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Norwalk, CT / SOLD
97 Richards Avenue, Unit A12Norwalk, CT 06854
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Sale Price$385,000ClosedSeptember 8, 2026
Open house
Our Take
97 Richards Avenue is a top-floor Norwalk condo with two bedrooms, two full baths, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a wood-burning fireplace. The open living and dining area connects to a private deck with a treed view. The kitchen has stainless-steel appliances, quartz counters, an eat-in nook, and a pass-through. A carport and second reserved parking space are included, along with laundry, storage, and zoned heat and air conditioning. The home is less than one mile from I-95 and less than two miles from Darien or Rowayton rail stations.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24194505- Bedrooms
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 2 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 1,196
- Year built
- 1988
- Acres
- Not provided
- Property taxes
- $5,170
July 2026-June 2027
What stands out
- Top-floor two-bedroom, two-full-bath condo
- Vaulted ceilings and wood-burning fireplace
- Private deck with treed view
- Quartz-counter kitchen with stainless-steel appliances
- Primary bedroom with tree-top views
- Carport and second reserved parking space
- Brand-new roof, siding, windows, and skylights
- Less than one mile from I-95
Read the full listing description
Incredible opportunity on the DARIEN BORDER! Dive right into this modernized & immaculate TOP FLOOR 2BR, 2FBA condo w/CARPORT, 2nd RESERVED parking space, vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplace & brand NEW major structural components (roof, siding, windows, sliders, skylights, deck plus hot water heater, A/C unit & more) w/the best positioning! Expansive, open & airy living room/dining area w/soaring ceilings, skylights, ceiling fan & dbl-sliders out to private deck w/peaceful treed view - enjoy fresh air all times of year! Gorgeous, thoughtfully upgraded kitchen w/sparkling s/s appliances (water dispenser & ice maker), beautiful quartz countertops (under-mount sink w/disposal), plenty of cabinet storage, eat-in nook & convenient pass-thru - entertain w/ease! Spacious PBR also has tree-top views from large picture window - a perfect serene escape - w/very deep, dbl-closet (built-ins) & refreshed FBA. Well-sized 2nd BR & refreshed 2nd FBA, too. Flawlessly maintained throughout, W/D w/storage above, sep linen closet, dbl-coat closet, bonus storage, keyless entry & digital thermostats (zoned heat & A/C) make it complete. Think summer days spent by the POOL just a few steps from your door & shops, restaurants, fitness, Darien's Retail Corridor & South Norwalk's entertainment district plus conveniences (Trader Joe's/Wegmans/Whole Foods/Costco & more!) only a hop-skip away, daily life is a breeze! Less than 1mi to I-95 & less than 2mi to Darien or Rowayton RR. Welcome to CT!
Schools
- Elementary
- Fox Run
- Middle
- Ponus Ridge
- High
- Brien McMahon
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $385,000 | |
| Original list price | $349,700 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $385,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 20% rebate = $1,925. 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 Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. · (203) 329-2111
Nicole J Bates
SmartMLS · Listing #24194505 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 10:58 AM EDT.
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