BACK ON MARKET!! Buyers couldn't sell their home so now is your chance to scoop up this wonderful home!! Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home located in a desirable neighborhood within walking distance of the school and town. This spacious home offers a welcoming covered front porch, perfect for relaxing mornings, and a large back deck overlooking a fully fenced yard, ideal for entertaining, children, or pets. Inside, you'll find wood floors throughout the main living areas and an updated kitchen featuring modern finishes, ample cabinetry, and plenty of workspace for everyday living and special gatherings. The newly finished daylight basement provides additional living space with abundant natural light and endless possibilities for a family room, home office, gym, or guest area. Convenience is key with a 2-car garage that includes direct access including access to the basement, making storage and daily routines effortless. Combining comfort, functionality, and an excellent location, this move-in-ready home offers everything today's buyers are looking for. Open House on Sunday June 21st 10am-Noon.
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Listed by: New Leaf Real Estate • Renee Rainville
Price cut: $4K (8/20)
$545,000
42 Old Academy Street, Fairfax, VT 05454
4beds
3,548sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.58 Acres Lot
$543,500 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Welcoming covered front porchPlenty of workspaceNewly finished daylight basementFully fenced yardAbundant natural lightAmple cabinetry
- 71 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Renee Rainville,
New Leaf Real Estate 802-793-8368
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5095549
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Kitchen Island, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Concrete,Daylight,Finished,Full,Storage Space,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,812
- Total interior livable area: 3,548 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,548
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Direct Entry, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Full
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 135
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalks, Neighborhood
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 21006811687
- Zoning description: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Fairfax
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $409,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,182
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$543,500
$516,000 - $571,000
$4,233/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $545,000-0.7%$154/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000$155/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Pending sale | $549,000$155/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000+33.9%$155/sqft |
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| 5/24/2021 | Sold | $410,000+112.4%$116/sqft |
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| 5/27/2020 | Sold | $193,000$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $409,200 |
| 2023 | -- | $409,200 |
| 2022 | -- | $409,200 +27.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $322,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $322,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $322,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $322,000 |
| 2017 | -- | $322,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $322,000 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $3,220 |
| 2014 | -- | $3,220 |
| 2013 | -- | $3,220 |
| 2012 | -- | $3,220 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,220 |
| 2010 | -- | $3,220 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,220 |
| 2008 | -- | $3,220 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $3,125 |
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Neighborhood: 05454
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