Off Market Nov 2021 for $250K

$303,130

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,685/mo

•

1,696

sq ft

778 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708

About this home

Welcome to 778 Congress Ave in the sought after Town Plot section of Waterbury. A Large Cape Cod style home features 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with a 1 car detached garage. Property sits on a quarter of an acre with a huge back yard. Lots of potential to add an inground or above ground pool. Updated kitchen with appliances that are only 4 years old. Off the kitchen and dining room there is a back entrance with a mudroom that will also take you to the large level backyard. There are two good size bedrooms on the main floor with a full bath and bright family room with fireplace. Head upstairs and you will find two large bedrooms and a half bath. There is enough space to put in a stand up shower to make the upstairs bathroom into a full bath. New windows throughout this large cape with a brand new roof. Solar panels on the roof will keep your electric bill extremely low. Boiler and hot water heater are 6 years old. Gas lines have been run to the house but is not connected. This home is in the heart of Town Plot walking distance to grocery store, gas station, restaurants, schools and park. With a little TLC and imagination in the backyard this home can be the perfect place to call home. Short distance to I-84 and Rt 8 and less than 2 hours to NYC. BACK ON MARKET / BUYER FINANCING FELL THROUGH

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Ryan Gannon • BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes

Bought with Christian Medina • Coldwell Banker Realty

Source:Smart MLS #170428061

Redfin Estimate

$303,130

$53K since sold in November 2021$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 4.7% lower than the average sale price ($318K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$360,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,873 sq ft
804 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$351,600
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,368 sq ft
91 Mount Carmel Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$359,900
C
3 beds1 bath1,777 sq ft
67 Phyllis Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$336,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,440 sq ft
17 Hickory Hill Dr, Waterbury, CT 06708
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$180,000
E
4 beds1 bath1,650 sq ft
21 Joy Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$320,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
215 Wesley St, Waterbury, CT 06708

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$1,994/mo

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Market trends in 06708, CT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$320K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
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3 beds1 bath1,264 sq ft
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COMING SOON
$530,000
7 beds3 baths2,406 sq ft
293 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
$499,900
7 beds4 baths2,730 sq ft
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$299,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,278 sq ft
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$299,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,365 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 778 Congress Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,081 (+52.8%)

$22,190 + $145,390

$167,580

2022

$5,942

$22,190 + $76,500

$98,690

2021

$5,942

$22,190 + $76,500

$98,690

2020

$5,942

$22,190 + $76,500

$98,690

2019

$5,942

$22,190 + $76,500

$98,690

2018

$5,942 (−7.2%)

$22,190 + $76,500

$98,690

2017

$6,400

$22,200 + $84,090

$106,290

2016

$6,400 (+5.7%)

$22,200 + $84,090

$106,290

2013

$6,056

$22,200 + $84,090

$106,290

2011

$6,056

$22,200 + $84,090

$106,290

Tax history for 778 Congress Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,081 (+52.8%)

$22,190 + $145,390

$167,580

2022

$5,942

$22,190 + $76,500

$98,690

2021

$5,942

$22,190 + $76,500

$98,690

2020

$5,942

$22,190 + $76,500

$98,690

2019

$5,942

$22,190 + $76,500

$98,690

2018

$5,942 (−7.2%)

$22,190 + $76,500

$98,690

2017

$6,400

$22,200 + $84,090

$106,290

2016

$6,400 (+5.7%)

$22,200 + $84,090

$106,290

2013

$6,056

$22,200 + $84,090

$106,290

2011

$6,056

$22,200 + $84,090

$106,290

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

1,696

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Haven County

APN

1394246

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Low Density Residential District

The RL District is established to provide for single family dwellings and limited nonresidential uses on lots having a minimum area of 6,000 sq ft. Uses and Conditional Accessory Uses are permitted by Zoning Permit, Special Permit, or Special Exception approval as provided in Article 11of these Regulations.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

No uses permitted by right

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, On Street Parking, Off Street Parking
Garages Number: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Half): 1

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Mud Room
Room Count: 9
Basement Description: Full, Concrete Floor
Attic Description: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Breezeway, Gutters, Patio, Shed

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Concrete

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1696
Driveway Type: Paved

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $98,690

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
Heat Type: Baseboard, Solar
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

School Information
High School: Per Board of Ed
Elementary School: Per Board of Ed

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Park, Public Transportation, Walk to Bus Lines
Directions: Highland ave to Congress ave
County: New Haven

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1988
County: New Haven County
APN: 1394246

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 3

Around this home

Schools

B. W. Tinker School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

5/10

West Side Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

John F. Kennedy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 15 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, 4 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$288,000 – $349,000

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Home values near 778 Congress Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
748 Congress Avenue, Waterbury, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$298,169
747 Congress Avenue, Waterbury, CT 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 942 Sq. Ft.	$298,609

Address	Redfin Estimate
742 Congress Avenue, Waterbury, CT 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1252 Sq. Ft.	$275,902
761 Congress Avenue, Waterbury, CT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1194 Sq. Ft.	$318,519

Address	Redfin Estimate
805 Congress Avenue, Waterbury, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1438 Sq. Ft.	$384,352
773 Congress Avenue, Waterbury, CT 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$446,555

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