Brookside
Suburban Neighborhood in Norwalk, Connecticut
Fairfield County 06854
Condos and homes in Brookside
The Brookside neighborhood has many options for homebuyers. Condos begin in the upper $200,000 range and top out at more than $500,000. Condo owners can expect to pay $200 to $400 in monthly association fees. Most single-family residences were built from the mid- to late 1900s and cost between $500,000 and $700,000. Some two-bedroom bungalows from the mid-1900s or older homes in need of repairs may sell for slightly less, and new traditional homes located closer to Rowayton often go for more than $1 million. A few homeowners have converted their single-family homes to duplexes or have added rental cottages on their properties to supplement the cost of their mortgages.
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Head to Bayley Beach or go sledding at Flax Hill Park
Brookside’s location puts it close to beaches in East Norwalk, including Calf Pasture Beach, less than 5 miles away, which Norwalk residents can access with a pass. Locals can also drive about 3 miles to Rowayton’s Bayley Beach. Flax Hill Park in Brookside offers a basketball court and playground, as well as plenty of green space in summer and a prime hill for sledding in winter. To get a feel for the area’s pastoral roots, Fodor Farm has a community garden at the site of a historic farm, and kids can visit Getner Farms for horseback riding lessons. Children who have an interest in theater can sign up for summer camps at the Crystal Theater or audition for their productions throughout the year. There is also a nearby Sky Zone trampoline park for indoor recreation.
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Brien McMahon High School's extracurricular options
Area children may start their learning at Brookside Elementary School, where there is a focus on kindness and accepting diversity; the school gets a B-minus Niche score. They can further their education at B-rated Roton Middle School. At Brien McMahon High School, which earns an A-minus, students can pursue a wide variety of interests, from varsity sports to marching band. They can also choose from over 20 clubs, including an esports club, one for budding stock market investors and another for those interested in cosmetology.SoNo festivals and events
Brookside residents will find several annual festivals in and around SoNo. Locals can participate in the annual Garaval SoNo 5K in October or visit the SoNo Arts Festival, where they can view works from more than 100 artists and enjoy live music. The arts festival usually takes place in summer. “One of the biggest events in the Norwalk area Is the Norwalk Oyster Festival,” Navarro says. This event is located at Veteran's Memorial Park, just across the Norwalk River from SoNo.
Access to I-95 and the South Norwalk Metro-North station
Norwalk Transit buses stop along Lowe Street and Soundview Avenue, but not all residential streets have sidewalks for safe pedestrian travel to and from bus stops. Commuters also have access to two Metro-North train stations — one in South Norwalk and the other in Rowayton. The trains run west to Grand Central Station and east to New Haven. For air travel, the closest option is Westchester County Airport, less than 20 miles away, which offers direct flights to more than 15 locations. Interstate 95 also runs directly past Brookside, connecting residents to the entire Eastern Seaboard. There is a Level II Trauma Center in the Norwalk Hospital, which is an academic hospital located just a few blocks north of Connecticut Avenue.Several retail options along Connecticut Avenue
As Brookside itself is mainly residential, locals can drive to neighboring communities to find dining and retail establishments. In Rowayton, about 2 miles south, there is a gourmet market, as well as a seafood restaurant with views of the water and locally caught fare. In SoNo, there are boutique shops and The SoNo Collection, an indoor mall with Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s as anchor stores. “SoNo has several great restaurants,” Navarro says. “Tablao serves Spanish tapas, and Match has American cuisine — it has good vibes. For a weekend lunch, I like The Spread.” Along Connecticut Avenue, there is a ShopRite and Trader Joe’s for groceries and strip malls with big-box national retail stores, including REI and Kohl’s.
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Area environmental considerations
Because Brookside is close to the Long Island Sound, some properties in the area are at risk of flooding, particularly those in low-lying areas and along waterways. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also assesses Norwalk to be at a high risk of strong winds and ice storms.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ellen Garcia
Ellen Garcia
Brown Harris Stevens
(475) 258-7386
64 Total Sales
1 in Brookside
$245,000 Price
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Pam Toner
Pam Toner
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
(973) 604-2163
34 Total Sales
1 in Brookside
$235,000 Price
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Federico Martinez
Federico Martinez
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
(475) 325-5386
200 Total Sales
7 in Brookside
$155K - $605K Price Range
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Linda Dunsmore
Linda Dunsmore
Keller Williams Realty
(475) 258-8711
112 Total Sales
4 in Brookside
$225K - $556K Price Range
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Marc Walowitz
Marc Walowitz
Equity Realty Group, LLC
(475) 476-1321
35 Total Sales
1 in Brookside
$330,000 Price
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Adam Wagner
Adam Wagner
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
(475) 239-2863
326 Total Sales
5 in Brookside
$300K - $900K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Oystershell Park
- Disc Golf
- Trails
- Playground
Mathews Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Pinkney Park
Flax Hill Park
Woodward Avenue Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Pickleball
Springwood Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Brookside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brookside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brookside, Norwalk sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Brookside, Norwalk over the last 12 months is $600,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$550,000
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$419,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$415,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
79
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$418
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,381
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,717
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,241
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,127
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
690
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Open Houses
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,868
Median Age
40
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,392
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,876
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.7%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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A Long Island Sound peninsula with coastal parks, sailing clubs and a downtown
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Quaint pocket Norwalk community boasts convenience and family-centric feel
West Norwalk
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Broad River
Quaint Norwalk suburb with a walkable commercial area
Downtown Norwalk
Quiet streets and active local non-profits at the diverse core of Norwalk
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