Accepting backups

Price cut: $76K (5/27)

$199,000

279 River Road, Putnam, CT 06260

3beds

1,606sqft

Get pre-qualified

Single Family Residence

Built in 1840

2.03 Acres Lot

$194,800 Zestimate^®

$124/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

***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.

52 days

7,435

460

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper

Bedroom

Level: Upper

Bedroom

Level: Upper

Bathroom

Level: Upper

Dining room

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Other

Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air, Propane

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Basement: Full,Dirt Floor
Attic: None
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,606
Total interior livable area: 1,606 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,606

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Deck

Lot

Size: 2.03 Acres
Features: Level, Open Lot

Details

Parcel number: 2843103
Zoning: AG-2

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: 1840

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Cesspool
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Gary District

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Putnam

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $124/sqft
Tax assessed value: $199,500
Annual tax amount: $3,771
Date on market: 4/15/2026

Estimated market value

$194,800

$185,000 - $205,000

$2,411/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/2/2026	Contingent	$199,000$124/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #24166547 Report a problem
5/27/2026	Price change	$199,000-27.6%$124/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24166547 Report a problem
5/3/2026	Price change	$275,000-16.4%$171/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24166547 Report a problem
4/22/2026	Listed for sale	$329,000+25207.7%$205/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #24166547 Report a problem
6/27/2016	Sold	$1,300$1/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,771	$199,500

Find assessor info on the county website

Monthly payment

Est. payment

Payment breakdown

Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.

All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.

Get pre-qualified