Rare Pondside Retreat: Life here changes beautifully with the seasons. In summer, the home comes alive through effortless indoor-outdoor living - the kitchen becomes the heart of it all, with wide-open sliding doors connecting seamlessly to the patio, pool, and lawn beyond. While dinner is prepared and conversations flow, others swim, lounge in the sun, dine outdoors, or play games on the grass overlooking the tranquil pond. The family room, perfectly positioned beside the kitchen, keeps everyone connected while still allowing space to unwind. Downstairs, the expansive lower level becomes its own destination - movie nights, celebrations, sleepovers, game nights, or a private retreat. As the seasons turn, the home transforms into something equally special. The pond becomes a peaceful frozen landscape, creating a breathtaking backdrop from the dining room just off the kitchen, where gatherings naturally flow into the elegant formal living room for vibrant conversations. The layout offers warmth and intimacy without ever feeling limiting - cozy in atmosphere, yet expansive in possibility. Two ensuite bedrooms on the main level provide flexibility for in-laws, guests, or tucked-away office spaces that offer privacy without separation. Every space in the home feels intentional, balancing togetherness with personal retreat, creating a home that adapts effortlessly to the rhythms of family life.
For sale
$1,395,000
5 Betmarlea Road, Norwalk, CT 06850
5beds
2,670sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
1.36 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$522/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tranquil pondPrivacy without separationExpansive lower levelPondside retreatEffortless indoor-outdoor living
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Key Team At Compass,
Imke I. Lohs (917)459-8382,
Compass Connecticut, LLC 203-293-9715
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24183017
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Bedroom Suite, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Heated,Storage Space,Cooled,Interior Entry,Partially Finished
- Attic: Storage,Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,670
- Total interior livable area: 2,670 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,670
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, Vinyl, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond
Lot
- Size: 1.36 Acres
- Features: Dry, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1789397
- Zoning: A3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Norwalk
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norwalk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $522/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $532,460
- Annual tax amount: $12,641
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000-5.4%$522/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24183017 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $9,000$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Listing removed | $1,475,000$552/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24174068 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,475,000+85.5%$552/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24174068 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2025 | Sold | $795,000+9.7%$298/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24089378 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2003 | Sold | $725,000+101.4%$272/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #98161078 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/1997 | Sold | $360,000$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,641 +1.6% | $532,460 |
| 2024 | $12,446 +3.6% | $532,460 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $12,016 +15.2% | $481,300 |
| 2022 | $10,435 +3.7% | $481,300 |
| 2021 | $10,064 -11.4% | $481,300 |
| 2020 | $11,362 +3.5% | $481,300 |
| 2019 | $10,973 -6.4% | $481,300 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $11,728 +3.6% | $452,280 +0% |
| 2017 | $11,318 +9.2% | $452,270 -0.3% |
| 2015 | $10,360 -8.7% | $453,410 |
| 2014 | $11,353 +7.9% | $453,410 -6.6% |
| 2013 | $10,522 +3.8% | $485,310 |
| 2012 | $10,138 +2.9% | $485,310 |
| 2011 | $9,852 +1.1% | $485,310 |
| 2010 | $9,740 +3.7% | $485,310 |
| 2009 | $9,396 -9.4% | $485,310 +2.8% |
| 2008 | $10,375 +4.8% | $472,220 +0.9% |
| 2007 | $9,897 +1.9% | $467,950 +9% |
| 2006 | $9,715 -15.5% | $429,117 -8.3% |
| 2005 | $11,493 +23.3% | $467,950 +33.1% |
| 2004 | $9,320 +5.2% | $351,451 +12.4% |
| 2003 | $8,857 +17.8% | $312,620 +38.7% |
| 2001 | $7,518 +3.6% | $225,374 +21% |
| 2000 | $7,258 +18.6% | $186,253 +29.2% |
| 1999 | $6,121 | $144,130 |
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Neighborhood: 06850
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- 4/10Fox Run Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Ponus Ridge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Brien Mcmahon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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- 5 Betmarlea Road
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