This home's estimate is 4.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.
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290 Chestnut Hill Rd, Norwalk, CT 06851
About this home
Once the home of Harold Robbins, author of "The Carpetbaggers," this is one unique property! Well maintained & tastefully decorated, this custom home is sited on a gorgeous level 1.28 acre lot, w/mature trees & landscaping. Featuring a lovely heated pool & cabana, perfect for parties & guests as well as a welcoming hallway, spacious living room w/fireplace, good sized dining room opening to a lovely porch, patio & updated eat-in kitchen. On the second floor two bedrooms share a sleek onyx-tiled bathroom & the master has its own. All bedrooms have cedar-lined closets. Family room w/half bath, utility room & garage access. Great location on the Westport/Wilton border! Recent updates incl newer boiler, central air, 200 amp & much more!
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Sale history for 290 Chestnut Hill Rd
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Tax history for 290 Chestnut Hill Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage Information
- Garage & Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street Parking, Paved
- Garages Number: 2
Interior
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 7
- Laundry Room Location: Lower level
- Interior Features: Security System
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Cooling System: Central Air
- Appliances Included: Counter Grill, Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- # of Baths (Half): 1
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 3
- Room Information
- Rooms Additional: Foyer
- Room Count: 10
- Basement Description: Crawl Space
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Floored, Storage Space, Walk-up
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
- Exterior Features: Cabana, Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Porch, Shed
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Rail
- Pool Information
- Swimming Pool
- Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground Pool, Pool House
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Block
- Construction Description: Frame
- Color: Beige
- Property Information
- Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1680
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $369,840
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewage System: Septic
- Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air, Hot Water
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
- Energy Features: Generator, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
Location
- School Information
- Middle Jr High School: West Rocks
- High School: Norwalk
- Elementary School: Cranbury
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Directions: Corner of Chestnut Hill Road (Rt 53) and Weatherbell Drive
- County: Fairfield
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,680
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1.28 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1956
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Fairfield County
- APN: 243615
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 4
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
65% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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