217 West Norwalk Rd Norwalk, CT, 06850

single family home
$ 2,325,000 Sold Feb 24, 2025
154 days on market, 116% sale-to-list ratio
  • 4 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 4,448 sq ft
  • 1.49 acres
  • 1895 year built
  • 3 cars garage

About the Home

Rare opportunity to own this exceptional mini compound. This enchanting storybook vintage classic (circa 1895) has been expanded and renovated to perfection! Beautifully decorated with a chic and sophisticated decor; it is your own private oasis. Large inviting rooms flow seamlessly throughout this sun-drenched 4500SF residence which has high ceilings, charming period details, updated kitchen and baths, 4 fireplaces, multiple office options and an amazing screened porch. Recently approved as a legal rental, the delightful renovated 2 bedroom guest house with a huge private office, living room, full bath and new kitchen has an additional 1000 SF of living space. The delightful 864 SF wood paneled party barn is an added beautiful space for fun, exercise and entertaining. Sited on 1.49 beautiful flat gated acres with pretty gardens, majestic trees and a large grassy play area. Enjoy outdoor dining on the expansive bluestone terrace or screened porch. Easy access to Norwalk beaches and the towns of New Canaan and Darien for train service, shopping and fabulous restaurants. One hour drive to NYC.

Rooms & Interior

4 bedrooms beds
4 full + 1 half baths
4,448 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Library (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Stone Floor, Wet Bar
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Office (Main Level) Built-Ins, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Primary Bedroom (Upper Level) Balcony/Deck, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Built-Ins, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Hardwood Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Study (Main Level) Built-Ins, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Other (Upper Level) Fireplace, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Other Rooms Foyer, Sitting room

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Heating: baseboard, heat pump, radiator, zoned
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air
  • Heat pump
  • Split system
  • Zoned

Interior Features

  • Cable - available

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Access via hatch

Basement

  • Partial
  • Unfinished
  • Storage
  • Hatchway access
  • Interior access
  • Partial with hatchway
  • Concrete floor

Laundry

  • Location: 2nd floor
  • Upper level

Exterior Features

  • Porch-screened
  • Terrace
  • Barn
  • Gutters
  • Guest house
  • French doors
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Garden area
  • Stone wall

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Detached garage
  • Driveway

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 1.49 acres
  • Fence - wood
  • Fence - partial
  • Fence - stone
  • Dry
  • Level lot
  • Cleared

Driveway

  • Private
  • Gravel

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
1895

Exterior Siding
clapboard

Foundation
concrete, stone

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in West Norwalk neighborhood, in the town of Norwalk.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Closed
Listing date February 24, 2025
Closed date July 28, 2025
Days on market 154 days
List price $ 1,995,000
Close price $ 2,325,000
Sale-to-list ratio 116%
Tax amount $ 21,502
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
Financing used Withheld
MLS ID #24070453
List Agent Mary Higgins
List Office Brown Harris Stevens

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