253 Chestnut Hill Road

Closed 8/9/21Virtual Tour
Closed 8/9/21Virtual Tour
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Last Sold Price
$1,130,000
4 beds5,490 sqft$206/sqft
253 Chestnut Hill Rd, Norwalk, CT 06851

Description

Classic style abounds in this gracious Cranberry Colonial close to Wilton, and all the conveniences. Privately located on a perfect, level rear lot, on a premier street & surrounded by upscale estates. This home has a multitude of upgrades and improvements, with beautiful landscaping and backed by conservation land. Visiting guests will pass a lovely, professionally cared for & lighted walkway to enter via an inviting front porch and entry foyer. A post and beam construction unlike any other, boasts...Classic style abounds in this gracious Cranberry Colonial close to Wilton, and all the conveniences. Privately located on a perfect, level rear lot, on a premier street & surrounded by upscale estates. This home has a multitude of upgrades and improvements, with beautiful landscaping and backed by conservation land. Visiting guests will pass a lovely, professionally cared for & lighted walkway to enter via an inviting front porch and entry foyer. A post and beam construction unlike any other, boasts a massive vaulted & beamed family room with an open flow to the Luxurious formal and informal living areas that are designed to work together. This creates an easy entertaining flow and a floor plan that make sense. Custom beamed ceilings in the family room and a fabulous giant stone fireplace warms the winter nights. Gourmet Kitchen has Bosch & subzero appliances. In the summertime the doors to the private and fully fenced rear yard are open to host fantastic parties or intimate gatherings. Half-Olympic sized pool is open for the season and ready to enjoy. Large mature trees surround & protect the perfect and level backyard filled with fruit bearing trees and garden spaces. Retreat to the lower level for the Billiards room and the Finnish dry sauna. A wine storage room is also part of the package. The upstairs bedrooms are nicely sized and all the newly renovated baths have heated floors. A bonus office or fifth bedroom is on the main level. This is the one! Welcome home!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/09/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ligaya Wakefield • Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
    P: (203) 989-0554 Ligaya@kw.com

Property Details for 253 Chestnut Hill Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170397124
Days on Market
26
Taxes
$16,712 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1995
Lot Size
1.91 AC / 83,199 SF
County
Fairfield County
Basement Description
Full, Partially Finished, Liveable Space, Storage, Sump Pump
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Cranbury
Style
Colonial, European
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$970,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

106.1%

Norwalk, CT

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Building Information for 253 Chestnut Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size1.91 AC / 83,199 SF

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Property Information for 253 Chestnut Hill Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Route 53 to 253 Chestnut Hill Road. Pull down long Driveway on left after passing the mailboxes at the entry way. Houses on street share the portion of land near mailboxes and across from the mailboxes on either side of the driveway.
  • Elementary School: Cranbury
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Norwalk
  • Latitude: 41.161827
  • Longitude: -73.3951
  • Middle Jr High School: West Rocks
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Public Transportation
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $16,712
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Deck, Fruit Trees, Gutters, Lighting, Shed
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Safety Fence, Concrete
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Rights
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Zoned
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Home Automation: Lock(s), Security System
  • Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan, Sauna, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry Room Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 12
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Ceiling Fan,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Palladian Window(s)
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Beams,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Stall Shower,Tile Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Features: Steam/Sauna,Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Corian Counters,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Remodeled,Stall Shower
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Beams,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Beams,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Beams
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exclusions: as per inclusion exclusion addendum in Supplements
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 8325
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 2171
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3319
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Interior Lot, Some Wetlands, Level Lot, Fence - Full, Fence - Rail, Fence - Wood
  • Parcel Number: 243959
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3319.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 5490.0
  • Zoning: A3
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 80 Gallon Tank
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 253 Chestnut Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1469033964

$1,130,000

+4.5% / yr

Dec 1, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #984495018

$840,000—
Dec 1, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #484495018

$840,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1469033964

$1,130,000

+4.5% / yr

12/01/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #984495018

$840,000
12/01/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #484495018

$840,000

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

Public Records for 253 Chestnut Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$254,500Additions$646,250Total$900,750
Tax Record2025$21,384 ($1,782 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,319 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,319 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,737 SqFtStories2Lot Size83,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1998ZoningA3CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNNWLK M:5 B:33 L:67

Schools near 253 Chestnut Hill Road

This home is within Norwalk School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cranbury Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
West Rocks Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Norwalk High School
Public - 9 to 12
Briggs High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cranbury Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

West Rocks Middle School
Public6 to 8

Norwalk High School
Public9 to 12

Briggs High School
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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 253 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
$1,130,000
4
5,490
83,199
249 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
$350,000
–
7.5
7,037
65,340
235 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
$160,000
–
–
–
584,575
261 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
$900,000
4
3,400
78,843
259 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk, CT 06851
$865,000
4
4,588
80,586
2 Pumpkin Lane, Norwalk, CT 06851
–
3
2
1,396
44,431

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