49 South Street
Washington, Connecticut 06793
Reduced from $1,195,000
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 3 | 1
- SqFt
- 3,285
- Acres
- 4.59
- Year Built
- 1890
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Western Sunset Views, a short distance from The Mayflower Inn and Washington Green. Discover the ultimate renovation project or the foundation for your future estate. Situated in an elite enclave of fine homes, this 1890s Barn-style residence-complete with its signature silo and 1970s additions-awaits a visionary touch. Whether you envision a meticulous restoration of a historic showpiece or a chic, modern transformation, the potential here is as vast as the western horizon. The acreage has been strategically cleared to unveil stunning western exposures. The property is anchored by a mature landscape, featuring: Stone Terrace & Deck: Perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Rustic Writer's Cottage: A charming, detached retreat for creative pursuits or a quiet home office. Additional structures offering utility and historic character. The interior features an existing open floor plan, providing a fluid transition between the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Renovate the existing structure into a sprawling, personalized dream retreat that blends 19th-century charm with 21st-century luxury. The Guest House Strategy: Scale back the current residence to serve as a sophisticated guest house or secondary dwelling while you build a new primary manor. Bring your architect and your ambition-your slice of paradise is ready to be built. Town has 2 bedroom for septic size, there are two additional rooms that could be used as bedrooms. **Home requires a new septic.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Washington
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1890
- Days on Market
- 367 days
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 3 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 3,285 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 4.59 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 6 total
- Property Taxes
- $5,829 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Washington Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
31
9 under contract
Median List Price
$1.52M
31 active listings
Median Closed Price
$922,000
35 sales
Median Days on Market
80
31 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$530
31 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
92.7%
35 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$899,000
vs $1.52M median
41.0% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$274
vs $530 median
48.3% below median
Days on Market
367 days
vs 80 days median
287 days longer than median
Based on 31 active and 35 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Washington. Source: SmartMLS · As of November 1, 2026.
Location
49 South Street, Washington, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 29, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,901
- Property Taxes$486
- Insurance$300
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Washington
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Litchfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1890
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 3,285 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Washington
- High
- Regional District 12
Interior
- Heating
- Steam
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- main level off kitchen
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeRange HoodRefrigerator
- Basement
- Partial
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleFirst Floor
- Interior Features
- Open Floor Plan
- Additional Rooms
- FoyerRoughed-In BathSitting RoomSolariumWorkshop
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 4.59 acres
- Zoning
- R-1
- Garage / Parking
- 6 total parking spacesOff Street ParkingDrivewayUnpavedUnpaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Construction
- ShingleWood
- Color
- Natural Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- ConcreteStone
- Exterior Features
- TerraceShedPorchGarden AreaStone Wall
- Lot Description
- Level LotOpen Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $5,829 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 367
- MLS #
- 24136464
- MLS Status
- Active
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Co-Listed By
Kathryn Bassett
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
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