Lovely ranch on a large open lot! Vinyl sided, updated mechanicals. 3 car detached garage, great for car enthusiasts or handyman. Close to schools. Field card says 1.1 baths, but really 2 full baths. Dining room currently being used as primary bedroom. Kitchen is good sized w a generous eating space. Nice sized living room with fireplace. The other two main floor bedrooms are very good size. Lower level has been finished into a bar & two large rooms for extra living space. (approximately 1000 sq ft.) There is also a storage area. Plenty of space. this is located on Congress Ave. Extension.
For sale
$339,900
879 Congress Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708
2beds
1,284sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 43 days
- 176
- 8
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff Colt (203)586-9167,
Showcase Realty, Inc. 860-274-7000
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24199278
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Wired for Data
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Liveable Space
- Attic: Crawl Space,Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,284
- Total interior livable area: 1,284 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,284
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Private, Paved
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1394196
- Zoning: RL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waterbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,780
- Annual tax amount: $6,838
- Date on market: 8/15/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $339,900+11.4%$265/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24199278 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2024 | Sold | $305,000+1.7%$238/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24022794 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2024 | Pending sale | $299,900$234/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24022794 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,900$234/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24022794 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,097 -9% | $157,780 |
| 2024 | $7,801 -8.8% | $157,780 |
| 2023 | $8,550 +51.4% | $157,780 +68.2% |
| 2022 | $5,646 | $93,780 |
| 2021 | $5,646 +28.4% | $93,780 |
| 2020 | $4,397 -22.1% | $93,780 |
| 2019 | $5,646 | $93,780 |
| 2018 | $5,646 -0.7% | $93,780 -0.7% |
| 2017 | $5,684 | $94,400 |
| 2016 | $5,684 +3.4% | $94,400 |
| 2015 | $5,496 | $94,400 |
| 2014 | $5,496 +2.2% | $94,400 |
| 2013 | $5,379 -1.5% | $94,400 -27.7% |
| 2012 | $5,460 0% | $130,580 |
| 2011 | $5,461 | $130,580 |
| 2010 | $5,461 +4.8% | $130,580 |
| 2009 | $5,213 -0.9% | $130,580 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $5,262 +13.4% | $131,820 +53.4% |
| 2005 | $4,639 +2% | $85,960 +3.7% |
| 2002 | $4,547 +54.9% | $82,880 +176.2% |
| 2001 | $2,935 | $30,010 |
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Neighborhood: Town Plot
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: B. W. Tinker
- High: John F. Kennedy
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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