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Norwalk, CT / SOLD
285 Rowayton AvenueNorwalk, CT 06853
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Sale Price$545,000ClosedAugust 30, 2023
Open house
Our Take
285 Rowayton Avenue is an 1890 home with a former civic use: it was once the Post Office and carries the official plaque. The first floor includes a living room, kitchen, dining room, remodeled full bath, and an entry foyer that can serve as a work area or reading nook. Two bedrooms are located upstairs. Outside, a Trex Transcend deck overlooks the setting, while a detached garage provides car or storage space. The home also includes a full basement, generator, and access to Rowayton destinations and a train station a block away.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170582724- Bedrooms
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 1 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 947
- Year built
- 1890
- Acres
- 0.11
- Property taxes
- $6,991
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Former Post Office with official plaque
- Living room, kitchen, and dining room
- Remodeled full bath on the first floor
- Two bedrooms on the second floor
- Trex Transcend deck off the back
- Detached garage for car or storage
- Full basement for storage
- Train station a block away
Read the full listing description
Charming 1890 home. Perfect pied a terre, down size, or first time home in Rowayton! This home was at one time the Post Office and carries the official plaque. First floor has a living room, nice kitchen, dining room, remodeled full bath, and an entry foyer area that could also be a work area or reading nook. Second floor has 2 BRs. Trex Transcent deck off the back. Detached garage for car or storage. Full basement for storage. Generator included! Relax on the deck and listen to the river go by in this adorable Rowayton home. Live the quaint Rowayton village lifestyle! Bike to Bayley Beach and tennis/pickleball, walk to Pinkney park for the Friday Farmer’s Market, Shakespeare on the Sound, Concerts etc. Walk to Rowayton Seafood for dinner overlooking the harbor, Sails restaurant, the Post office, Wine store, the Rowayton Market and shopping!. Easy in and out to NYC (1 hour) from the train station a block away. Have it all!
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 | $545,000 | |
| Original list price | $525,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $545,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $2,725. 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 William Raveis Real Estate
Elaine Falkenberg
SmartMLS · Listing #170582724 · Closed
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