NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Flax Hill Rd Unit A Norwalk, CT 06854

Brookside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $622,000 - $970,253

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,744 Sq Ft
$210/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 07, 2020

Last sale price $428,000 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,509/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Brien Mcmahon High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 1-minute walk to Flax Hill Park

About This Home

As of February 2020

Truly a one-of-a-kind special property... all the living space you'll ever need and just a short-walk to Sono shopping, restaurants, train, aquarium, museum & more. This 4-5 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bathroom/ 2,900+ sqft Colonial Family Duplex, set far back from the road, offer 9 rooms w/ a totally flexible floor plan and newly refinished hardwood floors. The main level features a large eat-in Kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, granite counters & stone floor, formal Dining Room, huge Great Room w/ cathedral ceiling & skylights, wood burning stove & multiple sliding doors to yard, Living Room/ Office w/ full wall of built-ins, artwork lighting, sliding door & spiral staircase, powder room including full laundry area, private deck & garage. The second floor is highlighted by the Master Bedroom Suite w/ full bathroom & 2 walk-in closets, 4 additional bedrooms, full hallway bathroom plus a large storage attic. The basement offers 830+ sqft additional storage, further expansion possibilities, efficient gas furnace & newer central air unit. Outside enjoy the near quarter-acre private yard, fully-enclosed w/ maintenance-free vinyl fencing & the deck w/ fire-pit. Enjoy the convenient, city location surrounded by the peace & quiet the long, deep lot/ driveway affords. Come visit today and prove to yourself that you can have your cake... and eat it too.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Sinatra

Higgins Group Real Estate License #RES.0803010 Listed on: 12/19/2019

Higgins Group Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Julie Vanderblue

Higgins Group Real Estate License #RES.0751136

Last Buyer's Agent

Sunila Kapur

Silver Pine Real Estate License #REB.0350500

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,212

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Thermal Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Brookside Elementary School
  • Roton Middle School
  • Brien Mcmahon High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,212

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Flax Hill
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Half Duplex
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2912
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 2912
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 832
  • Total Sq Ft: 3744
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4308
  • Directions: Flax Hill Rd, just past Soundview Ave intersection, driveway on the right, #242 home is in the rear on right, Unit A is the whole left side of the duplex.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 242

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area, Gutters, Lighting, Sidewalk
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Shared, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Wood/Coal Stove
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
  • Estimated Annual Heat Cost: 1475

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brookside
  • Middle School: Roton
  • High School: Brien McMahon

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ridge Vents, Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2200
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, Interior Lot, Level Lot
  • Zoning: C

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 8212
  • Total Assessed Value: 352240
  • Mil Rate Base: 21.390
  • Mil Rate Tax District: 1.925
  • Mil Rate Total: 23.315
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 234048

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Brookside
  • Middle Jr High School: Roton
  • High School: Brien McMahon

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 19, 2019
Closed on
Feb 7, 2020
Sold by
Patel Nishant
Bought by
Patel Nishant and Patel Darshita
Seller's Agent
Christopher Sinatra
Higgins Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sunila Kapur
Silver Pine Real Estate
List Price
$430,000
Sold Price
$428,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.47%
Total Days on Market
27
Current Estimated Value
$785,063

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$357,063
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.10%
Original Mortgage
$387,000
Outstanding Balance
$347,131
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$437,932

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2014
Sold by
Petrucci Virginia
Bought by
Markisz Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,250
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Patel Nishant -- None Available
Patel Nishant $430,000 None Available
Patel Nishant $430,000 None Available
Markisz Laura $355,000 --
Markisz Laura $355,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Patel Nishant $387,000
Closed Patel Nishant $387,000
Previous Owner Markisz Laura $266,250
Previous Owner Markisz Laura $53,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2020 02/07/20 Sold $428,000 -0.5% $114 / Sq Ft
01/15/2020 01/15/20 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2019 12/19/19 For Sale $430,000 -- $115 / 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
2024 $13,368 $567,770 $116,170 $451,600
2023 $8,836 $352,240 $106,490 $245,750
2022 $8,646 $352,240 $106,490 $245,750
2021 $8,443 $352,240 $106,490 $245,750
2020 $8,438 $352,240 $106,490 $245,750
2019 $8,212 $352,240 $106,490 $245,750
2018 $8,170 $307,090 $110,570 $196,520
2017 $7,887 $307,090 $110,570 $196,520
2016 $7,817 $307,290 $110,570 $196,720
2015 $7,791 $307,090 $110,570 $196,520
2014 $7,690 $307,090 $110,570 $196,520
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170258026

SmartMLS

APN: NORW-000002-000051-000049-A000000