$1,100,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3PM $400K PRICE DROP

161 Bessette Rd Fairfax, VT 05454

Estimated payment $6,757/month

Total Views 632
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,034 Sq Ft
$363 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • 4.6 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lake View
  • Hilly Lot
  • Bamboo Flooring

About This Home

Stunning Home with Sweeping Lake Champlain & Adirondack Mountain Views. Wake up every day to breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and watch the sunset from your covered porch. North Eastern views from the back patio to Jay Peak. This beautifully designed modern home is perfectly situated on a huge private lot at the end of a quiet dead-end road. This property offers privacy, thoughtful design, and high-end efficiency features throughout. Step inside to discover light-filled rooms and an expansive open-concept layout designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen featuring hardwood cabinetry, luxury countertops, and an impressive walk-in pantry, all opening seamlessly to the dining and living areas where huge windows frame the incredible mountain and lake views. The main living floor features large living spaces and a versatile flex room, ideal for a home office, guest room, or studio, plus a 3/4 bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find the spacious primary suite, a true retreat with a large walk-in closet and a private en-suite bathroom featuring a soaking tub. 3 additional bedrooms, a shared full bathroom, and the convenience of upstairs laundry. The finished basement provides additional living space with durable vinyl flooring and its own separate entry, perfect for guests, recreation space, or a potential in-law setup. The basement also has direct interior access from the house or the oversized attached garage. Outside, the property shines with an expansive and beautifully landscaped lot complete with raised garden beds, a fire pit, and a covered porch with Trex decking—the perfect place to relax and take in the spectacular scenery. The paved driveway and oversized garage, plus owned solar, add convenience and practicality. This exceptional home combines modern efficiency, thoughtful design, and one-of-a-kind views in a peaceful setting—offering a rare opportunity to enjoy Vermont living at its best.

Listing Agent

Kris Boyd

Flex Realty Brokerage Email: Dan@FlexRealtyVT.com Listed on: 03/07/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Flex Realty Group

Flex Realty Brokerage Email: Dan@FlexRealtyVT.com

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,618

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 4.6 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 to 5 Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Natural Light
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Blinds
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Area
  • Storage
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Greenhouse
  • Shed

Location

  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near golf course, schools, and shops

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Zoned Heating
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heat Pump System
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Propane
  • Drilled Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Perc Test On File For Septic Tank
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar Heating System
  • Pasture

Community Details

  • Snowmobile Trail
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,618

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

4.6 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: North Fairfax Rd past St Albans Reservoir to Bessette and to the end of the road.
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Display On Internet: Fiber Optic Internet
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Pasture, Hilly, Lake View, Landscaped, Level, Mountain View, Open Lot, Recreational, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Water View, Mountain, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near Hospital, Near ATV Trail, Near School(s)
  • Road Frontage Type: Public Maintained Road, Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 4978-00
  • Attribution Contact: Dan@FlexRealtyVT.com
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2644.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic with Hatch/Skuttle, Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Kitchen/Living, Responsive Lite Contrl(s), Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Indoor Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Pantry, Window Treatment, Programmable Thermostat, 2nd Floor Laundry, Smart Thermostat
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Domestic Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Double Oven, Wall Oven, Owned Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exhaust Hood, Gas Stove, Vented Exhaust Fan, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Combination, Ceramic Tile, Tile
  • Basement: Climate Controlled, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Exterior Access, Full, Insulated, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Storage Space
  • Other Equipment: CO Detector, Battery Smoke Detector
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 390.0

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior Features: ENERGY STAR Qual Doors, Partial Fence, Garden, Natural Shade, Other - See Remarks, Covered Porch, Shed, Storage, ENERGY STAR Qual Windows, Greenhouse
  • Roof: Metal, Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Direct Access, Garage, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Paved

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Conventional Leach Field, Leach Field On-Site, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, On-Site Septic Exists, Septic Tank, Perc Test On File
  • Heating: Propane, Solar, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Zoned, Mini Split
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Propane, Phone Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Drilled Well

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: 8
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.6
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 200376.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10618.12

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 -- $548,400 $122,900 $425,500
2023 -- $542,400 $122,900 $419,500
2022 $8,312 $542,400 $122,900 $419,500
2021 $8,402 $396,500 $88,000 $308,500
2020 $8,128 $396,500 $88,000 $308,500
2019 $7,485 $396,500 $88,000 $308,500
2018 $7,410 $396,500 $88,000 $308,500
2017 $7,900 $396,500 $88,000 $308,500
2016 $7,229 $396,500 $88,000 $308,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/11/2026 05/11/26 For Sale $1,100,000 -26.7% $363 / Sq Ft
03/12/2026 03/12/26 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
03/07/2026 03/07/26 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $494 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5078553

PrimeMLS

APN: 210-068-11967

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