181 Riverside Avenue

Closed 7/1/22Virtual Tour
Closed 7/1/22Virtual Tour
Unique opportunity to own this premier Waterfront home in Westport
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,875,000
3 beds1,282 sqft

181 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$1,463/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Luxury WATERFRONT living at its finest! Boaters, rowers, kayakers, paddleboarders...you will immediately fall in love w/ this lifestyle complete with private dock & picture-perfect home! Completely renovated from top to bottom with magnificent views from every single room. Open Floor plan, spacious Kitchen with breakfast bar, bright private office, Dining area, Sundrenched family room w/fireplace & French doors to magnificent outdoor living space for entertaining, working, or just relaxing & enjoying...Luxury WATERFRONT living at its finest! Boaters, rowers, kayakers, paddleboarders...you will immediately fall in love w/ this lifestyle complete with private dock & picture-perfect home! Completely renovated from top to bottom with magnificent views from every single room. Open Floor plan, spacious Kitchen with breakfast bar, bright private office, Dining area, Sundrenched family room w/fireplace & French doors to magnificent outdoor living space for entertaining, working, or just relaxing & enjoying the spectacular views! The first-floor bedroom features 2 walls of glass overlooking the sun shimmering off the water. A lovely full bath completes the 1st floor. Upstairs features a full bath w/ tub & shower, spacious bedroom & a 2 room primary suite w/the cozy area for watching movies & sleeping as well as a sundrenched sitting room w/ fireplace & balcony overlooking the lovely yard, private dock & breathtaking views of the water. Walk-out lower level offers options & leads to a covered patio, beautifully landscaped yard & of course, the dock for all your watersport activities...or perhaps just catching some rays or stargazing w/ friends. Ideal location within walking distance to downtown Westport and minutes to Saugatuck dining, shopping & train station. Fabulous year-round living but also perfect for creating significant income with Airbnb when not enjoying this amazing home yourself. (we can manage this for you!) Truly a "turn-key, move in & start loving life" opportunity!
  • Listed by: Julie Vanderblue 203.257.6994 julie@vanderblue.com • Higgins Group Real Estate
  • Listed by: Melissa Montagno 203.887.1340 melissa@vanderblue.com • Higgins Group Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/01/2022 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170489396
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

106.4%

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Listing Courtesy of Higgins Group Real Estate, Julie Vanderblue; Higgins Group Real Estate, Melissa Montagno

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Property Information for 181 Riverside Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $10,020 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Walk-out, Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Expected Active Date: 05-12-2022
  • Garages Number: 0
  • Neighborhood: Saugatuck
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Paved
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 05-12-2022

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: 181 Riverside avenue between Post Road and Sylvan South across from Saugatuck Elementary
  • Elementary School: Saugatuck
  • High School: Staples
  • Latitude: 41.133537
  • Longitude: -73.365648
  • Middle Jr High School: Coleytown
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $10,020

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Grill, Patio, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Dock or Mooring, Water Community, Beach Rights
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Home Automation: Built In Audio, Lock(s), Security System, Thermostat(s)
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Additional: Laundry Room, Sitting Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Gas Log Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Other
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Fireplace,French Doors
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Study
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck,Combination Liv/Din Rm,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Stall Shower,Stone Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Granite Counters,Skylight,Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: Nantucket cedar
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone
  • Driveway Type: Paved, Crushed Stone
  • Exterior Siding: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 2985
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Description: measured by floorplans
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1282
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Water View, Level Lot, Fence - Full, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 409847
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1282.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1282.0
  • Zoning: A
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Property History for 181 Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1493533602

$1,875,000

+7.9% / yr

Sep 19, 1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91305827

$230,000

+17.2% / yr

Jul 7, 1993

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91306290

$190,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1493533602

$1,875,000

+7.9% / yr

09/19/1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91305827

$230,000

+17.2% / yr

07/07/1993

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #91306290

$190,000

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Public records

181 Riverside Avenue

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,391 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,391 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

273 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 181 Riverside Avenue

This home is within Westport School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
King's Highway Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Coleytown Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Staples High School
Public - 9 to 12
Pierrepont School
Private - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
King's Highway Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Coleytown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Staples High School
Public9 to 12

Pierrepont School
PrivateK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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$1,875,000
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1,282
3,920
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