$486,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2023

245 Southshire Dr Bennington, VT 05201

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,116 Sq Ft
2.93 Acres

Recently Sold

$230 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.93 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of May 2023

Great mountain views from this large center hall colonial with attached two-car garage in a highly desirable neighborhood on nearly 3 acres of land. The first floor has an office, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, half bath, laundry room and a Family room with brick fireplace and French doors leading out to a private deck. All four bedrooms are on the second floor with new flooring installed this past year. The primary suite has a large walk-in closet and a private bath. The other three bedrooms are quite large. Huge basement offers abundant storage. The interior of the home has been freshly painted throughout in a neutral color. Close to SVMC hospital and the Bennington Area Trail System (BATS).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelley Mccarthy

Mahar McCarthy Real Estate License #081.0068165 Listed on: 02/25/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Greenwood

Alton + Westall Real Estate Agency, LLC License #082.0007262

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,347

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 2.93 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned VR

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Dry Walled Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Unfinished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Monument Elementary School
  • Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
  • Mt. Anthony Sr. Uhsd 14 High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Drilled Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,347

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Colonial
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 229.68
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Remarks Public: Great mountain views from this large center hall colonial with attached two-car garage in a highly desirable neighborhood on nearly 3 acres of land. The first floor has an office, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, half bath, laundry room and a Family room with brick fireplace and French doors leading out to a private deck. All four bedrooms are on the second floor with new flooring installed this past year. The primary suite has a large walk-in closet and a private bath. The other three bedrooms are quite large. Huge basement offers abundant storage. The interior of the home has been freshly painted throughout in a neutral color. Close to SVMC hospital and the Bennington Area Trail System (BATS).
  • List Agent: 7782
  • Unique Disclaimer: The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to other real estate licensees who are participant members of the PrimeMLS.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Features Interior: Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Walk-in Closet, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl Plank
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Office/Study
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste
  • Room 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Family Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Office/Study, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1
  • Room 6: Primary BR Suite, On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2116
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 3156
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2116
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 1040

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Garden Space, Natural Shade

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Auto Open, Direct Entry, Finished

Utilities

  • Electric: 150 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Septic
  • Water: Drilled Well
  • Water Heater: Off Boiler, Owned, Tank
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Utilities: High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Internet - Cable

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: Homestead

Schools

  • School District: Southwest Vermont
  • Elementary School: Monument Elementary School
  • Middle School: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
  • High School: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14
  • Elementary School: Monument Elementary School
  • High School: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 127631
  • Lot Acres: 2.93
  • Lot Description: Level, Mountain View, View
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: VR
  • Deed Book: 560
  • Deed Page: 248
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 8346.84
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District: Southwest Vermont
  • School Middle Jr: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2023
Closed on
May 5, 2023
Sold by
Lyford Nicole M and Silverberg Michael
Bought by
Hudson Daniel A and Mcfarland Jessi R
Seller's Agent
Kelley Mccarthy
Mahar McCarthy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ann Greenwood
Alton + Westall Real Estate Agency, LLC
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$486,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
8%
Views
50

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2022
Closed on
Jun 30, 2022
Sold by
Roberts Margaret A
Bought by
Lyford Nicole M and Silverberg Michael J
Seller's Agent
Jenifer Prouty Hoffman
Hoffman Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kelley Mccarthy
Mahar McCarthy Real Estate
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.53%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $486,000 --
Deed $486,000 --
Deed $385,000 --
Deed $385,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Price Changed $499,900 -4.8% $236 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $524,900 +8.0% $248 / Sq Ft
05/05/2023 05/05/23 Sold $486,000 +8.0% $230 / Sq Ft
03/01/2023 03/01/23 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2023 02/25/23 For Sale $450,000 +16.9% $213 / Sq Ft
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Sold $385,000 +10.0% $182 / Sq Ft
05/17/2022 05/17/22 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2022 05/10/22 For Sale $350,000 -- $165 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $10,498 $298,400 $86,000 $212,400
2023 $9,776 $298,400 $86,000 $212,400
2022 $6,837 $298,400 $86,000 $212,400
2021 $6,873 $298,400 $86,000 $212,400
2020 $6,856 $298,400 $86,000 $212,400
2019 $6,519 $298,400 $86,000 $212,400
2018 $6,410 $298,400 $86,000 $212,400
2016 $6,377 $298,400 $86,000 $212,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ann Greenwood

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ann Greenwood

    ALTON & WESTALL REAL ESTATE AGENCY, LLC

    (413) 441-9631

    3 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Ann Greenwood
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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Kelley Mccarthy

    Mahar McCarthy Real Estate

    (802) 779-4115

    101 in this area

    134 Total Sales

    Kelley Mccarthy
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  • Jenifer Prouty Hoffman

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jenifer Prouty Hoffman

    Hoffman Real Estate

    (802) 558-5911

    114 in this area

    207 Total Sales

    Jenifer Prouty Hoffman
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4944091

PrimeMLS

APN: (015)61-50-14-00

Vermont Bennington County Bennington 05201

245 Southshire Dr, Bennington, VT

This home is located at 245 Southshire Dr, Bennington, VT 05201 and is currently priced at $486,000, approximately $229 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 245 Southshire Dr is a home located in Bennington County with nearby schools including Bennington Elementary School, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School, and Mt. Anthony Union High School.

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