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VIEWS! VIEWS! Custom cape nestled on private lot overlooking the East Mountain reservoir is destined to impress! Main level features spacious living room appointed with fireplace, beamed ceilings, hardwood flooring and open flow into the dining room also offering hardwood flooring, built in china cabinets and french door to the sunroom, eating space kitchen featuring center island, hardwood flooring and sliding glass doors to deck, two bedrooms, powder room and full bath complete this level. The upper level offers spacious primary bedroom boasting vaulted ceilings heights, skylights, ceiling fans, hardwood flooring, sliders to private deck offering spectacular views, two additional bedrooms, full bath and laundry. Additional amenities include natural gas heating, newer boiler and windows, garage, and city utilities. This gem is conveniently located just steps to the East Mountain golf course, multiple parks, medical facilities, shopping, restuarants as well as Metro North and Interstates 84 & 8!
East Mountian, located between Lakewood Lake and the Wolcott town line, is a hillside and residential Waterbury neighborhood with wooded ridgelines and reservoir views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lakewood Road corridor near Lakewood Lake, where trailheads, small local services, and a steady flow of walkers set the tone. Housing leans toward mid-century colonials and ranches on curving streets, with pockets of newer builds tucked into the slopes. Mattatuck State Forest frames the edge with long, quiet routes for hiking and biking. Lakewood Lake Park adds shoreline paths and open lawns that shape daily routines. The setting feels removed from downtown’s grid, with a landscape-first rhythm.
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Offer insights
595 Prospect Rd · $379,500
$403K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $403K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.7%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Open floor plan
Cable available
One fireplace
Full, unfinished basement with garage access
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Oven/range
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Upper-level laundry room
Heating & cooling
Hot-water heating fueled by natural gas
Exterior features
Water view
Deck
Patio
Home design
Single-family home
Parking
Under-house garage with 2 spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Blue exterior
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Investors take note! Lovely 1920's cape with all the charm of that era and a beautiful view of East Mountain Reservoir. 2000+sqft home with hardwood floors, built-ins and a sunroom facing the reservoir. The home needs work, there is some deferred maintenance but the view is will be worth the work. Eat-in kitchen has an island breakfast bar, there is also a formal dining room with built in hutch and huge living room with cozy fireplace and beautiful built-ins. The sunroom is the perfect place to relax and take in the water views. There are two bedrooms that could be home office or den and a full bath on the main level. Upstairs there is a large room that could be used as an owners suite or as a large family room, it has access to a full bath and has a large balcony/deck. There are two other smaller bedrooms and a laundry room upstairs too. Close to Park, Golf Course, shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, easy access to Metro-North Railroad, route 8 and I-84.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,781 (+42.7%)
$30,100 + $168,840
$198,940
2022
$7,553
$30,120 + $95,320
$125,440
2021
$7,553
$30,120 + $95,320
$125,440
2020
$7,553
$30,120 + $95,320
$125,440
2019
$7,553
$30,120 + $95,320
$125,440
2018
$7,553 (−9.5%)
$30,120 + $95,320
$125,440
2017
$8,346
$30,130 + $108,480
$138,610
2016
$8,346 (+5.7%)
$30,130 + $108,480
$138,610
2013
$7,898
$30,130 + $108,480
$138,610
2011
$7,898
$30,130 + $108,480
$138,610
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,091
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,091
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Haven County
APN
1397274
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
RS
Single-Family Residential District
The RS District is established to provide for single-family residences and limited nonresidential uses on lots having a minimum area of 7,500 sq ft. Uses and Conditional Accessory Uses are permitted by Zoning Permit, Special Permit, or Special Exception approval as provided in Article 11 of these Regulations.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
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
6 days above 96° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waterbury, CT • 06706
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 595 Prospect Rd
$395,062
$16K over list price of $380K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $315K to $450K.