Fairfield and Westport CT Real Estate Guide

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Martin Luther King Day – 2021

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Happy and Hopeful 2021!

Happy and hopeful 2021 from the Raymond Family. May this New Year bring health, harmony, joy, prosperity, love, peace, and togetherness for all! ❤️❤️

#2021 #HappyNewYear #NewYear2021 #Peace #Joy #Love

If a move is on your horizon this year, you can set up your own search here to browse the market. Reach out to me anytime with questions or to discuss your plans. Call 203.912.4440, visit my website, or send a note in the form below.

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Christmas Eve 2020 Was a Great Beach Day at Penfield in Fairfield, CT!

Who would think that Penfield Beach was the place to be at around noon on Christmas Eve 2020?

The temperature was mild but the winds were high, so the walkers, dogs, and sea gulls were there along with about a dozen kite boarders in wet suites. The scene was festive and vibrant as always, and a great way to kick off the holiday week!

What a fabulous town to call home! If you are thinking of making a move, you can set up your own search here to browse homes in any areas that intrigue you. If you are thinking of moving cross-country or overseas, I can refer you to the perfect agent through my elite brokerage network and oversee your satisfaction with them. Give me a call at 203.912.4440, visit my website, or send a note in the form below, and let me lead the way!

#penfieldbeach #Christmas2020# christmasathebeach #fairfieldct #lovethebeach

 

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Winter Real Estate Word on the Street from Linda

Want a break from politics, pandemics, and gift returns? Here’s my Winter 🌲Word on the Street! 🏡 Let me know if you would like to be added to the quarterly distribution. 👍🏻

If you’re considering a move to or from this area, you can set up your own MLS search here and check out the market. Feel free to reach out to me any time via phone, 203.912.4440, my website, or a note in the form below. I’m always here to help.

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New Eatery in Fairfield CT Beach Area – Reef Shack FFLD is Open!

Fairfield residents always love a new eatery when one comes to town, and the new “Reef Shack FFLD” has just opened on Reef Road!

The set-up resembles a hybrid of The Pantry, Starbucks, and the beach concession stand with a a separate barista counter and a beach-glam flair. The menu is large and fabulous with eats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The space can completely open via glass garage doors to a cute patio with a beach shack vibe.

Charming patio for all kinds of weather!

For some more background, here’s the story from the CTPost. Check out their website at https://www.reefshackffld.com to browse the menu. It’s a good idea to call in your order until they have set up their online ordering service. Be sure to stop by!

Thinking of buying or selling around here?  Set up your own MLS search, and check out the market!

If you have any questions about this post or the housing market in the neighborhood or surrounding areas, reach out using the form below, visit my website or call me direct at 203.912.4440.

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Fairfield Beach in Review: December 2020

Quick Request:  If you received a postcard of the picture below and/or saw it on Facebook, please let me know in the comment form at the end of this post! Thanks!   

Market Activity on
Fairfield Beach Road, Pine Creek Avenue, & Old Dam Road

What’s On the Market?

Active Beach Listings

Fairfield Beach Road

  • 10 single-family homes are for sale.
  • Three are new construction listings priced from $1,495,000 for a creekside property to $2,995,000.
  • Four properties have a dock on the Pine Creek waterway.
  • Three of the properties have a dock on the creek.
  • The highest-priced home listed for $4,9999,000 sits on the beach and has a large guest house.
  • The lowest-priced home has a non-buildable lot on the beachfront with a cottage on the creek across the street from it.

There is one active listing on Pine Creek Ave but no active listings on Old Dam Road.

What Has Sold Since Mid-October?

Sold on the beach 2020

  • Eight single-family homes sold at the beach from October 15 through December 8 including two on Pine Creek Avenue.
  • One condo sold on Fairfield Beach Rd across from the beach for $728,000.
  • Single-family sale prices ranged from $985,000 to $4,150,000.

What About Accepted Offers?

  • There are currently two accepted offers on Fairfield Beach Rd between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000.
  • There is one accepted offer on Pine Creek Avenue for a home priced at $1,650,000.

In stark contrast, last year in 2019 during the same timeframe from October 15 through December 8, there was only one beach sale, 296 Pine Creek Avenue for $2,900,000!

