Home / Recently Sold / Westport
Closed · For Sale
$1,643,000
Asked $1,700,000 · Sold 2025-02-28

56 Wright Street, Westport, Connecticut 06880

5 beds 3 baths 3,450 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1912
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About this home

Welcome to a truly enchanting opportunity nestled in the coveted Old Hill neighborhood of Westport, CT.Some special features of this 1912 home that help tell its story of a bygone era are the sun drenched loft -like Great Room with it's enormous window offering northern light exposure. It was an artist's studio in the past.This magical space is divided into many living areas & has infinite opportunities. The large , light drenched living room/dining room has high beamed ceilings & walls of long ,elegant windows with transoms. The very large working fireplace has a hand painted map of Wright Street over the mantel. The room leads into a delightful sun porch that also leads off the eat-in kitchen. Set on its own private lane, this home cannot be seen from the road, offering you a unique sense of seclusion & tranquility.The expansive 1.44 acre lot presents a perfect blend of level & gently sloping terrain in the back providing an idyllic backdrop for outdoor gatherings.The winter views of downtown Westport & the Saugatuck River add a picturesque touch. The privacy afforded by the lush surroundings creates a peaceful & romantic retreat from it all.One of the property's enticing aspects is its unbeatable location, an easy walk to down town Westport .This rare antique gem is a canvas awaiting your personal touch. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Westport's history & experience the enchanting character, delightful features & endless possibilities for this exquisite find!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,643,000
Beds
5
Baths
3
Interior
3,450 sq ft
Lot
1.44 ac
Year Built
1912
MLS #
24048612
ZIP
06880
Days on Market
124
Heat
Gas In Street, Oil · Radiator, Steam
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer In Street, Septic
Parking
Detached Garage, Off Street Parking, Driveway (2-car)
Laundry
Main Level
Flood Zone
No

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

Schools

Elementary
Kings Highway
Middle / Jr High
Coleytown
High School
Staples

Taxes

Property tax
$12,233 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$657,000

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished, Storage, Interior Access, Full With Walk-Out
Attic
Unfinished, Storage Space, Walk-up
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
10

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial, Antique
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Shingle, Wood
Exterior features
Porch-Screened, Porch-Enclosed, Porch, Patio
Foundation
Stone
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
AA
Lot
City Views, Lightly Wooded, Dry, Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Water View

What's nearby

Grocery
Trader Joe's0.78 mi away
Also nearby
Whole Foods Market1.17 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy0.79 mi away
Train
Westport Station1.59 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Elementary
Kings Highway
Middle
Coleytown
High school
Staples
~1.3 miTrader Joe's — 0.78 miWhole Foods Market — 1.17 miCVS Pharmacy — 0.79 miWestport — 1.59 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.

2025-02-28Sold — $1,643,000 asked $1,700,000 (this listing)MLS 24048612

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 built1912
Living area3,450 sq ft
Total rooms10
Lot size1.44 acres
Stories2.25
HeatSteam
ExteriorWood Shingle
Assessed value$657,000
Town appraisal$938,600
Last recorded sale2021 — $950,000
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty — Jillian Klaff · (203) 227-8424

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