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Listed by: Mahar McCarthy Real Estate Brooke Thomson Drew
General Property Information
- Property Status
- Active
- Price
- $299, 000
- Property Type
- Single Family
- County
- VT-Bennington
- Agency / Brokerage
- Brooke Thomson Drew
Mahar McCarthy Real Estate - List Date
- 6/16/2026 8:00 PM
- Acres
- 0.93
- Year Built
- 1950
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Baths
- 2
- Sq. Ft. (Total)
- 1,829
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Taxes
- $5,205
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 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.
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Interior Features
- # Of Stories
- 1.5
- Sq. Ft. (Total)
- 1,829
- Sq. Ft. (Above Ground)
- 1,829
- Sq. Ft. (Below Ground)
- 0
- Sq. Ft. Unfinished
- 1,000
- Rooms
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Interior Desc
- Dining Area, 1 Fireplace, Basement Laundry
- Appliances Included
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Owned Water Heater
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood, Vinyl Plank
- Heating
- Wood, Steam
- Basement Desc
- Concrete, Full, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Walkout, Interior Access, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
Town Market Snapshot
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Exterior Features
- Style of Residence
- Cape, Detached, Multi-Level
- Time Share
- No
- Exterior Details
- Garden Space
- Land Desc.
- City Lot, Interior Lot, Neighbor Business, Slight, Street Lights, Wooded, In Town, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Hospital
- Roof Desc.
- Shingle
- Driveway Desc.
- Dirt
- Foundation Desc.
- Concrete, Stone
- Sewer Desc.
- Public Sewer On-Site
- Garage / Parking
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Road Frontage
- 260
- Zoning
- Village Residential
- Middle School
- Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
- High School
- Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14
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