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Last sold for $485,000 on Sep 6, 2022

38 MELROSE AVE

NORWALK, CT 06855
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,824 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$485,000 · Sep 6, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,795 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$367,990 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$166,580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$201,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$367,990
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,593

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUT
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Marvin Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Nathan Hale Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Norwalk High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Norwalk School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06855These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,199
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,355 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,282
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$129,140
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

38 Melrose Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in East Norwalk
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Western Connecticut County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Norwalk 06855

How it measures up in Norwalk 06855

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norwalk 06855.

Living area1,824 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,678 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 38 Melrose Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast NorwalkNorwalk 06855Western Connecticut County
Living areabigger than1,824 ft²65% of homes57% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac9% of homes15% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than197879% of homes80% of homes67% of homes

About 38 Melrose Ave

When did 38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT last sell?

38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT last sold on Sep 6, 2022 for $485,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT?

38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT built?

38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT?

38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT is assigned to Marvin Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Nathan Hale Middle School (middle), rated C+; Norwalk High School (high), rated D. All sit in Norwalk School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT compare to other homes in Norwalk 06855?

Among the 2,287 homes in Norwalk 06855, it is bigger than 57% of them (1,824 ft² against a typical 1,678 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1978 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Melrose Ave, Norwalk, CT was $8,795. The county assessed it at $367,990.

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