Welcome to this 5-bedroom home (yes - 5 nice bedrooms) newly built in 2002 and tastefully renovated inside and out over past few years. It meets you with park-like setting and amazing curb appeal with mature trees, circular driveway and classic New England look. The house is well spaced back from the road and features the covered front porch and professional landscaping for enhanced charm. Inside the house the 2-story high foyer is open to dining room, living room and eat-in-kitchen area at the rear of the house. Recently updated spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances (Bosch and Samsung) and European back-splash tiles. The light-filled family room with masonry wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs you indulge yourselves with stunning master bedroom/bathroom you have always wanted! Additional 3 bedrooms and full bathroom upstairs. You will love your new laundry room - renovated in 2020, it comes with high end washer/dryer, large closet, nice cabinets, utility sink and "concrete effect" countertop; room for full bathroom. 2-car attached garage, 5th bedroom and bonus room above garage. Paradise awaits you at the manicured and flat backyard with party-size patio for entertaining and fun. Organic garden beds. Professionally landscaped evergreens at the rear gives the desired privacy. Small shed at the rear. Additional 2-car detached garage is perfect for "man cave", studio, office, etc. Truly exceptional property with bonus features to make living there enjoyable and fun!
The entire house is real hardwood and organic high-end wall-to-wall carpet in finished space above garage; tiles in mud room, laundry room, master bathroom and main bathroom. Full unfinished basement. Room for 3rd full bathroom in laundry room, easy to do as there is access from unfinished basement.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$401Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mikhail Faifman• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Cristy Lu• YellowBrick Real Estate LLC
Source:Smart MLS #170296040
Redfin Estimate
$1,305,659
$556K since sold in July 2020$32K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 19.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.63M) of 6 comparable homes.
Adorned w/ Presence & Curb Appeal, this perched New England Colonial overlooks an expansive front lawn, stone walls, circular driveway & detached stone garage while featuring a sought after layout fullfilling formal & casual living. The first floor flows from the formal LR into an open Great Room/Kitchen (w/ breakfast area & island seating) into the formal DR. An oversized mudroom & laundry complete the 1st floor w/ steps up to an unfinished bonus room (12 X 24) which is ready to be finished. On the 2nd floor you will find a massive MBR, luxurious masterbath, 3 terrific guest BRs & full bathroom. The lower level is sprawling and ready to be finished! In rear is an expansive patio, swimming pool, stone potting shed & large side yard.
Smart MLS #99030273
Jul 31, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 3, 2013
Listed
$795,000
$244/sq ft
Smart MLS #98246308
Jan 20, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 24, 2005
Listed
$999,900
$307/sq ft
Smart MLS #98239127
Aug 30, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 30, 2005
Listed
$949,000
$291/sq ft
Smart MLS #98233680
May 30, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 21, 2005
Listed
$1,019,000
$313/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 7, 2005
Sold
$950,000
$292/sq ft
Smart MLS #98203842
Jul 2, 2004
Listed
$965,000
$296/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 28, 2002
Sold
$889,300
$273/sq ft
Smart MLS #98141731
Sep 16, 2002
Listed
$889,000
$273/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 8, 2002
Sold
$285,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,350 (+1.6%)
$156,816 + $417,969
$574,785
2022
$14,125 (+4.0%)
$156,816 + $417,969
$574,785
2021
$13,576
$156,816 + $417,969
$574,785
2020
$13,568 (+6.2%)
$156,816 + $417,969
$574,785
2019
$12,778 (−16.7%)
$156,816 + $403,686
$560,502
2018
$15,345 (+3.6%)
$169,133 + $422,654
$591,787
2017
$14,809 (−14.2%)
$169,130 + $422,660
$591,790
2016
$17,266 (+8.6%)
$198,980 + $497,240
$696,220
2014
$15,906
$198,980 + $454,820
$653,800
Tax history for 179 W Norwalk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,350 (+1.6%)
$156,816 + $417,969
$574,785
2022
$14,125 (+4.0%)
$156,816 + $417,969
$574,785
2021
$13,576
$156,816 + $417,969
$574,785
2020
$13,568 (+6.2%)
$156,816 + $417,969
$574,785
2019
$12,778 (−16.7%)
$156,816 + $403,686
$560,502
2018
$15,345 (+3.6%)
$169,133 + $422,654
$591,787
2017
$14,809 (−14.2%)
$169,130 + $422,660
$591,790
2016
$17,266 (+8.6%)
$198,980 + $497,240
$696,220
2014
$15,906
$198,980 + $454,820
$653,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,285
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
249666
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 2, 2024.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: spacious laundry room redone in 2020
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Open Floor Plan, Security System
In-Law Apartment: Yes
In-Law Access: Detached
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air, Zoned
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5
Room Information
Rooms Additional: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Room Count: 13
Basement Description: Full, Storage
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shake, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, Shed, Stone Wall
Lot Information
Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: taupe
Property Information
Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
Radon Mitigation Air
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2949
Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Gravel
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $560,502
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Domestic, 50 Gallon Tank, Oil
Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Estimated Annual Heat Cost: $2,500
Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows
Location
School Information
Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
High School: Per Board of Ed
Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Medical Facilities, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall
Directions: GPS works well, circular driveway near stop sign. House is set back nicely!
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,285
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 249666
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 2, 2024
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 3
Around this home
Schools
Fox Run Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Ponus Ridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Brien Mcmahon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.24M – $1.50M
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