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279 River Rd, Putnam, CT 06260

$170,000

Last sold 08/07/2026 after 114 Days

3
bed
2
bath
1,606
Sqft ($106/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 279 River Rd

Property type House

Year built 1840

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 2.03 Acre

Parking 1 garage spaces

Property description

***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.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Scott Pempek

Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Source: CONNECT MLS

MLS#24166547 • last updated 2 months ago

Movoto checked CONNECT MLS for data 3 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Hot Air, Propane
Levels/Style	Cape Cod
Type	Single Family For Sale
SqFt	1606
Status	Closed
MLS #	24166547
Lot Size (Acres)	2.03
Property Tax	3771
Property Condition	No/Resale

Interior
Total # of Bathrooms	2
# of Full Baths	1
# of Half Baths	1
Total # of Bedrooms	3
Laundry	Main Level, In Kitchen
Total # of Rooms	8

Exterior
Exterior	Wood
Foundation	Stone
Roofing	Asphalt Shingle
# Garage Spaces	1
Parking	Attached Garage

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic	Cesspool

Location
Waterfront	Not Applicable
Neighborhood	Gary District
Elementary School	Per Board Of Ed
High School	Per Board Of Ed
APN	2843103
Directions	GPS Friendly

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Aug 2026
MLS # 24166547
Aug 7, 2026 Sold
$170,000 (-14.6%)
Jul 9, 2026 Under Contract
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Jul 9, 2026 Listed
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Jun 2, 2026 Under Contract - Continue To Show
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May 27, 2026 Price Change
$199,000 (-27.6%)
May 3, 2026 Price Change
$275,000 (-16.4%)
Apr 15, 2026 Listed
$329,000 (+25207.7%)
Apr 2016
MLS # G10123674
Apr 27, 2016 Sold
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Apr 8, 2016 Listed
$1,300 (-99.3%)
Feb 2007
MLS # E149769
Feb 1, 2007 Expired
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Aug 23, 2004 Listed
$195,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$3,771

$199,500

279 River Rd
$170K
—
06260
$374K +12% y/y
Putnam
$354K +1% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
285 River Rd, Putnam, CT 06260	$211,120	3/1	1,269	0
268 River Rd, Putnam, CT 06260	$447,000	3/2	1,698	0.06
242 River Rd, Putnam, CT 06260	$214,760	3/2	2,272	0.2
227 River Rd, Putnam, CT 06260	$618,000	4/2	2,398	0.23
228 River Rd, Putnam, CT 06260	$330,000	3/1	1,218	0.24
222 River Rd, Putnam, CT 06260	$292,000	3/1	1,281	0.26
341 River Rd, Putnam, CT 06260	$861,000	4/3	3,392	0.29
195 Modock Rd, Putnam, CT 06260	$130,000	2/1	1,066	0.3

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.