53 Merrimac Street
Watertown, Connecticut 06779
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 559
- Acres
- 0.23
- Year Built
- 1928
- Neighborhood
- Oakville
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Welcome to this charming and affordable 1-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home in the Oakville section of Watertown. Offering comfortable living space, this home is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or anyone looking for a home with room to make it their own. The enclosed front porch provides a welcoming entry and additional space to enjoy throughout the seasons. Recent improvements include fresh paint throughout, a new bathroom vanity, toilet and flooring, new kitchen flooring, and new carpeting in the remaining rooms. Situated on a nice, level lot with convenient access to town, shopping, and major highways. A great starter home with plenty of possibilities. Come see the potential!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Watertown
- Neighborhood
- Oakville
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Ranch
- Year Built
- 1928
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1 full
- Living Area
- 559 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Property Taxes
- $3,270 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Watertown Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
39
30 under contract
Median List Price
$399,000
39 active listings
Median Closed Price
$405,000
224 sales
Median Days on Market
49
39 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$266
39 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
224 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$220,000
vs $399,000 median
44.9% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$394
vs $266 median
48.1% above median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 49 days median
49 days fresher than median
Based on 39 active and 224 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Watertown. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 5, 2026.
Location
53 Merrimac Street, Watertown, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 1, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,204
- Property Taxes$273
- Insurance$73
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Watertown
- Neighborhood
- Oakville
- County
- Litchfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Ranch
- Year Built
- 1928
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 559 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Polk
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Watertown
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Appliances
- None
- Basement
- FullFull With Hatchway
- In-Law Apartment
- No
- Accessibility
- Bath Grab Bars
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Zoning
- R125
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Yellow
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- BlockConcrete
- Lot Description
- Corner LotLevel Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $3,270 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24211573
- MLS Status
- Active
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