Exceptionally lovely 1920's colonial nestled on beautifully landscaped, fully fenced property. Wonderful architectural details-arched doorways, Art Deco fireplace & wall sconces, hardwood flrs, & more. Spacious living rm w/fireplace, formal dining rm, eat-in kitchen w/newer cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, & breakfast nook, two full bathrooms, den, & sunroom. Great storage in the walk-up attic & basement. Detached 2-car garage. So many improvements including: first flr bathroom, central air conditioning, landscaping & fencing. Newer thermopane windows, foam insulation, vinyl siding, 200 amp electric, newer gas water heater & newer boiler. Great neighborhood filled w/charming older homes. Just a stroll to the nearby Norwalk River, approximately 1 mile to E. Norwalk train station, convenient to I-95 & Merritt.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Kamar• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Jill Gordon• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170060504
Redfin Estimate
$969,867
$450K since sold in May 2018$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 35.8% higher than the average sale price ($714K) of 6 comparable homes.
Exceptionally lovely 1920's colonial nestled on beautifully landscaped, fully fenced property. Wonderful architectural details-arched doorways, Art Deco fireplace & wall sconces, hardwood flrs, & more. Spacious living rm w/fireplace, formal dining rm, eat-in kitchen w/newer Decora cabinetry, Corian counters, work island & breakfast nook, powder rm, den, & sunroom. Great storage in the walk-up attic & basement. Detached 2-car garage. Improvements include: newer thermopane windows, foam insulation, vinyl siding, roof, 200 amp electric, fencing, new gas water heater & boiler. Great neighborhood filled w/charming older homes. Just a stroll to the nearby Norwalk River, less than 1 mile to E. Norwalk train station, conv. to I-95 & Merritt.
Room count on field card is 7, not 8.
Smart MLS #98338496
Dec 31, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2007
Listed
$560,000
$291/sq ft
Smart MLS #97000115
Dec 31, 1996
Listed
$237,500
$123/sq ft
Smart MLS #93101972
Dec 13, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 1993
Listed
$227,500
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 4, 1992
Sold
$191,500
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,314 (+2.2%)
$162,490 + $208,810
$371,300
2022
$9,114 (+2.4%)
$162,490 + $208,810
$371,300
2021
$8,899
$162,490 + $208,810
$371,300
2020
$8,895 (+16.4%)
$162,490 + $208,810
$371,300
2019
$7,641 (−9.5%)
$162,490 + $165,240
$327,730
2018
$8,444 (+3.6%)
$178,140 + $139,240
$317,380
2017
$8,151 (+1.0%)
$178,140 + $139,240
$317,380
2016
$8,074 (+1.6%)
$178,140 + $139,240
$317,380
2014
$7,948
$178,140 + $139,240
$317,380
Tax history for 20 Melbourne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,314 (+2.2%)
$162,490 + $208,810
$371,300
2022
$9,114 (+2.4%)
$162,490 + $208,810
$371,300
2021
$8,899
$162,490 + $208,810
$371,300
2020
$8,895 (+16.4%)
$162,490 + $208,810
$371,300
2019
$7,641 (−9.5%)
$162,490 + $165,240
$327,730
2018
$8,444 (+3.6%)
$178,140 + $139,240
$317,380
2017
$8,151 (+1.0%)
$178,140 + $139,240
$317,380
2016
$8,074 (+1.6%)
$178,140 + $139,240
$317,380
2014
$7,948
$178,140 + $139,240
$317,380
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,848
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
231011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: Sunny area in basement
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3
Room Information
Room Count: 8
Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
Has Attic
Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Patio, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Description: Fence - Full, Fence - Wood
Building Information
Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Cream
Property Information
Waterfront Description: River, Water Community, Beach Rights, Walk to Water
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1730
Driveway Type: Private, Gravel
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $317,380
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewer Usage Fee Annual: $335
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Nathan Hale
High School: Norwalk
Elementary School: Naramake
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: East Avenue to Melbourne Road. House on right.
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 231011
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
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Schools
Naramake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Nathan Hale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Norwalk High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
71% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$922,000 – $1.12M
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