How to buy a bigger home on a bigger lot than you could usually afford. Buy a big home that needs minor work and do it your self. 82 Porter St, Watertown. $284,999. 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,624 sf, 0.52 level acre. Public water & sewer. Red workshop already standing. Heavy work done (oil tank and vermiculite removed, electric upgraded. Pre-inspected. Clean title. Remaining work is cosmetic. Level half-acre yard with room for a 3-car garage (attached or detached), doors facing the driveway. Home office potential. ADU allowed by zoning permit (confirm with town). Previously under contract near $300k before remediation. Stop commuting to the shop. Oil tank and vermiculite were removed after the disclosures were signed. Ask for inspection
For sale
Price cut: $8.9K (11/11)
$270,000
82 Porter Street, Watertown, CT 06795
3beds
1,248sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
0.52 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Big homeLevel half-acre yardHome office potentialRed workshop already standing
- 27 days
- 1,668
- 99
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve Schappert (203)994-3950,
Connecticut Real Estate 203-994-3950
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24215425
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,248
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,248
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Features: Level, Cleared, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 910425
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Watertown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $141,750
- Annual tax amount: $4,258
- Date on market: 10/19/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2026 | Price change | $270,000-3.2%$216/sqft |
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| 11/3/2026 | Price change | $278,900-2.1%$223/sqft |
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| 10/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $284,999$228/sqft |
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| 10/18/2026 | Listing removed | $284,999$228/sqft |
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| 9/19/2026 | Price change | $284,999+1.8%$228/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $279,9870%$224/sqft |
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| 8/9/2026 | Price change | $279,999-3.4%$224/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Price change | $289,900-3.4%$232/sqft |
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| 7/25/2026 | Price change | $299,9950%$240/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $299,999-3.2%$240/sqft |
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| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $310,000+3.3%$248/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $299,9870%$240/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $299,999+0%$240/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Price change | $299,9840%$240/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $299,9850%$240/sqft |
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| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,986+92.3%$240/sqft |
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| 2/9/2016 | Sold | $156,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,258 +5.9% | $141,750 |
| 2024 | $4,021 +2.9% | $141,750 +33.7% |
| 2023 | $3,907 +5.5% | $106,000 |
| 2022 | $3,704 +1.1% | $106,000 |
| 2021 | $3,663 +4.1% | $106,000 |
| 2020 | $3,518 | $106,000 |
| 2019 | $3,518 -0.6% | $106,000 +0.6% |
| 2018 | $3,540 +5.4% | $105,400 |
| 2017 | $3,360 +3.2% | $105,400 |
| 2016 | $3,256 +2.6% | $105,400 |
| 2015 | $3,173 +3.4% | $105,400 |
| 2014 | $3,069 -10.4% | $105,400 -22.8% |
| 2013 | $3,427 +1.6% | $136,600 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $3,373 +3.9% | $139,200 |
| 2011 | $3,246 +1.8% | $139,200 |
| 2010 | $3,189 +2.4% | $139,200 |
| 2009 | $3,115 -6% | $139,200 +14% |
| 2008 | $3,315 +6.4% | $122,100 |
| 2007 | $3,116 | $122,100 |
| 2006 | $3,116 +25.3% | $122,100 |
| 2004 | $2,487 +20.7% | $122,100 +53.6% |
| 2003 | $2,060 +5.5% | $79,490 0% |
| 2001 | $1,952 -0.3% | $79,492 -17.9% |
| 1995 | $1,958 | $96,860 |
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Neighborhood: 06795
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Watertown
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






