The Greenbacker's Brookfield Farm located midway between Hartford and New Haven in Durham Connecticut has two houses, dairy barn and many other outbuildings. There is approximately 140 acres and approximately 100 acres are least to other farmers for growing crop, etc.. The investor may generate income from the farm's rentals 1. Dairy barn, 2, growing crops (92 acres of cropland leased, currently), 3, Durham Fair parking. 4, pastureland (20 acres of pasture leased, currently), 5, hunt club (land leased currently). Potential income may come from establishing a farm stand, growing grapes/ winery, Christmas tree sales, blue berries, and more. The State of Connecticut Conservation Restriction requires this property to be 'agriculture in nature' according to development rights the state acquired approximately 70 years ago. Both 148 and 153 Wallingford Road MUST be sold together.
Single-familyProperty Type
1750Year Built
137.63 acresLot Size
$604Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gary Dobratz• Century 21 AllPoints Realty
The Greenbacker Brookfield is one of the largest farms now on the Connecticut market with over 400 acres. It has been in operation for over 100 years and is ready now for a new multi-generation family to take the reins or for a progressive investor. There is ample accommodation with 7 houses that have 29 bedrooms for the family to share. (The average size farm in CT is approximately 80 acres). The current owners are using 4 houses and renting 3 other homes. The investor agriculture buyer may also generate rental income from the farm's other rental property; 1. a Two story 35x50 horse barn, 2.a 35x80 stable with 1.5 story horse stalls. 3 a. Barn with double row stalls and indoor riding arena, 4. a 4-bay garage, 5. Dairy barn, and Chicken coops, etc.. These items may also be considered depreciable property (see your tax advisor). Other sources of income from the farm would include renting land for; 1, growing crops (92 acres of cropland leased, currently), 2, Durham Fair parking. 3, pastureland (20 acres of pasture leased, currently), 4, hunt club (land leased currently), 5, equestrian rental (stable & indoor/outdoor riding, currently leased) and for dairy farming. Potential income may come from establishing a farm stand, growing grapes/ winery, Christmas tree sales, blue berries, and more. The State of Connecticut Conservation Restriction requires this property to be 'agriculture in nature' according to development rights the state acquired approximately 70 years ag
Smart MLS #170524920
Nov 3, 2023
Listing Removed
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Sep 21, 2022
Listed
$1,995,000
$603/sq ft
Smart MLS #170484552
Nov 3, 2023
Listing Removed
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Sep 21, 2022
Price Changed
$4,500,000
$1,360/sq ft
May 2, 2022
Listed
$4,999,000
$1,511/sq ft
Smart MLS #170484563
Nov 3, 2023
Listing Removed
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Sep 21, 2022
Price Changed
$4,500,000
$1,360/sq ft
May 2, 2022
Listed
$4,999,000
$1,511/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,784 (+0.6%)
$208,260 + $274,330
$482,590
2022
$16,683 (−2.8%)
$208,260 + $274,330
$482,590
2021
$17,161 (+39.7%)
$208,260 + $274,330
$482,590
2020
$12,280 (−0.3%)
$164,360 + $178,850
$343,210
2019
$12,318 (−1.7%)
$164,360 + $178,850
$343,210
2018
$12,527 (−7.6%)
$164,360 + $178,850
$343,210
2017
$13,557 (+11.9%)
$164,360 + $178,850
$343,210
2016
$12,119 (−0.4%)
$164,360 + $178,850
$343,210
2014
$12,166 (+1.7%)
$183,540 + $182,700
$366,240
2011
$11,961
$183,540 + $182,700
$366,240
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Last updated by owner on Nov 18, 2025.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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