Opportunity knocks with this solidly built brick Cape Cod nestled on a generous corner lot in the desirable Oakville section of Watertown. Priced with renovation potential in mind, this home is perfect for those seeking a project with the potential for equity return on your purchase. Ideal for a rehab or renovation loan, newer roof and vinyl replacement windows in place. Step inside to discover classic hardwood floors ready to be brought back to life, two bedrooms, and a flexible dining room that has previously served as a third bedroom. The spacious living room flows into an inviting eat-in kitchen, which opens to a charming sunroom featuring a beautiful brick fireplace-perfect for year-round enjoyment. Additional highlights include a full bath on the upper level, a convenient half bath with laundry on the main floor, and plenty of original character throughout. With great bones and endless potential, this hidden gem is just waiting for your vision and finishing touches to shine. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! HIGHEST AND BEST BY SUNDAY JUNE 1, 2025 BY 6 PM The home has an abandoned underground oil tank that has been environmentally tested. See report in attached documents. Property Being Sold in As-Is Condition. Will not qualify for FHA. Cash, Conventional, Rehab Loans only
Under contract
$249,000
23 Prospect Avenue, Watertown, CT 06779
2beds
1,456sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.36 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful brick fireplaceOriginal characterCharming sunroomClassic hardwood floorsCorner lotVinyl replacement windowsInviting eat-in kitchen
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Listing updated: June 02, 2025 at 12:10pm
Listed by:
Gina Cavallo,
Regency Real Estate, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24097151

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Garage Access
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,456
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 911945
- Zoning: R125
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
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: $171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $166,740
- Annual tax amount: $4,730
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Exclusions: See Inclusions/Exclusions Disclosures
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