![]()
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 7 Forest Drive, off Maple Avenue North, is in process. Built in 1946, the one-story ranch has 2,754-square feet and is situated on a .98-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 Sept. 11 – 15, 2017
Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Sept. 11 - 15, 2017:
Coastal Construction Group LLC to Christopher J. Austin and Tracy J. Mungeam, 7 Country Road, $855,000
Howard J and Tracey S. Steinberg to Meredith G. Anand, 11 Stony Point Road, $4,425,000
Michael Gaffney Trust, Brenda Marie Gaffney Trust to Ashesh Bakshi and Yamini Menon, 1 Pleasant Valley Lane, $1,300,000
Franklin R. Weissberg Trust, Franklin R. Weissberg Pourover Trust to Christopher and Nicole Neil, 8 Rockyfield Road, $735,000
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 15 Roosevelt Road
![]()
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 15 Roosevelt Road, in the Compo Beach area, is in process. Built in 1925, the 2-1/4 story conventional has 2,479-square feet and is situated on a .22-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
Comings & Goings: HSBC Bank to Bedford Square
![]()
HSBC Bank, 19 Post Road East, will relocate one block away to the recently built Bedford Square. According to David Waldman, a Bedford Square principal, the bank will occupy a segment of the upper level facing Elm Street in early 2018. Richard Barnes, HSBC branch manager, said a 10-year lease at its current 5,500-square foot location expires soon. The Westport, Darien and Stamford locations are among 235 HSBC branches throughout the country. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Real Estate Report: $1-1.5M Price Point Active
By Judy Szablak
Special to WestportNowThe $1 to 1.5 million price pocket appears to be alive and well in Westport, as long as the price reflects the home’s value.
![]()
Featured Home: This home at 203 Hillspoint Road is listed at $1,350,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo courtesy of William Raveis- Westport
Buyers’ perception of value is important in any price range.
However, this particular price pocket has maintained its activity, and is a reasonably close second to the under $1 million range.
When the less than median priced market is active and “moving,” the rest of the market usually follows suit, as it creates an upward domino effect.
Westport Real Estate Price Changes
Westport real estate price changes over the past week:
3 Richmondville Ave. $549,998->$529,000
17 High Gate Road $700,000->$679,000
1 Tiffany Lane $749,900->$729,900
242 Bayberry Lane $789,000->$730,00
98 North Ave. $799,500->$730,000
132 Regents Park $755,000->$752,000
10 Treadwell Ave. $795,000->$774,90
225 North Ave. $999,000->$975,000
34 Maple Lane $1,429,000->$1,399,000
37 Sniffen Road $1,575,000->$1,549,000
79 Coleytown Road $1,795,000->$1,775,000
34 Cross Highway $1,849,000->$1,795,000
14 Danbury Ave. $1,899,000->$1,879,000
6 Hillandale Lane $2,425,000->$2,349,000
22 Warnock Drive $2,499,000->$2,395,000
2 Brightfield Lane $2,875,000->$2,799,000
9 Burr Farms Road $3,380,000->$3,280,000
—Judy Szablak
Comings & Goings: Pop-Up Cashmere Store to Main St.
![]()
The Cashmere Sale, a pop-up store specializing in cashmere offerings for women, men, and children, will open Oct. 22 and remain until Dec. 10 at 56 Main St. in space formerly occupied by Sperry Top-Sider. Owner Joy Schwartz, a Stamford resident, said this is its third holiday season in Westport, the first two years in a space at the corner of Post Road East and Taylor Place. Schwartz said the store offers “in season, high quality cashmere at factory-direct-to-you prices.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Comings & Goings: Nic + Zoe to Bedford Square
![]()
Nic + Zoe, the Boston-based women’s apparel and accessories store, will open in October in Bedford Square on Church Lane, according to David Waldman, a principal of Bedford Square Development. Other Nic + Zoe locations are in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Hingham and Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, King of Prussia, Pennnsylvania, and Garden City, New York. The Nic + Zoe line of clothing is also distributed through high end department and boutique stores including Nordstrom and Saks. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 3 Pioneer Road
![]()
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 3 Pioneer Road, off Sylvan Road North, is in process. Built in 1960, the one-story ranch has 2,971-square feet and is situated on a 1.58-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
WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 2 Keyser Road
![]()
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 2 Keyser Road, at the corner of Imperial Avenue, is in process. Built in 1947, the 1-1/2 story cape has 1,637-square feet, is situated on a .34-acre property and last changed ownership in January, 2016 for $920,000. 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



