Stunning Home with Sweeping Lake Champlain & Adirondack Mountain Views. Wake up every day to breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and watch the sunset from your covered porch. North Eastern views from the back patio to Jay Peak. This beautifully designed modern home is perfectly situated on a huge private lot at the end of a quiet dead-end road. This property offers privacy, thoughtful design, and high-end efficiency features throughout. Step inside to discover light-filled rooms and an expansive open-concept layout designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen featuring hardwood cabinetry, luxury countertops, and an impressive walk-in pantry, all opening seamlessly to the dining and living areas where huge windows frame the incredible mountain and lake views. The main living floor features large living spaces and a versatile flex room, ideal for a home office, guest room, or studio, plus a 3/4 bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find the spacious primary suite, a true retreat with a large walk-in closet and a private en-suite bathroom featuring a soaking tub. 3 additional bedrooms, a shared full bathroom, and the convenience of upstairs laundry. The finished basement provides additional living space with durable vinyl flooring and its own separate entry, perfect for guests, recreation space, or a potential in-law setup. The basement also has direct interior access from the house or the oversized attached garage. Outside, the property shines with an expansive and beautifully landscaped lot complete with raised garden beds, a fire pit, and a covered porch with Trex decking—the perfect place to relax and take in the spectacular scenery. The paved driveway and oversized garage, plus owned solar, add convenience and practicality. This exceptional home combines modern efficiency, thoughtful design, and one-of-a-kind views in a peaceful setting—offering a rare opportunity to enjoy Vermont living at its best.
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Listed by: Flex Realty
Price cut: $101.1K (5/26)
$998,888
161 Bessette Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
4beds
3,034sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
4.6 Acres Lot
$974,400 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Light-filled roomsCovered porchPaved drivewayLarge living spacesOversized garageUpstairs laundryLarge walk-in closet
- 20 days |
- 1,200 |
- 43 |
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Listed by:
Kris Boyd,
Flex Realty Dan@FlexRealtyVT.com,
Flex Realty Group,
Flex Realty
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5078553
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Solar, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Zoned, Mini Split
Cooling
- Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Range Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Double Oven, Wall Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Gas Stove, Domestic Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Owned Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Kitchen/Living, Responsive Lite Contrl(s), Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Indoor Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Pantry, Programmable Thermostat, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Bamboo, Ceramic Tile, Combination, Tile
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Basement: Climate Controlled,Concrete,Concrete Floor,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Full,Insulated,Interior Access,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,966
- Total interior livable area: 3,034 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,644
- Finished area below ground: 390
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Direct Entry, Garage, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Natural Shade, Other - See Remarks, Shed, Storage
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Mountain(s), Water
- Water view: Lake,Water
Lot
- Size: 4.6 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Hilly, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Recreational, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sloped, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Mountain, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near Hospital, Near ATV Trail, Near School(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 21006811967
- Zoning description: 8
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Perc Test On File, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable at Site, Propane, Phone Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Battery Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Fairfax
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $548,400
- Annual tax amount: $10,618
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
Estimated market value
$974,400
$926,000 - $1.02M
$4,010/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $998,888-9.2%$329/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000-26.7%$363/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listing removed | $1,500,000$494/sqft |
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| 3/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000$494/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $548,400 +1.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $542,400 |
| 2022 | -- | $542,400 +36.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $396,500 |
| 2020 | -- | $396,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $396,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $396,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $396,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $396,500 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $3,965 |
| 2014 | -- | $3,965 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 05454
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10BFA Elementary/Middle SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 7.2 mi
- 6/10BFA High School - FairfaxGrades: 7-12Distance: 7.2 mi
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- 161 Bessette Road
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