List Price: $299,000 | $163 per sq.ft. | 3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom | 1.5 Story Single Family Home
Price Change! Reduced by $26,000 down 9% on July 14th 2026

Listed Wednesday Jun 17, 2026 | MLS# 5095251
89 Merson Street Bennington VT
Listed by Brooke Thomson Drew Mahar McCarthy Real Estate
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.

Appliances : Dishwasher | Electric Range | Refrigerator | Electric Water Heater | Owned Water Heater
Flooring: Tile | Wood | Vinyl Plank
Heating: Wood | Steam
Total Rooms: 10
Total Baths: 2
Full Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
Total Bedrooms: 3
Living Room: Room Dimensions: 17'10" x 11'8" Floor: 1
Dining Room : Room Dimensions: 13'3" x 11'8" Floor: 1
Kitchen : Room Dimensions: 10'10" x 11' Floor: 1
Primary Bedroom : Room Dimensions: 22'11" x 11' Floor: 1
Office/Study : Room Dimensions: 11'5" x 10' Floor: 1
Bathroom Full : Room Dimensions: 6'5" x 7'1" Floor: 1
Bonus Room : Room Dimensions: 20'8" x 13'8" Floor: 1
Bathroom Half : Room Dimensions: 5'6" x 3'4" Floor: 1
Bedroom : Room Dimensions: Floor: 2
Bedroom : Room Dimensions: 11'9" x 12'10" Floor: 2

Building Info
Year Built: 1950
Type: Clapboard Exterior | Wood Exterior
Total Structure SqFt.: 2829
Finished Sqft. Above Ground: 1829
Apx Below Grade Unfinished SqFt.: 1000
Basement: Concrete | Full | Interior Stairs | Unfinished | Walkout | Interior Access | Exterior Access | Basement Stairs

Exterior Info
Style: Cape | Detached | Multi-Level
Roof: Shingle

Utilities
Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Water: Public Water On-Site
Sewer: Public Sewer On-Site

Land Description:
City Lot | Interior Lot | Neighbor Business | Slight | Street Lights | Wooded | In Town | Near Shopping | Neighborhood | Near Hospital
Lot size: 0.93 acres
Zoned: Village Residential
Surveyed: Unk
Flood Zone: No
Seasonal: No
Road Frontage: 260
Driveway: Dirt



Docs Available : Deed | Tax Map
Taxes $5,205
Assesed Value Not Reported
Schools
Middle School: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
High School: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14

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