Listed by Lori Holt • BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Montpelier.
For sale
$675,000
Est. $4,268/mo —
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,396
sq ft
1078 Brook Rd, Marshfield, VT 05658
About this home
Rural Vermont living at its best! Contemporary farmhouse with detached heated studio building and spring-fed pond, sited up a long, but easy driveway for secluded privacy on 51.7 ac! Open, but cozy floorplan. Honey-colored wood cabinetry in eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry. Stone fireplace with wood-burning insert in the adjacent family room, large enough to accommodate sizeable dining table. Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, and private balcony with distant mountain views, and retractable awning, which extends over much of lower deck. Luxury bath w/ jetted tub and oversized shower. Mix of soft and hardwood flooring, with tile in both bathrooms and the enclosed entry sunporch. 30'+/- Swimmable spring-fed pond attracts many songbirds. Roughly 7 acres of open field. Level lawn area around the house with blackberries, raspberries, asparagus and perennial gardens. The remainder of the property has mixed forest. Enrolled in Current Use for property tax savings. Only about 1 mile off pavement. Vacation right at home while enjoying your fast CV fiber internet, but when you want to venture out, the Stranahan Forest, Marshfield Reservoir, Groton State Forest trails and lakes, low-traffic back roads for hiking, biking, snowshoeing are all within 7 miles. Then return home for a soak in the jetted tub. Both Front (16'x20'6) and rear decks (14'x19'6) have built-in seating. Balcony measures 19'x14'9. Tax maps being updated, indicating old town trail meanders over a very small area near SE back corner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
51.7 acresLot Size
$282Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lori Holt• BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Montpelier
If you've dreamed of owning a piece of Vermont history, this home is sure to please. This 51+ acre gem is available after single ownership of over 40 years. Originally built in 1970, a two story addition was added in 1998 with customized finishings throughout. A magnificent fieldstone fireplace with a Hearthstone insert in the family room abutting the kitchen with the massive backside into the living room; Gorgeous wood flooring on the main level and wide plank pine on the second. A custom made maple staircase leads you to the master bedroom which has vaulted ceilings, two cedar walk in closets, a dedicated shoe closet and a lovely balcony. Also upstairs is a bath with a jacuzzi tub and stall shower! The 2nd bedroom and office/3rd BR have spruce ceilings and skylights. Attic with extra storage. Exquisite tile accents are in the sunroom, downstairs full bathroom, and kitchen. This property is enrolled in the Current Use program and has vast cross country ski trails right out the back door! If gardening is your thing, you'll be in heaven with the established perennials and raised beds housing herbs and vegetables. It even has a private swimmable pond! No detail has been overlooked: New roof, hot water tank, and furnace. An energy audit was completed in 2009 that included spray foam insulation, window replacement and LED electric. There's even a studio. .. meditate on that! Relax in solitude and enjoy views of the foothills, also known as the Piedmonts. A rare opportunity indeed.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,582 (+2.9%)
$105,000 + $251,500
$356,500
2024
$5,427 (+4.8%)
$105,000 + $251,500
$356,500
2023
$5,178 (−26.8%)
$105,000 + $251,500
$356,500
2022
$7,074 (−11.5%)
$105,000 + $251,500
$356,500
2021
$7,992 (−2.6%)
$110,600 + $197,800
$308,400
2020
$8,203 (+0.7%)
$110,600 + $197,800
$308,400
2019
$8,149 (+4.0%)
$110,600 + $197,800
$308,400
2018
$7,838 (+4.8%)
$110,600 + $197,800
$308,400
2017
$7,482 (+1.7%)
$110,600 + $197,800
$308,400
2016
$7,355 (+0.3%)
$110,600 + $197,800
$308,400
2015
$7,331 (+99.2%)
$110,600 + $197,800
$308,400
2014
$3,681 (+574.2%)
$110,600 + $197,800
$308,400
2011
$546
$110,600 + $197,800
$308,400
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
51.7 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,115
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,115
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
38111810806
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Marshfield, VT • 05658
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
24
9
28
7
43
23
54
34
63
44
76
54
80
62
76
56
72
50
59
40
42
31
29
14
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1078 Brook Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $139,000 and $594,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $139K to $594K.