Norwalk, CT / 262 DAYS ON MARKET

Betts IslandNorwalk, CT 06854

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Asking price$3,500,000Active

Our Take

Betts Island is a 2.73-acre private island approximately one mile offshore from Norwalk, with a small bungalow offering two bedrooms and one full bath. A natural land bridge connects the island’s two halves and creates a protected cove. The bungalow was built in 1925, and future development options may be explored. The surrounding Norwalk Islands are associated with maritime history, protected waters, and portions preserved within the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.

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At a glance

Active · MLS #24148140
Bedrooms
2
BathroomsBaths
1 full / 0 half
Square feet
915
Year built
1925
Acres
2.73
Property taxes
$17,223

July 2025-June 2026

What stands out

  • Private island setting off Norwalk
  • Approximately one mile offshore
  • Natural land bridge connecting two island halves
  • Protected cove favored by boaters
  • Small bungalow on the island
  • Future development options may be explored
  • Portions of the island chain preserved within a national wildlife refuge
Read the full listing description

Opportunities like this are exceedingly rare. Betts Island is one of just 10 private islands off the coast of Norwalk, offering a uniquely private coastal setting and a canvas for imagination. Located approximately one mile offshore, the island is distinguished by its natural land bridge, which connects its two halves and creates a protected cove long favored by boaters. A small bungalow currently sits on the island, and future development options may be explored. Shaped by retreating glaciers more than 17,000 years ago, the Norwalk Islands form a remarkable archipelago scattered across Long Island Sound. For generations, they have attracted boaters, kayakers, and those drawn to a quieter, more adventurous relationship with the coast. Rich in maritime history and surrounded by protected waters, portions of the island chain are preserved within the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, helping maintain the natural beauty, wildlife, and sense of escape that define this rare environment. A setting for those who appreciate that true privacy often lies just beyond easy reach. Also for sale is Calf Pasture Island which is MLS #24147619.

Schools

Elementary
Per Board of Ed
Middle
Not provided
High
Per Board of Ed

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Betts Island, Norwalk, CT 06854

Price history

DateEventPrice
Originally listed$3,500,000

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*Estimate: $3,500,000 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $43,750. 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.

Listed by Brown Harris Stevens · (203) 254-1500

Andrew Whiteley · (203) 258-1595

SmartMLS · Listing #24148140 · Active

Listing data checked: Oct 1, 2026, 7:04 PM EDT.

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