Come see this charming 1924 farmhouse, updated in 2020: New roof, new fencing, new driveway, Stunning new kitchen, 2 new full bathrooms, newly added laundry/mudroom. Ready to move in and enjoy! A gorgeous property on high ground in a no flood zone. Beautiful stonewalls, fencing, mature trees. This sun-filled home flows easily with the Family Room fully opened up from the eat-in-Kitchen. Newly finished original hardwood floors and freshly painted inside and out in 2020. Full basement for potential additional living space or storage. Lot of light, and wood burning fireplace. A great Rowayton location in the Rowayton Elementary school district with Bayley Beach rights. .07 mile to the beach. Sit outside on the covered porch and look out over the expansive level yard. A real must see! .08 to the Rowayton Train Station, a 12-15 min walk. .07 to Pinkney Park and the village of Rowayton. The perfect small home for starting out and expanding later, or retiree, or a weekend dream cottage. .32 lot!
Sold for $900,000
$900,000
157 Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853
3beds
1,313sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.32 Acres Lot
$1,239,400 Zestimate®
$685/sqft
$5,354 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,239,400
$1.15M - $1.35M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pam Roberts 203-249-7646,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-655-8234
Bought with:
Carla Kupiec, REB.0790398
William Raveis Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170590210
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 13.5
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10.5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Laundry Hookup, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 248 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 15.5
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Access Via Hatch,None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,313
- Total interior livable area: 1,313 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,313
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street, Asphalt
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Partial,Stone
- Waterfront features: Water Community, Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Dry, Corner Lot, Level, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 256549
- Zoning: A1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Library, Park, Public Rec Facilities
- Subdivision: Rowayton
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norwalk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $685/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $486,610
- Annual tax amount: $11,642
- Date on market: 9/13/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2023 | Sold | $900,000+5.9%$685/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170590210 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2023 | Pending sale | $850,000$647/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170590210 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2023 | Price change | $850,000-4.5%$647/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170590210 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $890,000+31.1%$678/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2020 | Listing removed | $679,000$517/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170307515 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $679,000$517/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170307515 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2020 | Listing removed | $679,000$517/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170307515 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Price change | $679,000+4.6%$517/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170307515 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2020 | Pending sale | $649,000$494/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170307515 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $649,000$494/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170307515 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2020 | Pending sale | $649,000$494/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170307515 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $649,000+64.3%$494/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170307515 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2020 | Sold | $395,000-12%$301/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170216731 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2019 | Pending sale | $449,000$342/sqft |
Source: Sunbelt Sales & Development #170216731 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2019 | Price change | $449,000-9.3%$342/sqft |
Source: Sunbelt Sales & Development #170216731 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $495,000$377/sqft |
Source: Sunbelt Sales & Development #170216731 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,107 -8.6% | $630,000 -10% |
| 2024 | $15,439 +32.6% | $700,110 +43.9% |
| 2023 | $11,642 +4.3% | $486,610 |
| 2022 | $11,160 +9% | $486,610 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $10,234 -0.4% | $461,630 |
| 2020 | $10,272 +4% | $461,630 |
| 2019 | $9,877 -8.3% | $461,630 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $10,766 +3.8% | $444,990 |
| 2017 | $10,374 +2% | $444,990 |
| 2015 | $10,168 +1.9% | $444,990 |
| 2014 | $9,979 +16.6% | $444,990 +4.8% |
| 2013 | $8,559 +3.5% | $424,620 |
| 2012 | $8,273 +2.4% | $424,620 |
| 2011 | $8,076 +0.9% | $424,620 |
| 2010 | $8,004 -2.6% | $424,620 |
| 2009 | $8,221 -8.1% | $424,620 +4.3% |
| 2008 | $8,946 +9.8% | $407,190 +0.9% |
| 2007 | $8,149 +6.3% | $403,410 +12.9% |
| 2006 | $7,666 -19% | $357,385 -11.4% |
| 2005 | $9,468 +40.4% | $403,410 +52% |
| 2004 | $6,742 +13.4% | $265,335 +21% |
| 2003 | $5,943 +21.8% | $219,310 +54.5% |
| 2001 | $4,881 +18% | $141,978 +37.4% |
| 2000 | $4,136 +42% | $103,315 +59.8% |
| 1999 | $2,912 | $64,648 |
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Neighborhood: 06853
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Rowayton SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Roton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brien Mcmahon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rowayton
- Middle: Roton
- High: Brien McMahon
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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