Enjoy the convenience and benefits of Southbury with the privacy and character of a country retreat. This unique passive-solar contemporary with its 10 spacious rooms is situated on 8.6 secluded acres of woods with adjacent open space all connected to beautiful Lake Lillinonah! Exceptional open floor plan features a Living Room w/ vaulted ceilings and stunning field stone fireplace, and Formal Dining Room adjacent to a spacious fully applianced Kitchen with granite countertops, storage galore, & center isle with breakfast bar. Hardwood throughout 1st floor except for the two carpeted Bedrooms with a full Hall Bath & Laundry Room. The 1 st floor also offers a wood stove located in central area that provides extra heat. The upper level features the Primary Bedroom with 2 double closets and a Full Bath with separate Office/Bedroom. Finished Lower Level offers Large Rec Room, Den, Bedroom and full Hall Bath; Possible In-law. Other features: Foyer with pocket door; heat saver, unique covered front entry way/drive through car port, stone walls, great campfire sites, trails to the lake, unfinished attic w/ new rooftop upper deck and much more. Offering privacy and nature at its best!
Sold for $810,000
$810,000
579 Brown Brook Road, Southbury, CT 06488
5beds
4,594sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
8.6 Acres Lot
$812,800 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$5,494 Estimated rent
Home value
$812,800
$732,000 - $902,000
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Passive-solar contemporaryStunning field stone fireplaceStone wallsGreat campfire sitesFormal dining roomExceptional open floor planFoyer with pocket door
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ron Nettleton (203)217-4979,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-264-8180
Bought with:
Robert M. Leonard, RES.0806967
William Raveis Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24175080
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 20
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Den
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Living room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 414 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 23
Rec play room
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet, Tile Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 23
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil, Passive Solar
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Convection Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Central Vacuum, Open Floorplan
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Heated,Storage Space,Cooled,Interior Entry,Liveable Space
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,594
- Total interior livable area: 4,594 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,944
- Finished area below ground: 1,650
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8.6 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Interior Lot, Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1326710
- Zoning: R-80
- Other equipment: Generator Ready
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Southbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $399,610
- Annual tax amount: $9,671
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $810,000+1.9%$176/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24175080 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $795,000$173/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24175080 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000$173/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24175080 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,671 +2.5% | $399,610 -0.1% |
| 2024 | $9,437 +4.9% | $399,880 |
| 2023 | $8,997 +7.9% | $399,880 +37.3% |
| 2022 | $8,340 -2.3% | $291,210 |
| 2021 | $8,532 | $291,210 |
| 2020 | $8,532 +0.7% | $291,210 |
| 2019 | $8,474 +0.3% | $291,210 |
| 2018 | $8,445 -11% | $291,210 -10.1% |
| 2017 | $9,491 +3.2% | $323,930 |
| 2015 | $9,200 +2.9% | $323,930 |
| 2014 | $8,940 +4.5% | $323,930 |
| 2013 | $8,552 -1.7% | $323,930 -21.1% |
| 2012 | $8,701 -0.9% | $410,420 |
| 2011 | $8,783 -0.5% | $410,420 |
| 2010 | $8,824 +2.9% | $410,420 |
| 2009 | $8,578 -0.9% | $410,420 |
| 2008 | $8,660 +7% | $410,420 +28.8% |
| 2007 | $8,095 | $318,690 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06488
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Gainfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.9 mi
- 7/10Rochambeau Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 8/10Pomperaug Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gainfield
- Middle: Rochambeau
- High: Pomperaug
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Connecticut
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- Southbury
- 06488
- 579 Brown Brook Road
