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Property Description
Enjoy the convenience and benefits of Southbury with the privacy and character of a country retreat. This unique passive-solar contemporary with its 10 spacious rooms is situated on 8.6 secluded acres of woods with adjacent open space all connected to beautiful Lake Lillinonah! Exceptional open floor plan features a Living Room w/ vaulted ceilings and stunning field stone fireplace, and Formal Dining Room adjacent to a spacious fully applianced Kitchen with granite countertops, storage galore, & center isle with breakfast bar. Hardwood throughout 1st floor except for the two carpeted Bedrooms with a full Hall Bath & Laundry Room. The 1 st floor also offers a wood stove located in central area that provides extra heat. The upper level features the Primary Bedroom with 2 double closets and a Full Bath with separate Office/Bedroom. Finished Lower Level offers Large Rec Room, Den, Bedroom and full Hall Bath; Possible In-law. Other features: Foyer with pocket door; heat saver, unique covered front entry way/drive through car port, stone walls, great campfire sites, trails to the lake, unfinished attic w/ new rooftop upper deck and much more. Offering privacy and nature at its best!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 579 Brown Brook Rd
General
- Price: $795,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24175080
- Updated: 6/10/2026
- Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Convection Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Vaulted Ceiling, Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet, 17 x 15, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Wall/Wall Carpet, 14 x 11, Lower
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Wall/Wall Carpet, 13 x 11, Main
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Wall/Wall Carpet, 13 x 12, Main
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom - Built-Ins, Wall/Wall Carpet, 20 x 11, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 23 x 18, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Island, Hardwood Floor, 17 x 15, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Hardwood Floor, 15 x 9, Main
- Den: Den - Wall/Wall Carpet, 11 x 11, Lower
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Rec/Play Room - Wall/Wall Carpet, Tile Floor, 23 x 22, Lower
- Rec Room: Wall/Wall Carpet, Tile Floor, 23 x 22, Lower
- Laundry: Main Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Shed, Deck
Location
- County: New Haven
- Driving Directions: Route 172 to Spruce Brook Road, Right onto Brown Brook Road, 1st driveway on the left after Turrill Brook Road. Please note: the Driveway is across the road from their mailbox #579.
School Information
- Elementary School: Gainfield
- Middle School: Rochambeau
- High School: Pomperaug
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Oil, Passive Solar
- Heating Fuel: Oil, Passive Solar
- Water Heater: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modern
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Clapboard, Cedar
- Basement Desc.: Full, Heated, Storage, Cooled, Interior Access, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 4,594
- Above Ground: 2,944 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 1,650 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1985
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 8.6
- Zoning: R-80
- Lot Description: Secluded, Interior Lot, Treed, Level Lot, Rolling
Green Features
- Energy Features: Passive Solar, Generator Ready, Thermopane Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $399,610
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1326710
Listed by William Raveis Real Estate, Ron Nettleton
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Schools
Schools serving 579 Brown Brook Rd
School District:Regional School District 12
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Booth Free School 14 South Street, Roxbury, CT 06783 | K-5 | 3.3 mi |
Shepaug Valley School 159 South Street, Washington, CT 06793 | 6-12 | 6.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 579 Brown Brook Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/14/2026
Listed
$795,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 579 Brown Brook Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,671
2%
$399,610
—
2023
$9,437
5%
$399,880
—
2023
$8,997
8%
$399,880
37%
2022
$8,340
-2%
$291,210
—
2021
$8,532
—
$291,210
—
2020
$8,532
1%
$291,210
—
2019
$8,474
—
$291,210
—
2018
$8,445
-11%
$291,210
-10%
2017
$9,491
2%
$323,930
—
2016
$9,329
1%
$323,930
—
2015
$9,200
3%
$323,930
—
2014
$8,940
5%
$323,930
—
2011
$8,552
—
$323,930
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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579 Brown Brook Road, Southbury, CT 06488 (MLS# 24175080) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 579 Brown Brook Road is currently listed for $795,000 and was received on May 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 579 Brown Brook Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Southbury? You can browse all Southbury real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

