$980,000
SOLD FEB 25, 2025
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,358 Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$416 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Property is near public transit and shops
  • Attic
  • Public Transportation

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to 21 Chipmunk Lane, a charming home nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in West Norwalk. This spacious 2,358 sq. ft. home features a versatile open floor plan, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet family nights. With 5 bedrooms, there's ample space for everyone, whether you need extra sleeping quarters or a home office. The front living room can easily transform into a formal dining area, ideal for hosting dinner parties or cozying up by the fire. The home features 2 well-appointed bathrooms and sits on a generous half-acre lot, providing plenty of outdoor space and a deck off the family room. With a full, unfinished basement, attic and 2 car garage there is plenty of storage. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Darien and New Canaan, this home combines tranquility with accessibility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zoe Hamann

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0808620 Listed on: 01/07/2025

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Tricia Neylan

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0821079

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,534

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned A2

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,358 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Schools

  • Fox Run Elementary School
  • Ponus Ridge Middle School
  • Brien Mcmahon High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Beach Access
  • Property is near public transit and shops

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 249602

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,534

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: West Norwalk
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2358
  • Total Sq Ft: 2358
  • Year Built: 1956
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Turn right onto W Norwalk Rd, turn left onto Chipmunk Lane, Slight right to stay on Chipmunk Lane and the house will be on the right.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Lane
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Storage, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Wood, Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: A2
  • Parcel #: 249602

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 11534

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fox Run
  • Middle Jr High School: Ponus Ridge
  • High School: Brien McMahon

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2025
Closed on
Feb 25, 2025
Sold by
Connolly Richard F and Connolly Ann M
Bought by
Singh Navtej
Seller's Agent
Zoe Hamann
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tricia Neylan
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$980,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
5.95%
Views
136
Current Estimated Value
$994,993

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,993
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.10%
Original Mortgage
$735,000
Outstanding Balance
$731,361
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$266,350

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2021
Closed on
May 17, 2021
Sold by
Gates Clinton and Mckeon Casey
Bought by
Connolly Richard F and Connolly Ann M
Seller's Agent
Mary Kate Klemish-Boehm
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Zoe Hamann
Compass Connecticut, LLC
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$802,000
Premium/Discount to List
$77,000
10.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2005
Sold by
Mucci Patricia A
Bought by
Doubles Brian D and Goozen Allison

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$558,400
Interest Rate
5.37%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $980,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $980,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $802,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $802,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $698,000 --
Warranty Deed $698,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $735,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $735,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $550,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $532,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $511,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $558,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Sold $980,000 +5.9% $416 / Sq Ft
01/23/2025 01/23/25 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2025 01/07/25 For Sale $925,000 +15.3% $392 / Sq Ft
05/17/2021 05/17/21 Sold $802,000 +10.6% $340 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2021 03/24/21 For Sale $725,000 +9.0% $307 / Sq Ft
01/06/2014 01/06/14 Sold $665,000 -1.5% $191 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/07/2013 12/07/13 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2013 09/20/13 For Sale $675,000 -- $194 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $11,714 $493,440 $198,420 $295,020
2024 $11,534 $493,440 $198,420 $295,020
2023 $9,793 $392,270 $181,870 $210,400
2022 $9,640 $392,270 $181,870 $210,400
2021 $8,202 $392,270 $181,870 $210,400
2020 $9,260 $392,270 $181,870 $210,400
2019 $8,943 $392,270 $181,870 $210,400
2018 $9,831 $379,120 $212,830 $166,290
2017 $8,838 $379,120 $212,830 $166,290
2016 $9,706 $381,520 $212,830 $168,690
2015 $8,663 $379,120 $212,830 $166,290
2014 $9,493 $379,120 $212,830 $166,290
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24066078

SmartMLS

APN: NORW-000005-000062-000161