Follow the long, winding drive through the woods and 656 Highland Way slowly comes into view, set high among 92 private acres of open meadows, mature forest and more than 3,000 feet of Lewis Creek frontage. With no neighboring homes in view, mornings begin with the sun rising over the Green Mountains, evenings close with the Adirondacks glowing across the western sky, and in between there is the sound of rushing water, birdsong and wind moving through the trees. This is land meant to be experienced, not simply admired. Nearly 30 acres of rolling fields create room for horses, gardens, agriculture or simply open space beneath an enormous Vermont sky. Paths wind through the property and down to the creek, while the changing seasons bring field birds, monarchs, hummingbirds, wild turkeys and other wildlife. In winter, the landscape becomes a place for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. High on the property sits a four-bedroom Cape designed for comfortable country living. The new sunroom has become the heart of the house, with glass on three sides opening the room to the landscape. A private upper deck extends from the primary suite, while the patio below invites summer dinners, fires under the stars and quiet evenings outdoors. Inside, a fireplace and wood-burning cookstove make winter something to look forward to. More than $300,000 in improvements have been made during the current ownership, including the sunroom, upper deck, patio and porch, a new roof, updated mechanical systems, and extensive enhancements to the driveway and landscape.This property ticks all the boxes for idyllic Vermont living: 92 contiguous acres, open meadows, mature forest, mountain views, remarkable privacy, more than 3,000 feet of Lewis Creek frontage, abundant wildlife, four-season recreation and room to wander. All within three minutes of Mt. Philo, near Lake Champlain, and approximately 30 minutes from both Burlington and Middlebury.
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Listed by: Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Kathleen OBrien
$2,495,000
656 Highland Way, Ferrisburgh, VT 05473
4beds
3,347sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
92 Acres Lot
$2,336,600 Zestimate®
$745/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 50 days
- 899
- 79
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathleen OBrien,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 802-864-0541,
Patrick O'Connell,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5105378
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Mini Split, Boiler
Cooling
- Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Wood Cook Stove, Domestic Water Heater, Water Heater off Boiler, Tank Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Indoor Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Concrete,Concrete Floor,Partial,Interior Stairs,Interior Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Screens/Equip, Wood Burning, 1 Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,687
- Total interior livable area: 3,347 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,347
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, Auto Open, Direct Entry, Finished, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Enclosed Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Natural Shade
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Body of water: Lewis Creek
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 3000
Lot
- Size: 92 Acres
- Features: Conserved Land, Country Setting, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Level, Open Lot, Recreational, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sloped, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Paths, Near Hospital
Details
- Parcel number: 22807311151
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Underground
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Mound Septic, On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer, Pumping Station, Replacement Field-OnSite, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Propane, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security, Security System, Hardwired Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: Vergennes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $745/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $754,900
- Annual tax amount: $11,693
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$2,336,600
$2.22M - $2.45M
$4,416/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000+232.7%$745/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5105378 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2018 | Sold | $750,000+481.4%$224/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4501475 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2007 | Sold | $129,000-3%$39/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2006 | Sold | $133,000$40/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $754,900 |
| 2023 | -- | $754,900 |
| 2022 | -- | $754,900 |
| 2021 | -- | $754,900 |
| 2020 | -- | $754,900 |
| 2019 | -- | $754,900 -1% |
| 2018 | -- | $762,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $762,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $762,400 +14825.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $5,108 +0.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $5,096 +0.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $5,089 +4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $4,854 +0.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $4,836 +0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $4,826 0% |
| 2009 | -- | $4,827 -0.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $4,846 -0.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $4,869 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $4,592 |
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Neighborhood: 05473
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ferrisburgh Central School
- Middle: Vergennes UHSD #5
- High: Vergennes UHSD #5
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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