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Brookside's convenient location
Brookside, a suburb of historic Norwalk, is poised between South Norwalk (SoNo), Norwalk and Rowayton. “It’s convenient for commuters because they have access to Interstate 95 and the South Norwalk train station,” says Emiliano Navarro, Realtor with the Navarro Team at Keller Williams Realty, who has lived in the area for more than 15 years. “They also have proximity to the water and to SoNo — mostly young people live in SoNo, but there is a lot to do there.” In Brookside, red maples tower over single-family homes and two-lane residential streets meet paved, private driveways.
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.
Flax Hill Park is a hidden gem in Brookside.
Fodor Farm in Brookside has something for the whole family.
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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.
Numerous seating options are available at Rowayton Seafood in Brookside.
Donovan's in the downton SoNo area of Brookside has been a corner of the community since 1889.
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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.
Historic homes and small plots of land are common in parts of Brookside.
New traditional homes are often available with private road access in Brookside.
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Easy parking and long, open spaced platforms assist large numbers of passengers in Brookside.
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.
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.
Brien McMahon High School in Brookside is a beautiful school with top notch athletics.
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.
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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Brookside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brookside, Norwalk sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Brookside, Norwalk over the last 12 months is $576,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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