OFF MARKET

Listed by Flex Realty Group • Flex Realty. Bought with RE/MAX North Professionals.

Off market nov 2023 for $235K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,549/mo

•

3,172

sq ft

5281 Main St, Franklin, VT 05457

About this home

Introducing 5281 Main Street, Franklin, VT 05457 – an exceptional opportunity. This 3-unit multi-family presents a smart investment or owner-occupy option. Two cozy 1-bed, 1-bath units grace the first floor, offering ideal living spaces. Ascend to the second floor, where a spacious 3-bed, 1-bath unit awaits, boasting an expansive open floor plan, updated kitchen, hardwood floors, and captivating exposed beams. Beyond the walls, the property unveils a generously sized backyard. Commuters to St. Albans, VT will relish the mere 25-minute drive. Positioned as an affordable gateway to real estate investment, this property assures cash flow and potential portfolio growth. Utility dynamics blend – some paid by tenants, others by the owner, reflecting balance and sustainability. The owner maintains an assumable mortgage (buyer must qualify), at a very low interest rate - rare find! Seize this chance to invest, reside, and prosper. Act quickly and schedule your showing today. This property won't last! Delayed showings start 08/14.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$74Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Flex Realty Group • Flex Realty

Bought with Katie Brassil • RE/MAX North Professionals

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4964766

Redfin Estimate

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Market trends in 05457, VT

Last updated September 2026

Sale-to-list price

99.2%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$454K

$21K MoM

Avg. days on market

106d

36 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 5281 Main St

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4964766

Nov 14, 2023

Sold

$235,000

$74/sq ft

Sep 1, 2023

Contingent

—

Aug 9, 2023

Listed

$250,000

$79/sq ft

PrimeMLS #4843179

Aug 30, 2021

Sold

$195,000

$61/sq ft

May 11, 2021

Pending

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Jan 5, 2021

Listed

$198,000

$62/sq ft

+19

With multi-unit prices skyrocketing in Chittenden County it’s time to look north for your next, or first, income generating, profitable real estate investment. Now here’s a little revenue gem to help you expand/flesh out your profitable portfolio or start one as you live in one unit while the others pay your mortgage! 2 spacious 1-bedroom units on the first floor and a very large, 3-bedroom unit on the 2nd floor. Excellent rental history with a large and comfortable backyard. Located right in the center of bucolic Franklin close to everything, the first floor units were completely renovated in 2011.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,209 (−1.1%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2024

$4,254 (+15.0%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2023

$3,700 (−16.3%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2022

$4,420 (−2.3%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2021

$4,523 (−1.9%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2020

$4,610 (+5.1%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2019

$4,385 (+1.8%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2018

$4,308 (+1.7%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2017

$4,236 (+6.5%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2016

$3,978 (+1.9%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2015

$3,904

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2013

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

Tax history for 5281 Main St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,209 (−1.1%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2024

$4,254 (+15.0%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2023

$3,700 (−16.3%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2022

$4,420 (−2.3%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2021

$4,523 (−1.9%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2020

$4,610 (+5.1%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2019

$4,385 (+1.8%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2018

$4,308 (+1.7%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2017

$4,236 (+6.5%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2016

$3,978 (+1.9%)

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2015

$3,904

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

2013

$27,500 + $195,300

$222,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,172

Year built

1900

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Franklin County

APN

23407510316

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Location: Attached

Interior

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 3172
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 4758
Color: White

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Level

Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1900

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Gross Amount Tax: 4420.13
SPAN Number: 234-075-10316

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 522

Utilities

Electric Information
Electric Company: Vermont Electric Co-op

Other Utilities Information
Fuel Company: Blouin Brothers Oil
Cable

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Unit Lease Term: Month to Month
Total Units: 3
# of 1 Bedroom Units: 2
# of 3+ Bedroom Units: 1
# of Baths (full): 3
Parking: On-Site, Parking Spaces 4, Paved
Exterior Features: Porch - Covered
Water: Public
Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Septic
Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete, Stone
Exterior: Aluminum, Vinyl
Roof: Metal, Standing Seam
Driveway: Paved
Heating: Baseboard
Heat Fuel: Oil
Cooling: None
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
Water Heater: Electric
Basement Description: Dirt Floor, Full, Unfinished

Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 Baths: 1
Unit 1 Bedrooms: 1
Appliances Included, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Heat - Oil, Heat Included, Hot Water, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Unit 1 Level Number: 1
Unit 1 Rooms: 3
Unit 1 Style: Flat

Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 Baths: 1
Unit 2 Bedrooms: 1
Appliances Included, Cooktop - Electric, Electric, Heat Included, Hot Water, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Unit 2 Level Number: 1
Unit 2 Rooms: 3
Unit 2 Style: Flat

Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 Baths: 1
Unit 3 Bedrooms: 3
Appliances Included, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Disposal, Heat Included, Hot Water, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer – Gas
Unit 3 Lease Term: Month to Month
Unit 3 Level Number: 2
Unit 3 Rooms: 5
Unit 3 Style: Flat

Road Information
Road Frontage: TBD
Road Frontage Length: 75
Paved, Public

Other Location Information
Directions: Route 105 East to Route 120, take left and go to the center of Franklin Village. Property is awhite building on the left, just down from the General Store.

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,172
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 23407510316

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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Franklin Central School

Public PreK-6 • 0.2mi

7/10

New Testament Christian Academy

Private K-12 • 3.5mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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 hot days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

Wind Factor

We're working on getting current and accurate wind risk information for this home.

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Franklin, VT • 05457

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In this area, properties receive around 8.2 hours in June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5276 Main Street, Franklin, VT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1648 Sq. Ft.	$268,263
5265 Main Street, Franklin, VT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2802 Sq. Ft.	$295,285

Address	Redfin Estimate
5367 Main Street, Franklin, VT 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2320 Sq. Ft.	$280,534
5320 Main Street, Franklin, VT 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$166,543

Address	Redfin Estimate
5254 Main Street, Franklin, VT 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2709 Sq. Ft.	$319,026
5309 Main Street, Franklin, VT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2880 Sq. Ft.	$260,490

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