Address: 296 Main Street, Norwalk, CT
Total Units: 24
Year Built: 1982
Bedrooms: 1 and 2
Median Sale Price: $200,000 (MLS historical median across 21 recorded sales)
HOA Fee: From $245/month
Property Tax: From approximately $2,325/year
Coach Run is a 24-unit condominium community on Main Street in Norwalk, CT. With only 24 units in the building, available inventory here is thin by definition. Turnover has been consistent but slow — the MLS record shows 21 sales since 2015, which works out to roughly two sales per year across the entire complex. When a unit comes available, it tends to move. Buyers who wait for the right Coach Run unit to appear on the public MLS often miss it. The Engel Team monitors off-market activity and pre-listing conversations at Norwalk CT condos across the city, including Coach Run. If you want early notice of availability here, contact the team directly.
The MLS shows 21 recorded sales at Coach Run. Closed prices ranged from $70,889 to $340,000, with a median sale price of $200,000. Unit sizes ran from 540 to 1,080 square feet, and the median price per square foot across the dataset was approximately $231/SF.
The most recent sales tell the clearest story about where pricing sits today. In September 2025, two one-bedroom units closed at $234,000 and $250,000 respectively, both at 540-580 square feet. A third one-bedroom closed in August 2025 at $229,500. The two-bedroom units, which run to 1,080 square feet, have historically commanded a meaningful premium. Unit 17 closed at $340,000 in April 2024 and at $275,000 in August 2021. Unit 14 sold for $222,500 in 2018. The spread between one-bedroom and two-bedroom pricing at Coach Run is real and consistent.
| Unit | Date | Price | Bed/Bath | SqFt | HOA/mo | Tax/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09/10/2025 | $234,000 | 1/1 | 540 | $245 | $2,858 |
| APT 15 | 09/10/2025 | $250,000 | 1/1 | 580 | $280 | $2,948 |
| 24 | 08/12/2025 | $229,500 | 1/1 | 580 | $245 | $2,948 |
| APT 24 | 01/24/2025 | $210,000 | 1/1 | 580 | $245 | $2,903 |
| 17 | 04/30/2024 | $340,000 | 2/2 | 1,080 | $417 | $3,803 |
| 21 | 11/09/2023 | $200,000 | 1/1 | 540 | $206 | $2,322 |
| 2 | 07/08/2022 | $170,000 | 1/1 | 540 | $189 | $2,191 |
| 30 | 06/02/2022 | $185,000 | 1/1 | 540 | $189 | $2,196 |
| 17 | 08/20/2021 | $275,000 | 2/2 | 1,080 | $398 | $3,596 |
| 16 | 08/17/2021 | $240,000 | 2/2 | 1,080 | $397 | $3,475 |
| 1 | 10/21/2020 | $145,000 | 1/1 | 540 | $189 | $2,190 |
| 23 | 03/30/2020 | $210,000 | 2/2 | 1,080 | $398 | $3,431 |
| 9 | 07/22/2019 | $70,889 | 1/1 | 540 | $209 | $2,154 |
| 2 | 02/13/2019 | $109,000 | 1/1 | 540 | $220 | $2,154 |
| 7 | 12/28/2018 | $125,000 | 1/1 | 540 | $209 | $2,154 |
| 14 | 08/08/2018 | $222,500 | 2/2 | 1,080 | $430 | $3,418 |
| 17 | 10/05/2017 | $225,000 | 2/2 | 1,080 | $430 | $3,298 |
| 15 | 06/09/2017 | $86,000 | 1/1 | 580 | data not available | $2,178 |
| 2 | 06/30/2016 | $115,000 | 1/1 | 540 | data not available | $2,052 |
| 11 | 08/06/2015 | $110,000 | 1/1 | 540 | data not available | $2,080 |
| 28 | 05/21/2015 | $101,500 | 1/1 | 540 | data not available | $2,325 |
One outlier in the dataset worth noting: Unit 9 sold for $70,889 in July 2019, well below every other transaction on record. That sale likely reflects a distressed or non-arm’s-length transaction. Buyers and sellers should exclude it when establishing a working comp range for market-rate units. The Norwalk condo market overall has softened recently, with median sales prices down roughly 6.9% and inventory contracting about 10.6% as of early 2025. Coach Run buyers should factor current market conditions into any offer strategy.
