This beautifully maintained Vintage Colonial blends historic charm with thoughtful updates. Built-in equity! Recent appraisal values this home at $715,000. Set on 1.25 meticulously landscaped acres, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers warmth, space, and versatility with a huge finished attic space. The stunning grounds feature mature plantings, classic New England stone walls, and inviting patio spaces that create a private outdoor retreat ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Easily accessed from the kitchen, the outdoor living areas offer seamless flow for gatherings, dining, and enjoying the peaceful setting. Inside, the updated eat-in kitchen features a fireplace with pellet stove insert, while the formal living room offers a second fireplace and the bright sunroom provides flexible living space. A separate outbuilding/studio expands the possibilities-perfect for an artist, home office, workshop, guest space, or easily converted into a detached in-law setup. Extensive updates include newer windows, updated plumbing, replaced well pump and pressure tank, newer oil tank, furnace burner replacement, exterior painting, new appliances, renovated studio/office, and a full first-floor bath. The main level has been updated with sheetrock replacing original plaster walls and ceilings, while the upper level retains its original plaster craftsmanship and antique character. A rare opportunity to own historic beauty, modern function, and value-without historic district restrictions
Even your chickens have a home here with a coop complete with electricity! This property is not subject to historic home restrictions, allowing flexibility for future updates and personalization. Move-in ready. Conviently located with easy access to Waterbury, Southbury, Woodbury, Oxford, Naugatuck, Cheshire, Watertown, and Newtown. With quick connections to I-84 and Route 8, commuting to New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, and even New York City is within reach, offering the perfect blend of convenience and Middlebury's scenic New England charm.
!700'a Vintage Colonial with all the charm, outbuilding perfect for artist offers many possibilities, 5 bedroom, 2 baths, spacious and great flow for entertaining, formal living room w/ fp, french doors lead to bright and open dining room. updated kitchen with large eatin space w/fp. An amazing price at $295,000
Smart MLS #L151387
Feb 11, 2015
Listing Removed
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Aug 11, 2014
Listed
$325,000
$129/sq ft
Smart MLS #W1073185
Aug 10, 2014
Listing Removed
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Aug 15, 2013
Listed
$350,000
$138/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 14, 2001
Sold
$355,000
$140/sq ft
Smart MLS #98098748
Apr 26, 2001
Listed
$369,000
$146/sq ft
Smart MLS #W1001543
Apr 23, 2001
Listed
$369,000
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 1992
Sold
$203,250
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1989
Sold
$265,000
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$7,196 (+2.6%)
$67,800 + $162,400
$230,200
2021
$7,015 (−0.8%)
$77,100 + $124,300
$201,400
2020
$7,069 (+5.1%)
$77,100 + $124,300
$201,400
2019
$6,727 (+2.7%)
$77,100 + $124,300
$201,400
2018
$6,548 (+3.2%)
$77,100 + $124,300
$201,400
2017
$6,342 (−6.9%)
$77,100 + $124,300
$201,400
2016
$6,810 (+5.7%)
$90,600 + $129,000
$219,600
2014
$6,443 (+1.7%)
$90,600 + $129,000
$219,600
2011
$6,338
$90,600 + $129,000
$219,600
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.25 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,528
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,528
Year built
1790
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Haven County
APN
1193015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Feb 2, 2024.
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Middlebury, CT • 06762
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 700 Watertown Rd
$579,027
$11K under list price of $590K
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