The house at Westport’s 79 Richmondville Ave., off Main Street, was demolished today. Built in 1956, the one-story ranch had 1,380 square feet, was situated on a .65-acre property and changed ownership in March for $725,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on March 21, 2012. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
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WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 38 Burnham Hill
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 38 Burnham Hill, off Compo Mill section, is in process. Built in 1953, the 1 3/4-story split has 1,746 square feet and is situated on a .76-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
Going Down: 5 Twin Circle Drive
The house at Westport’s 5 Twin Circle Drive, off North Avenue, was demolished today. Built in 1953, the one-story split level had 1,702 square feet, was situated on a one-acre property and changed ownership last month at $700,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on March 5, 2012. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Comings and Goings: Papadum Opens in Saugatuck
Papadum Indian Restaurant has opened in Bridge Square in Westport’s Saugatuck area. The owner, Prakash Nath, a native of Nepal and now a resident of Norwalk, owns three other restaurants in Connecticut—in Fairfield, Stamford and Guilford. Nath said that he changed the name of his Bridge Square restaurant from Indian Rasol (see WestportNow, March 19, 2012 ) to Papadum because there is a restaurant in Norwalk with a similar name and wanted to avoid confusion. Papadum seats about 32-34, has a full service bar, and serves cuisine of India that is influenced by both the north (“richer in flavor and milder”) and south (“more spicy.”) The site formerly was Henry’s Place. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Comings and Goings: Liquor Locker to Reopen Next Week
The Liquor Locker wine and spirits shop, formerly located at Westport’s 68 Main St. for the past 44 years, will open next week at its new location in the Compo Shopping Center, 411 Post Road East, according to owner Harvey Skolnick. The new shop, which still awaits delivery of it outdoor signage, is between European Wax Center and Painters Supply. Skolnick said in January that the rent for the same amount of space—about 1,100 square feet—will be about half of what he has paid on Main Street and will have better parking in both the front and back. (See WestportNow Jan. 10, 2012) (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 29 Marine Ave.
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 29 Marine Ave., on Saugatuck Shores, is in process. Built in 1953, the one-story ranch has 1,470 square feet, is situated on a .17-acre property and changed ownership in January for $862,500. 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 Bumble Bee Lane
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 6 Bumble Bee Lane, off Red Coat Road, is in process. Built in 1960, the two-story split has 2,530 square feet and is situated on a 1.03-acre property at the end of the street. 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 April 9 – 13, 2012
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period April 9 – 13, 2012:
Michael P. Palmer LLC to Stephen Robaczynski and Christina Smith, 491 Main St., $465,000
Faith Levine and Lynn Saltz Trust. to Margaret J. Freeman, 60 Whitney Glen Drive, $320,000
Janet Roberts to Marvin and Philip Weinberg Trust, 129 Lansdowne, $665,000
George D. Levy Trust to Christopher and Michelle Gallagher Backus, 4 Devon Road, $1,825,000
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 108 Long Lots Road
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 108 Long Lots Road is in process. Built in 1959, the one-story split has 1,555 square feet and is situated on a secluded 1.04-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
Real Estate Report: Pay Attention to Curb Appeal
By Judy Szablak
The spring market is upon us, and competition is becoming fierce. There are almost 140 homes available in Westport in the $1 million to $2 million range alone.
Featured Home: This home at 19 Duck Pond Road is listed at $3,350,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo courtesy of The Higgins Group/Westport
Sometimes the only stumbling block in getting a showing, and subsequent offer, on your home lies solely on how it appears from the outside.
The importance of one’s initial impression, commonly referred to as curb appeal, cannot be overlooked—even when your home’s interior is superb in every way.
When most homeowners think about staging their property, they are primarily concerned with the interior, and may tend to forget about the exterior.
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