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    • Price cut: $76K (5/27)
    $199,000

    279 River Road, Putnam, CT 06260

    3beds
    1,606sqft
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    $1,232/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1840
    2.03 Acres Lot
    $196,100 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.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Scott S. Pempek (770)329-4555,

    Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. 860-928-1995,

    Lauren Heidelberger 860-933-0735,

    Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24166547MLS Logo

      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

        $196,100

        $186,000 - $206,000

        $2,561/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/9/2026Pending sale$199,000$124/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24166547 Report a problem
        7/9/2026Listed for sale$199,000$124/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #24166547 Report a problem
        6/2/2026Contingent$199,000$124/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #24166547 Report a problem
        5/27/2026Price change$199,000-27.6%$124/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24166547 Report a problem
        5/3/2026Price change$275,000-16.4%$171/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24166547 Report a problem
        4/22/2026Listed for sale$329,000+25207.7%$205/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24166547 Report a problem
        6/27/2016Sold$1,300$1/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,771 $199,500
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        Neighborhood: 06260

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