Your Country home for the Holidays! The charm of yesteryear with modern conveniences.The property is located in the most northern rural area of Sherman bordering North Quaker Hill area of NY. The inviting 50 foot front porch leads to the welcoming spacious foyer of this classic antique treasure. Bright natural light floods the freshly painted interior space and hardwood flooring. Beautifully remodeled country eat in kitchen with sliders to delightful 25x13 deck. Pantry and Formal dining room with dry bar. Open airy Living room with den, office or library area. An updated half bath and laundry room complete the main floor. A spacious master bedroom with walk-in closet and new master bathroom with claw foot tub plus 3 more generous sized bedrooms and remodeled full bath comprise the upper level. Full walk up attic with built-in dorm style beds and storage area.The exterior features an aged fireplace, antique sheds, stone walls, and mature plantings. New 4 bedroom septic installed in 2016. Enjoy bucolic Sherman and low property taxes. Minutes to NYC train and 90 mins drive into Manhattan. Perfect Weekend Retreat or full time.Motivated Seller.
View Sherman's famed "Brae Burn Farm", the former dairy farm homestead of Nestell Kipp "Ned" Anderson and his wife Edna. In the 1920's, they opened their farmhouse as a country Bed n Breakfast welcoming guests from all over the world. Ned also laid out and maintained the 50 mi. of the CT Appalachian Trail and the farmhouse served as its CT headquarters for 50 yrs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1834Year Built
2.86 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Roberta Allen• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Cheryl Finley• Cheryl Finley Properties
Source:Smart MLS #170169745
Redfin Estimate
$833,866
$324K since sold in April 2020$6,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 30.2% higher than the average sale price ($640K) of 6 comparable homes.
Circa 1834’s “Brae Burn Farm” was once the homestead of Ned Anderson, farmer, early naturalist and pioneer of CT’s leg of the Appalachian Trail. Located in bucolic Sherman and just over the line from the Quaker Hill area of NY, this spacious antique offers a charming setting and light and airy rooms. Wood and tile flooring throughout, large eat-in farmhouse kitchen, Trex side deck and inviting covered front porch. A few further updates could make this home a true gem. Located just five minutes to NYC trains and less than 90 minutes from Manhattan.
Smart MLS #99080005
Sep 6, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 16, 2014
Listed
$449,000
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,242 (−2.0%)
$89,800 + $260,500
$350,300
2022
$6,368 (−2.5%)
$89,800 + $260,500
$350,300
2021
$6,530 (−1.7%)
$89,800 + $260,500
$350,300
2020
$6,645 (+15.0%)
$89,700 + $258,000
$347,700
2019
$5,779 (−4.5%)
$89,700 + $202,000
$291,700
2018
$6,052 (+4.7%)
$89,700 + $208,000
$297,700
2017
$5,782 (−2.2%)
$89,700 + $194,700
$284,400
2016
$5,910 (+5.5%)
$93,170 + $197,540
$290,710
2014
$5,601
$93,170 + $189,140
$282,310
Tax history for 48 Taber Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,242 (−2.0%)
$89,800 + $260,500
$350,300
2022
$6,368 (−2.5%)
$89,800 + $260,500
$350,300
2021
$6,530 (−1.7%)
$89,800 + $260,500
$350,300
2020
$6,645 (+15.0%)
$89,700 + $258,000
$347,700
2019
$5,779 (−4.5%)
$89,700 + $202,000
$291,700
2018
$6,052 (+4.7%)
$89,700 + $208,000
$297,700
2017
$5,782 (−2.2%)
$89,700 + $194,700
$284,400
2016
$5,910 (+5.5%)
$93,170 + $197,540
$290,710
2014
$5,601
$93,170 + $189,140
$282,310
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.86 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,760
Year built
1834
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
309485
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Paved, Off Street Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: main level
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Window Unit
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4
Room Information
Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room
Room Count: 9
Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Sump Pump