Coach Run is a ranch-style condominium community built in 1982 at 296 Main Street in Norwalk, CT. The building contains 24 units total, making it one of the smaller condominium buildings in the city. Its Main Street address puts it close to central Norwalk services and arterial access without being in the middle of downtown density. The ranch configuration means units are spread horizontally rather than stacked in a high-rise format, which affects both the feel of the building and the specifics of each unit’s exposure and access. For buyers looking at the broader Norwalk CT real estate market, Coach Run represents the lower end of the price spectrum, sitting well below the city’s overall median of approximately $660,000 across all property types.
Coach Run offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. The one-bedroom floor plans run between 540 and 580 square feet. The two-bedroom units come in at 1,080 square feet, roughly double the one-bedroom footprint. Both configurations are one-bathroom layouts based on MLS records. At 540-580 square feet, the one-bedroom units are compact but functional for a single occupant or a buyer prioritizing a low-maintenance condominium over square footage. The two-bedroom units at 1,080 square feet offer meaningful additional space and have consistently sold at a premium, topping out at $340,000 in the April 2024 transaction. Buyers should verify parking arrangements, storage, and any unit-specific outdoor space directly with the association, as these details vary within ranch-style communities built in this era.
HOA fees at Coach Run have risen over time. Recent sales show monthly fees ranging from $245 to $417 depending on unit type, with two-bedroom units carrying higher fees than one-bedrooms. Buyers should request the current fee schedule, the most recent reserve study, and the last two years of association meeting minutes before making an offer. Coach Run was built in 1982. That age means building systems — roof, common-area mechanicals, plumbing infrastructure — may have already cycled through at least one major replacement, or may be approaching it. A current reserve study will tell you whether the association has adequately funded for upcoming capital work or whether a special assessment is possible.
Ask specifically about the owner-occupancy ratio. In smaller buildings like Coach Run, the ratio of owner-occupants to investors can affect financing terms, particularly for buyers using conventional mortgages. Some loan programs require a minimum percentage of owner-occupied units. If you are financing the purchase, your lender will need to review the condo association’s documentation as part of approval.
Resale potential at Coach Run is tied closely to condition. The MLS data shows a wide price range across ostensibly similar one-bedroom units — $70,889 at the low end, $250,000 at the high end. Some of that spread reflects market timing, but condition and interior updates account for a significant portion. Buyers evaluating resale value here should pay close attention to kitchen and bathroom finishes, flooring, and window condition relative to comparable units. A renovated unit in a small building like this trades very differently from an unrenovated one. The resale package review — association financials, reserve balances, any pending litigation, and the master insurance policy — is not optional at a 40-plus-year-old building. Treat it as essential due diligence.
Pet policies and rental restrictions should be confirmed directly with the association. These rules vary by building and are not always accurately reflected in MLS listings. If you intend to rent the unit or have a pet, get written confirmation from the HOA before closing.
Coach Run is a thin market. Twenty-four units, roughly two sales per year, and a price range that makes precise valuation genuinely difficult without deep knowledge of which units have been updated and which have not. Buyers looking at Norwalk homes for sale in this price range need to move with current data, not assumptions based on older comp ranges.
The Engel Team works the Norwalk condo market directly. For buyers, that means access to off-market conversations, pre-listing awareness, and offer strategy built around current market conditions, not stale averages. For sellers, it means accurate pricing based on the actual spread between renovated and unrenovated units in this building, not just the headline median. If you own a unit at Coach Run and are thinking about timing a sale, or if you are a buyer trying to track availability here, contact The Engel Team for a current valuation or to get on the notification list for this building.
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