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Norwalk, CT / SOLD
11 Bittersweet TrailNorwalk, CT 06853
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Sale Price$2,050,000ClosedMay 2, 2023
Open house
Our Take
11 Bittersweet Trail is a four-bedroom, four-full-bath, one-half-bath colonial in in-town Rowayton, built in 1950. The first floor has an open-concept layout with a chef’s kitchen, natural light, a family room with fireplace and built-ins, and a dining room with a custom bar. Sliding doors open to a deck, bluestone patio, and backyard. Four bedrooms occupy the second floor, while a separate bonus room over the garage includes its own full bath. Rowayton market is located 0.5 miles away.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170553837- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,142
- Year built
- 1950
- Acres
- 0.4
- Property taxes
- $22,427
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Chef’s kitchen with natural light
- Sub-Zero refrigerator and beverage drawers
- Family room with fireplace and built-ins
- Custom bar with ice-maker and wine refrigerator
- Bluestone patio, deck, and backyard
- Four bedrooms on the second floor
- Bonus room over garage with full bath
- 0.5 miles to Rowayton market
Read the full listing description
Beautiful IN-TOWN Rowayton colonial! A short .5 miles to Rowayton market, and a quick walk to train and beach, 11 Bittersweet is ideally located in the center of everything that makes Rowayton special. Enter the first floor and enjoy open concept living. The chef's kitchen is perfect for the cook who enjoys company and plenty of natural light. Don't miss the custom sub-zero refrigerator/ freezer with additional beverage drawers; all of the appliances are the highest quality and perfectly laid out. Off the kitchen, you'll find a generous family room with a fireplace and beautiful built-ins. The dining room has a custom built bar, equipped with an ice-maker and wine refrigerator for easy entertaining. Sliding doors bring you out to your private deck, blue stone patio, and gracious back yard space- truly a luxury for in-town Rowayton. There are 4 bedrooms on the second floor, the largest of which is the master equipped with an en-suite bathroom and walk in closet. A surprise separate bonus room over the garage ideal for a kid's playroom, office, or extra sleeping quarters (it has it's own full bath, too!). Don't miss this incredible opportunity to make this beautiful Rowayton home yours.
Schools
- Elementary
- Rowayton
- Middle
- Roton
- High
- Brien McMahon
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,050,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,725,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $2,050,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $25,625. 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 Houlihan Lawrence
Amanda Spatola
SmartMLS · Listing #170553837 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT.
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