17 Driftwood Lane, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851

About this home

Custom Built, Oversized Sun Filled Kitchen, Commuters Dream! Solid, spacious and full of character and treasured by the same family for over 60 years! The original owner, a highly regarded custom cabinetmaker, created the cabinetry, millwork and extensive built-ins found throughout this lovely home. Fresh interior paint and beautifully refinished main level hardwood floors immediately brighten the home, with hardwood continuing upstairs and new flooring in the oversized eat in kitchen and sunroom. A welcoming foyer opens to the living room with a handsome brick hearth wall and wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is ready for your next feast and lasting memories, while the four-season sunroom and breakfast area invite you to sit back, sip your morning coffee and enjoy the view. Two main level bedrooms and a full bath offer flexibility for guests, work from home or one level living. Upstairs, two more bedrooms each offer three closets and walls of built-ins, plus a full bath and a private hallway to a large semi-finished attic room with even more closet space and possibilities for crafts, gaming, guests or play. Heated unfinished basement with high ceilings and over 1,000 square feet of future potential. Generous level yard with plenty of room to play, garden, entertain and explore future expansion possibilities. Updated Roof/Windows/Siding/Boiler/and a 2024 Sunroom Roof. Set on a residential street with quick access to Merritt Parkway, Route 7 Connector and I 95.

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What it would cost per month

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Recent comparable sales

The 5 closest recent sales to this home, nearest match first — same building where possible, then the surrounding streets, widening only when there is nothing closer. These are recorded sale prices from the MLS, not estimates. No automated valuation is shown, because what a home is worth depends on condition, layout and timing that a formula cannot see — call John at 203·883·3399 to read them properly against this home.

5 comparable sales — median $953,062, ranging $789,000 to $1,131,550.

Within a 15-minute walk, sold in the last year
• 179 West Rocks Road4 bd · 3 ba · 3,960 sq ft · 0.1 mi away
  $945,000$238/sq ft2026-07-17
• 47 Creeping Hemlock Drive3 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sq ft · 0.2 mi away
  $789,000$281/sq ft2026-07-23
• 8 Caddy Road4 bd · 4 ba · 3,767 sq ft · 0.2 mi away
  $1,073,500$284/sq ft2026-01-22
• 46 Midrocks Drive4 bd · 3 ba · 2,829 sq ft · 0.3 mi away
  $1,131,550$399/sq ft2026-08-07
• 190 East Rocks Road5 bd · 4 ba · 3,968 sq ft · 0.3 mi away
  $953,062$240/sq ft2025-11-03

Public record

From the Norwalk assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

More homes in Norwalk

Closest in price to this one.

• 316 Chestnut Hill Road4 bed · 3 bath · 2,429 sq ft$950,000
• 2 1/2 Scribner Avenue3 bed · 3 bath · 2,240 sq ft$929,000
• 49 Newtown Avenue3 bed · 3 bath · 2,553 sq ft$975,000
• 4 Stonehedge Road4 bed · 3 bath · 1,888 sq ft$915,000
• 2 Arnold Lane3 bed · 2 bath · 1,936 sq ft$988,000
• 12 Stonehedge Road4 bed · 3 bath · 2,896 sq ft$989,000

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