Welcome to 85 Mason Ave, a raised ranch offering real space and real potential in one of Waterbury's most desirable pockets the West Side, just moments from the Country Club of Waterbury and neighborhood parks. Step inside to soaring high ceilings that open up the living space and give the home an airy, spacious feel rarely found at this price point. The layout includes three bedrooms, one full and one half bath, two fireplaces, and versatile living space on the lower level offering flexibility for a growing family, extra storage, or future finished square footage. An open porch and level 0.15-acre lot round out the exterior, all within easy reach of shopping, schools, and commuter routes. This is a home with genuine bones and upside a solid raised ranch in a sought-after neighborhood, ready for an owner who sees the opportunity to update and add value. Buyers interested in customizing may also want to ask agent about renovation financing options that could allow improvements to be included in the purchase loan.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$229Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Beverly Carrasquillo• Premier Re Group LLC
West Side Manor, located between Highland Avenue and Chase Parkway, is a residential and hillside Waterbury neighborhood with winding streets and leafy setbacks. The neighborhood reads in tidy mid-century colonials and ranches, with stone walls and deep driveways shaping a quiet, buffered streetscape. The character concentrates around the Highland Avenue corridor near the Chase Parkway junction, where small storefronts, takeout counters, and everyday services set a steady, local rhythm. Community pillars include the Palace Theater downtown, the Mattatuck Museum, and Brass Works Brewing for arts-and-craft culture beyond the residential blocks. Hop Brook Lake and the trails at Naugatuck State Forest frame the edge with water-and-woods scenery. Routes toward downtown and the West Side’s commercial strips keep errands and evenings within a short drive.
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Offer insights
85 Mason Ave · $319,000
$338K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $338K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.7%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Seven total rooms
Two fireplaces
Full basement with garage access
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Wall oven
Refrigerator
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heat (electric)
Exterior features
Aluminum siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Home design
Single-family home
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete foundation
Utilities
Public water connected
Public sewer connected
Electric domestic hot water
Active solar
Electricity and solar
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Beautiful spacious Raised Ranch located in the West Side of Waterbury. This property is in need of some TLC and features 2 fire places, one in the main level and the other on the lower level, large rooms, 3 bedrooms, a large family room with a dry bar in the lower level, laundry room with a half bath, 2 car garage and a low maintenance yard. This property also has Solar City Solar Panel which is now owned by Tesla. Buyer (s) must assume the Solar Panels. The panels are currently not working since the switch has been turned off. Tesla agent has advised for the new buyer to contact Tesla Customer Service 1(888)765-2489 and they will guide them through the transfer process. This property is strictly being sold in "as is conditions".
Smart MLS #W10006872
Feb 3, 2015
Sold
$110,000
$79/sq ft
Nov 29, 2014
Listed
$114,900
$83/sq ft
LOCATION !! LOCATION!!! West Side location.. This home has a lot to offer , large rooms, lr with floor to ceiling fp, kitchen with built in oven, breakfast nook, 3 br's. lower level with family room and 2nd fp. low maintenance yard and siding. 2 car garage. easy access to all major highways.
Smart MLS #W1076567
Nov 24, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 11, 2014
Listed
$119,900
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,449 (+48.3%)
$23,660 + $150,710
$174,370
2022
$6,371
$23,680 + $82,140
$105,820
2021
$6,371
$23,680 + $82,140
$105,820
2020
$6,371
$23,680 + $82,140
$105,820
2019
$6,371
$23,680 + $82,140
$105,820
2018
$6,371 (−4.2%)
$23,680 + $82,140
$105,820
2017
$6,649
$23,680 + $86,750
$110,430
2016
$6,649 (+3.4%)
$23,680 + $86,750
$110,430
2014
$6,429 (+2.2%)
$23,680 + $86,750
$110,430
2011
$6,292
$23,680 + $86,750
$110,430
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1989
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,392
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,392
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Haven County
APN
1389651
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
RS-12
Large Lot Single-Family Residential District
The RS-12 District is established to provide for low density single-family residential neighborhoods and limited non-residential uses on lots having a minimum area of 12,000 sq ft. Uses and Conditional Accessory Uses are permitted by Zoning Permit, Special Permit, or Special Exception approval as provided in Article 11 of 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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waterbury, CT • 06708
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 85 Mason Ave
$324,667
$5,667 over list price of $319K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $250K to $336K.