20 Melbourne Road

Closed 5/21/18
Closed 5/21/18
Welcome to 20 Melbourne Road! Beautifully maintained 1920's colonial located in popular in-town neighborhood filled with unique, vintage homes. Walk to the Norwalk River & East Norwalk train station!
Last Sold Price
$520,000
3 beds1,926 sqft$270/sqft
20 Melbourne Rd, Norwalk, CT 06851

Description

Exceptionally lovely 1920's colonial nestled on beautifully landscaped, fully fenced property. Wonderful architectural details-arched doorways, Art Deco fireplace & wall sconces, hardwood flrs, & more. Spacious living rm w/fireplace, formal dining rm, eat-in kitchen w/newer cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, & breakfast nook, two full bathrooms, den, & sunroom. Great storage in the walk-up attic & basement. Detached 2-car garage. So many improvements including: first flr bathroom, central air conditioning,...Exceptionally lovely 1920's colonial nestled on beautifully landscaped, fully fenced property. Wonderful architectural details-arched doorways, Art Deco fireplace & wall sconces, hardwood flrs, & more. Spacious living rm w/fireplace, formal dining rm, eat-in kitchen w/newer cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, & breakfast nook, two full bathrooms, den, & sunroom. Great storage in the walk-up attic & basement. Detached 2-car garage. So many improvements including: first flr bathroom, central air conditioning, landscaping & fencing. Newer thermopane windows, foam insulation, vinyl siding, 200 amp electric, newer gas water heater & newer boiler. Great neighborhood filled w/charming older homes. Just a stroll to the nearby Norwalk River, approximately 1 mile to E. Norwalk train station, convenient to I-95 & Merritt.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/21/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Elizabeth Kamar • William Raveis Real Estate
    P: (203) 847-0471 C: (775) 240-1502 elizabeth.kamar@raveis.com

Property Details for 20 Melbourne Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170060504
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$8,151 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
County
Fairfield County
Basement Description
Full With Hatchway, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Bettswood Area
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage
Swimming Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$580,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Norwalk, CT

9 comparable properties found

1

$550,000

Sold 06/20/25

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,692
Square Feet
0.17
Acres

16 William Street, Norwalk, CT 06851

$580,000 | 5 Vollmer Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
2

$580,000

Sold 07/21/25

3
Bedrooms
1,794
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

5 Vollmer Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

$565,000 | 5 College Street, Norwalk, CT 06851
3

$565,000

Sold 01/21/25

3
Bedrooms
1,680
Square Feet
0.2
Acres

5 College Street, Norwalk, CT 06851

$610,321 | 100 Winfield Street, Norwalk, CT 06855
4

$610,321

Sold 07/17/26

3
Bedrooms
1,776
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

100 Winfield Street, Norwalk, CT 06855

a view of a white house with a big yard and potted plants
5

$585,000

Sold 12/30/24

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Bedrooms
1,656
Square Feet
0.08
Acres

24 Rowan Street, Norwalk, CT 06855

$539,900 | 17 Silk Street, Norwalk, CT 06850
6

$539,900

Sold 04/24/26

3
Bedrooms
1,980
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

17 Silk Street, Norwalk, CT 06850

a front view of a house with a yard
7

$535,000

Sold 04/14/26

3
Bedrooms
1,643
Square Feet
0.17
Acres

48 Fair Street, Norwalk, CT 06851

a view of a house with a yard and garage
8

$595,000

Sold 04/10/26

3
Bedrooms
1,769
Square Feet
0.29
Acres

37 Murray Street, Norwalk, CT 06851

$649,000 | 13 Woodcrest Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
9

$649,000

Sold 09/25/24

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Bedrooms
1,724
Square Feet
0.31
Acres

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Elizabeth Kamar

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Jill I Gordon

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Building Information for 20 Melbourne Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

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Property Information for 20 Melbourne Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: East Avenue to Melbourne Road. House on right.
  • Elementary School: Naramake
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Norwalk
  • Latitude: 41.114517
  • Longitude: -73.4052
  • Middle Jr High School: Nathan Hale
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Sewer Usage Fee Annual: $335
  • Tax Year: July 2017-June 2018
  • Property Tax: $8,151
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch
  • Waterfront Description: River, Water Community, Beach Rights, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Sunny area in basement
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook,Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Softwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Cream
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel
  • Exclusions: See inclusion/exclusion addendum
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3861
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1730
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Fence - Full, Fence - Wood
  • Parcel Number: 231011
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1926.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1926.0
  • Zoning: B
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Natural Gas
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 20 Melbourne Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 21, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #623588237

$520,000

+3.8% / yr

Mar 5, 1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91106098

$237,500

+4.1% / yr

Jan 31, 1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91111219

$210,000

+6.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/21/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #623588237

$520,000

+3.8% / yr

03/05/1997

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91106098

$237,500

+4.1% / yr

01/31/1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91111219

$210,000

+6.8% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Melbourne Road

Taxable ValueLand$177,260Additions$249,420Total$426,680
Tax Record2025$10,198 ($850 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt802 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1973ZoningBCountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNWLK M:1 B:54 L:50

Schools near 20 Melbourne Road

This home is within Norwalk School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Naramake Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Nathan Hale Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Norwalk High School
Public - 9 to 12
P-Tech Norwalk
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Naramake Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Nathan Hale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Norwalk High School
Public9 to 12

P-Tech Norwalk
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Norwalk
Norwalk
A comfortable, relaxed way of life focused on the outdoors. Founded in 1649, Norwalk was once an agricultural region featuring corn and wheat crops and dairy cows that grazed along today's Calf Pasture Beach. By the late 1800s, the city became known as "Oyster Town" and served as the world's oyster...
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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 20 Melbourne Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
$520,000
3
1,926
9,147
18 Melbourne Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
$237,500
4
1,850
7,840
22 Melbourne Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
–
4
2
1,640
6,098
23 Melbourne Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
$360,000
3
1,816
6,534
12 Sunset Hill Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
$170,000
–
3.5
1,924
12,632
24 Melbourne Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
$427,500
3
1,453
8,276

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