Home / Recently Sold / Norwalk
Closed · For Sale
$575,000
Asked $499,000 · Sold 2024-11-12

185 Newtown Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851

4 beds 3 baths 3,123 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1954

About this home

An incredible opportunity awaits at 185 Newtown Avenue--perfect for investors or handy buyers looking to unlock this home's full potential. This spacious split-style property, spanning over 3,000 square feet, is perched on a third of an acre with stunning views of a serene pond. The layout is ideal for multi-generational living, offering generous space throughout and perfect for entertaining large gatherings of friends. The main level features a large living room, dining room, and kitchen, which flows into a bright family room. Complete with a fireplace, the family room opens to a deck that overlooks the backyard, perfect for outdoor gatherings and relaxation. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, including the primary suite, as well as two full bathrooms. Each room at the back of the house offers picturesque water views. The lower level adds even more versatility, with a bedroom, a den, a full bath, and a laundry room with access to the backyard and the pond. This space, along with its separate entrance to the attached one-car garage, could serve as an in-law suite, playroom, or cozy den. Beyond the home itself, the location is unbeatable. Nestled in the sought-after Cranbury neighborhood, you're close to all of Norwalk's best amenities. Stew Leonard's is just two minutes away, and you can reach the beach in under ten minutes. This home offers endless potential--come and transform it into the dream home it was meant to be!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$575,000
Beds
4
Baths
3
Interior
3,123 sq ft
Lot
0.32 ac
Year Built
1954
MLS #
24041759
ZIP
06851
Days on Market
9
Heat
Oil · Hot Water
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Attached Garage, Off Street Parking (1-car)
Laundry
Lower Level

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

Taxes

Property tax
$9,037 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$383,090

Interior

Appliances
Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Walk-out, Liveable Space
Attic
Storage Space, Access Via Hatch
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
9

Building & Exterior

Style
Split Level
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Wood
Foundation
Block
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
A1
Lot
Some Wetlands, Level Lot, Water View
Waterfront
Pond, View
Direct waterfront
Yes

What's nearby

Grocery
Stew Leonard's0.98 mi away
Also nearby
Whole Foods Market1.17 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.86 mi away
Train
Merritt 7 Station1.66 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
Bus stop1.2 mi away
School zone
Check the district's school finder the MLS did not name one for this address
~1.2 miStew Leonard's — 0.98 miWhole Foods Market — 1.17 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.86 miMerritt 7 — 1.66 miBus stop — 1.2 mi
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Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2026-02-06Sold — $915,000 asked $850,000MLS 24127502
2024-11-12Sold — $575,000 asked $499,000 (this listing)MLS 24041759

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 built1954
Living area2,394 sq ft
Total rooms9
Lot size0.32 acres
Stories2
HeatHot Water
ExteriorClapboard
Assessed value$383,090
Town appraisal$547,270
Last recorded sale1992
Listing courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate — Joe Balestriere · (203) 847-6633

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