For sale

$339,900

Est. $2,611/mo —

•

1,284

sq ft

879 Congress Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708

About this home

Lovely ranch on a large open lot! Vinyl sided, updated mechanicals. 3 car detached garage, great for car enthusiasts or handyman. Close to schools. Field card says 1.1 baths, but really 2 full baths. Dining room currently being used as primary bedroom. Kitchen is good sized w a generous eating space. Nice sized living room with fireplace. The other two main floor bedrooms are very good size. Lower level has been finished into a bar & two large rooms for extra living space. (approximately 1000 sq ft.) There is also a storage area. Plenty of space. this is located on Congress Ave. Extension.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$265Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jeff Colt • Showcase Realty, Inc.

Contact: Agent Attribution Contact: (203) 586-9167 | Office Attribution Contact: (860) 274-7000

Source:Smart MLS #24199278

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$2,611 per month

Principal and interest$1,925

Property taxes

$570

HOA dues

Home insurance

$116

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

B. W. Tinker School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

West Side Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

John F. Kennedy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

1/10

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About Town

Plot

Town Plot, located between Highland Avenue and Watertown Avenue, is a residential and commercial Waterbury neighborhood with hillside streets and a strong Italian-American imprint. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Watertown Avenue corridor near Highland Avenue, where corner bakeries, old-school delis, and long-running eateries set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Brick multifamilies and tidy single-family homes mix with small storefront strips and pocket churches on the slopes. Community pillars include La Tavola Ristorante, Domenic & Pia Downtown Deli, and the Palace Theater for nights out beyond the hill. Fulton Park and nearby trails add green breaks from the dense street grid. Routes toward Downtown and the Naugatuck River valley shape daily movement without changing the neighborhood’s grounded feel.

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879 Congress Ave · $339,900

Strong offer

$348K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $348K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Cable pre-wired
Full partially finished basement with livable space
Attic with crawl space and hatch access
One fireplace

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms

Bathrooms
1 full bath
1 half bath

Kitchen
Oven/Range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Dishwasher

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room on lower level
40-gallon electric hot water tank

Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Hot air and hot water heating (oil-fired)
Fuel oil tank located in basement

Sale and tax history for 879 Congress Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #24199278

Aug 21, 2026

Listed

$339,900

$265/sq ft

Aug 15, 2026

Coming Soon

$339,900

$265/sq ft

Smart MLS #24022794

Aug 23, 2024

Sold

$305,000

$238/sq ft

Jul 26, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 11, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 3, 2024

Listed

$299,900

$234/sq ft

Don't miss this opportunity to own this 2/3 bedroom and 1.5 baths Town Plot home in wonderful location. Large EIK, dinning room, den with fireplace could be 3rd bedroom on main level, many possibilities. Brand new furnace only a few months old, newer roof,CAIR,3 car garage on double lot for extra privacy or can possibly be split into a building lot buyer to due diligence. Two finished rooms in lower level with bar and 1/2 bath adds additional square footage to this home. Nice level back yard for summer picnics. Property being sold as is, home inspection for buyers information only. Subject to probate court approval which will not take long.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,550 (+51.4%)

$28,700 + $129,080

$157,780

2022

$5,646

$28,750 + $65,030

$93,780

2021

$5,646

$28,750 + $65,030

$93,780

2020

$5,646

$28,750 + $65,030

$93,780

2019

$5,646

$28,750 + $65,030

$93,780

2018

$5,646 (−0.7%)

$28,750 + $65,030

$93,780

2017

$5,684

$28,760 + $65,640

$94,400

2016

$5,684 (+5.7%)

$28,760 + $65,640

$94,400

2013

$5,379

$28,760 + $65,640

$94,400

2011

$5,379

$28,760 + $65,640

$94,400

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

1979

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,284

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,284

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Haven County

APN

1394196

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

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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Waterbury, CT • 06708

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87/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Waterbury. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 879 Congress Ave

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