181 Riverside Avenue

Closed 7/1/22Virtual Tour
Closed 7/1/22Virtual Tour
Unique opportunity to own this premier Waterfront home in Westport
Last Sold Price
$1,875,000
3 beds1,282 sqft$1,463/sqft
181 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880

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!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/01/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Julie Vanderblue • Higgins Group Real Estate
    P: (203)-257-6994 C: (203)-257-6994 julie@vanderblue.com
  2. Listed by Melissa Montagno • Higgins Group Real Estate
    P: (203)-887-1340 C: (203)-887-1340 melissa@vanderblue.com

Property Details for 181 Riverside Avenue

Status
Closed
MLS #
170489396
Days on Market
31
Taxes
$10,020 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
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
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Listing Courtesy of Higgins Group Real Estate, Julie Vanderblue; Higgins Group Real Estate, Melissa Montagno

Sold By Higgins Group Bedford Square, Maryann Levanti

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Building Information for 181 Riverside Avenue

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

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Property Information for 181 Riverside Avenue

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

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 181 Riverside Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$383,800Additions$213,900Total$597,700
Tax Record2025$11,273 ($939 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,391 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,391 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt273 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningACountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNWPRT M:C08 L:054-000

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
King's Highway Segregated
Public - 1 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
King's Highway Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Coleytown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Staples High School
Public9 to 12

King's Highway Segregated
Public1 to 5

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.

Westport
Westport
A magnificent, scenic coastal town. Westport was formerly known as ‘Green’s Farm’ due to the farming families that settled there. By the 19th century, the town turned into a bustling shipping center and transformed by the 20th century into a destination for artists, musicians and writers. Residents...
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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 181 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
$1,875,000
3
1,282
3,920
177 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
$1
3
2
2,028
4,356
173 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
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3
2,141
3,920
169 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
$550,000
2
1,456
6,098
165 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
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2
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6,098
161 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
$1,155,375
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