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An application for a “retroactive permit” to partially demolish the building at Westport’s 1 Wilton Road, at the intersection of Post Road West, is in process. It came after town officials determined an earlier permit had exceeded the authorized parameters. Built in 1800 and located in the National Hall National Register District, the two-story residential/commercial structure has 1,588-square feet, is situated on a .13-acre property and changed ownership, according to assessor records, in July 2013 for $692,500. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the retroactive application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Into the Cryotherapy Chamber
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Restore Cryo, a cryotherapy-based whole body recovery salon, opens Tuesday at 877 Post Road East, in the 2,500-square feet space formerly occupied by Radio Shack. Principal owner David Kass, a Westport resident, said, “The therapy increases the body’s metabolism naturally to create a safe, sustainable caloric expenditure of up to 800 calories over the following eight hours after a three-minute session in the cryotherapy chamber.” Westport resident Lisa Rowan, a Restore Cryo staff member, is pictured experiencing a treatment in the chamber. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Real Estate Report: Niche Market for Those Seeking Newer Homes
By Judy Szablak
Special to WestportNowJust over 18 percent of Westport’s available single-family home inventory was built after 2015, and their average list price is just over $2.7 million.
Featured Home: This home at 53 Clinton Ave. is listed at $1,659,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo courtesy of Weichert Madison and Post
However, there are a number of newer homes to choose from that were built between 2000 and 2010.
And this creates a bit of a niche market for those who want a newer home and are essentially priced out of it.
According to the statewide SmartMLS, those 47 homes available offer the would-be new construction buyer an interesting alternative.
Westport Real Estate Price Changes
Westport real estate price changes over the past week:
434 Main St. $495,000->$459,000
10 Vani Court $525,000->$499,999
8 Kirock Place $699,900->$675,000
28 Richmondville Ave. $729,000->$699,000
68 Old Road $845,000->$824,000
22C Cross Highway $1,075,000->$1,050,000
3 Leslie Lane $1,195,000->$1,145,000
79 Compo Road North $1,195,000->$1,150,000
53 Clinton Ave. $1,679,000->$1,659,000
15 Dogwood Lane $1,795,000->$1,695,000
19 Roosevelt Road $1,995,000->$1,895,000
9 Blind Brook Road North $2,300,000->$2,199,000
2 Brightfield Lane $2,799,000->$2,699,000
—Judy Szablak
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 15 Old Mill Road
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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 15 Old Mill Road in the Old Mill Beach section is in process. Built in 1950, the three-story contemporary has 2,126-square feet, is situated on a .12-acre property and changed ownership in May for $1,150,000. 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: 19 Saint John Place
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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 19 Saint John Place, off Main Street, is in process. Built in 1938, the two-story colonial has 1,496-square feet, is situated on a .2-acre property and, according to assessor records, last changed ownership in November 1999 for $505,000. 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: 27 Fairfield Ave.
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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 27 Fairfield Ave. in the Compo Beach section is in process. Built in 1929, the 1-1/2 story cape has 1,456-square feet and is situated on a .1-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 Oct. 16 – 20, 2017
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Oct. 16 - 20, 2017:
David J. Kranse to Kelly A. Coveny, 14 Darbrook Road, $1,100,000
Adam and Thea Rattner to Brendan G. and Denise E. Sheedy, 20 Highland Road, $1,090,000
Leon Starr Estate to 3 Pioneer LLC, 3 Pioneer Road , 50% Interest, $575,000
Leon Starr Estate to 3 Pioneer LLC, 3 Pioneer Road , 50% Interest, $575,000
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 168 Imperial Ave.
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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 168 Imperial Ave. is in process. Built in 1955, the one-story split has 1,269-square feet, is situated on a .27-acre property and last changed ownership in September 2005 for $749,000. 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: Pop-Up Cat Perkins Shoes to Main St.
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Cat Perkins Shoes has opened a pop-up store at 136 Main St. with plans to stay open until Dec. 31. The space was occupied until two years ago by Johnston & Murphy, the upscale shoe and clothing brand. Cat Perkins manufactures its shoes in New York City, where it is based, which are designed to allow women to attach fresh “uppers” to soles to create their own styles. According to Catherine Levene (l), co-founder with Debra Perkins, the prices for the bottom part of the transformative shoe start at $167 and the interchangeable “uppers” range from $78 to $128. Pictured with Levene is Robert Klein, director of product. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com



