Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2 family home on 3 levels, in the heart of SONO w/modern updates and brimming with original charm & character. Perfectly sited abutting the newly refurbished Flax Hill Rd. playground & dog park. This beauty is within walking distance to SONO's Metro N. train station, restaurants, shops and the highly acclaimed Maritime Aquarium & Art fest. Sun drenched interiors, original Pine floors, stained glass accents, interior French doors & vintage brass hardware are some of the features that preserve its historic footprint, while modern baths, fixtures, appliances and mechanics bring it into the 21st century. Apartment 1 consists of the 1st floor and LL walkout. All levels have their own exterior access. The 1st fl and LL have a shared interior access. Apartment 1 consists of: LR w/ ceiling fan, formal DR /or optional 2nd bdrm, lg. Kitchen w spacious separate eating area, sliders to rear deck , 2 full baths w/ stone counter tops, a walkout LL w/ slate floor & stone accent walls, a separate entertaining wetbar with walls of cabinetry, sink, refrigerator and microwave all open to a family hangout area, a large nicely lit office and a beautifully appointed mudroom with builtins and a bank of closets. Apartment 2 is accessed from the front of the house as well. Head upstairs and one will find a nice sized kitchen with room for a table, a very large separate food pantry, a white, neutral and clean full bath with deep shower & tub combo, a sundrenched bedroom with large walk-in closet w/ laundry, an ample sized LR with a bonus windowed separate office and access to the unfinished 600 SF of floored attic space. There is brand new carpeting throughout Apartment 2 and both apartments have been freshly painted. Outside you will find a charming covered porch in front with a nicely maintained gravel parking area for the 2nd floor apartment. In the rear of the house it just gets better! With parking for 3 or more cars. The rear property boasts a nicely grassed yard area (abutting Flax Hill Rd. Park) and offering fabulous additional entertaining and grillng spaces. There is a permitted 500 Gallon buried propane tank in rear yard, it services the on demand water heater and could serve a future potential hot tub or grill.The natural gas in the street heats the 3 levels. Detached rear deck is not permitted and being sold as is where is. Buyers to do their own due dilligence and consult with their Attorney.
Sold for $855,000 on 09/30/25
$855,000
231 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk, CT 06855
3beds
2,404sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1924
-- sqft lot
$860,600 Zestimate®
$356/sqft
$3,447 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 30, 2025 at 12:42pm
Listed by:
Tanya Sprague 203-247-4754,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-227-4343
Bought with:
Geo Crume, RES.0814901
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24115798
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant, Gas In Street, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Storage,Floored,Walk-up
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,404
- Total interior livable area: 2,404 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,404
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: None, Paved, Off Street, Driveway, Private, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water, Beach Access, Water Community
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 233189
- Zoning: C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Units on different Floors
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Basketball Court, Near Public Transport, Medical Facilities, Playground, Shopping/Mall
Location
- Region: Norwalk
- Subdivision: SONO
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