279 River Road
Putnam, Connecticut 06260
Reduced from $329,000
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 | 1
- SqFt
- 1,606
- Acres
- 2.03
- Year Built
- 1840
- Neighborhood
- Gary District
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
***INVESTORS TAKE NOTICE***The ideal candidate for this home is someone who has the skills or knows someone with the skills to do renovation work. Opportunity and character come together in this 1840 home set on 2.03 acres in Putnam. Rich with charm, the home features wide board flooring, built-ins in both the living and dining rooms, and butcher block countertops that bring warmth to the space. The layout includes a quarter bath on the main level and three bedrooms with a full bath upstairs. A spacious enclosed breezeway creates a flexible living area with its own feel-offering potential for an in-law arrangement, home office, or additional living space. A covered front porch, back deck and attached one-car garage add to the home's functionality and appeal. While potential for the right buyer to restore and make it their own. Newer water heater already in place. Property is best suited for cash or Rehab financing.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Putnam
- Neighborhood
- Gary District
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1840
- Days on Market
- 104 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 1,606 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 2.03 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage
- Property Taxes
- $3,771 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Putnam Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
16
15 under contract
Median List Price
$339,450
16 active listings
Median Closed Price
$349,000
77 sales
Median Days on Market
18
16 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$210
16 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.2%
77 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$199,000
vs $339,450 median
41.4% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$124
vs $210 median
41.0% below median
Days on Market
104 days
vs 18 days median
86 days longer than median
Based on 16 active and 77 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Putnam. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
279 River Road, Putnam, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,015
- Property Taxes$314
- Insurance$66
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Putnam
- Neighborhood
- Gary District
- County
- Windham
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1840
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,606 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Propane
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- In Kitchen
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeRefrigerator
- Basement
- FullDirt Floor
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 2.03 acres
- Zoning
- AG-2
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage spaceAttached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Cesspool
- Construction
- Wood
- Color
- White
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Exterior Features
- PorchDeck
- Lot Description
- Level LotOpen Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $3,771 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 104
- MLS #
- 24166547
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
- Financing
- Renovation
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