For sale

$220,000

53 Merrimac Street, Watertown, CT 06779

1beds

559sqft

$1,736/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1928

10,018 Square Feet Lot

$238,800 Zestimate^®

$394/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fresh paint throughoutNew bathroom vanityNice level lot

Welcome to this charming and affordable 1-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home in the Oakville section of Watertown. Offering comfortable living space, this home is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or anyone looking for a home with room to make it their own. The enclosed front porch provides a welcoming entry and additional space to enjoy throughout the seasons. Recent improvements include fresh paint throughout, a new bathroom vanity, toilet and flooring, new kitchen flooring, and new carpeting in the remaining rooms. Situated on a nice, level lot with convenient access to town, shopping, and major highways. A great starter home with plenty of possibilities. Come see the potential!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main

Dining room

Level: Main

Kitchen

Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: None, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Basement: Full
Attic: None
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 559
Total interior livable area: 559 sqft
Finished area above ground: 559

Property

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Bath Grab Bars

Lot

Size: 10,018 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot, Level

Details

Parcel number: 914452
Zoning: R125

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1928

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Oakville

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Watertown

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $394/sqft
Tax assessed value: $108,850
Annual tax amount: $3,270
Date on market: 10/5/2026

Estimated market value

$238,800

$215,000 - $260,000

$1,740/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/5/2026	Listed for sale	$220,000+100%$394/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24211573 Report a problem
7/2/2007	Sold	$110,000$197/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #W1040242 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,270 +5.9%	$108,850
2024	$3,088 0%	$108,850 +29.9%
2023	$3,089 +5.5%	$83,800
2022	$2,928 +1.1%	$83,800
2021	$2,896 +4.1%	$83,800
2020	$2,781	$83,800
2019	$2,781 -4.4%	$83,800 -3.2%
2018	$2,909 +5.4%	$86,600
2017	$2,761 +3.2%	$86,600
2016	$2,675 +2.6%	$86,600
2015	$2,607 +3.4%	$86,600
2014	$2,522 -12.6%	$86,600 -24.7%
2013	$2,885 +3.6%	$115,000
2012	$2,786 +3.9%	$115,000
2011	$2,682 +1.8%	$115,000
2010	$2,635 +2.4%	$115,000
2009	$2,574 +31.1%	$115,000 +42.7%
2008	$1,963 +7.2%	$80,600
2007	$1,831	$80,600
2006	$1,831 +11.5%	$80,600
2004	$1,642 +18%	$80,600 +50%
2003	$1,392 +5.5%	$53,730 +0%
2001	$1,319 +0.6%	$53,725 -17.2%
1995	$1,311	$64,890