for its next chapter. Recently refreshed with newly painted interiors, rejuvenated floors, updated electrical, a recently repointed foundation, and repointed chimney, this home blends classic character with thoughtful updates throughout. Enjoy the convenience of first floor laundry, a beautiful front porch perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails, and a private backyard ideal for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing while still enjoying the benefits of in town living. Owned and cherished by the same family for many years, this property has been exceptionally cared for and offers too many updates to count. From the inviting turquoise staircase to the unique character and charm found throughout the home, every corner tells a story. Take a stroll to local coffee shops, dinner spots, and community events, or enjoy hearing music drifting from the nearby Park-McCullough concert series on summer evenings. This home offers the perfect balance of neighborhood living, privacy, and small town charm. A true North Bennington gem full of warmth, character, and uniqueness this is a must see property. Call today for your private showing. This one will not last long!

Getting Around

9
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
29
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

1/10
5/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Fieldstone
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Antique,Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer,Electric Stove
  • Laundry features: 1st Floor Laundry

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Interior Access,Interior Stairs,Interior Entry

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Kitchen/Dining,Natural Woodwork
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Vinyl
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,408

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Oil
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,408
  • Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 5113864609
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Porch
  • Frontage length: Road frontage: 100

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.25 Acres
  • Features: Landscaped,Sidewalks,Walking Trails,In Town,Near Paths,Near Shopping,Neighborhood,Near Railroad,Near School(s)

Parking

  • Parking features: Crushed Stone

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Vermont Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,410$16,920
Home Insurance $136$1,632
Property Taxes $348$4,176
Electricity $254$3,053
Total$2,148$25,776

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$73,645/yr
40% on housing$64,440/yr
45% on housing$57,280/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 4.6%
4.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.1%
1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$198This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 05257$189
Bennington County$241

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 05257$149
Bennington County$202

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-08Listed for sale$299,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrooke L Thomson Drew
BrokerageMahar McCarthy Real Estate

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