NOT LISTED FOR SALE

289 River Rd Fairfax, VT 05454

Estimated Value: $449,000 - $521,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2019

Last sale price $308,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,118/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • River Front
  • Countryside Views
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2019

A gardener's dream, this well maintained centuries old farmhouse features beautiful flower beds and is situated directly on the Lamoille River. Sit on the screened in porch and soak up the sun and take in the fresh country air. Inside you'll find an open, inviting living room with woodstove in the corner to warm you up during the chilly Vermont weather. The kitchen highlilghts include ceramic tile flooring and countertops, rustic beamed ceilings and warm oak cabinetry. The kitchen opens out into the brightly lit dining room with plenty of windows and a beautiful hardwood floor. Full bath conveniently located on the main floor complete with pedestal sink and old fashioned claw foot tub. The utility room rounds out the main living space. Upstairs you'll find the 4 bedrooms and an additional full bath. The space above the garage is partially finished off to create an in-law suite complete with mini kitchen and 3/4 bath. This is a must see! Owner is a licensed Realtor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rich Gardner

RE/MAX North Professionals License #082.0007959 Listed on: 07/19/2019

RE/MAX North Professionals

Last Buyer's Agent

Phil Gerbode

Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman License #081.0003137

Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,920

Year Built

  • Built in 1847

Lot Details

  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Stone Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Countryside Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Dirt Floor

Schools

  • Fairfax Elementary School
  • Bfa/Fairfax Middle School
  • Bfa Fairfax High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Dug Well
  • Liquid Propane Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring
  • Water Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,920

Year Built

Built in 1847

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • Directions: From Route 104 go over the steel bridge, at Fairfax falls power dam turn left onto River Road, 2nd house on the left. Or from the blinking light in Fairfax take Fletcher Road to River road and the house will be on the right.
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.44
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1847
  • Remarks Public: A gardener's dream, this well maintained centuries old farmhouse features beautiful flower beds and is situated directly on the Lamoille River. Sit on the screened in porch and soak up the sun and take in the fresh country air. Inside you'll find an open, inviting living room with woodstove in the corner to warm you up during the chilly Vermont weather. The kitchen highlilghts include ceramic tile flooring and countertops, rustic beamed ceilings and warm oak cabinetry. The kitchen opens out into the brightly lit dining room with plenty of windows and a beautiful hardwood floor. Full bath conveniently located on the main floor complete with pedestal sink and old fashioned claw foot tub. The utility room rounds out the main living space. Upstairs you'll find the 4 bedrooms and an additional full bath. The space above the garage is partially finished off to create an in-law suite complete with mini kitchen and 3/4 bath. This is a must see! Owner is a licensed Realtor.
  • List Agent: 20594
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas, Stove - Electric
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector, Stove-Wood
  • Features Accessibility: 1st Floor Full Bathroom, Bathroom w/Tub, Hard Surface Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Features Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, In-Law Suite, Natural Light, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Slate/Stone, Vinyl, Wood
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Dirt Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Other, Level 1: Utility Room
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bedroom, Level 2: Other
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 14 x 10, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 14 x 13, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 16 x 14, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Utility Room, 7 x 7, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1, 6 x 5
  • Room 6: Primary Bedroom, 13 x 10, On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Bedroom, 13 x 10, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 12 x 11, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, 12 x 11, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: 2, 6 x 7
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 1944
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2794
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 1944
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 850

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete, Stone
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Features Exterior: Garden Space, Porch, Porch - Screened, ROW to Water
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Lamoille River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Access Details: Right of Way
  • Water Body Access: Owned
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Auto Open

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Fuel Company: Suburban
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, On-Site Septic Exists
  • Water: Dug Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private, Reverse Osmosis
  • Water Heater: Gas - LP/Bottle, Owned, Tank
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air, Stove - Wood
  • Electric Company: GMP
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable, Phone

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: Homestead

Schools

  • School District: Fairfax School District
  • Elementary School: Fairfax Elementary School
  • Middle School: BFA/Fairfax Middle School
  • High School: BFA Fairfax High School
  • Elementary School: Fairfax Elementary School
  • High School: BFA Fairfax High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 60984
  • Lot Acres: 1.4
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Landscaped, River Frontage, Wooded
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Deed Book: 221
  • Deed Page: 298-299
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Year Notes: 2018/2019
  • Tax Gross Amount: 4919.64
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School District: Fairfax School District
  • School Middle Jr: BFA/Fairfax Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Griswold Dale L
Bought by
Lewis Jennifer M
Current Estimated Value
$492,754
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lewis Jennifer M $219,900 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2019 09/25/19 Sold $308,000 +5.5% $158 / Sq Ft
07/22/2019 07/22/19 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2019 07/19/19 For Sale $292,000 +27.0% $150 / Sq Ft
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Sold $230,000 -3.0% $147 / Sq Ft
06/13/2012 06/13/12 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2012 04/02/12 For Sale $237,000 -- $152 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 -- $329,400 $69,000 $260,400
2023 -- $329,400 $69,000 $260,400
2022 $5,048 $329,400 $69,000 $260,400
2021 $4,681 $220,900 $55,000 $165,900
2020 $4,528 $220,900 $55,000 $165,900
2019 $4,045 $214,300 $55,000 $159,300
2018 $4,571 $212,400 $55,000 $157,400
2017 $4,232 $212,400 $55,000 $157,400
2016 $3,872 $212,400 $55,000 $157,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4765911

PrimeMLS

APN: 210-068-11156