Last Sold Price
3 beds1,750 sqft$106/sqft
281 River Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/13/2004 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Steve Lipkin • Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman

Sold By Four Seasons Sothebys Intl Realty

Property Details for 281 River Road

Status
MLS #
3090969
Days on Market
56
Taxes
$2,754 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1978
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Waterfront Property
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$436,000

Avg days on market

67

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

Fairfax, VT

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$450,000 | 5 Marsh Hill Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
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1

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Bedrooms
1,800
Square Feet
2.1
Acres
$425,000 | 16 Rowland Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
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Sold 09/25/24

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Bedrooms
1,534
Square Feet
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Acres
$436,000 | 53 Sandhill Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
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3

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Bedrooms
1,524
Square Feet
0.47
Acres
$349,000 | 6 School Street, Fairfax, VT 05454
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Bedrooms
1,680
Square Feet
0.3
Acres
$640,000 | 29 Talcott Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
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5

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3
Bedrooms
1,560
Square Feet
10.1
Acres
$173,250 | 299 River Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
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6

$173,250

Sold 08/11/26

3
Bedrooms
2,222
Square Feet
2
Acres
$435,000 | 45 Rowland Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
1/32
7

$435,000

Sold 09/26/24

3
Bedrooms
1,530
Square Feet
2.6
Acres
$545,000 | 91 Pine Haven Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
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8

$545,000

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3
Bedrooms
1,810
Square Feet
1.1
Acres
$495,000 | 62 Butler Street, Fairfax, VT 05454
1/38
9

$495,000

Sold 06/20/25

3
Bedrooms
1,536
Square Feet
0.51
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 281 River Road

Stories2Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,170 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$940

Property Taxes

$230

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 River Road

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
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
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
BFA Elementary/Middle School
PublicPK to 6

BFA High School - Fairfax
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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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
$265,000
387,684
65,340
87,120
$275,000
3
2,232
166,834
104,980

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