281 River Road

Closed 2/13/04
Closed 2/13/04
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$185,000
3 beds1,750 sqft
281 River Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454
Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$106/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Attention water lovers:3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath home complete with canoe launch! Tiled sunroom with expansive deck overlooking fenced in grounds and over 300` river frontage. Tiled kitchen, plenty of built-ins on beautiful 2 acres outside village.Attention water lovers:3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath home complete with canoe launch! Tiled sunroom with expansive deck overlooking fenced in grounds and over 300` river frontage. Tiled kitchen, plenty of built-ins on beautiful 2 acres outside village.

    Sold By Four Seasons Sothebys Intl Realty

    • Listed by: Steve Lipkin • Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
    Listing closed: 02/13/2004 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 3090969
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    Property Information for 281 River Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $2,754 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Franklin County
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1978
    • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Fairfax
    • County: VT-Franklin
    • Directions: RTE 104 SOUTH TO FAIRFAX VILLAGE. AT BLINKING LIGHT GO LEFT ONTO FAIRFAX-FLETCHER RD. STAY STRAIGHT ON RIVER RD, HOUSE 1.4M ON RIGHT
    • State: VT
    • Zip: 05454
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $2,754.00
    • Tax Year: 2003
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 1.00
    • Driveway: Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 110500.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
    • Road Frontage Length: 325.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1750.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1750.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Foundation: Slab w/ Frost Wall
    • Resort: No
    • Year Built: 1978
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: CVPS
    • Fuel Company: NEWTON
    • Electric: 220 Plug
    • Sewer: Septic
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Fence - Full, Porch - Covered
    • Roof: Metal
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Other, Refrigerator
    • Basement Description: None
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Features - Interior: Living/Dining, Other, Laundry - 2nd Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
    • Heating: Wall Furnace
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 14X10
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 13X14
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 15X20
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 15X13
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 12X14
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 14X9
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: 16X12
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bath - Full
    Room 17
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
    Rental
    Rent Information
    • Rented: No

    Property History for 281 River Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Feb 13, 2004

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #3090969

    		$185,000—
    Dec 22, 2003

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #3090969

    		—
    Oct 27, 2003

    Price Change

    New England Real Estate Network #3090969

    		$194,900—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    02/13/2004

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #3090969

    $185,000
    12/22/2003

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #3090969

    —
    10/27/2003

    Price Change

    New England Real Estate Network #3090969

    $194,900

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 281 River Road

    Taxable ValueLand$75,000Additions$190,700Total$265,700
    Tax Record2025$3,411 ($284 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN(068) RV0281

    Schools near 281 River Road

    This home is within Fairfax School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    BFA Elementary/Middle School
    		Public - PK to 6
    BFA High School - Fairfax
    		Public - 7 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    BFA Elementary/Middle School
    PublicPK to 6

    BFA High School - Fairfax
    Public7 to 12

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 281 River Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
    $185,000
    3
    1,750
    87,120
    269 River Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
    $265,000
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    387,684
    280 River Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
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    65,340
    18 Zeno Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
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    87,120
    258 River Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
    $275,000
    3
    2,232
    166,834
    306 River Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
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    104,980

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