Watertown, CT

As I was coming away from taking the lock box off of my now closed listing at 406 Linkfield Rd in Watertown, Ct, it was taken by the views of farmland that is so close to the congestions of a large town. Here were the scenes of days gone by with the rolling pastures and open meadows people so seldom take the time to see or not even have the scenary to view.

Cows taking shelter to get out of the noon day sun or the approach of a mid summer storm?

A lone doe chewing on some fresh grass in the middle of a meadow, knowing that the hunting season is well down the road.

While the house on Linkfield Road now has a happy couple anxiously trying to move in and begin their happy memories, I have another starter home not very far away. Follow the link to the Dalton St starter ranch in the Oakville section of Watertown, Ct.

Whether looking to buy or sell, we service the Greater Waterbury towns of Beacon Falls, Bethany, Cheshire, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown and Wolcott

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In the northeast section of WATERTOWN, CT is a subdivision know as Mt Fair. This subdivision occupies app. 150 acres formerly known as Mt Fair, with the original grain elevator serving as a beacon at the entrance of the area.

There are currently 120 homes in this Watertown, Ct subdivision with a range of pricing between $300,000 to $530,000. The families that typically purchase in the Mt Fair section would be established professional people seeking to find an environment ideal for raising a family. Mt Fair offers easy highway access for commuters. For recreation, there is nearby Nova Scotia Hill Park, also known as Veterans Field.

The Mt Fair Section of Watertown is in close proximity to one of the Watertown Land Trusts largest parcels at 36 acres, known as the Fleisher Parcel. The parcel has various walking trails and teems with wildlife native to the area.

Directly across the street from the Fleisher parcel is the jewel of the Watertown, CT recreation system called Crestbrook Park. Crestbrook Park features a championship level 18 hole golf course, public swimming pool, tennis courts, walking trails, a private lake and a picnic pavilion.

For schools, just down the road from the subdivision is John Trumbull Primary School, which services grades K-2 through Grade 2

From here children would go to Polk elementary School for grades 3 thru 5. The middle school for all of Watertown, Ct is Swift Junior and the lone high school is Watertown High

There are currently 2 properties for sale in the Mt Fair subdivision.

Whether looking to buy or sell, we service the Greater Waterbury towns of Beacon Falls, Bethany, Cheshire, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown and Wolcott

Lake Winnemaug, Watertown, CT

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Lake Winnemaug is a large freshwater lake located in the southwestern corner of Watertown, CT . To reach Lake Winnemaug in Watertown, CT, you can either travel south along Middlebury Road and turn right onto Lake Winnemaug Road, or you can travel south on Hamilton Road, turn left onto Artillery Road and either turn right onto Pawnee Road and follow it to Osage Circle, or you can travel further along Artillery Road and turn right onto Flintlock Road.

(In the map of Lake Winnemaug , there are two roads, Flintlock Road and Caruso Drive, that seem to be connected, and another road, Mohican Road, that seems to connect with Lake Winnemaug Road. They were intended to be, but residents of the Lake Winnemaug area decided that it would be best to leave the roads unconnected to preserve the peace and tranquility of the lake and avoid unnecessary traffic around Lake Winnemaug . If anyone were to try to travel any further along these roads, you would most likely find your way obstructed by a dense patch of trees and no dirt road to follow).

During the summer months, boating, fishing, and canoeing are popular activities to enjoy on the lake. Non-residents of the Lake Winnemaug area have access to the lake via a small landing at the southeastern edge of the lake, near Caruso Drive. Residents of Lake Winnemaug can access the lake from the landing on Lake Winnemaug Road and also from the northern half of the lake via the Lake Winnemaug Association, which has a small swimming area, beach, picnic area and playground for Lake Winnemaug area children and adults to enjoy.

The Lake Winnemaug area in Watertown, CT is a residential area that is comprised of an eclectic mix of cottages, ranch style homes, colonial style homes, and contemporary style homes. Most of the houses in the Lake Winnemaug area of Watertown, CT were built between 1940 and 1960, with a few newer additions in the last 15 years.

There are currently six houses for sale in the Lake Winnemaug area of Watertown, CT.

