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 ...
+ Read More| Listing Id: | 24015202 |
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| List Price: | $3,950,000 |
| Property Type: | Lot & Land |
| Property Sub Type: | Agricultural Land |
| Status: | Active |
| Bank Owned Property: | No |
| Property Tax: | $19,780 |
| Acres: | 414.5 |
| Direct Waterfront Yn: | No |
| City: | Durham |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Postal Code: | 06422 |
| Acres Source: | Owner |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Assessed Value: | $706,440 |
| Basement Description: | No |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Current Price: | $3,950,000.00 |
| Directions: | Main Street to West on Route 68 / Wallingford Road |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | No |
| Documents Available: | Legal Description, Plot Plan/Survey, Property Disclosure, Recorded Site Plan |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2024-05-04 |
| Location: | Suburban |
| Lot Description: | Some Wetlands, Farm Land, Rolling |
| Lot Improvements: | House(S), Barn(S), Horse Stable, Garage(S), Shed |
| Lots Number Of: | 2 |
| Mil Rate Total: | $28.00 |
| Status: | Active |
| Nearby Amenities: | Golf Course, Library, Park |
| Occupied By: | Tenant |
| Original List Price: | $4,100,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 965296 |
| Pending Date: | 2025-07-24 |
| Possession Availability: | 60 Days |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (203) 213-9097 |
| Price: | $3,950,000 |
| Road Frontage Approximate: | 6,800 |
| Road Frontage Description: | State Road |
| Septic Approval Yn: | No |
| Septic Plan Available Yn: | No |
| Sewage System: | Septic, Shared Septic |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Subdividable Ynu: | No |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Utilities Available: | Cable Available, Electric, Telephone |
| Waterfront Description: | Not Applicable |
| Water Source: | Private Well, Shared Well |
| Zoning: | FR |
Listing Courtesy of: Century 21 AllPoints Realty
Listing Agent: Gary Dobratz
(203) 213-9097
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