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.
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Listed by: Northern Vermont Realty Group
$325,000
289 Buck Hollow Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
3beds
2,370sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
4 Acres Lot
$390,500 Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Pellet stoveWood stoveSweeping countryside viewsExposed wood accentsOriginal flooringGenerously sized bedroomsAbundance of living space
- 12 hours |
- 1,068 |
- 66 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Aaron Scowcroft,
Northern Vermont Realty Group 802-393-9069
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5090428
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil, Pellet Stove, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove, Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Dining Area, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Unfinished,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,648
- Total interior livable area: 2,370 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,370
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Dirt
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Natural Shade
- Fencing: Dog Fence
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
- Features: Field/Pasture, Level, Views, Rural, Near School(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 21006810066
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Fieldstone
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Fairfax
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $272,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,471
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Exclusions: Microwave
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$390,500
$344,000 - $437,000
$2,922/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+26.5%$137/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5090428 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2020 | Sold | $256,970+3.2%$108/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4784998 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Price change | $249,000-7.6%$105/sqft |
Source: BHHS Vermont Realty Group/S Burlington #4784998 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2020 | Price change | $269,500-1.8%$114/sqft |
Source: BHHS Vermont Realty Group/S Burlington #4784998 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2020 | Price change | $274,500-1.9%$116/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Jack Associates #4784998 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2020 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$118/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Jack Associates #4784998 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $289,900+28.8%$122/sqft |
Source: C21 Jack Associates/S. Burlington #4784998 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2011 | Listing removed | $225,000$95/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX North Professionals #4058613 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $225,000+82%$95/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX North Professionals #4058613 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/1996 | Sold | $123,600$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2023 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2022 | -- | $272,100 +25.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $217,200 |
| 2020 | -- | $217,200 |
| 2019 | -- | $217,200 |
| 2018 | -- | $217,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $217,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $217,200 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $2,172 |
| 2014 | -- | $2,172 |
| 2013 | -- | $2,172 |
| 2012 | -- | $2,172 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,172 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,172 |
| 2009 | -- | $2,172 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,172 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,172 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 05454
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10BFA Elementary/Middle SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10BFA High School - FairfaxGrades: 7-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bellows Free Academy
- Middle: Bellows Free Academy
- High: Bellows Free Academy
- District: Franklin West
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Vermont
- Franklin County
- Fairfax
- 05454
- 289 Buck Hollow Road
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