79 Deforest St

Off Market

79 Deforest St

Watertown CT 06795

2948 sq. ft.

0.43 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $409,900

Cameron Norfleet, last sold this property on 27 April 2026 after 346 days on market.

Overview

Historic charm meets everyday functionality at 79 Deforest Street, a circa-1778 Colonial located in the Taft School area of Watertown, CT. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this single-family home offers 2,948 sq ft of above-grade living space on 0.43 acres. The home features 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, plus a bonus room ideal for a home office, study, or sitting room. Interior highlights include wide plank hardwood floors throughout, two fireplaces, extensive custom built-ins, and fresh interior paint. The main level includes a living room with fireplace, a spacious dining room that opens to a stone patio, a family room with fireplace, and a sunroom off the kitchen. The eat-in kitchen features new appliances, including a gas cooktop, oven/range, range hood, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Laundry is located on the upper level. The primary bedroom offers hardwood flooring, built-in closets, a sitting area, and a two-story window. A walk-up attic provides additional storage or future potential. Exterior features include a historic barn, stone walls, covered porch, mature trees, sidewalks, and a private driveway. The roof was replaced around 2019. Mechanical updates include 200-amp electrical service, oil-fired hot water radiator heat, public water and sewer, and a recent 40-gallon natural gas hot water heater. Not in a flood zone. Convenient to parks, library, schools, and public transportation.

Features

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2948 sq. ft. floor area

0.43 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Watertown over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 79 Deforest St is $580k.

Median value

$580k

Estimated value range

$250k - $1.07m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

14%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Watertown. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 79 Deforest St

2026

Sold

$409,900

27 Apr 2026 by Cameron Norfleet, of Triniyah Real Estate, LLC

2019

Sold

$182,512

27 Nov 2019 by Peggy Shove Columb, of Showcase Realty, Inc.

2019

Sold

$187,500

27 Nov 2019 by Peggy Shove Columb, of Showcase Realty, Inc.

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Local market activity for 4 bedroom single-family properties in Watertown

In the last 12 months, 40 four-bedroom single-family properties similar to 79 Deforest St, have been sold.

This represents a 20% increase in four-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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