Step into history and comfort in this 1778 Colonial offering nearly 3,000 sq ft of character and modern updates. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms plus a bonus room, 1.5 baths, and wide-plank hardwood floors throughout, this home blends timeless charm with everyday convenience. Two fireplaces anchor the living and family rooms, while built-ins add function and warmth. The eat-in kitchen has new appliances and a gas cooktop, flowing into a bright sunroom and formal dining room that opens to a stone patioperfect for entertaining.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom includes a sitting area and built-in closets. A walk-up attic and historic barn provide abundant storage. Recent improvements include a 2019 roof, updated mechanicals, and newly relocated upstairs laundry. Outside, enjoy mature landscaping, stone walls, and a peaceful setting just steps from the Taft School area, parks, and town amenities.
Available on an annual lease at $3,500/month. Lease with option to buy or short-term rental options may be considered at adjusted rates.
House for rent
$3,500/moFees may apply
79 Deforest St, Watertown, CT 06795
4beds
2,948sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
No laundry
What's special
Stone wallsBright sunroomMature landscapingBonus roomWide-plank hardwood floors throughout
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Contact manager
Features
- Storage
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,948 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Storage
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: WATEM99AB62L16
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Storage
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Sold | $409,900$139/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $409,900+0.2%$139/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Listing removed | $409,000$139/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $409,000-4.7%$139/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Price change | $429,000-4.7%$146/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Price change | $450,000-8%$153/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Price change | $489,000-2.2%$166/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $500,000-4.8%$170/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+118.8%$178/sqft |
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| 2/12/2025 | Sold | $240,000+28%$81/sqft |
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| 11/27/2019 | Sold | $187,500$64/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 06795
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fletcher W. Judson SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Swift Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Watertown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi






