George Cress of Real Broker Email: george@cress.co (dot co) Call/Text: 212-203-5251
Norwalk, CT / 35 DAYS ON MARKET
49 Newtown AvenueNorwalk, CT 06851
Asking price$999,000Active
Open house
- Sunday, September 20, 202612:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Our Take
49 Newtown Avenue is a 1910 Cape Cod on a .68-acre property alongside a waterfall. The three-bedroom home has 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a main-level primary suite with an updated bathroom and walk-in closet. The kitchen has vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, stainless steel appliances, and a granite island. Picture windows and French doors connect the living room to a stone patio, while a deck, outbuildings, tandem garage, basement, forced-air oil heat, and central air add practical features.
At a glance
Active · MLS #24197772- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 2,553
- Year built
- 1910
- Acres
- 0.68
- Property taxes
- $15,346
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- 1910 Cape Cod alongside a waterfall
- Eat-in kitchen with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams
- Granite island and stainless steel appliances
- Main-level primary suite with updated bathroom
- Two upstairs bedrooms share an updated bathroom
- Living room with picture windows and French doors
- Deck and patio for outdoor use
- Tandem garage and basement
Read the full listing description
Welcome to 49 Newtown Avenue, an impressive, charming 1910 Cape Cod on a .68 acre lot that feels like a nature preserve. This 2,553 square foot home sits atop a rolling property alongside a quaint waterfall, with exceptional outdoor entertaining areas. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with thoughtful updates throughout. Enter to find warm hardwood floors, countless quirks, as if it were a designer's home, and abundant natural light flowing through the main level. The eat-in kitchen is stunning, with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, high-end stainless steel appliances, and a granite island every chef dreams of. The living room breathes in the outdoors with several picture windows and French doors to a stone patio. It features one of two fireplaces, the second located in the den, creating multiple welcoming gathering spaces. The main level is home to the primary suite, with a tastefully updated bathroom and a walk-in closet. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a large, fully updated bathroom. The home is equipped with forced air oil heat and central air conditioning for year-round comfort, with a tandem garage and basement to round out the package. Outside, a deck and patio extend your living space for entertaining and relaxation, while outbuildings provide storage or workshop potential. The expansive lot offers room to play, garden, or simply enjoy the mature landscaping. Located minutes from Norwalk's beaches, shopping, dining, and Metro-North for easy commuting to NYC.
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- Middle
- Not provided
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
A closer look at the location
Open Google Maps ↗49 Newtown Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Originally listed | $999,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
Could this be your next home?
Let’s talk about the property—and what working with Cress could save you.
*Estimate: $999,000 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $4,995. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered compensation.
Listed by William Raveis Real Estate · (203) 847-6633
Joe Balestriere
SmartMLS · Listing #24197772 · Active
Listing data checked: Sep 17, 2026, 7:08 PM EDT.
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Cress commentary is separate from the MLS listing description. Contact Cress about a correction.
For personal, noncommercial use to identify properties you may be interested in purchasing.