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Norwalk, CT / SOLD
280 Rowayton AvenueNorwalk, CT 06853
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Sale Price$1,160,000ClosedAugust 11, 2022
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Our Take
280 Rowayton Avenue is a 1930 Colonial Farmhouse with four bedrooms and two full and one half bath. Its sunlit kitchen includes vaulted ceilings, skylights, stainless-steel appliances, and a Viking range. Hardwood floors and multiple fireplaces extend through the home, while an open plan connects the living, dining, and bonus rooms. The property also includes a finished lower level, a landscaped yard with a large patio, and a storage shed.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170494092- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 3,383
- Year built
- 1930
- Acres
- 0.31
- Property taxes
- $11,595
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Colonial Farmhouse with historic charm
- Vaulted kitchen with skylights and Viking range
- Hardwood floors and multiple fireplaces
- Open plan with living, dining, and bonus rooms
- Finished lower level
- Four upstairs bedrooms, including an ensuite primary
- Second full bath for secondary bedrooms
- Landscaped yard with a large patio
Read the full listing description
Stunning Colonial Farmhouse where modern amenities are complemented by historic charm. Stainless steel appliances including a Viking range complete this sun-drenched kitchen with its vaulted ceilings and skylights. Hardwood floors throughout and multiple fireplaces create warmth. The open floor plan invites you through the living room, dining room and bonus room, ideal for an office or playroom. A finished lower level adds to your living space. Upstairs there are four bedrooms including the primary with an ensuite bathroom. A second full bath caters to the secondary bedrooms. Outside this exquisitely manicured and landscaped yard includes a large patio ideal for entertaining and outdoor living along with a cute shed for storage. Walking distance to both town and the train, this home is conveniently situated while also quiet and serene.
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 | $1,160,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,295,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $1,160,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $8,700. 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 #170494092 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:18 AM EDT.
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