Charming 1890 home. Perfect pied a terre, down size, or first time home in Rowayton! This home was at one time the Post Office and carries the official plaque. First floor has a living room, nice kitchen, dining room, remodeled full bath, and an entry foyer area that could also be a work area or reading nook. Second floor has 2 BRs. Trex Transcent deck off the back. Detached garage for car or storage. Full basement for storage. Generator included! Relax on the deck and listen to the river go by in this adorable Rowayton home. Live the quaint Rowayton village lifestyle! Bike to Bayley Beach and tennis/pickleball, walk to Pinkney park for the Friday Farmer’s Market, Shakespeare on the Sound, Concerts etc. Walk to Rowayton Seafood for dinner overlooking the harbor, Sails restaurant, the Post office, Wine store, the Rowayton Market and shopping!. Easy in and out to NYC (1 hour) from the train station a block away. Have it all!
Sold for $545,000 on 08/31/23
$545,000
285 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853
2beds
947sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$746,200 Zestimate®
$576/sqft
$3,724 Estimated rent
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 31, 2023 at 01:27pm
Listed by:
Elaine Falkenberg,
William Raveis Real Estate,
Amber Tucker,
William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with:
Chichi C. Mayhew, RES.0444280
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170582724

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 157.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 15.6
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 94.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 11.2
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165.41 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 11.9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 105.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.4 x 14.2
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 191.07 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 19.3
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 103.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.4 x 19.1
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 947
- Total interior livable area: 947 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 947
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Front
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: In Flood Zone
Details
- Parcel number: 256261
- Zoning: A1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Norwalk
- Subdivision: Rowayton
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