Listed by Aaron Scowcroft • Northern Vermont Realty Group. Bought with RE/MAX North Professionals, Jeffersonville.
Sold on Jul 2026
$325,000
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,370
sq ft
289 Buck Hollow Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454
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About this home
Set on 4 picturesque acres with sweeping countryside views, this charming farmhouse blends timeless character with the peaceful lifestyle so many buyers are searching for. Originally serving as a carriage house in 1885, the home still showcases its rich history through original flooring, exposed wood accents, and warm rustic charm throughout. Inside, you’ll find generously sized bedrooms and an abundance of living space, offering room to spread out and make the home your own. Cozy up beside the wood stove or pellet stove during Vermont winters, while enjoying the comfort and character that only a historic home can provide. Outside, the property is perfectly suited for hobby farming or country living, featuring open land ideal for animals, space for chickens and pigs, and a classic barn/garage ready for storage, workshop space, or agricultural use. Whether you’re dreaming of a small homestead, a quiet retreat, or simply a property with authentic New England character, this unique offering delivers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history surrounded by beautiful rural scenery.
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$137Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Aaron Scowcroft• Northern Vermont Realty Group
Bought with Sheila Lord• RE/MAX North Professionals, Jeffersonville
Est. $3,138 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 289 Buck Hollow Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #5090428
Jul 27, 2026
Sold
$325,000
$137/sq ft
May 25, 2026
Pending
—
May 22, 2026
Listed
$325,000
$137/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4784998
Nov 13, 2020
Sold
$256,970
$108/sq ft
Oct 23, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 22, 2020
Delisted
—
Sep 22, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 15, 2020
Price Changed
$249,000
$105/sq ft
Jul 20, 2020
Price Changed
$269,500
$114/sq ft
May 5, 2020
Price Changed
$274,500
$116/sq ft
Feb 4, 2020
Price Changed
$279,900
$118/sq ft
Nov 4, 2019
Listed
$289,900
$122/sq ft
+33
Come home to this charming farmhouse a short jaunt from the Fairfax Town Center. Live off the land with berry bushes, apple trees, and plenty of room for your own vegetable gardens. Watch the Goldfish in the pond while you are taking in the awesome view of Mount Mansfield. The Garage has space for one car and a woodshop with plenty of room for storage above. Sit back and relax on the porch with plenty of space and warm sunlight. The inside is over 2300 square feet with 3 bedrooms. Efficiently designed with 1st floor laundry, and bathrooms on both floors. But there’s more. This home has a huge dining room beautiful Hearthstone Mansfield® woodstove and pellet stove too for efficient low cost wood heating. Book your showing today!
Public Records
Oct 23, 1996
Sold
$123,600
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,493 (+9.4%)
$83,000 + $189,100
$272,100
2024
$3,192 (+8.2%)
$83,000 + $189,100
$272,100
2023
$2,951 (−39.2%)
$83,000 + $189,100
$272,100
2022
$4,854 (+5.5%)
$83,000 + $189,100
$272,100
2021
$4,602 (+3.4%)
$67,500 + $149,700
$217,200
2020
$4,452 (+8.6%)
$67,500 + $149,700
$217,200
2019
$4,100 (+1.0%)
$67,500 + $149,700
$217,200
2018
$4,059 (−6.2%)
$67,500 + $149,700
$217,200
2017
$4,327 (+9.3%)
$67,500 + $149,700
$217,200
2016
$3,960 (+0.2%)
$67,500 + $149,700
$217,200
2015
$3,952 (+20.5%)
$67,500 + $149,700
$217,200
2014
$3,279
$67,500 + $149,700
$217,200
2013
$67,500 + $149,700
$217,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,928
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
21006810066
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Dirt Floor, Unfinished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric, Water Heater
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2370
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 3648
Color: White
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Driveway
Dirt
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot Features: Field/Pasture, Level, View, Rural, Near School(s)
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1885
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2026
Gross Amount Tax: 5471.76
SPAN Number: 210-068-10066
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 790-792
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Oil, Pellet Stove, Stove - Wood
Sewer Information
1000 Gallon, Leach Field - Conventionl, Septic
Electric Information
Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Internet: High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Internet - Fiber Optic
Cable Company: Fidium
Fuel Company: Roberts Energy
Phone Company: Fidium
Cable - Available, Telephone Available
Location
School Information
School District: Franklin West
Elementary School: Bellows Free Academy
Elementary School: Bellows Free Academy
Middle/Jr School: Bellows Free Academy
School - High: Bellows Free Academy
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage: TBD
Other Location Information
Directions: Left at Town Clerk in Fairfax, about 2 miles up the road on the right. Semi-Circle driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,928
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 21006810066
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
BFA Elementary/Middle School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
BFA High School - Fairfax
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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 92° 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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Historical weather
Fairfax, VT • 05454
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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11
27
7
44
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55
34
64
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41
44
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15
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$407,000 – $492,000
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