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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $125,000 on Aug 15, 2006

261 BENTLEY AVE

POULTNEY, VT 05764
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,459 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Aug 15, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,184 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$149,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$133,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$149,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
59
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyRUTLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Poultney High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Poultney Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi

District: Quarry Valley Unified Union School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 05764These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,066
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.69 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,737
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,204
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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How this home compares

261 Bentley Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Poultney 05764
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Rutland County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Rutland County

How it measures up in Poultney 05764

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Poultney 05764.

Living area2,459 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,579 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.95 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 261 Bentley Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePoultney 05764Rutland County
Living areabigger than2,459 ft²88% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac38% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than186013% of homes9% of homes

About 261 Bentley Ave

When did 261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT last sell?

261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT last sold on Aug 15, 2006 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT?

261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,459 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT built?

261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT?

261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT is assigned to Poultney High School (middle), rated D+; Poultney Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT compare to other homes in Poultney 05764?

Among the 1,379 homes in Poultney 05764, it is bigger than 88% of them (2,459 ft² against a typical 1,579 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.95 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1860 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Bentley Ave, Poultney, VT was $2,184. The county assessed it at $149,100.

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