Stamford Has Five Of The State's 'Most Expensive' Zip Codes Stamford Has Five Of The State's 'Most Expensive' Zip Codes
Stamford Has Five Of The State's 'Most Expensive' Zip Codes PropertyShark. just finished compiling a ranking of Connecticut’s 50 most expensive zip codes in 2017. Their study shows that even though Connecticut did not see its home prices surge dramatically in 2017, median sale prices grew in 25 of the top 50 most expensive zip codes, with eight zip codes in the state witnessing a double-digit growth. Here are some of PropertyShark's key findings: -- Stamford, the third largest city in the Constitution State, has five of its six zip codes in the top 50 most expensive zips in Connecticut. (Stamford's 06901 was the city's only zip code that didn't …
PHOTOS: Former Knicks Boss Checketts Lists Fairfield County Mansion PHOTOS: Former Knicks Boss Checketts Lists Fairfield County Mansion
Photos: Former Knicks Boss Checketts Lists Fairfield County Mansion Former New York Knicks boss Dave Checketts and his wife Deb have listed their New Canaan estate for $5.59 million. The Georgian colonial was built in 1994 and sits on more than 4 acres of land. Renovated last year, the home has six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and is more than 10,300 square feet, the Zillow listing says. Checkets became the youngest chief executive in the NBA when at 28 as president and general manager of the Utah Jazz. From 1991 to 1994, he was president of the Knicks -- seeing them to the Eastern Conference Finals three times and the NBA Finals once. Checketts went on to beco…
Newly Built Nantucket Colonial In Ridgefield Listed At $3M Newly Built Nantucket Colonial In Ridgefield Listed At $3M
Newly Built Nantucket Colonial In Ridgefield Listed At $3M For those who have a spare $12K a month for a mortgage payment, a newly built Nantucket Colonial that's hit the market in Ridgefield might be a perfect fit. The $3 million price tag is based on the home's ultra-luxurious amenities designed to the highest standard, using cutting-edge craftsmanship to create a modern aesthetic, said Zillow. The upper level includes a master suite with sitting room, fireplace, covered porch and a master bath, along with two additional bedrooms, a private suite with two ensuite bedrooms and a laundry room. The lower level features an oversized family room with…
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Have Highest Earners In America These Fairfield County Zip Codes Have Highest Earners In America
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Have Highest Earners In America As it turns out, being able to afford the cost of an expensive home does not necessarily mean living in an area where the priciest homes are located.  According to a new report by Property Shark, some of the highest paid homeowners in the U.S. live in Fairfield County. These are the Fairfield County zip codes with the top-earning homeowners in the nation. (First number is median owner household income, second number is median sale price): 93. Greenwich (06830): $189,107; $1.45 million 74. Wilton (06897): $198,259; $701,250 58. Norwalk (06853): $204,028; $1.18 million 53. Old Greenwich (06…
New Canaan Estate Sells For $6.1 Million New Canaan Estate Sells For $6.1 Million
New Canaan Estate Sells For $6.1 Million A New Canaan showpiece estate featuring six bedrooms and eight bathrooms recently sold for $6.1 million. The landmark home built in 1903 at 507 Smith Road, offers life in grand style with majestic views on five acres of rolling land. In addition to the living spaces, the estate is also set apart from others by offering a carriage barn, pool, tennis courts, and interior design by well-known decorator  Michael Canoro of The Maiden Lane Group.  Architecture by Pivko Designs and construction by Praxis Home Builders.
