Set on 25.20 secluded acres with beautiful views of Burke Mountain, this distinctive timber frame home offers privacy, natural beauty, and the warmth of Vermont craftsmanship. Featuring three bedrooms and two baths, the home showcases a combination of cedar, pine walls and drywall throughout, creating a warm and inviting interior. The main level features a spacious kitchen and dining area with Pergo flooring, while the living room offers oak hardwood flooring and a wood-burning fireplace perfect for cool Vermont evenings. A convenient 3/4 bath completes the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms with pine flooring, including a primary bedroom with its own wood-burning fireplace. The second-floor bath features cedar and a sunken tub, creating a relaxing retreat. Outside, low-maintenance Trex decking enhances both the front entry stairs and the spacious deck with gazebo. From the gazebo, relax and take in the views of Burke Mountain while watching the abundant wildlife that frequents the property. Foxes, black bears, deer, and even moose have recently been seen roaming the land. Wild blueberries grow throughout the property, adding to the natural beauty and attracting a variety of wildlife. The expansive lawn provides plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, and entertaining, while the 25.20 acres offer privacy and ample space for potential additional buildings, subject to applicable permits and approvals. Tucked away in a private and secluded setting yet conveniently located near Kingdom Trails, Lake Willoughby, and numerous hiking trails, this property provides access to some of the Northeast Kingdom's best year-round recreation. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a Vermont retreat, or simply room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors, this one-of-a-kind timber frame home offers a special combination of privacy, acreage, mountain views, wildlife, and Vermont charm.
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Listed by: Big Bear Real Estate • Michelle McManus • 802-744-6844
$499,999
1539 Newark Street, Newark, VT 05871
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
25.2 Acres Lot
$455,700 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Warmth of vermont craftsmanshipDistinctive timber frame homePrivate and secluded settingPergo flooring
- 89 days
- 605
- 48
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Listed by:
Michelle McManus,
Big Bear Real Estate 802-744-6844
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5100693
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Hot Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Kitchen/Dining, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Softwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete,Concrete Floor,Full,Unfinished,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Basement Stairs,Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 2 Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,772
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, On Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Natural Shade
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 934
Lot
- Size: 25.2 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Country Setting, Level, Major Road Frontage, Sloped, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Wooded, Near Skiing, Near ATV Trail, Near School(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 42313210420
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Saltbox
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Timber Frame, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Battery Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: West Burke
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $244,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,942
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$455,700
$433,000 - $478,000
$2,689/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,999$278/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $244,600 |
| 2023 | -- | $244,600 |
| 2022 | -- | $244,600 |
| 2021 | -- | $244,600 |
| 2020 | -- | $244,600 -3.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $253,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $253,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $253,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $253,500 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $2,535 |
| 2014 | -- | $2,535 |
| 2013 | -- | $2,535 |
| 2012 | -- | $2,535 +4.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,417 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,417 +23.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,953 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,953 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,953 +36.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,435 +71% |
| 2003 | $1,670 | $839 |
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Neighborhood: 05871
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Newark Street School
- Middle: Newark Street School
- District: Kingdom East
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




