Living in complete privacy with more than 3,000 feet of river frontage on 92 acres, yet so close to Burlington, Vermont, is a rare find. It’s the kind of place where life naturally slows down, and you can truly enjoy the beauty of Vermont. Start the day watching the sunrise over the Green Mountains and sunsets over the Adirondacks, and walk the peaceful woodlands filled with maple, oak, and pine trees. Walk along the riverbank, listen to the rushing water, and try your hand at fly-fishing. Some of the best moments here may be the simplest, doing nothing at all except listening to the breeze through the trees and the sound of the river below. Summer and fall bring another kind of enjoyment. Harvest peaches, sand cherries, apples and pears, or pick seasonal produce from the raised-bed gardens. There’s even the timeless pleasure of baking bread in the wood cookstove. The expansive meadows offer plenty of room for agricultural pursuits, horses, or whatever outdoor ideas you have in mind. High on the hill, the Cape-style home takes in beautiful Green Mountain views and western sunsets. The new sunroom is a favorite gathering spot, with walls of windows bringing the outdoors in, while the rooftop deck offers an even higher perspective. The home has also been thoughtfully updated with a new roof, furnace, hot water heater, and more. The primary bedroom suite has its own bath and direct access to the rooftop deck. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath are located upstairs. There’s also a comfortable guest space over the garage with a living area and bathroom, plus a first-floor den/bedroom with full bath perfect for guests or a quiet home office. Set next to Charlotte, VT, along the Addison County line and close to everything the Champlain Valley has to offer, including Lake Champlain, great restaurants, Middlebury, VT, and 3 min to Mt Philo. A peaceful, private piece of Vermont where the river, land, and seasons become part of everyday life.
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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
$2,575,600 Zestimate®
$745/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Raised-bed gardensCape-style homeWalk along the riverbank
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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
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
$2,575,600
$2.45M - $2.70M
$3,628/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
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ferrisburgh Central SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.3 mi
- 6/10Vergennes Union Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 8/10Vergennes Uhsd #5Grades: 9-12Distance: 6.6 mi
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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