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WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 16 Silent Grove North

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 16 Silent Grove North, off Cross Highway, is in process. Built in 1963, the one-story raised ranch has 1,477 square feet and is situated on a 1.02-acre property. The property changed hands in February for $650,000. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Comings & Goings: Opening Set for Sconset Sq. Dog Groomer

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Snip Doggy Dog, an upscale grooming salon for dogs, will open within two weeks at 9 Sconset Square, near Christ &  Holy Trinity Church, according to Frank Ciambrielli, managing director. He said the Westport location will be its third with the others in Old Greenwich and Fairfield. He said the 1,000-square foot salon offers four groomers and a dog boutique. (See WestportNow Sept. 19, 2013) “The personalization of the salon features glass walls so our clients can view the grooming process,” he said. The space was previously occupied by Cursive, a New York-based retailer of fine paper, jewelry and home and personal accessories. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 9 Rockyfield Road

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 9 Rockyfield Road, off Easton Road, is in process. Built in 1952, the one-story split level has 1,492 square feet and is situated on a 1.12-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Westport Property Transfers March 10 – 14, 2014

Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period March 10 - 14, 2014:

Joan Frank to Karen Choi, 3 Cooper Lane, $3,700,000WNproperty.jpg

Deborah M. Reif to Sharon Sullivan, 29 Surf Road, $2,400,000

Virginia Kelly to Santiago R. Alfageme and Leah Gambal, 43 Evergreen Ave., $1,375,000

James B. Preston to Marwan K. Isbaih, 4 Hales Road, $675,000

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 48 Clinton Ave.

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 48 Clinton Ave., off Main Street, is in process. Built in 1960, the one-story ranch has 1,363 square feet, is situated on a .32-acre property and changed ownership this month for $475,000. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Real Estate Report: Spring Buying Season Has Begun

By Judy Szablak

The calendar says spring is officially here—though you wouldn’t know it today in Westport—and the home buying and selling season has already begun.

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This home at 8 Marilane is listed at $2,599,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo courtesy of The Riverside Realty Group

If you have been considering selling your home, and have not yet put it on the market, there are a few things you should be doing right now to prepare so you can show your home in its best possible light.

Besides being the most obvious item to address, clutter is also the most talked about. Inside your home, get rid of any unnecessary items that could have built up over the winter, or any extra items, period.

Buyers should be able to see the rooms, envision their furnishings in the home, and not get distracted by personal items, an abundance of items, or clutter of any kind. Think of it as pre-packing for your intended move.

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 14 Wakenor Road

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 14 Wakenor Road, off Post Road East, is in process. Built in 1934, the 1 1/2-story cape has 1,236 square feet, is situated on a .26-acre property and changed ownership last month for $449,000. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 6 Dexter Road

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 6 Dexter Road is in process. Built in 1946, the 1 1/2-story cape has 1,075 square feet and is situated on a .30-acre property.  Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Westport Property Transfers March 3 – 7, 2014

Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period March 3 - 7, 2014:

Jonathan J. and Joan S. Polayes to Russell J. Maloney and John W. Schmidt, 15 Over Rock Lane, Segment X, $4,000WNproperty.jpg

Castro Living Trust, Jose Maria and Luciana R. Castro Trusts to Robert Q. and Lisa Berlin, 5 Longview Road, $3,000,000

Onewest Bank FSB to EPL Enterprises LLC, 48 Clinton Ave., $475,000

Stephen E. and Sally R. K. Fisk to Donald and Kristen Butts, 299 Main St., $600,000

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 46 Coleytown Road

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 46 Coleytown Road is in process. Built in 1951, the one-story ranch has 1,967 square feet, is situated on a one-acre property and changed ownership in August 2013 for $762,375. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com