Broad River
Neighboring Silvermine, the Broad River neighborhood is sandwiched between Route 7 and Rte 123. Primarily single family residential, it is conveniently located near shopping corridors.
Brookside
The central part of Norwalk boasts the site of the last working farm in Norwalk. Fodor Farm now offers residents a community garden, a tree farm, and two lovely restored buildings, one that serves as a rentable venue for meetings and events.
Cranbury
Once home to the White Barn Theater and the Gallaher estate, the former is part nature preserve under the stewardship of the Norwalk Land Trust, and the Gallaher estate is now a city park that operates the Gallaher Mansion as a rental, a park and the Carriage House Theater company.
East Norwalk (The Numbers)
East Norwalk spreads to the coast along the eastern shore of the Norwalk Harbor. It’s northern boundary is I-95 and it is home to Calf Pasture Beach, Taylor Farm Park, and Veterans’ Park. This is Norwalk’s coastal community living.
East Norwalk & Shore Haven
East Norwalk spreads to the coast along the eastern shore of the Norwalk Harbor. It’s northern boundary is I-95 and it is home to Calf Pasture Beach, Taylor Farm Park, and Veterans’ Park. This is Norwalk’s coastal community living.
Golden Hill
Large Victorian houses dominate the shady streets that are the highest point in South Norwalk. The aptly named, Observatory Rd offers a seasonal vista to look out to the water. The Franklin school is home to several nonprofits since it was converted to a non-educational use.
Hospital Hill
From its single building beginings, the growing cluster of buildings that make up Norwalk Hospital have influenced the densely packed apartments that offer walkable commutes to the Norwalk’s largest employer.
Marvin Beach
This peninsula is the sunset coast of Norwalk. Waterviews and boating from private docks along the Norwalk harbor or Charles Creek, offer the main attraction in this neighborhood. The only elementary school in Connecticut that is walking distance to a beach is tucked behind Taylor Farm Park.
Norwalk Center
Norwalk Center encompasses the historic downtown of the original Norwalk, (not to be confused with the downtown of South Norwalk) and stretches along the upper harbor. I-95 marks the southern boundary of this district that included the central, Mathews Park, the Norwalk Green, and City Hall.
Oak Hills
The area surrounding the Oak Hills Golf Course includes forested areas where farms once dominated. Fox Run School anchors one end of the neighborhood which reaches to Connecticut Avenue and east towards Rte 123.
Rowayton
If NYC was San Francisco, then Rowayton would be Sausalito. Except for the weather part. This tight knit community has retained its village lifestyle and fondness for sailing. Coastal New England living within communing distance to NYC, and with its own train station no less. This peninsula is one of the best neighborhoods in Connecticut for a country lifestyle with water views.
Shorefront Park
Morning sun is the waterfront view of the Norwalk Harbor neighborhood that winds up from the waterfront to straddle a cliff and the advantages of waterviews without flooding.
Silvermine
Yes, Norwalk has hills, and the Silvermine neighborhood which actually straddles parts of New Cannaan and Wilton represents the windy old country roads lined with trees. Gray Barns occupies the site of the former Silvermine Tavern, and there are a few golf courses, but this is largely a residential area.
SoNo
SoNo is the more recognized part of Norwalk owing to its train station, Washington Street nightlife, the Maritime Aquairum, and the new SoNo Collection Mall. But wait there’s more, because SoNo has it all.
South Norwalk
While SoNo has a catchy name, it is actually a neighborhood within the larger South Norwalk, which prior to 1913 was its won town. South Norwalk stretches along the coast until it turns into Rowayton, itself its own town. Elegant Victorians in Golden Hill, and home to Flax hill Park, Village Creek, Wilson’s Point, and Harborview— the neighborhoods of South Norwalk feature water views and coastal living.
Spring Hill
Spring Hill is the area between the Norwalk Hospital and New Canaan Ave. It is largely multi-family residential, but within its borders are single family streets that retain an old Connecticut suburban feel.
Strawberry Hill
Once, like its name implies, this was farmland. The acreage was subdivided to from suburban cut de sacs and a school zone that features Norwalk High, Nathan Hale Middle School, and Naramake Elementary School. Heading east it borders Westport, and offers an alternative route to get to Westport along scenic roads.
Village Creek
This peninsula is an exclusive area of modern homes with stunning views. The salt marsh that surrounds it is home to birds and wildlife. The community has a private beach and tennis courts.
West Norwalk
Bordering Darien, this is largely a residential area, but also home to the retail row of national big box stores like Costco.
West Rocks
The rocks hint at the topography of the Norwalk highlands. It used to be that you could still see the Long Island sound, but now you have a long view of the tree canopy.
Wilson Point
Wilson Point, located between South Norwalk,, and Rowayton, is a peninsula with a rich history and a private residential community that embraces waterviews.
Wolfpit
The rolling hills of the Wolfpit neighborhood define the countryside lifestyle of this suburban enclave.