$699,000

85 Browns Rd Newfane, VT 05345

Estimated payment $4,817/month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,660 Sq Ft
$421 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • 80.1 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Softwood Flooring

About This Home

Steeped in Vermont history and surrounded by more than 80 acres of fields, woods, and walking trails, this beautifully preserved Newfane farmhouse offers the rare opportunity to own a property where timeless character and modern comfort come together. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, country retreat, or recreational property, this is a place to slow down and enjoy the beauty of every season.
The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, wide plank wood floors, exposed hand-hewn beams, and thoughtfully updated living spaces that remain true to the home's historic roots. The renovated kitchen offers granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious center island that naturally becomes the gathering place for family and friends.
Three original working fireplaces create warmth and character throughout the home. One of the home's most remarkable features is its fully functional beehive oven, a rare piece of early New England craftsmanship that continues to be used today. Traditionally heated by a wood fire, these domed brick ovens retain their heat long after the embers are removed, making them ideal for baking and slow roasting. The current owners still enjoy using the oven to bake fresh homemade breads, pies, and even batches of granola as the oven gently cools, carrying on a tradition that has been part of Vermont farmhouses for generations. It is a truly special feature that connects the home's rich history with everyday living.
Outside, the property is equally inviting. Wander through the simple perennial gardens, tend to the established vegetable gardens, relax beside the small pond, or explore the extensive acreage that offers exceptional privacy and endless opportunities for hiking, snowshoeing, wildlife watching, hunting, maple sugaring, or simply enjoying the peaceful Vermont landscape.
Located just minutes from the historic village of Newfane, with easy access to Brattleboro, Mount Snow, and Stratton Mountain.

Listing Agent

Betsy Wadsworth

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #081.0133973 Listed on: 07/08/2026

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Mike Masters

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,754

Year Built

  • Built in 1780

Lot Details

  • 80.1 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,660 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Woodwork
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Dining Room
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Dirt Floor

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Newbrook Elementary School
  • Leland Gray Union Middle/High School
  • Leland Gray High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Cistern
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,754

Year Built

Built in 1780

Lot Details

80.1 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take Bruce Brook Rd just south of Newfane Village for .2 mile, bear left on Browns Rd., go .4 mile , house on right
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1780
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: Antique, Cape
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Rural
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel, Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 2212-28
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1660.0
  • Reso Interior Features: 3+ Fireplaces, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family, Natural Woodwork, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Kitchen/Living
  • Room_2_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_4_Type: Bathroom Full
  • Room_5_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_7_Type: Bathroom Full
  • Room_8_Type: Bedroom
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • Basement_Access_Type: Walk-up
  • Total_Finished_Area: 1660
  • Total_Area: 1660
  • Above_Grade_Unfinished_Area: 0
  • Above_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area: 0
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater off Boiler
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Dirt, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Covered Porch
  • Roof: Metal
  • Easements: Yes
  • Construction Type: Post and Beam, Clapboard
  • Foundation Details: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Baseboard, Gas Heater
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Cistern, Spring

Schools

  • Elementary School: Newbrook Elementary School
  • High School: Leland Gray
  • Middle Or Junior School: Leland Gray Union Middle/High

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: No
  • Zoning: residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 80.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3489156.0

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12753.53

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,034 $443,000 $169,100 $273,900
2024 $10,034 $443,000 $169,100 $273,900
2023 $10,034 $443,000 $169,100 $273,900
2022 $10,939 $443,000 $169,100 $273,900
2021 $11,084 $443,000 $169,100 $273,900
2020 $11,521 $443,000 $169,100 $273,900
2019 $2,690 $443,000 $169,100 $273,900
2018 $10,357 $443,000 $169,100 $273,900
2017 -- $443,000 $169,100 $273,900
2016 $5,762 $289,200 $167,200 $122,000
2015 -- $2,892 $0 $0
2014 -- $2,892 $0 $0
2013 -- $2,892 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/08/2026 07/08/26 For Sale $699,000 -- $421 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

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MLS Number: 5098771

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