Haviland Arms Condos in Norwalk, CT

Haviland Arms Condos for Sale

Haviland Arms is a 36-unit building, and units here do not stay available long when they are priced correctly. The complex trades in the lower tier of Norwalk CT condos, which means buyer demand tends to be consistent. Studios and one-bedrooms in this range attract first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors looking for a straightforward hold. Norwalk’s broader condo inventory dropped roughly 10.6% to around 118 units in early 2025, so when a unit at Haviland Arms appears, it tends to move. If you are looking for active availability, contact The Engel Team directly. We monitor this building and can alert you to units before they hit public search.

Recently Sold at Haviland Arms

The MLS shows 24 recorded sales at Haviland Arms. Prices have ranged from $120,000 to $800,000, though that upper figure is a significant outlier tied to a much larger unit (2,784 square feet) sold in April 2016. The more representative picture is this: most units in the 429 to 675 square foot range have sold between $140,000 and $255,000, with the two most recent closings in 2025 landing at $190,000 (APT 1, October 2025) and $184,000 (APT 3, June 2025), both at 429 square feet. At $242 to $268 per month in HOA and taxes near $2,600 to $3,000 annually, the carrying costs on a typical unit are predictable.

The most active size is the 429 SF floor plan, which has recorded at least eight separate sales. Unit 10, at 675 SF, has sold three times: $215,000 in April 2023, $225,000 in May 2023, and $255,000 in May 2024, a 19% appreciation over roughly 13 months. Unit 36, a 1-bedroom at 792 SF, sold for $331,000 in June 2023, the highest recent sale outside of the outlier 2,784 SF unit.

One pricing note worth flagging: the two 2025 closings came in at $184,000 and $190,000, below the $221,000 to $222,000 range seen in late 2024. That aligns with the broader Norwalk market, where the median sale price declined 6.9% with most of that drop concentrated in the first half of 2025. Buyers in this building should treat current comps carefully and not assume 2024 prices are still the floor.

About Haviland Arms

Haviland Arms is a 36-unit condominium building at 94 Washington Street in Norwalk, CT, built in 1982. The building includes elevator access, which separates it from many comparably priced complexes in the area that are walk-up only. At 36 units, it is small enough that the association can be fairly tight-knit, but large enough to distribute reserve and maintenance costs across a reasonable number of owners. The Washington Street address puts this building in a central Norwalk location, accessible without the premium pricing that comes with South Norwalk or the waterfront blocks near Norwalk CT real estate closer to the harbor.

Homes and Layouts at Haviland Arms

Units at Haviland Arms run from studio to one-bedroom configurations. The most frequently traded floor plan is 429 square feet, which appears across at least eight recorded sales. The 675 SF layout has sold multiple times and represents the largest commonly available size in the building. One unit, recorded as 792 SF, sold as a 1-bedroom/1-bath in 2023 for $331,000, suggesting some variation in the upper range of available layouts. There is also at least one significantly larger unit on record at 2,784 SF, though that sold in 2016 and does not appear in recent trade history, so its current status within the building is unconfirmed.

The building includes elevator service, which is a practical advantage for buyers who cannot or prefer not to use stairs daily. Unit-level details on parking and outdoor space are not confirmed in available data and should be verified during due diligence.

What Buyers Need to Know

The HOA fee on most units runs approximately $242 to $268 per month based on recent sales records, with one 675 SF unit carrying $336/month. Annual property taxes on the common 429 SF units have ranged from roughly $1,979 to $2,958 depending on sale date and assessed value. These numbers are representative but not guaranteed current. Verify the current monthly fee, special assessment history, and reserve fund balance directly with the association before making an offer.

Haviland Arms was built in 1982, which means buyers should ask specifically about the condition of building systems: roof, elevators, common area mechanicals, and any deferred maintenance. A 40-plus-year-old building can carry significant deferred capital expenditure if the reserve fund has not been maintained at pace with actual wear. Request the most recent reserve study and the last two years of meeting minutes. If there is a pending or recent special assessment, that will show up in the minutes before it shows up anywhere else.

Rental restrictions, owner-occupancy ratios, and pet policies should be confirmed with the association directly. Conventional financing can be difficult to obtain in buildings where investor-owned units exceed certain thresholds, and with 36 total units, even a handful of rental units can push a building into non-warrantable territory. Confirm financing eligibility before going under contract.

For resale, the consistent trade history on the 429 SF floor plans provides reasonable comp support, but the spread between the lowest and highest recent sales on identical-size units is wide enough that condition and unit-specific upgrades matter more here than in larger buildings with more homogeneous finishes. Buyers should verify what, if anything, has been updated in the unit they are purchasing, since renovation variation between units directly affects resale value at closing.

Buying or Selling at Haviland Arms

If you are buying at Haviland Arms, the data is clear enough to price accurately, but thin enough that a single comparable sale can skew an offer in the wrong direction. The Engel Team tracks this building’s sales history and can frame your offer against actual closed data, not just what an automated estimate produces.

If you own a unit here and are considering a sale, pricing strategy matters more in a 36-unit building than in a larger complex. With Norwalk homes for sale showing tighter inventory and a softening median price in early 2025, positioning your unit correctly at launch is the difference between a quick close and a price reduction. We can run a current valuation based on the most recent closed sales in this building and give you a realistic picture of what your unit should list for today.

Contact The Engel Team to discuss current availability, off-market opportunities, or a listing strategy for Haviland Arms.