53 1/2 Elmwood Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 2,440
- Acres
- 0.31
- Year Built
- 1981
- Neighborhood
- Brookside
- Property Type
- 2 Family

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About This Home
Don't miss this exceptional owner-occupied or investment opportunity in Norwalk! This well-maintained two-family home with a finished lower-level in-law apartment offers flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. The second-floor unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a spacious living room, an eat-in kitchen, and a large deck. The third-floor unit offers 3 bedrooms (one smaller bedroom), 1 full bathroom, a living room, a kitchen, and its own deck. The finished lower-level in-law apartment includes 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a spacious living room, and a separate walk-out entrance. Enjoy a spacious backyard, an oversized 30' x 12' storage shed, and ample off-street parking. The property is located on a street experiencing continued investment and renovations, offering convenient access to shopping, restaurants, public transportation, and major highways. Seller intends to deliver the property without occupants at closing. The property shares a generously sized driveway with the neighboring property through a recorded easement, providing convenient access for both homes.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Norwalk
- Neighborhood
- Brookside
- Property / Style
- Multi-Family · Units on different Floors
- Year Built
- 1981
- Days on Market
- 12 days
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 3 full
- Living Area
- 2,440 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.31 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 5 total
- Property Taxes
- $10,043 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Norwalk Market
Multi-Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
16
6 under contract
Median List Price
$899,000
16 active listings
Median Closed Price
$768,500
48 sales
Median Days on Market
52
16 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$371
16 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.1%
48 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$799,900
vs $899,000 median
11.0% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$328
vs $371 median
11.6% below median
Days on Market
12 days
vs 52 days median
40 days fresher than median
Based on 16 active and 48 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of multi-family in Norwalk. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
53 1/2 Elmwood Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,078
- Property Taxes$837
- Insurance$267
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Norwalk
- Neighborhood
- Brookside
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Multi-Family
- Subtype
- Duplex
- Style
- Units on different Floors
- Year Built
- 1981
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,440 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 753 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Heat Fuel
- Electric
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Basement
- Full
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.31 acres
- Zoning
- C
- Garage / Parking
- 5 total parking spacesParking LotOff Street Parking
- Waterfront Details
- Beach Rights
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- blue
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Lot Description
- Level Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $10,043 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 12
- MLS #
- 24191577
- MLS Status
- Under Contract - Continue to Show
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