Positively charming 3 bedroom cape with welcoming front porch in a fabulous walk-to-train location. Brimming with one of a kind craftsman details, and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout the main level, this home is easy to love and easy to care for. A welcoming front porch opens to a cozy living room with fireplace and extensive custom woodwork. The first floor primary bedroom is freshly painted and boasts brand new wall to wall carpeting. The adjacent full bath is updated, clean and bright and includes marble tile finishes. The open family room with custom wainscoting leads to a convenient deck and access to the surprisingly private rear yard. This hub of the home is also open to the updated kitchen with abundant storage and plenty of room for meal prep and entertaining in the adjacent dining room. Upstairs there are two ample bedrooms with deep closets plus attic storage. Thermopane windows throughout the house for energy efficiency, a brand new electrical panel & newer mechanicals for worry free living. A happy and well loved home ready for someone to enjoy.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (10/6)
$659,000
40 Emerson Street, Norwalk, CT 06855
3beds
1,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$538/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attic storageWelcoming front porchExtensive custom woodworkConvenient deckFirst floor primary bedroomSurprisingly private rear yardMarble tile finishes
- 31 days
- 1,956
- 135
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pat Prenderville (203)984-9423,
Higgins Group Real Estate 203-254-9000
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24204110
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Concrete
- Attic: Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,224
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Paved, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Waterfront features: Water Community
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: Dry, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 236368
- Zoning: C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Clapboard
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Golf, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Public Rec Facilities
- Subdivision: East Norwalk
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norwalk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $538/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $355,690
- Annual tax amount: $8,161
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Exclusions: See Addendum in Supplements
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Price change | $659,000-2.9%$538/sqft |
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| 9/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $679,000+63.6%$555/sqft |
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| 2/23/2006 | Sold | $415,000$339/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,501 +1.5% | $355,690 |
| 2024 | $8,375 +29.2% | $355,690 +37.6% |
| 2023 | $6,483 +2.2% | $258,420 |
| 2022 | $6,343 +2.4% | $258,420 |
| 2021 | $6,194 +0% | $258,420 |
| 2020 | $6,191 +2.8% | $258,420 |
| 2019 | $6,025 -1.7% | $258,420 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $6,130 +3.6% | $230,400 +0% |
| 2017 | $5,917 +1.2% | $230,390 0% |
| 2015 | $5,845 +1.3% | $230,400 |
| 2014 | $5,769 +1.8% | $230,400 -10% |
| 2013 | $5,669 +3.8% | $256,060 |
| 2012 | $5,462 +2.8% | $256,060 |
| 2011 | $5,311 +1.1% | $256,060 |
| 2010 | $5,252 +5.6% | $256,060 |
| 2009 | $4,973 -3% | $256,060 +12.2% |
| 2008 | $5,128 +9% | $228,200 +5.1% |
| 2007 | $4,703 +4.4% | $217,140 +11.7% |
| 2006 | $4,504 -17.4% | $194,477 -10.4% |
| 2005 | $5,450 +34.7% | $217,140 +45.6% |
| 2004 | $4,045 +10.4% | $149,151 +17.9% |
| 2003 | $3,664 +1.5% | $126,490 +28% |
| 2001 | $3,609 -0.4% | $98,804 +16.3% |
| 2000 | $3,624 +7.9% | $84,963 +19.5% |
| 1999 | $3,360 | $71,120 |
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Neighborhood: 06855
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Marvin
- Middle: Nathan Hale
- High: Norwalk
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







