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Price cut: $9.9K (7/24)

$450,000

287 Cherry Avenue, Watertown, CT 06795

3beds

2,048sqft

$3,245/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1996

0.35 Acres Lot

$448,000 Zestimate^®

$220/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Spacious Colonial ready for new owners! This home features a large living room, spacious kitchen with island and pantry space, and a family room featuring a pellet stove for supplemental heat, helping to keep heating costs low. Sliders lead to a deck overlooking the nearly one-third acre fenced yard. Upstairs, the generous primary bedroom includes a full bath, walk-in closet, and a good-sized loft area ideal for a home office, additional bedroom, sitting room, or exercise space. Additional features include a covered front porch, one-car under-house garage, large driveway with plenty of parking, and a desirable location in a lovely Watertown neighborhood close to shopping and restaurants.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper

Bedroom

Level: Upper

Bedroom

Level: Upper

Family room

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Loft

Level: Upper

Heating

Baseboard, Other, Oil

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Basement: Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
Attic: Crawl Space,Access Via Hatch
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,048
Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,048

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private
Attached garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
Exterior features: Rain Gutters

Lot

Size: 0.35 Acres
Features: Cleared

Details

Parcel number: 913209
Zoning: R125

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1996

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Shopping/Mall

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Watertown

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $220/sqft
Tax assessed value: $274,540
Annual tax amount: $8,247
Date on market: 6/17/2026

Estimated market value

$448,000

$426,000 - $470,000

$2,979/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/24/2026	Price change	$450,000-2.2%$220/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24184504 Report a problem
6/20/2026	Listed for sale	$459,900+31.6%$225/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24184504 Report a problem
10/14/2022	Sold	$349,525-4.8%$171/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170512855 Report a problem
10/14/2022	Contingent	$367,000$179/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170512855 Report a problem
8/17/2022	Price change	$367,000-2.7%$179/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170512855 Report a problem
8/9/2022	Price change	$377,000-3.1%$184/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170512855 Report a problem
7/30/2022	Listed for sale	$389,000+69.2%$190/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170512855 Report a problem
3/31/2008	Sold	$229,900+48.8%$112/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #B982340 Report a problem
1/13/1997	Sold	$154,500$75/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,247 +12.9%	$274,540 +6.7%
2024	$7,302 +8.4%	$257,390 +40.9%
2023	$6,734 +5.5%	$182,700
2022	$6,384 +1.1%	$182,700
2021	$6,314 +4.1%	$182,700
2020	$6,064	$182,700
2019	$6,064 +3.7%	$182,700 +4.9%
2018	$5,848 +5.4%	$174,100
2017	$5,550 +3.2%	$174,100
2016	$5,378 +2.6%	$174,100
2015	$5,240 +3.4%	$174,100
2014	$5,070 +0.9%	$174,100 -13.1%
2013	$5,026 +3.6%	$200,300
2012	$4,853 +3.9%	$200,300
2011	$4,671 +1.8%	$200,300
2010	$4,589 +2.4%	$200,300
2009	$4,483 +7%	$200,300 +16.4%
2008	$4,191 +7.2%	$172,100
2007	$3,910	$172,100
2006	$3,910 +11.5%	$172,100
2004	$3,506 +15%	$172,100 +46.2%
2003	$3,050 +5.5%	$117,710 +0%
2001	$2,891	$117,705