NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $552,000 - $621,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,362 Sq Ft
$308/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 06, 2023

Last sale price $531,000 $390 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,029/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Public Water Access
  • Clubhouse
  • King's Highway Elementary School Rated A+
  • Pool House
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2023

Gloriously private, light-filled, ranch style condominium with lovely landscaped views. Small cul-de-sac location within beautifully landscaped association. Open, airy floorplan with h/w floors, fireplace and Birchwood's largest deck from both living room and primary bedroom. Good sized kitchen includes full sized washer/dryer, and pantry cabinets. Access to building is a few steps down into building and five steps up to #5. Property located in Norwalk with Norwalk amenities and schools, but has legal Westport mailing address. Walk to Whole Foods, short drive into Westport for shopping. restaurants, Westport Playhouse, Levitt Pavilion, Rowing Club and train station. Condo connected to natural gas for heating/cooling. Private garage and storage area is in building, one flight down from condo. HOA offers pool and clubhouse. NOTE: Common Charge is $307.55 + Monthly Tax District charge of $280.76 for TOTAL monthly charge of $588.31.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Priscilla Toumey

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0685186 Listed on: 08/01/2023

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

AnneMarie Rayhill

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0775507

Houlihan Lawrence

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Beach Front
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Stone Wall
  • Sloped Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $308 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,362 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Smart Thermostat

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Instant Hot Water

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Shared Basement
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • Visitor Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bathroom

Pool

  • Pool House
  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Public Water Access
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Wolfpit Elementary School
  • Norwalk High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Available at Street
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include club house, grounds maintenance, trash pickup, snow removal, property management, pest control, pool service, road maintenance
  • 66 Units
  • Birchwood Community
  • Property managed by WFL Real Estate Mngment

Amenities

  • Public Transportation
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,311

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$308 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condo/Co-Op For Sale
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1362
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1362
  • Total Sq Ft: 1362
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Nearby Amenities: Commuter Bus, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation, Walk to Bus Lines
  • Association Amenities: Club House, Guest Parking, Pool
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Please note legal Westport mailing address, but Birchwood HOA is located in Norwalk for taxes, schools and other amenities. Westport offers limited number of annual non-resident beach access and train station parking passes. Natural gas is connected for heating and cooling. Fireplace, stove and dryer can be gas if buyer desires to install. Renting not permitted until owner has been in residence for 2 years, per condo regulations. Only 20% of units can be rented at any given time.
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Handicap Features: Accessible Bath
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Renting
  • End Unit: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Unit On Floor Number: 2
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1362
  • Directions: Post Road at border of Norwalk and Westport. North onto Hills Lane at traffic light opposite Whole Foods. Follow past Birchwood sign to very top of hill. Building is marked 5-8.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Shared Basement, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Garage Access, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water Tap, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: Kitchen
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Waterfront Description: Water Community, Beach, Beach Rights
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Safety Fence
  • Construction Description: Frame, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage, Driveway
  • Garages Number: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Gas on Gas
  • Heat Fuel Type: Gas In Street
  • Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Club House, Grounds Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Snow Removal, Property Management, Pest Control, Pool Service, Road Maintenance
  • Complex Name: Birchwood
  • Levels In Unit: 1
  • HOA Fees: 308
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No
  • Property Management Type: Professional-Off Site
  • Property Manager Email: elhan@wflrealestate.com
  • Property Manager Name: Elhan
  • Property Mgt Company Name: WFL Real Estate Mngment
  • Property Mgt Phone: 203.604.1390

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wolfpit
  • High School: Norwalk

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: B

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed Info: Contact property manager
  • Pets Allowed: Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 6311
  • Total Assessed Value: 252800
  • Mil Rate Base: 22.660
  • Mil Rate Tax District: 2.306
  • Mil Rate Total: 24.966
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 240111

Multi Family

  • Total Num Of Units: 66

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Wolfpit
  • High School: Norwalk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2023
Closed on
Aug 28, 2023
Sold by
Handelman Gladys Est and Handelman
Bought by
Toomey David L and Toomey Diana B
Seller's Agent
Priscilla Toumey
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
AnneMarie Rayhill
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$487,000
Sold Price
$531,000
Premium/Discount to List
$44,000
9.03%
Views
284
Current Estimated Value
$582,690

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,690
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2006
Sold by
Romano William
Bought by
Handelman Stuart and Handelman Gladys

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1996
Sold by
Barnhill Weldon W and Barnhill Vicki
Bought by
Romano William and Romano Freda
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Toomey David L $531,000 None Available
Toomey David L $531,000 None Available
Toomey David L $531,000 None Available
Toomey David L $531,000 None Available
Toomey David L $531,000 None Available
Handelman Stuart $450,000 --
Handelman Stuart $450,000 --
Romano William $183,000 --
Romano William $183,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Romano William $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/06/2023 09/06/23 Sold $531,000 +9.0% $390 / Sq Ft
08/17/2023 08/17/23 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2023 08/01/23 For Sale $487,000 -- $358 / 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 $6,846 $288,370 $0 $288,370
2024 $6,741 $288,370 $0 $288,370
2023 $6,311 $252,800 $0 $252,800
2022 $6,212 $252,800 $0 $252,800
2021 $5,286 $252,800 $0 $252,800
2020 $5,968 $252,800 $0 $252,800
2019 $5,892 $252,800 $0 $252,800
2018 $6,068 $234,010 $0 $234,010
2017 $5,856 $234,010 $0 $234,010
2016 $5,803 $234,010 $0 $234,010
2015 $5,347 $234,010 $0 $234,010
2014 $5,860 $234,010 $0 $234,010
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170587400

SmartMLS

APN: NORW-000005-000017-000079-000005