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Norwalk, CT / SOLD
242 Rowayton AvenueNorwalk, CT 06853
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Sale Price$1,603,000ClosedOctober 17, 2022
Open house
Our Take
242 Rowayton Avenue is a 2006 home with five bedrooms, five full baths, and one half bath. The family room opens to an eat-in kitchen with an island, wet bar, and custom cabinetry. A formal dining room has French doors to a private patio and fully fenced yard. The primary ensuite includes a balcony, two walk-in closets, fireplace, soaking tub, and large shower. Two additional ensuite bedrooms, a generously sized laundry room, flexible third-floor and lower-level spaces, and two more bedrooms complete the layout.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170506493- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 4,364
- Year built
- 2006
- Acres
- 0.15
- Property taxes
- $18,925
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Three-tiered staircase at the entry
- Eat-in kitchen with island and wet bar
- Custom kitchen cabinetry
- Formal dining room with patio access
- Primary ensuite with private balcony
- Two additional ensuite bedrooms
- Flexible third-floor and lower-level spaces
- Fully fenced yard
Read the full listing description
A superbly grand three-tiered staircase welcomes you into this well designed home where space abounds and attention to detail is found throughout. The warm and inviting family room opens to the eat-in kitchen complete with a spacious island, a wet bar and exquisite custom cabinetry. A formal dining room with french doors leads to the private patio and fully fenced in yard. On the second level, the primary ensuite bedroom features a private balcony, two walk-in closets, a fireplace with soaking tub and large walk-in shower, two additional ensuite bedrooms, and a generously sized laundry room. Flexible space on the third floor and lower levels can be used for playrooms, au pair/in-law suites, or offices and two more bedrooms complete this spacious floor plan. One of the most convenient Rowayton locations with walk to town, Pinkney Park, and train. Accepting backup offers.
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 | $1,603,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,695,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,603,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 40% rebate = $16,030. 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 Compass Connecticut, LLC
Elizabeth Beinfield
SmartMLS · Listing #170506493 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT.
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