OFFER DEADLINE TUES. AUG. 29TH 9:00AM. FANTASTIC EAST NORWALK LOCATION WITH STUNNING WATER VIEWS ON OVERSIZED PRIVATE LEVEL LOT. A RARE OPPORTUNITY for Investors, or Buyers who wish to live by the water. Note: House in disrepair, not suitable for habitation in current state. RENOVATE this SF home or possible BUILD 2-FAM on .23 acres. Huge lot in prime location! "As Is" project of historic antique Norwalk 1830 Farmhouse/Cape. House sits high above street level directly across from the Marina next to Veterans Park, offering breathtaking views of LI Sound, NY and Norwalk Harbor. Spectacular sunsets from Front Porch (19x5). Large level backyard offers a unique private, quiet bucolic setting with hot tub, 2 patios, and endless opportunities for entertainment, gardens etc. There is full access to main road on side of driveway to backyard. Antique features in this 1830 home; beamed ceilings, and wide pumpkin pine hardwood floors. House has a main staircase to 2nd floor and a back stairway off the kitchen. Water views from all front rooms on both ground-floor and upper floor. Public water, sewer and natural gas available - there is an oil tank in the basement. Convenient to everything Norwalk offers: walk to trains, shopping, beach, parks, restaurants, SoNo, theatres and the Aquarium. This is a RARE opportunity in a prime location to acquire a prime lot. A MUST SEE. Estate Sale, property sold “as is” and subject to Probate Court approval. Possibly zoned for 2-FAM structure. Possible Sub-dividable lot. Buyers to do due diligence. Water is shut off due to burst pipe in the winter. Wooden steps to front door old and should be approached with caution. Bannister railing of main staircase is unstable. Narrow stairs to basement. Non-functioning fireplace. Note: Property contains very small portion of driveway in flood zone, Structure and entire backyard is not in flood zone according to FEMA Map# 09001C0531G.
Sold for $550,000 on 01/12/24
$550,000
1 Osborne Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06855
5beds
1,576sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1830
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$842,100 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$4,757 Estimated rent
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 09, 2024 at 08:18pm
Listed by:
Kathleen S. Derossi,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Pete H. Hastings, REB.0751484
Hastings Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170581474

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Combination Liv/Din Rm, Hardwood Floor, Sliders
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 24
Other
- Features: Hot Tub
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator, Gas In Street, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Storage Space
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,576
- Total interior livable area: 1,576 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,576
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Tandem, Private, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Garden, Sidewalk
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Partial,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Harbor, Beach Access, Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Features: Split Possible, In Flood Zone, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 236797
- Zoning: C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1830
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Public Rec Facilities, Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
Location
- Region: Norwalk
- Subdivision: East Norwalk
Services availability

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