Category: Real Estate - Page 79

Sunday, October 18, 2026

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 15 Norwalk Ave.

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 15 Norwalk Ave. in the Compo Beach area is in process. Built in 1929, the 1-1/4 story cape has 1,665-square feet, is situated on a .11-acre property and changed ownership in September 2014 for $1,085,000. 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

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

Leifer, Waldman Buy Sconset Square for $5 Million

Sconset Square off Myrtle Avenue, the tucked away commercial center marked by a signature flagpole that had been the mast of a yacht owned by the mall’s late owner B.V. Brooks, has changed hands for $5 million.

Sprucing up of Sconset Square was underway today, one day after its $5 million sale was completed. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Westport real estate owners and developers Roger Leifer and David Waldman, for years commercial real estate neighbors, teamed up for the first time, recording the sale Tuesday at Town Hall from Sconset Square LLC.

Sconset Square LLC is owned by the Frazer family, the children of Kathryn Frazer Brooks, Brooks’ widow who died in November at 82. Brooks was former publisher of the Westport News, which had an office at the square.

“It’s a very successful shopping center as it is,” said Waldman, who developed and co-owns nearby Bedford Square on Church Lane.

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 32 Woods Grove Road

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 32 Woods Grove Road is in process. Built in 1953, the one-story ranch has 1,109-square feet, is situated on a .23-acre property and changed ownership in September 2016 for $520,000. 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

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Comings & Goings: Romanacci Pizza Bar to Railroad Place

Romanacci Pizza Bar will open at 50 Railroad Place in late September, according to Graziano Ricci, co-owner with his brother Maurizio. The brothers currently own two eateries in Norwalk, Osteria since 2009 and Romanacci Pizza Bar since 2012. Since then, the Ricci brothers expanded to Monroe and Trumbull over the past two years. Graziano said the Westport shop, at the beginning, will offer pizza only on a delivery or takeout basis and said commuters can text order from the train and the pizza will be ready for pick up. “We are applying for a beer and wine license,” he said. The space, formerly occupied by Grana Pastificia fresh pasta, is connected to its neighbor Winfield Deli giving customers the convenience of picking up a morning coffee and, according to Breno Donatti, Winfield Deli owner, “selecting a breakfast pizza to complement the coffee that I serve.” Graziano said Romanacci specializes in Roman pizza alla palla, square and crisp. Romanacci General Manager Anthony Devivo said the pizza will be prominently displayed in the window of the Railroad Place facility so that commuters can view its specialties. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Real Estate Report: Days on Market Important Indicator

By Judy Szablak

Special to WestportNow

The average days on market for a home to sell in Westport has been slowly creeping up over the last six years. However, it is not cause for alarm.

Featured Home: This home on 10 Northgate Lane is listed at $1,499,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo courtesy of The Riverside Realty Group-Westport

According to our Multiple Listing Service (SmartMLS), we currently are experiencing a market time of 121 days, with a low of 100 days in 2011, and a high of 134 days in 2009.

Agents and buyers seem to pay close attention to the days on market. It’s a clear hint as to pricing and perception of value from a buyer’s standpoint, as well as market performance.

Market time is measured in a few different ways; active listings and sold homes are two entirely different figures. The active days on market is current, and assists with market projection, where the sold figures establish a baseline.

Westport Real Estate Price Changes

Westport real estate price changes over the past week:

319 Bayberry Lane $650,000->$617,500
448 Riverside Ave. $724,900->$694,000
10 Lockwood Circle $775,000->$750,000
132 Regents Park $759,000->$755,000
6 Brookside Place $799,500->$779,000
1 Charcoal Hill Road $945,000->$865,000
27 Drumlin Road $958,000->$928,000
7 Stone Drive $1,050,000->$1,000,000
4 Christmas Lake Lane $1,065,000->$1,025,000
27 Fairfield Ave. $1,200,000->$1,100,000
10 Mills St. $1,269,000->$1,195,000
49 Reichert Circle $1,399,000->$1,299,000
6 Linden St. $1,649,000->$1,589,000
9 Dexter Road $1,649,000->$1,619,000
15 High Point Road $1,689,000->$1,625,000
10 Covlee Drive $1,849,000->$1,745,000
14 Danbury Ave. $1,945,000->$1,899,000
9 Pheasant Lane $2,374,000->$2,249,000
19 Center St. $2,475,000->$2,399,000
43 Red Coat Road $2,499,000->$2,399,000
111 Harbor Road $2,800,000->$2,700,000
21 Juniper Road $2,849,000->$2,749,000
9 River Lane $3,495,000->$3,395,000
—Judy Szablak

Saturday, August 19th, 2017

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 265 Main St.

UPDATE An application for a permit to demolish the barn at Westport’s 265 Main St. is in process. Built in c.1900, the two-story barn has 480-square feet and is situated on a .33-acre property. The barn was heavily damaged in a fire in September 2016. (See WestportNow, Sept. 1, 2016) The Westport Building Department has deemed it unsafe and recommended its demolition. This caption has been updated to reflect the Building Department’s recommendation. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Friday, August 18th, 2017

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 12 Bridge St.

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 12 Bridge St. is in process. Built in 1932, the one-story cottage has 572-square feet, is situated on a .51-acre waterfront property and last changed ownership, according to assessor records, in July 1995 for $140,000.. 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

Westport Property Transfers July 31 – Aug.4, 2017

Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period July 31 - Aug. 4, 2017:

Jean M. Hill to N. David and Nancy Z. Bloom, 57 Whitney Glen Drive, $499,000

Alice E. Burd to Mordecai and Noelle Slomich, 19 Wedgewood Road, $1,265,500

Elizabeth M. Sacksteeder and Peter C. Harrar to Leslie L. Wolf and Harriet Weitzman, 54 Whitney Glen Drive, $410,000

N. David and Nancy Z. Bloom Trusts to Stephen M. Cavazuti, 21 Maple Ave. North, $720,000

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Comings & Goings: Japanese Gastropub to Vigilante Firehouse

Chef Brian Lewis, owner of The Cottage in Colonial Green, today announced plans to open a second eatery in Westport at the landmark former Vigilante Hose Co. No. 3 firehouse, 6 Wilton Road. Lewis describes the cafe as “a modern Japanese Izakaya meets Omakase restaurant.” Izakya is a type of informal Japanese gastropub that are casual places for after-work drinking. Omakase is a Japanese phrase that means “I’ll leave it up to you” (from Japanese “to entrust.”) Lewis said it is slated to open in late fall. The space was formerly occupied by Neat Coffee and Craft Cocktails, which closed in January. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com