The Marquis Condos in Norwalk, CT

The Marquis Condos for Sale

With only 18 units in the building, availability at The Marquis moves on its own schedule. Turnover is infrequent, and when a unit does come to market, it rarely sits. There are no verified active listings at this time. If you are watching this building, the right move is to get on The Engel Team’s radar before something surfaces publicly. Buyers who wait for a Zillow alert typically find out too late. Contact The Engel Team’s Norwalk real estate desk directly if you want early notice on units at The Marquis.

Recently Sold at The Marquis

Seven MLS sales are on record for The Marquis. Closed prices ranged from $370,000 to $490,000, with a median sale price of $430,000. Unit sizes across those sales ran from 1,481 to 1,545 square feet, and the median price per square foot landed at approximately $290/SF. Every recorded sale involved a 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom condominium. The sales below represent the full known transaction history for the building.

The $80,000 spread between the lowest and highest recorded sale reflects differences in floor, exposure, and condition rather than meaningful unit-type variation. The 4th-floor units have commanded the highest prices consistently, with B401 closing at $480,000 in 2016 and $490,000 in 2018. Most of the recorded comp pool predates recent Norwalk market shifts, so any current pricing analysis should be handled by an agent with access to live MLS data, not just this table.

About The Marquis

The Marquis is a boutique high-rise condominium building at 144 East Avenue in Norwalk, CT. Built in 2009, it contains 18 units and occupies a position that gives upper-floor owners harbor and water views. The building is within walking distance of the East Norwalk train station on the Metro-North New Haven Line, which is a material location advantage for any buyer who commutes to New York City or values the option to do so. The building also comes with a beach permit, meaning owners can park on the beach, a benefit that is genuinely uncommon and not something every Norwalk condominium offers. The combination of harbor views, train proximity, and beach access is what separates The Marquis from most comparably priced buildings in the area. The clubhouse is the only shared amenity confirmed in the building record.

Homes and Layouts at The Marquis

Every recorded MLS sale at The Marquis has been a 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom unit. The available bedroom configurations listed for the building include 1-bedroom units as well, though none appear in the transaction record to date. Unit sizes based on closed sales ranged from 1,481 to 1,545 square feet, a relatively tight band that suggests consistent floor plates across the building. The building style is high-rise and includes elevator access, which matters for buyers moving between floors with any regularity. The Ranch designation in the building record points to single-level layouts within individual units, a practical advantage over multi-story townhouse-style condos. Parking details and individual outdoor space configuration should be confirmed with the listing agent or association, as those specifics vary by unit.

What Buyers Need to Know

The HOA fee at The Marquis runs approximately $396 to $401 per month based on closed sale records. That figure is within the normal range for a Norwalk condominium building with elevator service and shared amenities, but buyers should request the current fee schedule directly from the association before making any offer, since fees can increase between sales cycles. Property taxes on the recorded units have ranged from $6,327 to $6,893 annually, with the most recent closed sales showing taxes in the $6,800 to $6,900 range.

For a building of this size, 18 units, reserve fund health is a legitimate concern. A small association has fewer owners contributing to reserves, which means a single large capital expense, whether a roof, elevator overhaul, or parking structure repair, can produce a meaningful special assessment. Buyers should request the most recent reserve study, the last two years of meeting minutes, and any pending assessment notices as part of their due diligence. These documents are standard asks and any well-run association will produce them promptly.

The building’s water and harbor views create a second due diligence issue: flood zone classification and insurance. Buyers should confirm which FEMA flood zone The Marquis sits in, whether flood insurance is carried at the building level, and whether individual units require separate policies. This matters for financing, for annual carrying costs, and for resale. A buyer who discovers flood zone exposure after closing has limited options. Confirm it before.

Because only seven sales are on record, the resale market for individual units is thin. Pricing a unit for resale requires careful analysis of floor level, condition, and current Norwalk market direction. Buyers entering at today’s prices should understand that the comp pool is small and that appraisal gaps are a real risk in a building with infrequent sales. Renovated units and units on higher floors with harbor views should hold a premium, but that premium is difficult to defend when comparable sales are years old. The resale package for any unit should be reviewed carefully before closing.

Rental restrictions, pet policy, and owner-occupancy ratio should all be confirmed with the association before signing a purchase agreement. These policies are not publicly standardized and can affect both financing eligibility and long-term flexibility as an owner.

Buying or Selling at The Marquis

A building with 18 units and seven total recorded sales requires a different approach than a 200-unit complex with a deep comp pool. For buyers, that means working with someone who can track off-market activity, interpret thin comps accurately, and move quickly when a unit becomes available. For sellers, it means pricing against a limited transaction record, which requires judgment rather than a straight-line formula.

The Engel Team works the Norwalk condo market with current MLS access and an understanding of how harbor-view buildings like The Marquis are priced relative to comparable inventory. If you are considering a purchase or want to know what your unit is worth today, contact the team directly for a private consultation. You can also explore the broader Norwalk homes for sale inventory to benchmark how The Marquis fits within the full Norwalk market at current price levels.