Home / Recently Sold / Norwalk
Closed · For Sale
$2,090,000
Asked $2,229,000 · Sold 2026-07-20

56 Freshwater Lane, Norwalk, Connecticut 06897

3 beds 4 baths 4,698 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1958

About this home

Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac and bordering Cranbury Park, this exceptional custom-built 2013 residence offers an extraordinary blend of luxury, privacy, and resort-style living.Spanning 4,698 SF, the home features 3 generous bedrooms,3 full and 1 half baths,plus a flexible finished space, ideal for a 4th bedroom, guest suite, or home office.Designed with an open-concept layout, custom millwork, and refined finishes throughout, the home exudes timeless elegance and modern comfort.The gourmet eat-in kitchen showcases marble countertops, an oversized center island,custom cabinetry,premium appliances, and a spacious pantry,flowing into the dining and living areas for effortless entertaining.The living room opens directly to the patio and heated saltwater pool,creating a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.Additional main-level highlights include a spacious family room, private office w/custom built-ins, mudroom, oversized laundry room with dual washers and dryers, plus an attached 3-car garage.The luxurious first-floor primary suite offers tranquil property views, an expansive walk-in dressing room, spa-like bath, and direct pool access. Upstairs, a generous den opens to a balcony overlooking the grounds, while two ensuite bedrooms feature walk-in closets. Prof. landscaped grounds include irrigation, a fenced garden and a picturesque, stocked pond with fountain and fishing access.This home has all the bells and whistles.Convenient to the train and major highways!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$2,090,000
Beds
3
Baths
4
Interior
4,698 sq ft
Lot
4.54 ac
Year Built
1958
MLS #
24169625
ZIP
06897
Days on Market
35
Heat
Electric, Natural Gas · Hot Air, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Main Level — Main level. 2 washers and 2 dryers

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

Schools

Elementary
Cranbury
Middle / Jr High
West Rocks
High School
Norwalk

Taxes

Property tax
$25,946 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$1,328,020

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
10

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Shingle
Exterior features
Balcony, Grill, Porch, Gutters, Garden Area, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Foundation
Block, Concrete
Pool
Heated, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
A3
Lot
Some Wetlands, Dry, Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped
Waterfront
Pond
Direct waterfront
Yes

Energy

Energy features
Generator

What's nearby

Grocery
Stop & Shop2.27 mi away
Also nearby
Stop & Shop2.32 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy2.63 mi away
Train
Merritt 7 Station2.07 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
50 Danbury Rd0.9 mi away
Elementary
Cranbury
Middle
West Rocks
High school
Norwalk
~1.9 miStop & Shop — 2.27 miStop & Shop — 2.32 miCVS Pharmacy — 2.63 miMerritt 7 — 2.07 mi50 Danbury Rd — 0.9 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.

2026-07-20Sold — $2,090,000 asked $2,229,000 (this listing)MLS 24169625

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 built1958
Living area4,698 sq ft
Total rooms10
Lot size4.54 acres
Stories2
HeatForced Air
ExteriorWood Shingle
Assessed value$1,328,020
Town appraisal$1,897,160
Last recorded sale2009

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 Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. — Tracy Armstrong · (203) 762-8331

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