Come see this wonderful Cape Cod nestled in a peaceful neighborhood offering timeless character with thoughful updates and a terrific functional layout. Inside you will find hardwood floors, a nicely sized dining room with wood-beamed ceilings and wainscoting, the living room with crown molding - wide plank hardwood flooring and a fireplace, an expansive kitchen with a garden window - dine in space - ceiling fan and s/s appliances, and completing the main floor is a half bath for convenience. Upstairs are two large bedrooms and a full bathroom with new tile. The partially finished lower level adds future living space for a potential family room, home office, or recreation area. The Basement Systems Sani Dry System stays with the house. Brand new windows enhance energy efficiency and comfort. This home also features an attached garage for parking and additional storage. Outdoors, you will enjoy the private and level rear yard with established garden areas providing a pleasant setting for relaxing and seasonal enjoyment, as well as a rear covered patio and storage shed. With it's spacious rooms, thoughtful updates, and consistent upkeep this home presents a great opportunity for buyers looking for a home that welcomes you from the moment you arrive.
Accepting backups
Price cut: $5.1K (2/8)
$279,900
51 Joy Road, Waterbury, CT 06708
2beds
1,227sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage shedCeiling fanSpacious roomsHardwood floorsWide plank hardwood flooringRear covered patioDine in space
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 13, 2026 at 06:59am
Listed by:
Scott F. Martin (203)913-3311,
Showcase Realty, Inc. 860-274-7000
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24147061
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 21
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 21
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 21
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,227
- Total interior livable area: 1,227 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,227
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Features: Few Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1382707
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall, Near Public Transport
- Subdivision: Robinwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waterbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,308
- Annual tax amount: $5,007
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2026 | Price change | $279,900-1.8%$228/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24147061 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+46.9%$232/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24147061 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2021 | Sold | $194,000$158/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170375232 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,535 -9% | $123,060 |
| 2024 | $6,084 -8.8% | $123,060 |
| 2023 | $6,669 +45.6% | $123,060 +61.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,835/mo
Principal & interest
$1338
Property taxes
$497
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Bunker Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Driggs SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10West Side Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10John F. Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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