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Property Description
Welcome to this beautiful home at 53 Watson. This home has been lovingly cared for & maintained by the same owner for more than 45 years. It's now ready for you to come & make it yours. Step in the front door to a 3 season porch made for relaxing. This home opens with classic features such as gorgeous wood trim, parquet floors & stained glass windows. There is a living room with windows opening to the 3 season porch & a fireplace. The dining room has more windows & a half bath adjacent. The kitchen has been renovated with an island & lots of countertop & cabinet space. The kitchen has a bay window, a built in air conditioner, a door to the basement & a door leading to a recently built porch. The outodoor porch overlooks the expansive lawn where you can sit & enjoy your morning coffee. Walk up the beautiful wood staircase to a hallway leading to the primary bedroom with lots of closet space & an additional 2 closets in the hallway. There are 2 more bedrooms & a full bathroom on this floor. One of the bedrooms has a staircase leading up to the attic which can be used as an office space. The basement is partially finished with a laundry room, family room space, storage areas & more. Outside, there is a shed for storage & a garage to park your car as well as a strip of concrete to park your car near the kitchen for easy grocery trip unloading. Situated close to the Farmington Canal Trail, shopping, highways & more, this home is everything you have been looking for
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 53 Watson St
General
- Sold For: $405,000
- Taxes: (July 2026-June 2027)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24196613
- Added to Site: 63 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Location
- County: New Haven
- Neighborhood: Newhallville
- Driving Directions: Dixwell Ave to Bassett St to Goodyear St to W Read St to Watson St
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Community
- Community Name: Newhallville
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fans, Wall Unit, Window Unit
- Heating Type: Steam, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas, 50 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 2,062
- Above Ground: 2,062 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private, Paved, Asphalt
- Zoning: RM1
- Lot Description: Fence - Full, Fence - Chain Link, Corner Lot, Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $169,400
- Tax Year: July 2026-June 2027
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1252655
Listed by Mygoodagent, Bluma Katz
Sold by RE/MAX Right Choice, Eric Schuell
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Schools
Schools serving 53 Watson St
School District:New Haven School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln-Bassett School 130 Bassett Street, New Haven, CT 06511 | PK-6 | 0.2 mi |
King/Robinson Magnet School 150 Fournier Street, New Haven, CT 06511 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Wexler/Grant Community School 55 Foote Street, New Haven, CT 06511 | PK-6 | 1 mi |
James Hillhouse High School 480 Sherman Parkway, New Haven, CT 06511 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Worthington Hooker School 180 Canner Street, New Haven, CT 06511 | K-6 | 1.2 mi |
Beecher School 100 Jewel Street, New Haven, CT 06511 | PK-6 | 1.2 mi |
Katherine Brennan/Clarence Rogers School 200 Wilmot Road, New Haven, CT 06515 | PK-6 | 1.5 mi |
Augusta Lewis Troup School 259 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 | K-6 | 1.5 mi |
East Rock Community Magnet School 133 Nash Street, New Haven, CT 06511 | PK-8 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 53 Watson St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/18/2026
Sold
$405,000
1.28%
MLS
8/10/2026
Listed
$399,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
53 Watson Street, New Haven, CT 06511 (MLS# 24196613) is a Single Family property that was sold at $405,000 on September 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 53 Watson Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Haven? You can browse all New Haven real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

