GALLERY: These are five of the most expensive Franklin County homes purchased in 2021

In 2021, 1,082 homes sold in Franklin county compared to 1,202 last year.  The average home value in the county increased from $234,000 to $279,000.

Here are five of the most expensive homes purchased in Franklin County this year. 

5. 115 Hillside Terr, St. Albans

This home sold for $785,500 on Sept. 28, 2021. It has 2 bedroom and 4 bathrooms. According to the home's description at the time of selling, it has panoramic views from Burlington to Montreal, a master bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and an outdoor infinity pool.

4. 4523 Duffy Hill Road, Fairfield

This home sold for $790,000 on Aug. 9, 2021. It has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. Located on 105 acres, the home boasts a custom cherry wood kitchen and a built-in five-gallon beer tap.

3. 810 Maquam Shore Road, Swanton

This home sold for $815,000 on July 29, 2021. It has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. A lakefront property, there's a screened in porch and a first floor master suite.

2. 1 Valley Watch Road, St. Albans

This home sold for $880,000 on Jan. 29, 2021. It has 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Its panoramic views of the lake, Green Mountains and Canada, nine garage bays for car hobbyists and a great room with vaulted ceilings make this a great catch. 

1. 800 Maquam Shore Road, Swanton

This home sold for $905,000 on Jan. 29, 2021. It has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. According to the home;s description at the time of selling, it has a stone fireplace, lake and Adirondack views and a first floor master suite.