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Norwalk, CT / SOLD
1 Osborne AvenueNorwalk, CT 06855
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Sale Price$550,000ClosedJanuary 11, 2024
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Our Take
1 Osborne Avenue is an 1830 antique farmhouse/cape in East Norwalk, positioned across from a marina beside Veterans Park with views of Long Island Sound, New York, and Norwalk Harbor. The house is described as in disrepair and not suitable for habitation in its current state. Its features include a front porch, beamed ceilings, wide pumpkin pine hardwood floors, and water views from the front rooms on both levels. The level backyard includes two patios and a hot tub. The property is being sold as-is, subject to Probate Court approval.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170581474- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,576
- Year built
- 1830
- Acres
- 0.23
- Property taxes
- $7,760
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Water views from front rooms on both floors
- Across from a marina beside Veterans Park
- Front porch with sunset views
- Level backyard with two patios and hot tub
- Beamed ceilings and pumpkin pine floors
- Main staircase plus rear kitchen stairway
- Possible two-family redevelopment opportunity
- Public water, sewer, and natural gas available
Read the full listing description
OFFER DEADLINE TUES. AUG. 29TH 9:00AM. FANTASTIC EAST NORWALK LOCATION WITH STUNNING WATER VIEWS ON OVERSIZED PRIVATE LEVEL LOT. A RARE OPPORTUNITY for Investors, or Buyers who wish to live by the water. Note: House in disrepair, not suitable for habitation in current state. RENOVATE this SF home or possible BUILD 2-FAM on .23 acres. Huge lot in prime location! "As Is" project of historic antique Norwalk 1830 Farmhouse/Cape. House sits high above street level directly across from the Marina next to Veterans Park, offering breathtaking views of LI Sound, NY and Norwalk Harbor. Spectacular sunsets from Front Porch (19x5). Large level backyard offers a unique private, quiet bucolic setting with hot tub, 2 patios, and endless opportunities for entertainment, gardens etc. There is full access to main road on side of driveway to backyard. Antique features in this 1830 home; beamed ceilings, and wide pumpkin pine hardwood floors. House has a main staircase to 2nd floor and a back stairway off the kitchen. Water views from all front rooms on both ground-floor and upper floor. Public water, sewer and natural gas available - there is an oil tank in the basement. Convenient to everything Norwalk offers: walk to trains, shopping, beach, parks, restaurants, SoNo, theatres and the Aquarium. This is a RARE opportunity in a prime location to acquire a prime lot. A MUST SEE. Estate Sale, property sold “as is” and subject to Probate Court approval.
Schools
- Elementary
- Marvin
- Middle
- Nathan Hale
- High
- Norwalk
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $550,000 | |
| Original list price | $550,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $550,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,750. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by Keller Williams Realty
Kathleen Derossi
SmartMLS · Listing #170581474 · Closed
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