Home / Recently Sold / Norwalk
Closed · For Sale
$6,000,000
Asked $5,800,000 · Sold 2025-01-15

189 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06853

4 beds 5 baths 4,581 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 2006

About this home

189 Rowayton Ave, a private sanctuary on .56AC next to the beloved Pinkney Park, steps from town & w/ water access to 5 Mile River. Lush, mature landscaping creates a serene barrier from the outside world, allowing one to enjoy modern amenities in peace & privacy. From your 1st step in the entry w/ terracotta floors & bespoke lights, you know you're in for a treat. The thoughtful design exudes warmth & character w/ wide plank oak floors, 4 fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, & French doors out to an unparalleled backyard. The 1st floor flows w/ ease as you walk from the entry to the right, into the living room, followed by the dining area & kitchen. The state-of-the-art kitchen features a new Viking range, a chef's dream come true. Walking from the entry to the left is a grandiose primary suite w/ a large walk-in closet, expansive ensuite bath, & doors to the yard. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a full bath & include a stacked washer/dryer. Adjacent to the kitchen is a powder rm, laundry rm, mudroom, & staircases leading up & down. Upstairs, discover a bonus room, bedroom, & full bath. The finished basement offers ample space for a home media room, as well a gym, & full bath. The meticulously landscaped yard boasts a pool, fireplace, & outdoor dining area situated under a pergola adorned w/ wisteria & an elegant chandelier. Summer living, just got a lot more glam! A separate structure makes for a great WFH office or gym space and let's not forget the 3 car garage.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$6,000,000
Beds
4
Baths
5
Interior
4,581 sq ft
Lot
0.56 ac
Year Built
2006
MLS #
24049338
ZIP
06853
Days on Market
10
Heat
Propane · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway (3-car)
Laundry
Main Level, Upper Level

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

Schools

Elementary
Rowayton
Middle / Jr High
Roton
High School
Brien McMahon

Taxes

Property tax
$62,927 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$2,854,200

Interior

Appliances
Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Cooled, Interior Access, Liveable Space
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
10

Building & Exterior

Style
Farm House
Roof
Wood Shingle, Gable
Siding
Shingle, Wood
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Heated, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
A1
Lot
Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Waterfront
Walk to Water, Beach Rights, Water Community, Access

What's nearby

Grocery
Stop & Shop1.25 mi away
Also nearby
Wegmans1.59 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.48 mi away
Train
Rowayton Station0.5 mi away · 10 min walkMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
West Ave @ Leroy Ave1.68 mi away
Elementary
Rowayton
Middle
Roton
High school
Brien McMahon
~1.4 miStop & Shop — 1.25 miWegmans — 1.59 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.48 miRowayton — 0.5 miWest Ave @ Leroy Ave — 1.68 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.

2025-01-15Sold — $6,000,000 asked $5,800,000 (this listing)MLS 24049338

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 built2006
Living area4,581 sq ft
Total rooms10
Lot size0.556 acres
Stories1.75
HeatForced Air
ExteriorWood Shingle
Assessed value$2,854,200
Town appraisal$4,077,410
Last recorded sale2019 — $3,775,000

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 — Elizabeth Beinfield · (203) 423-3100

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