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Norwalk, CT / SOLD
456 Newtown AvenueNorwalk, CT 06851
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Sale Price$695,000ClosedAugust 31, 2022
Open house
Our Take
456 Newtown Avenue in Norwalk is a 1928 stone ranch with a French farmhouse feel, a bright open living room, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and cathedral ceiling. The kitchen includes an eat-in area and modern appliances, while the dining room seats eight. French doors open to a stone patio, and a newer 1985 portion includes an office/den, two bedrooms, laundry, and a bedroom suite with full bath and breakfast nook. The property sits on a flat one-acre lot with mature planting, a legal easement to the main road, and access to the Merritt.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170491717- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,738
- Year built
- 1928
- Acres
- 1
- Property taxes
- $7,611
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and cathedral ceiling
- Eat-in kitchen with modern appliances
- Stone patio off the living room
- Skylit 1985 section of the house
- Two bedrooms and laundry room on the same floor
- Bedroom suite with full bath and breakfast nook
- Flat one-acre lot with mature planting
- Legal easement to the main road
Read the full listing description
Highest and Best Due MAY 31st at 5. With its French farmhouse feel, this 1928 stone ranch in Cranbury will stun you with its bright and very large open-floor living room, its floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and gorgeous cathedral ceiling. Kitchen offers eat-in area and full set of modern appliances. Dining room sits 8 easily. Through elegant French doors, access the 630 sqft stone patio off the living room. Take a step though the hallway, brightly lit with skylights and enter the newer part of the house (1985). Notice the office/den to your left, and bathroom with adjoint half bath to your right. Continue on the same floor and access the two bedrooms and laundry room. Take a few steps down and discover a cozy parental bedroom suite with full bath, a breakfast nook and settee for cozy TV watching. (possible au-pair/in law). Note: Property has an encroachment into Westport which allows the owners to qualify for Westport’s resident fee for Compo Beach. Flat one acre lot property. Legal easement to main road. Mature planting. Easy access to the Merritt.
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Not provided
- High
- Norwalk
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $695,000 | |
| Original list price | $645,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $695,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $3,475. 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
Anne Lewson
SmartMLS · Listing #170491717 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:18 AM EDT.
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