Modern Comfort Meets Historic Charm in North Bennington, Vermont Nestled within the heart of North Bennington's National Historic District, this thoroughly modern and light-filled home offers the perfect blend of timeless character and contemporary living. Situated on a beautifully landscaped 0.69-acre lot, the property includes a private backyard with ample space for perennial and vegetable gardens, plus a historic barn may be transformed into a workshop, studio, or additional living/office space. Inside, the home features four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a luxurious steam shower. With two inviting living rooms, an office, mudroom, pantry, and custom-designed kitchen that opens seamlessly to the main living area, this home is built for both relaxation and entertaining. The living room boasts a cozy fireplace, while custom cherry wood floors and triple-hung windows bring in abundant natural light and stunning floor-to-ceiling garden views. Energy efficiency is key, with south-facing solar panels and an on-site storage battery that help keep utility costs down and sustainability up. Step outside to enjoy a peaceful side patio and classic front porch, perfect for morning coffee or evening unwinding. This one-of-a-kind property combines the best of Vermont history with cutting-edge updates-an ideal retreat in one of the state's most charming villages.
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Listed by:
Kelley McCarthy,
Mahar McCarthy Real Estate 802-442-8337
$595,000
23 Mechanic Street, Bennington, VT 05257
4beds
2,456sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
0.69 Acres Lot
$576,200 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
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Listing updated: June 11, 2025 at 09:22am
Listed by:
Kelley McCarthy,
Mahar McCarthy Real Estate 802-442-8337
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5045626

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Solar, Baseboard, Zoned, Stove - Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove-Wood
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor
Features
- Kitchen Island, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Pantry, Wood Stove Hook-up
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
- Basement: Insulated,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Interior Access,Stairs - Basement,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplaces - 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,684
- Total interior livable area: 2,456 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,456
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, On Site, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Barn, Detached
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch - Covered
- Exterior features: Garden Space, Natural Shade
- Fencing: Partial
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 123
Lot
- Size: 0.69 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Orchard(s), In Town
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5113864689
- Zoning description: VR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique,Colonial,Contemporary,Historic Vintage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Insulation-Foam, Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Metal,Shingle - Architectural,Standing Seam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Energy Storage Device
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: North Bennington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $185,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,546
- Date on market: 6/10/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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