Offering space, flexibility, and tremendous potential, this two-family frame home features a desirable three-bedroom apartment over a two-bedroom apartment, making it an excellent opportunity for both homeowners and investors. Hardwood floors and recessed lighting add warmth and appeal throughout, creating a comfortable foundation for everyday living. One of the property's standout features is its exceptionally large lot, offering outdoor space and possibilities that are increasingly hard to find. A four-car garage, driveway parking for up to five additional vehicles, and extra backyard space provide outstanding convenience for multiple households, car enthusiasts, or anyone in need of additional storage and parking. The two-family layout offers a variety of possibilities, whether you are looking to live in one apartment while generating rental income from the other, accommodate extended family, or expand your real estate portfolio. With its generous outdoor space, substantial parking, and flexible layout, this property offers a unique opportunity to create long-term value. A home with room to grow, space to enjoy, and possibilities limited only by your vision. Whether you are an owner-occupant, investor, or buyer looking for extra space, this property is worth exploring.
Hopeville, located between East Main Street and the Naugatuck River, is a residential and industrial Waterbury neighborhood with a reservoir shoreline and a working-river corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around East Main Street near the Hopeville Pond edge, where corner markets, takeout counters, and auto-oriented storefronts meet steady commuter traffic. Hopeville Pond Park and the Mattatuck Museum serve as cultural anchors tied to Waterbury’s outdoors-and-industry story. Housing reads as compact New England blocks—two- and three-family houses mixed with small apartment buildings—set against wooded slopes. The reservoir and river paths shape daily routines with water views and breezy open space. Streets feel practical and lived-in, with a strong sense of place defined by topography and infrastructure.
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Offer insights
78 Clover St · $500,000
$517K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $517K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.4%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Partial, partially finished basement
Partially finished attic with walk-up access
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Laundry hookups in all units
Heating & cooling
Electric baseboard heating
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
Level lot
Home design
Two-family property
Parking
Detached garage
Private paved driveway
7 total parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Block and concrete foundation
Yellow exterior
Utilities
Connected to public sewer
Electric hot water with a 50-gallon tank
Other
2 units
Electricity and solar
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The RL District is established to provide for single family dwellings and limited nonresidential uses on lots having a minimum area of 6,000 sq ft. Uses and Conditional Accessory Uses are permitted by Zoning Permit, Special Permit, or Special Exception approval as provided in Article 11of these Regulations.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waterbury, CT • 06706
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Waterbury. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 78 Clover St
$484,635
$15K under list price of $500K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $290K to $420K.