$549,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2025

959 Fern Lake Rd Brandon, VT 05733

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,684 Sq Ft
3.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$205 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.45 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury & Whiting Rated 10
  • Den
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

OPEN HOUSE Sunday May 4th from 10am-12pm. This dreamy property sits on 3.45 acres and is just down the road from Fern Lake. Perfectly landscaped with perennial covered hills, open play yard, mature trees, and a patio - you'll never want to leave your yard. The exterior also includes several outbuildings perfect for tractors, toys, storage, or even livestock.
There is an attached 1-car garage and an oversized, detached 2-car garage with an attached garden shed. Inside, you will find sun-filled living spaces, spacious bedrooms, a beautiful bright office, private den or workout space, and a kitchen meant for hosting. If you have been dreaming of homesteading and love quiet lakes this is the property for you. Additionally, there are solar panels that are completely paid off, one of the shops is heated with an owned propane tank, and there is hot water in the garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Morse

Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Brokerage Phone: 802-863-1500 License #082.0099842 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Larrow

BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Vergennes License #081.0111509

BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Vergennes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 3.45 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Walk-Out Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Drilled Well
  • Leach Field
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,697

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Recreational, Sloping, Rural
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: Off: 802-863-1500
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2684.0
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room_2_Type: Living Room
  • Room_4_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_5_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_7_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_8_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_9_Type: Den
  • Basement_Access_Type: Walkout
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Storage Space, Exterior Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Exclusions: Freezer (2), AC units, Washer, Dryer, Firewood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Attached, Detached

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Leach Field
  • Heating: Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Wood Stove, Mini Split
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Utilities: Cable, Propane
  • Water Source: Drilled Well

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: Res
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.45
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 150282.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6697.14

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jul 30, 2025
Sold by
Sherman James and Sherman Jan E
Bought by
Smith Curtis and Smith Hazel
Seller's Agent
Heather Morse
Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Larrow
BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Vergennes
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$549,000
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$559,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2024
Sold by
Sherman James and Sherman Jan E
Bought by
Sherman James and Sherman Jan E
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $549,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold $549,000 0.0% $205 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $549,000 -- $205 / 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 $7,336 $310,700 $90,500 $220,200
2023 $5,891 $310,700 $90,500 $220,200
2022 $5,891 $310,700 $90,500 $220,200
2021 $6,071 $310,700 $90,500 $220,200
2020 $5,256 $310,700 $90,500 $220,200
2019 $5,157 $322,800 $136,300 $186,500
2018 $5,009 $322,800 $136,300 $186,500
2016 $5,018 $322,800 $136,300 $186,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5038925

PrimeMLS

APN: 345-107-10652