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Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$252Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Don Fabrizio-Garcia• Fab Real Estate LLC
Est. $2,264 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 159 Riverside St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24190285
Sep 16, 2026
Sold
$365,000
$252/sq ft
Jul 30, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 10, 2026
Listed
$350,000
$242/sq ft
Smart MLS #170294087
Aug 21, 2020
Sold
$199,900
$138/sq ft
Jun 28, 2020
Contingent
—
May 14, 2020
Listed
$199,900
$138/sq ft
"Great Starter Home" This 3 Bed Room Home has Beautiful Hardwood floors through out and fresh paint, 2 Updated Full Baths one on the first floor and one on the second floor a Completely Remolded Eat In Kitchen with Granite Counter tops, Stainless steel appliances and walk in Pantry, Updated Electric, New Hot water Heater, newer windows and boiler, 1 Car Detached Garage, nice yard and Plenty of off street parking, Easy to show...
Smart MLS #170216473
Sep 3, 2019
Sold
$82,200
$57/sq ft
Jul 23, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2019
Listed
$68,000
$47/sq ft
This home is a Fixer Upper and will only go Cash or FHA 203K. No Utilities will be turned on and Purchase "As-Is". This is a 3 bedroom home with Shopping and Schools near by and a Private backyard and an oversized Garage..Seller is Secretary of Veterans Affairs (contracts in dark black ink only and VA contract on the MLS(Sample Contract) and Proof of funds nothing else is needed to submit a contact) Property was built prior to 1978 and lead-based paint could exist.This property may qualify for Seller Financing (Vendee).Disclosures (Flood Zone C).
Public Records
Apr 12, 2001
Sold
$120,900
$83/sq ft
Smart MLS #W2005135
Dec 1, 2000
Listed
$122,900
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,471 (+5.5%)
$41,400 + $79,900
$121,300
2022
$4,238 (+1.1%)
$41,400 + $79,900
$121,300
2021
$4,192 (+6.4%)
$41,400 + $79,900
$121,300
2020
$3,940
$41,400 + $77,300
$118,700
2019
$3,940 (+1.0%)
$41,400 + $77,300
$118,700
2018
$3,900 (+5.4%)
$47,600 + $68,500
$116,100
2017
$3,701 (+3.2%)
$47,600 + $68,500
$116,100
2016
$3,586 (−2.2%)
$47,600 + $68,500
$116,100
2013
$3,668
$75,300 + $70,900
$146,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
1,448
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Litchfield County
APN
913487
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 26, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 1
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 6
Laundry Room Location: Basement
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
In-Law Apartment: No
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3
Room Information
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Patio
Lot Information
Lot Description: Sloping Lot
Building Information
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Yellow
Property Information
Radon Mitigation Air
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1448
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $176,120
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: Electric
Heat Type: Radiator
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
High School: Watertown
Elementary School: Polk
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Main Street to Riverside
County: Litchfield
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,448
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Litchfield County
APN: 913487
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 26, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 4
Around this home
Schools
Polk School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Swift Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 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
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Historical weather
Oakville, CT • 06779
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Oakville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$351,000 – $425,000
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