On a quiet Cu-De-Sac, a short walk from 5 Mile River and Long Island Sound and 5 min walk from the Rowayton train station is the a beautifully renovated Mid Century Modern home with a soft Cedar shingle exterior, on a rare 1.17 Acres of private lawn, garden, and forest. She’s got great curb appeal. Freshly sowed bluegrass lawns 360 degrees around the home, which is set back far from the street. Inside a wonderful balance of mid-century design, with bright oak floors throughout, vaulted ceilings with remote control skylights, large working fireplace, open floor plan, and well appointed, updated kitchen. The main floor has 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths, dining room, and a large sunroom facing the backyard and forest. On the Lower level, a fully renovated and redefined large bedroom/office, filled with natural light, a full modern bath and large playroom, laundry, and mud room. The lower level exists at ground level to the backyard, garden area and to forest, and, to the garage. The garage is large enough for a car, a workshop, and plenty of toys. A tax appeal has led to a 20% overall tax Decrease in property taxes. All HVAC systems are less than 2 years old. The home has been upgraded to gas. The heat is provided through a new, state of the art tankless gas, tankless, instant combination boiler system. Check out our ful 3D virtual Tour, Walk through video including virtual renderings for possible furnishing.
The Taxes in dsome report are incorrect. The current taxes are $9800/year. Well below smalle properties in the neighborhood property has been extensively updated and upgraded with fresh soil, new bluegrass lawns and upgraded irrigation systems. The home is close to the end of Crooked Trail Roads very quiet Cul-De-Sac. At the end of the Cul-De-Sac is the 100-year-old commuters foot path to the Rowayton train station. Rowayton station is just 4 stops to Grand Central Terminal. The town Rowayton has excellent town beaches, water access and a large sailing and boating community. Rowayton has a beautiful library and just about the nicest dog park around.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.11 acresLot Size
$812Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Myles Scherr• Reliant Real Estate & Mgmt
Bought with Schuyler Morris• Brown Harris Stevens
Source:Smart MLS #170462344
Redfin Estimate
$1,856,829
$827K since sold in May 2022$109K since August
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$2,227/mo
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Market trends in 06853, CT
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
114.6%
+2.0% MoM
Median sale price
$2.9M
$102K MoM
Avg. days on market
14d
2 days MoM
Recently sold homes
18
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Sale history for 72 Crooked Trail Rd
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #170462344
May 13, 2022
Sold
$1,030,000
$450/sq ft
Feb 26, 2022
Listed
$989,000
$432/sq ft
Smart MLS #170161207
Mar 13, 2020
Sold
$610,000
$267/sq ft
Feb 25, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Aug 15, 2019
Price Changed
$679,000
$297/sq ft
Aug 2, 2019
Price Changed
$689,000
$301/sq ft
Jun 18, 2019
Price Changed
$699,000
$306/sq ft
Feb 7, 2019
Listed
$736,000
$322/sq ft
LOOK NO FURTHER,LIGHT BRIGHT AND PRIVATE!ENJOY THE EASE OF ONE FLOOR LIVING IN THIS COZY AND BRIGHT RANCH ON A FABULOUS CUL-DE-SAC IN ROWAYTON. LARGE COVERED FRONT PORCH OVERLOOKS LUSH FLAT LAWN WITH IN GROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ONCE INSIDE YOU WILL FIND SKYLIGHTS, AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN AND A FABULOUS FIREPLACE. THE REAR DECK OVER LOOKS A PRIVATE SERENE ACRE. THIS CHARMER IS AN EASY WALK TO THE TRAIN. COME SIT ON THE DECK WITH FRIENDS AND RELAX!
Smart MLS #170035780
May 16, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 2018
Pending
—
Dec 20, 2017
Listed
—
Dec 3, 2017
Listed
$736,000
$322/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 16, 1996
Sold
$275,000
$120/sq ft
Smart MLS #96012199
Apr 15, 1996
Listed
$299,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,624 (+4.3%)
$418,540 + $25,500
$444,040
2022
$10,184 (+3.5%)
$418,540 + $25,500
$444,040
2021
$9,843 (−20.1%)
$418,540 + $25,500
$444,040
2020
$12,315 (+4.0%)
$418,540 + $134,880
$553,420
2019
$11,840 (+8.5%)
$418,540 + $134,880
$553,420
2018
$10,911 (+3.8%)
$350,060 + $100,940
$451,000
2017
$10,514 (+1.6%)
$350,060 + $100,940
$451,000
2016
$10,346 (+2.3%)
$350,060 + $100,940
$451,000
2014
$10,114
$350,060 + $100,940
$451,000
Tax history for 72 Crooked Trail Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,624 (+4.3%)
$418,540 + $25,500
$444,040
2022
$10,184 (+3.5%)
$418,540 + $25,500
$444,040
2021
$9,843 (−20.1%)
$418,540 + $25,500
$444,040
2020
$12,315 (+4.0%)
$418,540 + $134,880
$553,420
2019
$11,840 (+8.5%)
$418,540 + $134,880
$553,420
2018
$10,911 (+3.8%)
$350,060 + $100,940
$451,000
2017
$10,514 (+1.6%)
$350,060 + $100,940
$451,000
2016
$10,346 (+2.3%)
$350,060 + $100,940
$451,000
2014
$10,114
$350,060 + $100,940
$451,000
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.11 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
256524
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Under House Garage, On Street Parking, Off Street Parking
Garages Number: 6
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
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Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Location: New Laundry on lower level, Gas Dryer
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
Thermostat(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Gas Dryer