83-85 Washington Street Condos for Sale

Turnover at 83-85 Washington Street is slow. Three recorded MLS sales span roughly four years, and with only 29 units in the building, that pace is not unusual. At any given time, there may be one unit available or none. If you are watching this building and waiting for the right unit to appear, the window between listing and contract can be short. Norwalk CT condos at this price point move when they hit the market, particularly in a city where overall inventory dropped 10.6% year over year through early 2025. Do not assume you will have weeks to decide. Contact The Engel Team to be notified the moment a unit at 83-85 Washington Street becomes available, or to learn whether any off-market opportunities exist in the building.

Recently Sold at 83-85 Washington Street

MLS records show three sales at 83-85 Washington Street. Prices ranged from $170,000 to $329,000, with a median of $245,000. Unit sizes across the three transactions ran from 638 to 824 square feet. The median price per square foot came in at approximately $378.

Unit	Date	Price	Bed/Bath	SqFt	HOA/mo	Tax/yr
2B	06/17/2022	$245,000	1/1	648	$257	$2,765
3G	11/22/2021	$329,000	1/1	824	$321	$2,733
2F	03/15/2018	$170,000	—	638	$220	$2,944

The $159,000 spread between the lowest and highest sale reflects meaningful differences in unit size and likely unit condition. The 824-square-foot unit in 3G sold for $329,000 in late 2021, roughly 40% more than the 638-square-foot unit that sold in 2018. Some of that gap is time, but some of it is square footage. At $378 per square foot, this building prices well below the Norwalk town median of $660,000 in absolute terms, though the per-square-foot figure is competitive for this segment. Buyers evaluating current pricing should treat these sales as directional, not definitive. With thin comp history and a declining Norwalk market – down 6.9% in median sales price in early 2025 – exact valuation requires a conversation with a broker who knows this building.

About 83-85 Washington Street

83-85 Washington Street is a 29-unit condominium building in Norwalk, CT, constructed in 1986. The building is a ranch-style community, a single-story or low-rise format that distinguishes it from the townhouse stacks and mid-rise conversions that make up much of Norwalk’s condo inventory. At 29 units, this is a small association. That matters because small buildings tend to concentrate financial exposure: a single major repair or a run of delinquent owners can stress the reserve fund in ways a 200-unit building absorbs easily. Buyers should factor that in during due diligence. The Washington Street address puts the building in Norwalk proper, a city where the condominium market spans a wide range of product types, price points, and building ages. This building sits at the accessible end of that range – entry-level pricing, compact unit sizes, low carrying costs relative to most Norwalk CT real estate.

Homes and Layouts at 83-85 Washington Street

Verified MLS data shows the building offers studio and 1-bedroom units. The three recorded sales covered units ranging from 638 to 824 square feet. All three sales involved 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom configurations, though the building’s unit mix may include studio configurations as well. The ranch-style format suggests flat, single-level living rather than multi-story townhouse layouts. This makes the building accessible for buyers who want no stairs, and it appeals to downsizers and first-time buyers who prioritize simplicity over square footage. Parking, outdoor space, and specific storage arrangements should be confirmed directly for any unit under consideration – available details vary by unit, and MLS records do not document those specifics consistently across the three sales on file.

What Buyers Need to Know

HOA fees in the building have ranged from $220 to $321 per month across the three recorded sales, with the most recent transaction showing $257 per month. These figures are unit-specific and may have changed. Before making an offer on any unit at 83-85 Washington Street, request the current fee schedule, the association’s most recent budget, and the reserve fund balance. For a 29-unit building constructed in 1986, the reserve study is not optional reading. Buildings of this age and size can carry deferred maintenance in roofing, common-area systems, and building envelope repairs. A thin reserve fund in a small association means special assessments are a real possibility, not a remote one.

Property taxes across the three sales ranged from $2,733 to $2,944 per year – a narrow band that suggests consistent mill rate application at this price point. Verify the current mill rate with the City of Norwalk directly, as tax figures in MLS records reflect the year of sale and may not match today’s obligation.

Buyers should also confirm the owner-occupancy ratio. A building with a high percentage of investor-owned units can affect financing eligibility for conventional and FHA loans, and it affects the building culture in ways that matter to long-term owners. Rental rules, pet policy, and any restrictions on short-term rentals should be reviewed in the condominium declaration and bylaws before going under contract. Ask specifically about any pending or recent special assessments and whether there are active insurance claims on the building. Renovation variation between units is common in a 1986 building; some units will have been updated, others will not. The price-per-square-foot spread in the sales data confirms that. Budget for the unit’s actual condition, not the building’s best-case scenario.

Resale potential at 83-85 Washington Street is tied directly to Norwalk’s entry-level condo demand, which has remained active even as the broader Norwalk market softened. Entry-level condominiums in walkable Norwalk locations have a durable buyer pool. That said, resale package review – the full disclosure package including the declaration, bylaws, reserve study, and meeting minutes – is essential before committing. A buyer who skips that review takes on risk that the price does not always reflect.

Buying or Selling at 83-85 Washington Street

Pricing a unit at 83-85 Washington Street correctly requires understanding what the comp data actually shows. Three sales over several years, spanning $159,000 in price range and nearly 200 square feet in size variation, means the market does not price these units on autopilot. Condition, floor, view, and renovation level all move the number. Sellers who price based on the top sale without accounting for unit-specific differences will sit on the market. Buyers who anchor to the lowest sale without understanding why it priced there may underbid a strong unit.

The Engel Team tracks Norwalk homes for sale and monitors condominium sales across the city’s full price range. For buyers, that means knowing when a unit at 83-85 Washington Street comes available – and having a valuation framework ready before the listing goes live. For sellers, it means positioning the unit correctly relative to the three comps on record and the current direction of the Norwalk market. If you own at 83-85 Washington Street and want to know what your unit is worth in today’s market, or if you are a buyer trying to get ahead of limited inventory, contact The Engel Team for a direct conversation about this building.

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