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Under Contract · For Sale
$949,000

170 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06850

3 beds 2 baths 3,011 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1920

About this home

Built in 1920, just after the Victorian era, this proud farmhouse has sheltered and nurtured the same family for more than 40 yrs. Rich period details remain beautifully intact, including bullseye+dentil molding, hardwood floors, high ceilings, carved wood paneling, and two covered porches. Thoughtful updates have enhanced the home while honoring its original spirit, evolving gracefully with the owners' needs. The intimate living room and library with built-in bookcases are at the core of the original house and lead to a well-appointed kitchen featuring a wood burning stove, central island and generous dining alcove.The tiled mudroom with laundry, pantry and command-center outpost add practicality and ease to daily living. The family room addition, with its generous scale and glorious fireplace, invites gatherings around the long pine table for conversation and relaxed entertaining. Upstairs, the second floor offers a spacious primary bedroom with fireplace, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and an office or nursery. Outside, the grounds are framed by classic barn-red outbuildings, mature trees, brick patios, stone walls, and established gardens, creating exceptional privacy at the end of the drive. Ideally located near Silvermine, the property is equidistant to both the Merritt Pkwy and the CT Tpke, with GrayBarns Mercantile and Tavern just two miles away. Filled with warmth, flexibility, and timeless character, this is a home that will be truly difficult to leave!

Status
Under Contract
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$949,000
Beds
3
Baths
2
Interior
3,011 sq ft
Lot
0.64 ac
Year Built
1920
MLS #
24175399
ZIP
06850
Days on Market
45
Heat
Electric, Oil · Hot Air
Cooling
Window Unit
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Cesspool
Parking
Detached Garage (2-car)
Laundry
Main Level

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Schools

Elementary
Silvermine
High School
Norwalk

Taxes

Property tax
$11,803 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$497,160

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Storage, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
Attic
Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
8

Building & Exterior

Style
Antique, Farm House
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Vinyl Siding
Exterior features
Porch-Wrap Around, Shed, Porch, Barn, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting, Stone Wall, Patio
Foundation
Masonry, Stone
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
A2
Lot
Fence - Wood, Fence - Stone, Lightly Wooded, Treed, Dry
Waterfront
Beach Rights

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.

Year built1920
Living area3,011 sq ft
Total rooms6
Lot size0.64 acres
Stories2.25
HeatForced Air
ExteriorVinyl Siding
Assessed value$497,160
Town appraisal$710,240
Last recorded sale1978

Recorded sales

Deed transfers on file with the Norwalk land records, newest first. These are recordings rather than MLS sales, so they include transfers that were never listed. Nominal and $0 transfers (estate, trust and family conveyances) are excluded.

Listing courtesy of Compass Connecticut, LLC — Michael Mombello · (203) 293-9715

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