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Courtesy of William James Walton, Sr ., Realtor, Century21 Access America

Serving northern New Haven and southeastern Litchfield Counties ( Waterbury , Wolcott, Prospect, Naugatuck , Middlebury, Southbury, Watertown and Plymouth )

Watertown, CT Real Estate - Market Update July 2009

Here's a look at the recent data for the real estate market in Watertown, CT:

Active Listings	12 9
New Listings	3
Average List Price	$333,595
Median List Price	$313,900
Average Sq. Ft.	2071
Median Sq. Ft.	1836

Here's a breakdown of the prices of homes for sale in the Watertown/Oakville area:

List Price	Houses	%
< 200,000	27	21
200,001-250,000	23	18
250,001-300,000	13	10
300,001-350,000	14	11
350,001-400,000	18	14
400,001-450,000	10	8
450,001-500,000	8	6
>500,001	16	12

And these are the most recent homes for sale in Watertown, CT:

Address	L/Price	ADOM
27 AUBREY COURT	354,900	6
644 MAIN STREET	250,000	6
82 VAN ORMAN ST	207,900	7

Now, for a look at what has sold in Watertown, CT:

Closed Listings – 12	Average	Median
Days on Market	132	73
List Price	$260,425	$241,200
Sale Price	$253,033	$ 235,500
Sq. Ft.	1588	1467
LP/Sq. Ft.	$165.43	$154.75
SP/Sq. Ft.	$160.96	$150.74
SP/LP Ratio	97%	96%

Watertown is keeping pace with some of the other towns in the Greater Waterbury area in terms of number of homes sold.

These were the homes that won the homes sold contest for Watertown, CT real estate:

Address	L/Price	S/Price	DOM
150 BALL FARM RD	189,900	186,000	19
1480 BUNKER HILL RD	379,000	370,000	7
217 DALTON ST	239,900	240,000	2
58 EARLE AVE	269,900	265,000	300
48 EATON ST	189,900	183,000	51
216 FARVIEW CIRCLE	229,900	220,000	284
33 HARPER RD	242,500	231,000	159
14 LILAC AVE	86,900	81,000	39
LOT 1 LINKFIELD ROAD	449,900	430,000	307
281 MIDDLEBURY RD	257,900	257,900	291
308 SUNNYSIDE AVE	189,500	187,500	96
420 THOMASTON RD	399,900	385,000	37

Prior Watertown, CT Market Reports:

Watertown Market Report March 2009

Watertown Market Update April 2009

Watertown Market Update May 2009

Watertown CT Real Estate – Market Update June 2009

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Buyers, need to find financing and advice on the home-buying process?

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Courtesy of William James Walton, Sr ., Realtor, Century21 Access America

Serving northern New Haven and southeastern Litchfield Counties (Waterbury, Wolcott, Prospect, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Southbury, Watertown and Plymouth)

I’ve been working part-time in Watertown now for some 3 years – first as a newspaper delivery man, then as a realtor. I’ve had plenty of occasions to visit the Watertown Meat Center on Main Street, but on several occasions as I walked to the center, I noticed a bustling patio full of people enjoying a nice day out, eating lunch with friend and family, or having a business get-together at the Sweet Basil Café and Deli, located directly across from the Watertown Public Library.

Curiosity got the better of me, so I stopped by to try out the menu.

I’m glad I did.

For those who love Panini bread, the Sweet Basil Café and Deli offers a variety of hot grilled sandwiches (very large!); for those who love cold sandwiches, you have your choice of mini-baguettes, herb ciabatta, multigrain and assorted wraps.

Me? I tried the Almost Philly Panini (I am not a fan of cheese on roast beef), altered to suit my tastes. That’s a sandwich that I can get from the Sweet Basil Café and Deli all the time!

While I did not take the time on that day to enjoy the ambiance, the Sweet Basil Café and Deli is truly a cute and quiet little spot to enjoy an afternoon break – read a book, sip some tea, and partake of some delectable food.

Sweet Basil

Café and Deli: 465 Main Street, Watertown, CT 06795 (860) 274-0155

Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. Close Monday and Saturday at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 p.m., and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Panini, Sandwiches, and Salads. Ask about Soups and Daily Specials when you visit! Sweet Basil Café and Deli provides delivery and catering services as well. Call for more information.