Under contract

$645,000

240 Skilton Road, Watertown, CT 06795

3beds

3,343sqft

$4,774/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1941

7.8 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$193/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Off a quiet country road this circa 1941 Cape Cod style home is perched privately in the center of an idylic eight acre country estate. Reimagined and renovated 3 bedroom 3.5 bath 3343 square foot home features expanded kitchen, updated baths, new carpet, built-ins, and is ready for its new owner! Closets galore. New roof, new ductless mini split system. Upper level master bedroom suite boasts high ceilings, fireplace, and a Juliet balcony overlooking secret gardens and patio area with a "courting bench". 4 fireplaces. Whole house generator. Large red barn with walk-up stairs to extra storage space. Oversized 2 car detached garage with finished upper level apartment. The property itself is everything you might hope for: Trellis and arbor patio overlooking a waterfall, walking paths, stone walls, mature landscaping, specimen trees...simply amazing! Kindly remember sale is subject to final Probate approval...and is being offered strictly "as-is"

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Balcony/Deck, Fireplace, Full Bath, Sliders, Wall/Wall Carpet
Level: Upper

Bedroom

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Main

Bedroom

Features: Built-in Features, Wall/Wall Carpet
Level: Upper

Den

Features: Bookcases
Level: Main

Dining room

Features: Remodeled, Tile Floor
Level: Main

Kitchen

Features: Remodeled, Corian Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Level: Main

Living room

Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Patio/Terrace
Level: Main

Office

Features: Hardwood Floor
Level: Upper

Heating

Forced Air, Oil

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Concrete
Attic: None
Number of fireplaces: 4

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,343
Total interior livable area: 3,343 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,343

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Detached, Paved, Driveway
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Balcony, Garden

Lot

Size: 7.8 Acres
Features: Secluded, Few Trees, Landscaped, Rolling Slope

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
Parcel number: 916747
Zoning: R70

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1941

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Taft School

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Watertown

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $193/sqft
Tax assessed value: $330,820
Annual tax amount: $9,938
Date on market: 8/10/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/12/2026	Pending sale	$645,000$193/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24194045 Report a problem
8/15/2026	Listed for sale	$645,000+115%$193/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24194045 Report a problem
7/24/2020	Sold	$300,000$90/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170313921 Report a problem
7/9/2020	Pending sale	$300,000$90/sqft
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170313921 Report a problem
7/8/2020	Listed for sale	$300,000$90/sqft
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170313921 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,938 +5.9%	$330,820
2024	$9,385 +8.1%	$330,820 +40.4%
2023	$8,684 +5.5%	$235,600
2022	$8,232 +3.2%	$235,600 +2%
2021	$7,980 +6.2%	$230,900 +2%
2020	$7,514	$226,400
2019	$7,514 -3.4%	$226,400 -2.2%
2018	$7,776 +5.4%	$231,500
2017	$7,380 +3.2%	$231,500
2016	$7,151 +2.6%	$231,500
2015	$6,968 +3.4%	$231,500
2014	$6,741 -2.7%	$231,500 -16.2%
2013	$6,927 +4%	$276,100 +0.4%
2012	$6,663 +3.9%	$275,000
2011	$6,413 +1.8%	$275,000
2010	$6,300 +2.4%	$275,000
2009	$6,155 +1%	$275,000 +9.9%
2008	$6,095 +7.2%	$250,300
2007	$5,687	$250,300