$279,900

51 Joy Road, Waterbury, CT 06708

2 beds |
2 baths |
1,227 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
9,583sqft lot
1 car garage
$228/sqft
Listed 23 days ago

Property Description

Come see this wonderful Cape Cod nestled in a peaceful neighborhood offering timeless character with thoughful updates and a terrific functional layout. Inside you will find hardwood floors, a nicely sized dining room with wood-beamed ceilings and wainscoting, the living room with crown molding - wide plank hardwood flooring and a fireplace, an expansive kitchen with a garden window - dine in space - ceiling fan and s/s appliances, and completing the main floor is a half bath for convenience. Upstairs are two large bedrooms and a full bathroom with new tile. The partially finished lower level adds future living space for a potential family room, home office, or recreation area. The Basement Systems Sani Dry System stays with the house. Brand new windows enhance energy efficiency and comfort. This home also features an attached garage for parking and additional storage. Outdoors, you will enjoy the private and level rear yard with established garden areas providing a pleasant setting for relaxing and seasonal enjoyment, as well as a rear covered patio and storage shed. With it's spacious rooms, thoughtful updates, and consistent upkeep this home presents a great opportunity for buyers looking for a home that welcomes you from the moment you arrive.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: January 16, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 8, 2026 at 8:50PM
Listing Office:: Showcase Realty, Inc. : (860) 274-7000
Listing Agent:: Scott Martin : (203) 913-3311
MLS ID:: 24147061

General: Cable - Available
Appliances: Gas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasher
Laundry: Lower Level
Basement: Full
A/C: Window Unit
Heating: Hot WaterNatural Gas
Fireplace: Fireplaces: 1

General: ShedGuttersGarden AreaStone WallPatio
Style: Cape Cod
Parking: Parking spaces: 3

Roofing: Asphalt Shingle

County: New Haven

Driveway: Paved
Zoning: RS1382707

Water: Public Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

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This listing courtesy of Scott Martin , Showcase Realty, Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Bunker Hill Elementary School

170 Bunker Hill Ave, Waterbury, CT, 06708

Grades KG-5

1.02 miles away

West Side Middle School

483 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT, 06708

Grades 6-8

0.66 miles away

Kennedy High School

422 Highland Ave, Waterbury, CT, 06708

Grades 9-12

0.79 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.