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Historic Senior Housing Residence
For Sale
$1,299,000

126 Elm Street, Bennington, VT 05201

Commercial Sale, Bennington, VT

Property Size7,000 SF
Price / SF$185.57
Days on Market456

Property Features for 126 Elm Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Mixed Use 1
Rooms Basement
Lot features Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Corner, Level, Near Hospital
Directions The building is on the southwest corner of Elm Street and Washington Avenue, just off of South Street.
Standard status Active

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024

Utilities

Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1896
Listing Agency: TPW Real Estate
Listed By: Paul William Carroccio
Added: May 23, 2025 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 7:06PM
MLS# 5042623

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 126 Elm Street, this senior housing and retirement residence occupies a Queen Anne-style home constructed in 1896. The property offers over 7,000 square feet with numerous bedrooms, common rooms, offices, and bathrooms. Interior features include high ceilings, ornate oak woodwork, and original tile fireplaces. A wraparound porch, covered side entry, turrets, gables, slate roofing, and mature landscaping contribute to the building’s historic character. Public water serves the property, and the parcel is zoned Mixed Use 1.

The residence sits within Bennington’s Downtown Historic District, a short distance from downtown shops, restaurants, cultural venues, and healthcare facilities. The property is currently home to Southern Vermont Residential Care and occupies a prominent corner lot.

Key Highlights

  • Over 7,000 square feet in a 1896 Queen Anne‑style residence
  • Current home of Southern Vermont Residential Care
  • Numerous bedrooms, common rooms, offices, and bathrooms

Property Analytics

Current Use

Assisted living facilities

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Parking Lot & Garage Plumbing Service Barber Shop Garden Center Locksmith

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,243
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 05201, VT

14,370
Population
6,941
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
99.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
145
Density / Sq Mi
$60,428
Median Household Income
$36,816
Median Earnings
$1,098
Median Rent
$206,200
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Senior housing / Retirement Home - Queen Anne architectural details, public water, and a prominent corner setting shape this residential care property.
Where is this senior housing / retirement home located?
The property is located at 126 Elm Street Bennington, VT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Over 7,000 square feet in a 1896 Queen Anne‑style residence; Current home of Southern Vermont Residential Care; Numerous bedrooms, common rooms, offices, and bathrooms
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