With its spectacular curb appeal, this spacious West Norwalk colonial with an additional attached wing includes a formal dining room, an updated kitchen that opens to a family room with a vaulted ceiling and skylight, and a large formal living room with a fireplace and built-ins that leads to a walkout through french doors to a sun-filled tea room. The second floor includes a large primary bedroom and ensuite bath, a second full bathroom, a large guest room, and two additional bedrooms. The recently re-leveled patio opens onto a backyard oasis with an abundance of professionally landscaped mature plantings, an in-ground salt water pool with a new filter and salt generator, perfect for staycations and entertaining. This exceptional home also includes an attached two-story private wing with a large living area, spacious bedroom with ensuite bath, kitchen, bedroom/office, and additional half bath with its own laundry, ideal for au-pair, guest suite, home office, playroom, lots of possibilities. The wing has its own HVAC mini-split system. Over $150,000 of upgrades in 2020 include a new roof, gutters, central AC, whole house standby generator, propane boiler, indirect 50-gallon water heater, new windows, exterior painted, and extensive 32 courses of brick repair to the chimney including a new shroud. This exceptional home is set back beautifully on a quiet cul-de-sac with plenty of parking. There’s nothing left to do but move in!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.85 acresLot Size
$331Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by John T. Shea• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with John T. Shea• William Raveis Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #170516180
Redfin Estimate
$1,717,007
$767K since sold in October 2022$266K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 52.1% lower than the average sale price ($3.58M) of 6 comparable homes.
Magnificent 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom colonial set back from West Norwalk Rd. The ample driveway is located on Rising Rd a beautiful, quiet, dead-end street. The first floor boasts an updated kitchen with attached family room, dining room, living room, and lovely sun-room. A large basement offers plenty of storage, laundry and cedar closet. The second floor has been freshly painted and the hardwood floors have been refinished. This floor offers a spacious master bedroom with on-suite bathroom, 3 additional bedrooms and another full size bathroom. A completely enclosed breezeway leads to an incredible in-law/au pair suite with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms as well as a spacious living room and kitchen. The completely fenced and very private back yard has wonderful mature plantings and a simply stunning in-ground, salt water pool, making it a peaceful oasis in warm weather. The perfect setting to entertain friends and family. Centrally located between I-95 and the Merritt parkway this property is convenient to shopping, restaurants and the train. (Approx. 48 minutes from Darien to Grand Central station) A great opportunity to own this immaculate 6 bedroom, 5 full bathroom property at an irresistible price.
Public Records
Jul 10, 2020
Sold
$708,000
$137/sq ft
Smart MLS #170229062
Feb 17, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jan 20, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jan 13, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Dec 14, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Dec 3, 2019
Price Changed
$765,000
$148/sq ft
Oct 10, 2019
Price Changed
$799,000
$154/sq ft
Aug 25, 2019
Listed
$829,900
$160/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 2001
Sold
$735,000
$142/sq ft
Smart MLS #98093211
Feb 26, 2001
Listed
$769,000
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 1993
Sold
$425,000
$82/sq ft
Smart MLS #92111084
May 11, 1992
Listed
$439,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 16, 1988
Sold
$398,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$19,115 (+35.2%)
$176,550 + $589,110
$765,660
2022
$14,143 (+4.0%)
$150,067 + $425,451
$575,518
2021
$13,593
$150,068 + $425,450
$575,518
2020
$13,586 (+3.5%)
$150,068 + $425,450
$575,518
2019
$13,121 (−21.0%)
$150,068 + $425,450
$575,518
2018
$16,605 (+3.6%)
$227,180 + $413,210
$640,390
2017
$16,025 (+0.9%)
$227,180 + $413,210
$640,390
2016
$15,882 (+1.9%)
$227,180 + $413,210
$640,390
2014
$15,579
$227,180 + $413,210
$640,390
Tax history for 195 W Norwalk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$19,115 (+35.2%)
$176,550 + $589,110
$765,660
2022
$14,143 (+4.0%)
$150,067 + $425,451
$575,518
2021
$13,593
$150,068 + $425,450
$575,518
2020
$13,586 (+3.5%)
$150,068 + $425,450
$575,518
2019
$13,121 (−21.0%)
$150,068 + $425,450
$575,518
2018
$16,605 (+3.6%)
$227,180 + $413,210
$640,390
2017
$16,025 (+0.9%)
$227,180 + $413,210
$640,390
2016
$15,882 (+1.9%)
$227,180 + $413,210
$640,390
2014
$15,579
$227,180 + $413,210
$640,390
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.85 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,024
Year built
1950
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Fairfield County
APN
249672
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Driveway
Parking Information
Parking Total Spaces: 6
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 13
Laundry Room Location: Basement & First Floor
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available
In-Law Apartment: Possible
In-Law Access: Separate Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air, Split System
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5
Room Information
Room Count: 14
Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump