About this home

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.

Facts and features

Schools

• Bennington Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.6 mi

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• Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14

  high · 9-12 · 1.0 mi

  5

• Mt. Anthony Union Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 2.4 mi

  3

• Bennington Regional Day Program

  elementary · 3-5 · 0.6 mi

• The School Of Sacred Heart St Francis De Sales

  elementary · K-8 · 0.7 mi

• Southwest Tech

  high · 9-12 · 1.0 mi

Price history

• Jul 14, 2026 · Price Changed$299,000
• Jun 17, 2026 · Listed$325,000
• Jun 16, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• May 27, 2026 · Price Changed$325,000
• Mar 4, 2026 · Price Changed$349,000
• Oct 2, 2025 · Listed$339,000
• Mar 12, 2025 · Listing Removed—
• Jul 26, 2024 · Listed$269,000

Tax history

• 2025$2,811 tax · $147,300 assessed
• 2024$2,945 tax · $147,300 assessed
• 2022$3,753 tax · $147,300 assessed
• 2021$2,406 tax · $147,300 assessed
• 2020$3,676 tax · $147,300 assessed
• 2019$3,536 tax · $147,300 assessed
• 2018$3,473 tax · $147,300 assessed
• 2017$3,413 tax · $147,300 assessed

Home value

$296,000

• Collateral Analytics$296,000
• Cotality$307,700
• Quantarium$291,748

Where it is