Designed by renowned Southern architects Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley and custom built in 2006, this 4400 SF shingle style home, nestled on the banks of Farm Creek, offers 4 bedrooms and 4 and a half baths. The bright, open first floor has 12 ft ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, floors made from pre-Civil War Nova Scotia chestnut, two gracious fireplaces, a study enclosed by architectural glass doors, and sliding doors that open out to a large patio overlooking the serenity of Farm Creek. The home also boasts a large master suite that opens to a roof deck, an oversized two car garage, covered porch with dining area and firepit, deck and a dock. Built to the highest of standards and meticulously maintained, this charming home located in the heart Rowayton, truly is one of a kind.
Sold for $3,900,000
$3,900,000
79 Roton Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853
4beds
4,395sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$4,650,200 Zestimate®
$887/sqft
$7,619 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,650,200
$4.28M - $5.12M
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Dining areaLarge master suiteCovered porchLarge patioSliding doorsRoof deckArchitectural glass doors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kate Balanoff 917-817-9222,
Houlihan Lawrence 203-655-8238,
Hannah Burge 203-253-5711,
Houlihan Lawrence
Bought with:
Elizabeth F. Beinfield, RES.0240650
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170588723
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Full Bath, Sliders, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34 x 11
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 10
Library
- Features: High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Sliders, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 760 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38 x 20
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,395
- Total interior livable area: 4,395 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,395
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Dock or Mooring, Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: In Flood Zone
Details
- Parcel number: 254986
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Library, Paddle Tennis, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Rowayton
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norwalk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $887/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,731,360
- Annual tax amount: $41,423
- Date on market: 3/3/2024
- Exclusions: Chandelier in Living Room, AV equipment in cabinet below TV in blue room, Drapes in primary bedroom, wine refrigerator in garage
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2024 | Sold | $3,900,000-7%$887/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170588723 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2024 | Pending sale | $4,195,000$954/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170588723 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,195,000+41%$954/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170588723 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2015 | Sold | $2,975,000-0.7%$677/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+207.2%$681/sqft |
Source: Halstead Property #30764 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2004 | Sold | $975,000$222/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,917 +1.5% | $2,363,210 |
| 2024 | $52,114 +25.8% | $2,363,210 +36.5% |
| 2023 | $41,423 +4.3% | $1,731,360 0% |
| 2022 | $39,711 +3.5% | $1,731,480 +0% |
| 2021 | $38,384 -0.4% | $1,731,360 |
| 2020 | $38,526 +4% | $1,731,360 |
| 2019 | $37,042 -2.3% | $1,731,360 +10.5% |
| 2018 | $37,916 +3.8% | $1,567,170 |
| 2017 | $36,534 +2% | $1,567,170 |
| 2015 | $35,810 +1.9% | $1,567,170 |
| 2014 | $35,144 +2.4% | $1,567,170 -8% |
| 2013 | $34,320 +3.5% | $1,702,680 |
| 2012 | $33,173 +2.4% | $1,702,680 |
| 2011 | $32,384 +0.9% | $1,702,680 |
| 2010 | $32,095 -2.6% | $1,702,680 |
| 2009 | $32,964 +8% | $1,702,680 +22.6% |
| 2008 | $30,517 +14.5% | $1,389,010 +5.3% |
| 2007 | $26,657 +36.3% | $1,319,640 +44.7% |
| 2006 | $19,562 +14.4% | $911,993 +25.1% |
| 2005 | $17,106 +51.8% | $728,840 +64.4% |
| 2004 | $11,267 +19.4% | $443,396 +27.3% |
| 2003 | $9,438 +19.8% | $348,250 +52% |
| 2001 | $7,876 +16.1% | $229,074 +35.2% |
| 2000 | $6,785 +37.1% | $169,488 +54.2% |
| 1999 | $4,950 | $109,900 |
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Neighborhood: 06853
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Rowayton SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Roton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Brien Mcmahon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rowayton
- Middle: Roton
- High: Brien McMahon
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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