Welcome to 172 Brown Benoit Road in scenic Owls Head, NY — where mountain views, privacy, and year-round outdoor adventure await! Set on over 12 acres and tucked back from the road, this updated home offers peace, space, and endless potential. Inside, you'll find a flexible layout featuring a cozy den and an open loft that can easily serve as a third bedroom, home office, or creative space. Recent updates (completed in April 2022) include new siding, insulation, sheetrock, ceilings, and flooring. The kitchen blends rustic charm with modern touches like a stylish backsplash and updated flooring, also completed in 2022. The bathroom was fully renovated in 2017 with a new shower, sink, and toilet. The spacious living area showcases beautiful natural woodwork, large windows that frame the view, and a wood stove for those cozy mountain evenings. An attached carport and wood shed add practical convenience. Step outside and you'll be immersed in nature — flower gardens, apple trees, and abundant wildlife right in your backyard. Just a mile away, enjoy access to hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and more. Titus Mountain is only 5 miles down the road, and a local golf course is just 10 miles away. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or seasonal retreat, this property is your gateway to the best of the Adirondacks. Don't miss the chance to make this outdoor oasis your own! * (Please see private remarks for utility details. )
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
12.61 acresLot Size
$136Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listing by Nicholas Buccellato• REMAX North Country
Bought with Nicholas Buccellato• REMAX North Country
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped, Back Yard, Many Trees, Secluded, Views
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 12.61
Lot Size Area: 12.61
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 12.61
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,434.04
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Malone
Location Information
Directions: From Malone take Harrison place and immediately turn left to Duane St. Continue for about 7.5 miles and take a slight left onto County Rt. 27/Pond Road. Turn left on Brown Benoit Road. Home on right, Sign on tree.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,434
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 12.61 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 162400A17200000010100000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Davis Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.8mi
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Malone Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.2mi
3/10
Franklin Academy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.