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Last sold for $175,000 on Nov 20, 2023

85 DEFOREST ST

WATERTOWN, CT 06795
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,503 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Nov 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,665 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$55,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,808

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyNAUGATUCK VALLEY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1974
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Watertown High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
John Trumbull Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 mi
M
Swift Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Watertown School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06795These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,556
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.582 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,118
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,802
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

85 Deforest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Watertown 06795
  • Among the oldest homes in Watertown 06795

How it measures up in Watertown 06795

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watertown 06795.

Living area1,503 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,708 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 85 Deforest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown 06795Naugatuck Valley County
Living areabigger than1,503 ft²40% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac19% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than1850almost no homesalmost no homes

About 85 Deforest St

When did 85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT last sell?

85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT last sold on Nov 20, 2023 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT?

85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,503 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT built?

85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT?

85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT is assigned to Watertown High School (high), rated C; John Trumbull Primary School (elementary); Swift Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Watertown School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT compare to other homes in Watertown 06795?

Among the 5,098 homes in Watertown 06795, it is bigger than 40% of them (1,503 ft² against a typical 1,708 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.66 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1850 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Deforest St, Watertown, CT was $1,665. The county assessed it at $55,440.

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