Property Attributes
- MLS#5070958
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyBENNINGTON
- CityShaftsbury
- AreaBennington
- Zip05257
- StyleRanch
- Year Built1900
- Price$ 269,900
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1392
- Lot Size2 Acres
Data Source:
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Property Description
This Charming country home is currently being used as a primary home with a vacant 2nd in-law rental home. This property could be either a single family residence with/without an in-law house or as a 2 unit multifamily with 2 separate houses, This quiet country location has 2 homes located on its 2 acres. The main home is a 3 bedroom ranch featuring a large eat-in kitchen opening into a large living room. 3 bedrooms, including an addition with a large primary with 2 closets inlcuding one whick is a large walk-in closet. A large full bath with washer/dryer hookups completes the living area. The house has a partial concrete basement under the older portion, with a crawlspace under the addition. This main house needs some TLC including interior paint and could use new carpet and vinyl flooring. The smaller second house is located a few hundred feet from the main house and has its own separate driveway and a separate septic system (the 2 houses do share a common drilled well) This house features a 2 room design with the kitchen / living room space, large bedroom, full bath, and a utility/laundry room. At 798 sqft, there is plenty of room. There is some unresolved freeze damage to the plumbing in the 2nd house. All income figures are based on estimated rents for both houses. The property will be sold with both units vacated. A rare chance to own a property with 2 homes for the cost of one!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Listed $320,000 |
| 12/29/2025 | 4$310,000 |
| 1/30/2026 | 4$300,000 |
| 2/21/2026 | 4$290,000 |
| 7/23/2026 | 7$269,900 |
General Features
| Road Frontage | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Heating | Oil,Hot Water |
| Cooling | None |
| Utilities | Phone,Cable |
| Roof | Architectural Shingle |
| Appliances | Refrigerator,Electric Stove |
| Garage | No |
| Flood Zone | Yes |
| Zoning | Res |
| Exclusions | Washer / Dryer in main house not included in sale. |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Electric | 100 Amp Service,Circuit Breaker(s) |
| Style | Ranch |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Type | Single Family |
| Property Condition | Existing |
| Assessment Amount | 255400 |
| Tax Year | 2023 |
| Covenants | Unknown |
| Construction Materials | Wood Frame,Vinyl Siding |
| Directions | Use GPS. 2nd House driveway is located off Shaftsbury Hollow Rd,first driveway on Left. |
| City | Shaftsbury |
| Property Class | Residential |
| Other Equipment | CO Detector,Smoke Detector |
| Seasonal | No |
| DOM | 234 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 193.89 |
| Last Updated | 07/23/2026 18:30:30 |
Interior Features
| Basement Description | Concrete Floor,Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished |
|---|---|
| Interior Amenities | 1st Floor Laundry |
| Basement | Yes |
| Flooring | Carpet,Vinyl |
| Beds | 3 |
| Total Rooms | 5 |
| Internet | Cable Internet |
| Total Finished Area | 1392 |
| Basement Access Type | Walk-up |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Level,Open |
|---|---|
| Exterior Amenities | Porch,Shed |
| Driveway | Gravel |
| Lot Size Area | 2 |
| Water Source | Drilled Well,Shared |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
| Color | White |
| Road Frontage Length | 510 |
| Road Frontage Type | Gravel,Public Maintained Road |
| Surveyed | Unknown |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 87120 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 05257
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