Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period October 8-12, 2018:
Ellen Dunn to Doloris Rose, 27 Strathmore Lane, $425,000
Daniel Karp to Carsten Becker, 38 Tamarac Road, $1,272,500
SIR-282 Compo South LLC to Huchet LLC, 282 Compo Road South, $3,999,000
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 25 Prospect Road, between Hillspoint Road and Greens Farms Road, is in process. Built in 1955, the two-story split level has 2,518-square feet, is situated on a 1.39-acre property and, according to assessor records, last changed ownership in December 2016 for $1,328,000. 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
With Tesla eyeing the former Dragone Classic Car showroom on Post Road West, a text amendment and a site plan application for an electric vehicle (EV) dealership are set to be heard by Westport’s Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) Thursday, officials announced.
“The application to locate an EV automobile dealership to 176 Post Road West is contingent upon approval of the text amendment,” said Planning and Zoning Director Mary Young, adding that the P&Z will hear both applications simultaneously.
Attorney Eric Bernheim of Halloran and Sage submitted text amendment 755 to modify zoning regulations to facilitate an EV dealership locating in Westport.
A companion special permit and site plan application submitted by Peter Romano of LandTech asks to locate the EV business to 176 Post Road West.
By Judy Szablak
Special to WestportNowMost sellers think that public open houses are a necessary or integral factor in selling a property, and many Westport homeowners agree with those thoughts.
However, according to the National Association of Realtors statistics released earlier this year, just 7 percent of homes sell as a result of open house signs, or yard signs.
Sales occurring directly from an open house didn’t even make the list.
The study went on to say that 81 percent of home sales occurred between just two sources.
Westport real estate price changes over the past week:
20 Wild Rose Road $589,000->$545,000
158 Long Lots Road $749,000->$689,000
3 Cottage Lane $725,000->$700,000
21 Sherwood Drive $795,000->$750,000
5 Whitney Street $799,000->$759,000
67 Sturges Highway $895,000->$825,000
60 Long Lots Road $881,000->$849,000
185 Compo Rd So. $885,000->$876,000
18 Cross Highway $949,000->$944,000
32 Sturges Commons $1,199,000->$1,149,000
41 Oak Street $1,265,000->$1,249,000
18 Dawn Drive $1,698,000->$1,595,000
26 Long Lots Lane $1,650,000->$1,599,000
7 Loretta Court $1,885,000->$1,825,000
10 Island Way $1,895,000->$1,825,000
12 Brooklawn Drive $3,099,000->$2,999,999
206 Hillspoint Road $ 3,099,000->$3,025,000
—Judy Szablak
Bird, a hair salon for women as well as men and children, has opened at 1320 Post Road East, next door to the Kohler store. Co-owned by Norwalk residents Kimberly Melanson and Vasili Giasimakis (above), the salon is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The co-owners invite the public to a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6 to 9 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
WaFu Noodle and Korean Barbecue opens in Westport’s downtown Bedford Square on Monday, according to owner Elaine Chu (r) who also operates Wafu Asian Bistro, 3671 Post Road, Southport. Chu said she is conducting a “soft opening” this week for invited guests. She said the Westport location specializes in Korean barbecue such as beef with side dishes, prepared at each table. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Oct. 1-5, 2018:
Joyce Laitman to KMRK Investments LLC, 301 Post Road East Unit 13, $467,500
19 Fairfield Ave Association LLC to 19 Fairfield Avenue LLC, 19 Fairfield Ave., $1,020,000
Elda Capital Corp. to James F. & Kimberly A. Dorion, 39 Coleytown Road, $872,000
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 21 Bauer Place Extension, off Old Road, is in process. Built in 1946, the 1-1/4 story cape has 1,167-square feet, is situated on a .25-acre property and changed ownership this month for $530,000. 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
By Judy Szablak
Special to WestportNowTrending data points to a seasonal upswing in the Westport real estate market.
There are a number of ways to gauge the market. Inventory is one, and closed sales is another. Both are extremely important when it comes to pricing a home, and that is whether one is buying or selling.
However, initial deposits and pending sales tell us what’s currently trending, and should also be factored in to the mix, as that assists us in seeing what is projected in the very near future.
Currently, we have 27 homes under initial deposit, and another 30 that are scheduled to close.
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