287 Cherry Avenue
Watertown, Connecticut 06795
Reduced from $459,900
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,972
- Acres
- 0.35
- Year Built
- 1996
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Spacious Colonial offering over 2,048 square feet of living space, plus additional living space with an in-law/guest space-perfect for multigenerational living, guests, or flexible living arrangements which was added to the home in 2024. The accessory space features a private entrance, kitchenette/living area combo, bedroom with double closets, full bath with laundry hook-up, and additional access to both the garage and main home. The main home offers a large living room, spacious kitchen with island and pantry space, and a family room featuring a pellet stove for supplemental heat, helping to keep heating costs low. Sliders lead to a deck overlooking the nearly one-third acre fenced yard. Upstairs, the generous primary bedroom includes a full bath, walk-in closet, and a good-sized loft area ideal for a home office, additional bedroom, sitting room, or exercise space. Additional features include a covered front porch, one-car under-house garage, large driveway with plenty of parking, and a desirable location in a lovely Watertown neighborhood close to shopping and restaurants.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Watertown
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1996
- Days on Market
- 41 days
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,972 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.35 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage · 2 total
- Property Taxes
- $8,247 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Watertown Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
29
44 under contract
Median List Price
$429,999
29 active listings
Median Closed Price
$385,000
207 sales
Median Days on Market
45
29 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$257
29 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
207 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$450,000
vs $429,999 median
In line with median
Price / Sq Ft
$151
vs $257 median
41.2% below median
Days on Market
41 days
vs 45 days median
4 days fresher than median
Based on 29 active and 207 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Watertown. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
287 Cherry Avenue, Watertown, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,294
- Property Taxes$687
- Insurance$150
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Watertown
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Litchfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1996
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,972 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 924 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- BaseboardOther
- Heat Fuel
- OilOther
- Cooling
- Ceiling FansWindow Unit
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Laundry Location
- Laundry in utility room and also inlaw
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- FullHeatedFully FinishedApartmentInterior AccessWalk-outLiveable Space
- In-Law Apartment
- YesLower LevelSeparate Entry
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - Available
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.35 acres
- Zoning
- R125
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage space2 total parking spacesUnder House GaragePavedDrivewayPrivatePaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- PorchDeckGutters
- Lot Description
- Cleared
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $8,247 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 41
- MLS #
- 24184504
- MLS Status
- Active
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