Home / Recently Sold / Westport
Closed · For Sale
$1,775,000
Asked $1,885,000 · Sold 2025-09-03

18 Bridge Street, Westport, Connecticut 06880

4 beds 4 baths 2,882 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1884
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About this home

A rare gem - step into the timeless charm of this Rufus Wakeman home, a quintessential c.1884 home nestled in Westport, CT. Set on a beautiful, level, professionally landscaped, and private 0.82-acre lot, this cherished residence seamlessly blends historic character with modern-day comfort. High ceilings, intricate moldings, and wide plank floors showcase the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while oversized windows flood the home with natural light. The inviting entryway features a bespoke oversized front door and the original handcrafted stairway banister. Gracious living and dining rooms are complemented by a cozy den and a sun-filled home office. The kitchen, dining area, and family room seamlessly flow onto the spacious patio and lush backyard, creating the perfect setting for indoor-outdoor living. The second floor hosts the private living quarters, featuring spacious bedrooms designed for comfort and tranquility. This level includes three full bathrooms, thoughtfully appointed to provide convenience and privacy for family and guests alike. An added perk - a classic barn at the edge of the property awaits your personal touch. Whether transformed into a guest cottage, studio, workspace, or gym, it offers endless possibilities. Ideally located just minutes from Saugatuck Center, Compo Beach, Longshore Club Park, and downtown Westport. This timeless home offers not just a place to live, but a way of life you'll love and never want to leave.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,775,000
Beds
4
Baths
4
Interior
2,882 sq ft
Lot
0.82 ac
Year Built
1884
MLS #
24106117
ZIP
06880
Days on Market
22
Heat
Oil · Hot Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Barn, Detached Garage, Driveway (2-car)
Laundry
Lower Level
Flood Zone
No

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Schools

Elementary
Saugatuck
Middle / Jr High
Bedford
High School
Staples

Taxes

Property tax
$14,030 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$743,900

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Convection Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Storage, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Full With Hatchway
Attic
Unfinished, Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up
Fireplaces
3
Total rooms
10

Building & Exterior

Style
Antique
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard, Wood
Exterior features
Porch-Wrap Around, Porch, Barn, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Foundation
Stone
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
A
Lot
Dry, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Waterfront
Walk to Water, Beach Rights, Water Community

Energy

Energy features
Energy Star Rated, Humidistat, Thermopane Windows

What's nearby

Grocery
Whole Foods Market0.85 mi away
Also nearby
Trader Joe's1.37 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.23 mi away
Train
Westport Station0.4 mi away · 8 min walkMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
Bus stop1.34 mi away
Elementary
Saugatuck
Middle
Bedford
High school
Staples
~1.0 miWhole Foods Market — 0.85 miTrader Joe's — 1.37 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.23 miWestport — 0.4 miBus stop — 1.34 mi
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Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2026-06-17Sold — $11,000/mo asked $12,850/moMLS 24165882
2025-09-03Sold — $1,775,000 asked $1,885,000 (this listing)MLS 24106117

Public record

From the Westport assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

Year built1884
Living area2,882 sq ft
Total rooms10
Lot size0.82 acres
Stories2
HeatForced Air
ExteriorClapboard
Assessed value$743,900
Town appraisal$1,062,700
Last recorded sale2007

Recorded sales

Deed transfers on file with the Westport land records, newest first. These are recordings rather than MLS sales, so they include transfers that were never listed. Nominal and $0 transfers (estate, trust and family conveyances) are excluded.

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty — Barbara Sweeney · (203) 227-8424

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