$228,000
SOLD JAN 29, 2026

279 Main St Torrington, CT 06790

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,697 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Property is near golf course and shops
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Heating System Uses Steam

About This Home

As of January 2026

Don't miss this unique opportunity! Spacious 3-4 bedroom Colonial with tremendous character and a detached 3-car garage offering plenty of storage and potential retail space (which is zoned local business). Inside, you'll find an updated kitchen and full bath, plus a bright living room featuring a stone fireplace with gas insert and built-in bar-perfect for entertaining. Boiler 2022, hot water heater 2023. Conveniently located near highways, restaurants, shops, medical facilities, public pool, basketball courts, and more. Live in one and run your business out of the other-endless possibilities to make your dreams a reality! *Includes $1,000 flooring credit at closing for bedroom ***Please do your own due diligence in possible uses of property.***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Goia

The Washington Agency Brokerage Phone: (860) 459-8911 License #REB.0757117 Listed on: 09/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Marconi

The Washington Agency License #RES.0828491

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,125

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned LB

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,697 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Property is near golf course and shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 888524

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,125

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1697
  • Total Sq Ft: 1697
  • Year Built: 1930
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Pool, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: GPS Friendly.
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Street Type: Street
  • Office Attribution Contact: (860) 482-7044
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Radiator, Steam
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Level Lot Open Lot
  • Zoning: LB
  • Parcel #: 888524

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 5125

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2022
Closed on
Mar 31, 2023
Sold by
Dickinson Walter
Bought by
Donovan Jennifer R and Donovan Charles R
Seller's Agent
Tony Goia
The Washington Agency
Buyer's Agent
Tony Goia
The Washington Agency
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$159,900
Views
310

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.50%
Original Mortgage
$127,920
Outstanding Balance
$123,474
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$142,641

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2022
Sold by
Palmer Leslie E
Bought by
Dickinson Walter

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2014
Sold by
Palmer Darlene K Est
Bought by
Palmer Leslie E
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $159,900 None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $127,920 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/29/2026 01/29/26 Sold $228,000 -8.8% $134 / Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Price Changed $249,900 -7.4% $147 / Sq Ft
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Price Changed $269,900 -3.6% $159 / Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 For Sale $279,900 +75.0% $165 / Sq Ft
03/30/2023 03/30/23 Sold $159,900 0.0% $94 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2022 12/30/22 For Sale $159,900 0.0% $94 / Sq Ft
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Rented $1,400 0.0% --
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Under Contract -- -- --
08/12/2022 08/12/22 For Rent $1,400 -- --
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,125 $133,280 $36,190 $97,090
2024 $6,659 $138,820 $44,680 $94,140
2023 $6,658 $138,820 $44,680 $94,140
2022 $6,544 $138,820 $44,680 $94,140
2021 $6,409 $138,820 $44,680 $94,140
2020 $6,409 $138,820 $44,680 $94,140
2019 $5,991 $129,750 $42,740 $87,010
2018 $5,991 $129,750 $42,740 $87,010
2017 $5,936 $129,750 $42,740 $87,010
2016 $5,936 $129,750 $42,740 $87,010
2015 $5,936 $129,750 $42,740 $87,010
2014 $4,876 $134,240 $55,840 $78,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24128467

SmartMLS

APN: TORR-000118-000011-000027