79 Deforest St, Watertown, CT 06795
- $409,900
- 4
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 2,948
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $409,900
- List Price
- $409,900
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 24146908
- Closing Date
- Apr 27, 2026
- Year Built
- 1778
- Style
- Colonial
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Acres
- 0.43
- Living Area
- 2,948
- Neighborhood
- Taft School
Property Description
Historic charm meets everyday functionality at 79 Deforest Street, a circa-1778 Colonial located in the Taft School area of Watertown, CT. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this single-family home offers 2,948 sq ft of above-grade living space on 0.43 acres. The home features 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, plus a bonus room ideal for a home office, study, or sitting room. Interior highlights include wide plank hardwood floors throughout, two fireplaces, extensive custom built-ins, and fresh interior paint. The main level includes a living room with fireplace, a spacious dining room that opens to a stone patio, a family room with fireplace, and a sunroom off the kitchen. The eat-in kitchen features new appliances, including a gas cooktop, oven/range, range hood, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Laundry is located on the upper level. The primary bedroom offers hardwood flooring, built-in closets, a sitting area, and a two-story window. A walk-up attic provides additional storage or future potential. Exterior features include a historic barn, stone walls, covered porch, mature trees, sidewalks, and a private driveway. The roof was replaced around 2019. Mechanical updates include 200-amp electrical service, oil-fired hot water radiator heat, public water and sewer, and a recent 40-gallon natural gas hot water heater. Not in a flood zone. Convenient to parks, library, schools, and public transportation.
Additional Information
- Taxes
- $8,762
- Lot Size
- 18,730
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling System Type
- None
- Water Source
- Public
- Appliances
- Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Basement
- Full, Full
- Exterior Features
- Porch
- Elementary School
- Per Board of Ed
- High School
- Watertown
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Listing courtesy of Cameron Norfleet from Triniyah Real Estate, LLC. (203) 887-4420 (203) 200-0933
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