49 Newtown Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851

About this home

Welcome to 49 Newtown Avenue, an impressive, charming 1910 Cape Cod on a .68 acre lot that feels like a nature preserve. This 2,553 square foot home sits atop a rolling property alongside a quaint waterfall, with exceptional outdoor entertaining areas. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with thoughtful updates throughout. Enter to find warm hardwood floors, countless quirks, as if it were a designer's home, and abundant natural light flowing through the main level. The eat-in kitchen is stunning, with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, high-end stainless steel appliances, and a granite island every chef dreams of. The living room breathes in the outdoors with several picture windows and French doors to a stone patio. It features one of two fireplaces, the second located in the den, creating multiple welcoming gathering spaces. The main level is home to the primary suite, with a tastefully updated bathroom and a walk-in closet. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a large, fully updated bathroom. The home is equipped with forced air oil heat and central air conditioning for year-round comfort, with a tandem garage and basement to round out the package. Outside, a deck and patio extend your living space for entertaining and relaxation, while outbuildings provide storage or workshop potential. The expansive lot offers room to play, garden, or simply enjoy the mature landscaping. Located minutes from Norwalk's beaches, shopping, dining, and Metro-North for easy commuting to NYC.

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What it would cost per month

An estimate you can adjust — not a quote, and not an offer of credit. Principal and interest only, plus the taxes and HOA already on this listing. Insurance, PMI and closing costs are not included. Rate seeded at 6.5% (August 2026); change it to whatever your lender quotes.

What's nearby

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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 $935,000, ranging $625,000 to $1,000,000.

Within a 15-minute walk, sold in the last year
• 12 East Avenue3 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sq ft · 0.1 mi away
  $789,000$379/sq ft2025-10-09
• 24 Sawmill Road4 bd · 4 ba · 3,177 sq ft · 0.1 mi away
  $979,000$308/sq ft2026-01-20
• 10 Merrill Road3 bd · 3 ba · 2,434 sq ft · 0.2 mi away
  $1,000,000$410/sq ft2026-05-13
• 12 Merrill Road4 bd · 3 ba · 2,538 sq ft · 0.2 mi away
  $935,000$368/sq ft2026-01-07
• 17 Blake Street4 bd · 4 ba · 2,412 sq ft · 0.2 mi away
  $625,000$259/sq ft2025-08-07

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.

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.

• 2022-08-02$952,000Single Family

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Closest in price to this one.

• 49 Wolfpit Avenue3 bed · 3 bath · 2,710 sq ft$999,000
• 12 Stonehedge Road4 bed · 3 bath · 2,896 sq ft$989,000
• 160 Gregory Boulevard3 bed · 2 bath · 1,360 sq ft$979,000
• 43 Alvin Drive4 bed · 3 bath · 2,974 sq ft$950,000
• 12 Highbrook Road5 bed · 2 bath · 3,714 sq ft$949,500
• 170 New Canaan Avenue3 bed · 2 bath · 3,011 sq ft$949,000

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