So the word on the street is that the holidays are right around the corner, and there is a lot of merry and bright activity at the beach!

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If you have any questions about this market and what it can mean for you, please reach out to me at 203.912.4440, Linda.Raymond@raveis.com , visit my website, or using the form below.  I’m here to help!

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Linda’s December 2020 Real Estate Update – Westport and Fairfield CT

As we head into December, find out how the real estate market activity faired in October-November 2020 compared to 2019 in Westport and Fairfield. What were the top three selling price categories, and how much is currently for sale in these ranges? How does this compare to our local markets at the end of the summer? Watch the video below and get the scoop!

Reach out to me anytime using the form below or via phone at 203.912.4440 or on my website.  Feel free to set up your own home search in the MLS here.
Happy Holidays! 🤗🎉❤️

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Linda’s October 2020 Real Estate Market Update – Westport and Fairfield CT

How did August and September 2020 compare to 2019 in these towns? What were the top three selling price categories, and how much is currently for sale in these ranges? Watch the video below and get the scoop!

Feel free to reach out to me any time using the form below or give me a call at 203.912.4440 if you have any real estate questions.

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Fairfield Beach in Review: October 2020

Market Activity on
Fairfield Beach Road, Pine Creek Avenue, & Old Dam Road

What’s On the Market?

Active Beach Listings

Fairfield Beach Road

  • 12 single-family homes are for sale.
  • Five are new construction listings priced from $1,495,000 to $2,995,000. Two have not been built yet.
  • Of note is that there are three new construction listings priced at $2,995,000. One is on more than a third of an acre and sits across from Penfield Beach and the other two are on small lots on the beachfront near the very end of the peninsula.
  • Four properties have a dock on the Pine Creek waterway.
  • Two of the properties have a guest house.

There are no active listings available on Pine Creek Ave or Old Dam Road.

What Sold, Mid-August to Mid-October?

Sold & Accepted Offers

  • Five single-family homes sold at the beach from August 15 through October 15.
  • Two condos sold, one on Fairfield Beach Rd across from the beach for $715,000 and a penthouse on Pine Creek Avenue for $1,125,000.
  • Single-family sale prices ranged from $1,560,000 to $5 million.

What About Accepted Offers?

  • There are currently six accepted offers on Fairfield Beach Rd with prices ranging from $728,000 for a non-beachfront condo to $4,495,000.
  • There is one accepted offer on Pine Creek Avenue for a home priced at $995,000.

Interestingly, compared to last year, the same sales activity occurred during this timeframe.  Five homes sold and two condos sold, one condo on Fairfield Road, and one on Pine Creek Avenue.  However, the sale prices for the single-family beach houses were quite a bit lower, ranging from $700,000 to $1,750,000 last year, mid-August  to mid-October.

So the word on the street is that air may be getting cooler, but the waterfront market remains quite warm!  Who is ready to take a dip? 🙂

 If you have any questions about this market and what it can mean for you, please reach out to me at 203.912.4440, Linda.Raymond@raveis.com , or using the form below.  I’m here to help!

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Pop Quiz!


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End of Summer Real Estate Pop Quiz!

Take the Pop Quiz about the local single-family housing markets at the end of the summer in Westport and Fairfield. Then check your answers below and watch my video that explains the numbers also spotlights our October opportunities!

Westport

1. What was the top selling price range in August and September?

A. $1.4 m – $1.5 m

B. $1.5 m – $1.6 m

C. $2 m  – $2.249 m

2. Which price range currently offers the most listings for sale?

A. $1.1 m – $1.2 m

B. $2.5 m – $3.5 m

C. $5 m – $10 m

Fairfield

3. What was the top selling price range in August and September?

A. $500K – $550K

B. $600K – $650K (3rd place)

C. $700K – $750K (2nd place)

4. Which price range currently offers the most listings for sale?

A. $400K – $500K = 22 active listings

B. $750 – 850K  (17 homes for sale)

C. $1.1 m – $1.3 m (13 homes for sale)

ANSWERS

Westport
1. A
(followed by B & C)
2. B
(with 36, C with 16, and A with 10 homes for sale)

Fairfield
3. A
(followed by C & B)
4. A
(with 22, B with 17, C with 13 homes for sale)

SmartMLS 10/9/2020

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