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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Going Down: 12 Dover Road

The house at Westport’s 12 Dover Road, off Reichert Circle, was demolished today. Built in 1954, the one-story split level had 2,377 square feet, was situated on a .58-acre property and changed ownership in May for $700,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on March 23, 2011. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 5 Meadow Brook Lane

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 5 Meadow Brook Lane, off Log Lots Road, is in process. Built in 1953, the two-story colonial has 2,412 square feet and is situated on a 1.06-acre property. According to a neighbor, owners, Ken and Zabel Nigohosian built the house in 1953 and lived there for 57 years. Both have since died. 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

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Going Down: 27 Darbrook Road

The house at Westport’s 27 Darbrook Road, off Compo Road North, was demolished today. Built in 1956, the one-story ranch had 3,215 square feet, was situated on a 1.3-acre property and changed ownership in May for $1,025,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on April 2, 2011. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

All Gone: 27 Guyer Road

The house at Westport’s 27 Guyer Road, off Valley Road, was demolished today. Built in 1960, the one-story split had 1,271 square feet, was situated on a .51-acre property. The house was severely damaged in a fire on Oct. 6, 2010 (see WestportNow Oct. 6, 2010). At the time, a 57-year-old home owner said a smoke detector saved his life after flames engulfed his two-story home during the early morning hours. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on April 14, 2011. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Going Up: 24 Marine Ave. in Modular Build

There was a lot of excitement in a neighborhood at Westport’s Saugatuck Shores today as a modular home went up at 24 Marine Ave. The property was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Sept. 30, 2010. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Instant House in the Air

A section of a modular home under construction at Westport’s 24 Marine Ave. in the Saugatuck Shores area is moved into place today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Michael Marks for WestportNow.com

Easy Does It

A section of a home under construction is maneuvered into place today at Westport’s 24 Marine Ave. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Michael Marks for WestportNow.com

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Real Estate Report: 2Q Suggests Optimism & Caution

By Judy Szablak

UPDATE (corrects some statistics) The second quarter has traditionally been the most active real estate selling season of the year. This year, the number of Westport sales has more than doubled over the last quarter—a strong showing despite the economy.
This seaside contemporary on Saugatuck Island is listed just under $2.15 million. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty

Westport not only benefited from its reputation as one of the finer towns in Fairfield County, but also from increased activity with the start of the home buying season. Probably an additional factor this year was sellers seeking to avoid increased state-mandated conveyance tax closing costs effective July 1.

The 125 sales easily surpass the 97 sales reported during the same quarter in 2010. (An earlier version of this column inadvertently said the 125 sales were in June.)

A review of the past decade of data shows that while we should expect an increase in sales for the month of June, this year’s 29 percent jump over last June was unusual.

Comings and Goings: J.Crew Closed for Renovations

Westport’s J.Crew store at 145 Main St,. is the latest merchant to shut down for renovations. A sign in the window reads, “We’re getting a facelift (but don’t worry…we’ll be back before summer is over). While we’re temporarily closed for renovations, we’re always open at jcrew.com.” The Pottery Barn, 27 Main St., recently renovated its facility while Gap and Gap Kids are preparing to move to their new location at 125 Main St. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011

Comings and Goings: Jack Wills Shop to Main Street

The Jack Wills shop, “Famously British clothing, university outfitters,” is coming to 139 Main St., next to the J. Crew store. The sign on the store window lists the following locations: London, Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Boston, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and New Haven The website reads, “Jack Wills creates fabulously British goods for the university crowd. Taking its influence from Britain’s rich history and culture, juxtaposed with a heavy dose of the hedonistic college lifestyle, we create authentic and relevant clothing for today.” The site was previously occupied by Life is Good apparel shop which replaced Swezey Jewelry. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com