Waterfront Estate Sells For $14.5 Million In Greenwich Waterfront Estate Sells For $14.5 Million In Greenwich
Waterfront Estate Sells For $14.5 Million In Greenwich In a market-making sale, Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate announced the recent sale of a Greenwich property for a whopping $14.5 million. Houlihan Lawrence agent Ellen Mosher made the sale at 51 Glen Avon Drive located in the sought-after Greenwich waterfront neighborhood of Riverside. The 2009 custom-built stone and clapboard home was designed and built by Alex Kaali-Nagy and features a mahogany library with English bar, Christopher Peacock kitchen, a bunk room that sleeps six, pool/guest house, outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, and a floating dock.  “The new year has begun with a strong, pos…
Look Inside Island Fairfield County Compound Listed At $8.7 Million Look Inside Island Fairfield County Compound Listed At $8.7 Million
Look Inside Island Fairfield County Compound Listed At $8.7 Million Got $8.7 million lying around? This Fairfield County home might be for you. The first thing you should know is that it's on an island -- Bluff Avenue in Rowayton, precisely. It sits on .51 acres and has a three-car garage, a garage/cottage, plenty more parking and a state-of-the-art redesigned pier with a deep water dock. The house is a recently-renovated stone English Manor with more than 6,000 square feet of expansive water views in every room. It has a boat house, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a game room, pool, tea house and a pilot house (for caretakers) with two bedrooms and two bat…
Joe Scarborough Puts His New Canaan Mansion Up For Sale Joe Scarborough Puts His New Canaan Mansion Up For Sale
Joe Scarborough Puts His New Canaan Mansion Up For Sale NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Joe Scarborough, better known as "Morning Joe" on MSNBC, has put his house in New Canaan up for sale. The  7,500-square-foot home located on 2.6 acres at 370 Wahackme Road — about a mile from town — is listed for $3.69 million. The house, built in 1930, has five bedrooms and five full bathrooms and two half-baths.  "Thoughtful expansion and renovation allow for modern living while retaining the feel of a classic Connecticut home. Beautifully proportioned rooms make for gracious entertaining while extensive terraces invite you to the heated pool and cabana…
Changing Of The Guard: Technology And Real Estate Changing Of The Guard: Technology And Real Estate
Changing Of The Guard: Technology And Real Estate WILTON, Conn. -- Technology has changed the face of nearly every industry, and perhaps none more so than real estate. Agents, homebuyers and sellers all have benefited from the adaptation of mobile technology, and can now add and browse listings with just the touch of a button.  This easily accessible information is especially useful for first-time buyers, who make up a large portion of the real estate market. The information found online can help buyers who have never invested in real estate or who may be unfamiliar with a new town or city. While first-time buyers greatly benefit from havin…
NY Times Shines Spotlight On Weston's Real Estate Market NY Times Shines Spotlight On Weston's Real Estate Market
NY Times Shines Spotlight On Weston's Real Estate Market WESTON, Conn. -- Many of those who live in Weston know about the area's  rural charm, top-notch schools, and quiet tranquility. Now, those features are spotlighted in a New York Times real estate story. The Aug. 30 story also highlights Weston's nature preserves, the farmer's market at Lachat Town Farm, and of course, the price of homes. Go HERE for the full story.
Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Lauper Drops The Price On Her Stamford Home Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Lauper Drops The Price On Her Stamford Home
Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Lauper Drops The Price On Her Stamford Home STAMFORD, Conn. — Looking for home provides musical inspiration as well as French Country charm? The home of singer/songwriter Cyndi Lauper in North Stamford may be just want you need.  And Lauper just dropped the price on the home — where she wrote five of her albums — by $350,000, according to an updated listing. The 3,885-square-foot home had been listed in spring for $1.25 million. But the price has been dropped to $935,000, according to the updated listing. It is listed for sale with Michael B. Leventhal at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties. The stone French Count…
$3.395M Property In Sherman Comes With 47 Acres Along Candlewood Lake $3.395M Property In Sherman Comes With 47 Acres Along Candlewood Lake
$3.395M Property In Sherman Comes With 47 Acres Along Candlewood Lake SHERMAN, Conn. — What will $3.395 million get you in Sherman? A contemporary mansion, 47 acres of land, and a half-mile of lakefront property.  This Wanzer Hill estate is 5,300 square feet and features four bedrooms, three full and one half bathroom. Two guest cottages also provide views of the lake.  The home also features a five-bay garage that can hold your boat. Click here to view the complete listing.