Single-level ranch on a level 0.35-acre lot in Fair Haven with 962 square feet of finished living area, three bedrooms, one full bathroom, and five total rooms. The property is near downtown Fair Haven, local shops, dining, the Fair Haven Free Library, and the Fair Haven Town Green. The Town Green hosts community activities including a farmers market, summer concerts, movies, Spring Fling, and Apple Fest. Fair Haven Grade School and Fair Haven Union Middle and High School are located in town. Routes 4 and 22A provide connections toward Rutland, Castleton, and the Vermont-New York border.
If These Walls Could Talk... ...they'd tell you a story 166 years in the making. Built in 1860, this home has had just three owners in over a century and a half - and the current ones have called it home for the last 42 years. That's not just longevity. That's love. These walls have plenty to say about the care that's gone into them, too. Somewhere along the way, the original plaster and lathe gave way to modern insulation and sheetrock - courtesy of the Youngs, who took the job seriously enough to work around the home's gorgeous original drapery door trim on the main level. The result: 21st-century comfort wrapped in 19th-century character. Nearly all of the windows have been updated for efficiency though one or two were left untouched on purpose - just enough old glass to remind you this house has history. The knob-and-tube wiring? Long gone. The light pouring through every window on a sunny day? Still very much here. The main level is where this home really gets to work for you: a den with sliders out to the garden, a kitchen dressed in cherry cabinets, a covered porch built for grilling season, a generously sized laundry room, a 3/4 bath, a formal dining room, a flexible bedroom or office, and a generously sized living room. Upstairs, three more bedrooms and a full bath await, along with two attic rooms just waiting for your imagination - walk-in closets, a home gym, or storage, the choice is yours. Step outside and the surprises keep coming. The extra-long detached barn/garage with workshop space, the classic car project you've been putting off, or both. The established gardens bloom from early spring clear through a glorious New England fall, and if you're patient, there's a particularly delicious bonus: an established asparagus bed that will be ready to harvest in 2027. Three owners. One hundred and sixty-some years. Countless sunny afternoons on that porch. The next chapter of 38 Prospect Street is just waiting for its next storyteller - could it be you?
Move right in and enjoy the work that's already been done! This three-bedroom Fair Haven home offers a surprising amount of comfort, efficiency, and recent updates both inside and out. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a newer gas stove, while a large living room/flex space offers plenty of flexibility for entertaining, hobbies, a home gym, or recreation, and features a freestanding propane stove that adds both warmth and ambiance. A newer mini-split adds efficient heating and cooling year-round, and basement laundry adds everyday convenience. Major improvements completed by the current owners include new flooring and carpet, replacement of the sewer line from the house to the street, added insulation in the basement, attic, and addition, plus the addition of an outdoor canopy and storage shed. The standing seam roof, public water and sewer, and manageable in-town lot add to the property's appeal. Conveniently located close to schools, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this property also offers easy access to many of the area's most popular destinations. Rutland is just 20 minutes away, Lake Bomoseen and nearby public boat launches can be reached in approximately 15 minutes, and the shores of Lake Champlain are within easy driving distance for boating, fishing, and recreation. Killington Resort is about 45 minutes away, while Glens Falls, New York is roughly an hour's drive. Whether you're commuting, spending the day on the lake, or heading to the mountains, this location makes it easy to enjoy everything the region has to offer. This is an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for a home with character, practical updates, and less of the typical to-do list.
This Fair Haven property, located on a low-traffic side street, presents a major equity-building opportunity for a contractor or experienced investor. The house sits on a 0.24-acre lot with a detached garage and is ready for a complete interior rebuild. It is currently partially gutted, allowing you to bypass the first phase of demolition and get right to layout design and reconstruction. The footprint provides excellent versatility: it can be finished as a large 6-bedroom home or completed as a two-unit duplex featuring two separate 3-bedroom layouts. Original details like the beautiful wood flooring and stained-glass accent windows offer distinct character that cannot be replicated in modern builds. The exterior features a traditional slate roof, and a heating system replacement was completed one year ago. This is a substantial, hands-on project from top to bottom, sold strictly as-is, but the upside and bones of the property make it an excellent candidate for transformation.
FAIR HAVEN: Situated on nearly an acre in Fair Haven, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath Colonial offers a spacious and flexible layout with an updated kitchen that flows into the dining area, a large living/family room perfect for entertaining, and an additional bonus room ideal for a home office, playroom, guest space, or potential first-floor bedroom. The main level also features a half bath with laundry hookups along with an additional full bathroom, while upstairs includes three generously sized bedrooms, including one with its own ensuite bath. Outside, the partially fenced yard provides a great combination of open space and privacy for pets, recreation, or outdoor enjoyment. Previously operated as a daycare, the property may offer additional potential with town approval, all while being conveniently located near local shops, restaurants, parks, and community amenities.
FAIR HAVEN: 1971 Executive Ranch, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 living rooms, office with separate entrance and covered porch. Property also has dining room, kitchen and spacious deck with 2-car garage under on the side of the house. Unfinished basement has a newer oil tank. Long paved driveway is lined with mature stately trees and provides private setting. Woods behind backyard also offer privacy and includes a couple of small sheds. This property is perfect for a home business and previously owners had a real estate business. A convenient location, close to Stewards, High School and Elementary School and a short walk to Dollar General, lovely Fair Haven Park and downtown. The interior was just painted and is fresh and clean. Also, close to New York, lakes and skiing. Won't last long, call to schedule an appointment.
Fair Haven is located in Vermont. Fair Haven, Vermont has a population of 2,713. Fair Haven is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 27.68% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 22.91%.
The median household income in Fair Haven, Vermont is $64,618. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,751 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Fair Haven is 38.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40.8 inches per year, with 65.5 inches of snow per year.
