Address: 9C New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, CT
Total Units: 16
Year Built: 1999–2000
Bedrooms: 3–4
Building Style: Single Family Detached
HOA Fee: $420/month
Property Tax: $12,988/year (median)
Median Sale Price: $829,500 (MLS history) | $1.32M (current data)
Price Range (verified sales): $540,000–$1,315,000
New Canaan Way is a 16-unit community, and with that size comes a simple reality: availability is infrequent. The complex has recorded 7 MLS sales across roughly a decade, which means units turn over slowly and competition can be real when one does surface. No active listings are verified at the time of this writing. Buyers watching this community should not wait for a public listing to appear before doing their homework. Contact The Engel Team’s Norwalk real estate desk directly to monitor availability, including any off-market movement within the complex.
MLS records show 7 sales at New Canaan Way. Closed prices ranged from $540,000 to $1,315,000. The median sale price across all recorded transactions is $829,500, though the most recent sale, Unit 9 closing in October 2025 at $1,315,000, signals that the upper end of this community is now firmly above $1.3M. Unit sizes have ranged from 3,132 to 4,726 square feet, and the median price per square foot across verified sales comes to approximately $208.
| Unit | Date | Price | Bed/Bath | SqFt | HOA/mo | Tax/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 10/27/2025 | $1,315,000 | 3/4 | 3,132 | $430 | $14,624 |
| 15 | 01/16/2024 | $958,000 | 4/5 | 3,178 | $430 | $12,988 |
| 14 | 11/25/2020 | $725,000 | 3/4 | 3,316 | $420 | $12,326 |
| 07/01/2020 | $540,000 | 4/5 | 3,416 | $420 | $12,125 | |
| 8 | 01/17/2020 | $830,000 | 4/4 | 4,118 | $420 | $12,792 |
| 06/15/2017 | $785,000 | 3/3 | 3,772 | $12,998 | ||
| 13 | 12/14/2016 | $829,500 | 4/3 | 4,726 | $13,586 |
The gap between the 2020 low of $540,000 and the 2025 sale at $1,315,000 is notable. That is not just market appreciation. It reflects genuine variation in unit condition and layout within the same 16-home community. Buyers should not assume any two units at New Canaan Way are equivalent in finish level or livable configuration. Verify square footage, renovation history, and garage configuration unit by unit before placing an offer.
New Canaan Way sits on New Canaan Avenue in Norwalk, CT, a location that puts it within reach of both the South Norwalk waterfront district and the broader amenity base along the Norwalk-Westport corridor. The complex was built between 1999 and 2000 as a 16-unit community of single family detached homes, not a stacked condominium building. That distinction matters to buyers who want the legal and financial structure of a condominium association, specifically the shared HOA and common area maintenance framework, without the vertical building, shared walls, or corridor access that come with traditional condo towers.
The address puts residents close to the South Norwalk waterfront and the SoNo district, one of the more active commercial corridors in Fairfield County for dining and retail. Buyers cross-shopping other Norwalk condominiums will find that few offer this combination of detached single-family construction within a managed association structure at this price point.
Units at New Canaan Way are large by any standard. Verified sales show homes ranging from 3,132 to 4,726 square feet. Every recorded transaction has involved a 3- or 4-bedroom home with 3 to 5 bathrooms. These are not compact condominiums. They are full-size, single family detached homes operating under a condominium association structure, which means each unit is a freestanding structure rather than a stacked or attached unit sharing walls with neighbors.
Garage parking is confirmed for the complex. Outdoor space is consistent with detached construction at this scale. Buyers moving from larger suburban homes on full lots will find the square footage here competitive with conventional single-family listings in Norwalk, with the added benefit of shared maintenance responsibilities covered by the HOA. The range in sale prices from unit to unit reflects genuine differences in configuration and finish, not just timing. Floor plan verification unit by unit is essential before any offer.
The HOA fee at New Canaan Way is $420 to $430 per month based on verified sales records. Annual property taxes have ranged from approximately $12,125 to $14,624 depending on the unit. The median tax figure across recorded sales is $12,988 per year. Both figures are in line with similarly sized detached homes in Norwalk, though buyers should confirm the current HOA budget, reserve fund balance, and any pending or recent special assessments directly with the association before closing.
With only 16 units and no commercial management structure typical of larger condominium towers, reserve fund health at a small community like this is entirely dependent on consistent owner contributions and association governance. Request at least two years of meeting minutes and a current reserve study before proceeding. Ask specifically whether any major capital expenditures, roof, exterior systems, or driveway infrastructure, are funded or deferred.
Resale potential at New Canaan Way is supported by the detached construction style and the consistent size of homes in the complex. The resale package, which any seller’s attorney will prepare, should include association financials, current rules and restrictions, and any pending litigation or assessments. Buyers financing the purchase will need to verify HOA owner-occupancy ratios and association certification requirements with their lender, as those requirements can affect loan eligibility at smaller associations.
Rental rules, pet policy, and renovation approval processes are not confirmed in available data. Verify each directly with the association or current listing agent. Do not assume standard Norwalk condo rules apply without written confirmation from the HOA.
Buyers should also note that Norwalk’s broader market has seen a median sales price decline of approximately 6.9% in early 2025, with inventory down roughly 10.6% to 118 homes as of February 2025. New Canaan Way’s most recent sale closed at $1,315,000 in October 2025, well above the Norwalk-wide median of $660,000 for all property types. The detached format and above-average square footage at this community are the primary drivers of that premium. Browse current Norwalk homes for sale to calibrate how this complex positions within the broader market.
New Canaan Way’s combination of detached single family construction, 3,000-plus square feet of living space, and a managed association structure makes it one of the more distinctive condominium communities in Norwalk. That also makes it harder to price accurately. With only 7 recorded sales over roughly a decade, there is no deep comp pool, and the spread from $540,000 to $1,315,000 within the same 16-unit community shows how much condition and configuration drive value here.
The Engel Team works with both buyers monitoring off-market availability at communities like this and sellers who need a precise pricing strategy when the comp history is thin. If you are considering a purchase at New Canaan Way or are an owner thinking about timing a sale, reach out for a unit-specific valuation. Generic Norwalk market data will not tell you what your specific home at this address is worth, or what you should offer to secure one.
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