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Under Contract · For Sale
$4,050,000

278 North Avenue, Westport, Connecticut 06880

6 beds 9 baths 9,525 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 2006

About this home

Set in one of Westport's most prestigious estate enclaves, this exceptional shingle-style residence defines luxury living with a rare emphasis on multi-generational comfort, timeless architecture, and impeccable craftsmanship. Designed and built by a renowned architect and builder for a Fortune 500 CEO, the home reflects uncompromising quality, enduring design, and gracious curb appeal that impresses. Seamless indoor-outdoor living defines the home, with sun-filled interiors, soaring 10-foot ceilings, and an expansive walkout lower level with fireplace, all opening to a resort-style pool, stone patios, fire pit, and covered porch with fireplace, providing an effortless setting for entertaining. Extensive bespoke millwork, six fireplaces, and refined architectural finishes enrich every space. The expansive, level, and private grounds, framed by mature landscaping and abutting the 39-acre Newman Preserve, offer serenity with rare walkability to top-rated schools and 8 minutes to Westport's lively downtown. A spectacular chef's kitchen features Thermador and Wolf appliances, dual islands, 2 dishwashers, walk-in pantry, and a fully equipped butler's pantry with wet bar. The primary suite offers a turreted sitting room, fireplace, and 2 walk-in closets. 6 ensuite bedrooms and a private suite over the garage provide flexibility for guests. Space for elevator! New cedar roof, new boiler, new wine cellar, and other upgrades complete this rare offering in a premier Westport location.

Status
Under Contract
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$4,050,000
Beds
6
Baths
9
Interior
9,525 sq ft
Lot
1 ac
Year Built
2006
MLS #
24174753
ZIP
06880
Days on Market
85
Heat
Oil · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Private Well
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Main Level
Flood Zone
No

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

Schools

Elementary
Coleytown
Middle / Jr High
Coleytown
High School
Staples

Taxes

Property tax
$36,566 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$1,938,800

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Heated, Storage, Fully Finished, Cooled, Walk-out, Liveable Space
Attic
Unfinished, Floored, Walk-up
Fireplaces
6
Total rooms
17

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Shake, Wood
Exterior features
Porch-Wrap Around, Terrace, Gutters, Lighting, French Doors, Patio, Gazebo, Porch, Deck, Underground Sprinkler
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Gunite, Heated, Safety Fence, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
AAA
Lot
Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
Waterfront
Beach Rights

Energy

Energy features
Thermopane Windows

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 built2006
Living area7,227 sq ft
Total rooms17
Lot size1 acres
Stories2.5
HeatHydroAir
ExteriorWood Shingle
Assessed value$1,938,800
Town appraisal$2,769,700
Last recorded sale2017

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 William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l — Cyd Hamer · (203) 227-1246

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