Tucked away on approximately 40 wooded acres in Brownington, this truly unique earthen home offers a peaceful setting and a fascinating piece of Vermont's natural-building history. The home features approximately 516 square feet of living space with a one-bedroom loft on the second floor and a newly drilled well. Built using natural and sustainable construction techniques, the home incorporates cob—a mixture of sand, clay and straw—along with straw bale construction and a roundwood timber frame utilizing logs harvested from the property. The home was originally created as part of an exploration of natural building methods and was designed with efficiency and passive-solar concepts in mind. While the home may appear to need some work today, it offers tremendous potential for someone who appreciates unconventional architecture, sustainable building, and a property with a story. Select MLS photos include clearly labeled AI-generated images intended to help buyers visualize possibilities for updating and enhancing the existing space. Surrounding the home are approximately 40 acres offering a wonderful mixture of woods, large open meadows, and trails winding throughout the property. A second clay structure, originally begun as a practice structure while experimenting with natural-building techniques, can also be found nearby. For outdoor enthusiasts, the property sits directly on the VAST snowmobile trail, providing convenient recreational access right from the land. Whether envisioned as a seasonal retreat, recreational property, or an opportunity to revive a truly distinctive Vermont home, this Brownington property offers acreage, privacy, history, and plenty of room for creativity.
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Listed by: Big Bear Real Estate • Michelle McManus
$199,999
665 Wildwood Lane, Brownington, VT 05860
1beds
0baths
516sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
40 Acres Lot
$199,200 Zestimate®
$388/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Straw bale constructionNewly drilled well
- 7 days
- 2,839
- 249
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michelle McManus,
Big Bear Real Estate 802-744-6844
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5107128
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Stove
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Slate/Stone
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 516
- Total interior livable area: 516 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 516
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Level, Secluded, Trail/Near Trail, Wooded, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near ATV Trail
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Zoning description: Residential zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage/Camp,Straw Bale
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: None, Electricity Not Available, Sewer Not Available, No Internet
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Orleans
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $388/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,812
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$199,200
$189,000 - $209,000
$1,156/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,999$388/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 05860
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brownington Central School
- Middle: Brownington Central School
- High: Lake Region Union High Sch
- District: Orleans Essex North
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



