78 Perkins Avenue
Waterbury, Connecticut 06704
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 | 1
- SqFt
- 912
- Acres
- 0.26
- Year Built
- 1956
- Neighborhood
- Bucks Hill
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Discover the possibilities at this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath home with versatile spaces and character throughout. Hardwood flooring lies beneath the existing carpeting, offering an opportunity to reveal the home's original charm. The partially finished basement adds valuable bonus space with a comfortable living area, functional wood stove, bar area, kitchen area, and a wine cellar. Central air and natural gas heat provide year-round comfort, while the 1-car garage with loft and additional carport add useful storage and workspace potential. Set on a corner lot surrounded by hedges, the property features a level rear yard with mature peach, pear, and chestnut trees. A newer patio creates an inviting outdoor area, while the far end of the yard includes a large fenced garden ready to be restored and cultivated. Adjacent to the garden is a substantial shed/coop structure that has been crafted and developed over the years, adding another distinctive feature to this property. With its flexible basement, established landscaping, garden area, and multiple opportunities to personalize, 78 Perkins Avenue offers a property with plenty of potential.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Waterbury
- Neighborhood
- Bucks Hill
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Ranch
- Year Built
- 1956
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 912 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.26 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage
- Property Taxes
- $5,157 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Waterbury Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
116
117 under contract
Median List Price
$330,000
116 active listings
Median Closed Price
$310,000
595 sales
Median Days on Market
37
116 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$231
116 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
595 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$259,900
vs $330,000 median
21.2% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$285
vs $231 median
23.4% above median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 37 days median
37 days fresher than median
Based on 116 active and 595 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Waterbury. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 3, 2026.
Location
78 Perkins Avenue, Waterbury, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Aug 27, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,336
- Property Taxes$430
- Insurance$87
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Waterbury
- Neighborhood
- Bucks Hill
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Ranch
- Year Built
- 1956
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 912 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Bucks Hill
- High
- Wilby
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullHeatedInterior AccessPartially FinishedLiveable SpaceConcrete FloorFull With Hatchway
- Interior Features
- Cable - Pre-wired
- Additional Rooms
- Mud RoomWine CellarWorkshop
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.26 acres
- Zoning
- RL
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage spaceAttached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Aluminum
- Color
- Green
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- ShedFruit TreesGuttersGarden AreaLightingPatio
- Lot Description
- Fence - FullCorner LotLevel Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $5,157 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24202900
- MLS Status
- Active
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