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Norwalk, CT / SOLD
71 Cove AvenueNorwalk, CT 06855
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Sale Price$2,800,000ClosedOctober 4, 2022
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Our Take
71 Cove Avenue in Norwalk is an 1889 Victorian waterfront home with five bedrooms and five full baths. Wraparound porches, nine-foot ceilings, architectural details, and water views shape the main house. The kitchen includes a dual-fuel Viking range and Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, while the family room opens to a new mahogany deck. The property also includes a guest suite over the two-car garage and presents the adjacent waterfront lot at 73 Cove Avenue as an opportunity to create a compound.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170478797- Bedrooms
- 5
- BathroomsBaths
- 5 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 3,436
- Year built
- 1889
- Acres
- 0.52
- Property taxes
- $20,458
July 2022-June 2023
What stands out
- Wraparound porches at the entrance
- New mahogany deck with water views
- Chef’s kitchen with Viking, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances
- Main suite with vaulted ceiling and fireplace
- Third-floor bedroom suite with water-view balcony
- Guest suite over the two-car garage
- Adjacent waterfront lot at 73 Cove Avenue
Read the full listing description
Every once in a while a home becomes available on the Connecticut waterfront that is truly special, in fact magical. This property presents a unique opportunity to create a compound as it includes the adjacent waterfront building lot (73 Cove Avenue.). This enchanting Victorian beauty has been updated and upgraded while honoring its history. Wraparound porches welcome the moment you arrive.. Inside, soaring 9-foot ceilings and abundant architectural details delight at every turn and dramatic water views dazzle throughout. The kitchen flows to the family room which is designed for entertaining and welcomes a crowd around its statement stone fireplace, stunning water views and French doors to the new mahogany deck. The Chef's kitchen features a dual-fuel Viking range, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances. The living room with a gas fireplace and the study also face the waterfront. The Main Bedroom Suite is a stunner with its vaulted ceiling, fireplace, beautiful master bath with shower and soaking tub and so much closet space. And the views! Two additional water view bedrooms, a stunning bath and laundry complete the second floor. The 3rd floor is a treat with a large office and a bedroom suite whose water view balcony features views for miles. This special home also includes a guest suite over the 2 car garage with private entrance. Dry in storms, low flood insurance. Great walkable community with so many restaurants and the NYC train an easy stroll away.
Schools
- Elementary
- Marvin
- Middle
- Nathan Hale
- High
- Norwalk
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $2,800,000 | |
| Original list price | $3,100,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Cyd Hamer
SmartMLS · Listing #170478797 · Closed
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