Listed by Steve Lipkin • Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman. Bought with Four Seasons Sotheby`s Int`l Realty.
Off Market Aug 2012 for $216K
$443,796
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,366/mo
3
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,728
sq ft
281 River Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454
About this home
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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Lipkin• Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
Bought with • Four Seasons Sotheby`s Int`l Realty
Source:PrimeMLS #3090969
Redfin Estimate
$443,796
$228K since sold in August 2012$10K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6.7% higher than the average sale price ($416K) of 6 comparable homes.
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.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,411 (+9.4%)
$75,000 + $190,700
$265,700
2024
$3,117 (+8.2%)
$75,000 + $190,700
$265,700
2023
$2,882 (−29.2%)
$75,000 + $190,700
$265,700
2022
$4,072 (+2.4%)
$75,000 + $190,700
$265,700
2021
$3,977 (+3.4%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2020
$3,848 (+8.6%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2019
$3,543 (+1.0%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2018
$3,508 (−6.2%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2017
$3,739 (+9.3%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2016
$3,422 (−12.5%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2015
$3,912 (+16.2%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2014
$3,368
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
Tax history for 281 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,411 (+9.4%)
$75,000 + $190,700
$265,700
2024
$3,117 (+8.2%)
$75,000 + $190,700
$265,700
2023
$2,882 (−29.2%)
$75,000 + $190,700
$265,700
2022
$4,072 (+2.4%)
$75,000 + $190,700
$265,700
2021
$3,977 (+3.4%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2020
$3,848 (+8.6%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2019
$3,543 (+1.0%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2018
$3,508 (−6.2%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2017
$3,739 (+9.3%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2016
$3,422 (−12.5%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2015
$3,912 (+16.2%)
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
2014
$3,368
$62,500 + $125,200
$187,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,728
Building Sq. Ft: 1,728
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: DWLDGR 2.0A
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Municipality Name: FAIRFAX
Acres: 2
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL-1
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 21006811155
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
BFA Elementary/Middle School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
BFA High School - Fairfax
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$422,000 – $511,000
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