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Norwalk, CT / SOLD
79 Roton AvenueNorwalk, CT 06853
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Sale Price$3,900,000ClosedFebruary 29, 2024
Open house
Our Take
79 Roton Avenue is a 2006 shingle-style home on the banks of Farm Creek, designed by Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley. The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath layout includes a bright open first floor with 12-foot ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, Nova Scotia chestnut floors, two fireplaces, and a glass-enclosed study. Sliding doors open to a patio overlooking the creek. The property also includes a primary suite with roof-deck access, a covered porch with dining area and firepit, a deck, dock, and oversized two-car garage.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170588723- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 4 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 4,395
- Year built
- 2006
- Acres
- 0.16
- Property taxes
- $41,423
July 2023-June 2024
What stands out
- Shingle-style home designed by Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley
- 12-foot ceilings and Nova Scotia chestnut floors
- Glass-enclosed study
- Patio overlooking Farm Creek
- Primary suite opening to a roof deck
- Covered porch with dining area and firepit
- Deck and dock
- Oversized two-car garage
Read the full listing description
Designed by renowned Southern architects Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley and custom built in 2006, this 4400 SF shingle style home, nestled on the banks of Farm Creek, offers 4 bedrooms and 4 and a half baths. The bright, open first floor has 12 ft ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, floors made from pre-Civil War Nova Scotia chestnut, two gracious fireplaces, a study enclosed by architectural glass doors, and sliding doors that open out to a large patio overlooking the serenity of Farm Creek. The home also boasts a large master suite that opens to a roof deck, an oversized two car garage, covered porch with dining area and firepit, deck and a dock. Built to the highest of standards and meticulously maintained, this charming home located in the heart Rowayton, truly is one of a kind.
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 | $3,900,000 | |
| Original list price | $4,195,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $3,900,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $48,750. 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 Houlihan Lawrence
Kate Balanoff
SmartMLS · Listing #170588723 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:11 AM EDT.
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