Greenwich Real Estate Report: Aug 7-Aug 14, 2020

NEW LISTING! 37 Carrington Drive, Greenwich, CT

37 Carrington Drive, click on photo for more info.
37 Carrington Drive, click on photo for more info.

Beautifully updated and spacious center hall colonial on 2 private acres located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Enjoy 4 oversized bedrooms, 3 full baths and one half bath along with a large bright office and an oversized bonus room currently being used as a playroom which can easily be used as a media, recreation room, additional office space or other. The brand new gourmet kitchen is open to the family room with a wood burning fireplace.

A separate formal dining and a formal living room also with a wood burning fireplace. Every room room is large and bright. The spacious office is ideal for working from home. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The full house generator, along with the new HVAC system, will keep you comfortable no matter what mother nature has in store!

Take note of the covered front porch which has plenty of room to create an outdoor workspace or to just sit and relax. There’s a fantastic possible pool site for those who desire one. Tesla charger, Reverse Osmosis and Anion water filters. Steps from the Greenwich border. Greenwich address, Stamford schools.

There are 55 public open houses this weekend. Please bring a mask and gloves and plan to social distance.

Please click HERE for the most up to date open house list.

This week’s highlights in Greenwich real estate:

  • 39 new to market listings
  • 34 sold properties
  • 27 price reductions
  • 21 contingent contracts
  • 36 pending

Greenwich Real Estate Report: July 24-July 31, 2020

NEW LISTING! 4 Sound View Terrace. For those who are torn about leaving NYC but love the idea of more space and a single family house, this home is for you! The perfect way to transition to suburban life without giving up the conveniences of city living. 

4 Sound View Terrace

Luxury Living in the Heart of Greenwich! Conveniently located on a private cul-de-sac near Greenwich Ave., the train, library, shops and restaurants, this spacious 4,004 SF and light-filled 4 bed 4.1 bath home is picture perfect. The formal living room and dining room flow seamlessly into the gourmet eat-in kitchen adjacent to the sun-filled family room out to the flagstone terrace & portico, perfect for entertaining. The expansive master suite with 2 walk-in closets and spa bath, 2nd en-suite bedroom & 3rd bedroom are on the 2nd FL. The 3rd FL allows the flexibility for a 4th en-suite bedroom, large home office, gym or au-pair/in-law suite. This newly renovated and impeccably maintained home features an oversized garage, hardwood floors and wainscoting throughout. This turnkey property is an ideal condo alternative!

Please click HERE for the most up to date open house list.

This week’s highlights in Greenwich real estate:

  • 53 new to market listings
  • 32 sold properties
  • 28 price reductions
  • 32 contingent contracts
  • 46 pending

Greenwich Real Estate Report: July 17-July 24, 2020

NEW LAND LISTING! 28 Meeting House Road.

Buyers are excited about land these days. This property is the perfect place to build your quarantine friendly home with plenty of room for multiple work spaces and ensuite bathrooms for all. People are putting a lot of thought into their living spaces after having spent so much more time in their homes recently. Build your dream home on this beautiful, peaceful and quiet property.

28 Meeting House Rd
28 Meeting House Rd

Listen to the sounds of silence on this beautiful park-like land of 4.4 acres in an estate section of Greenwich. Plenty of room to build a stunning new home and recreational amenities such as a pool and a tennis court. The property is open and level with several stands of mature specimen trees offering privacy near the front. No known wetlands and the FAR will accommodate a home up to about 11,000 sq. ft. (subject to Town approvals). Close proximity to schools and only 6 minutes to the Merritt Parkway. 

OPEN HOUSE – Sunday, July 26 from 1:00-3:00

For those who prefer a finished product, Dearfield Lane is like new construction, built in 2013. This house has multiple work spaces and ensuite bathrooms in every bedroom.

15 Dearfield Lane
15 Dearfield Lane

Great location with little to no traffic. Dearfield Lane consists of 11 classic homes EST IN 1929. This 5 bedroom 5 1/2 bath home sits on a private, quiet lane close to train, town, shopping, library and highway. Minutes to Greenwich Ave. Fine craftsmanship and details throughout. Master suite with luxury bath & fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with island. Living room with fireplace. Formal dining room. Family room with fireplace & French doors Leading to stone terrace. Finished lower level with family room, bedroom & full bath & separate entrance. Outdoor terrace & fireplace. square footage includes 1933 square feet in finished lower level.

There are 60 public open houses in Greenwich this weekend. Please bring a mask and gloves if you plan to attend and please wait your turn until the group ahead of you has completed their tour of the home before you enter in order to ensure social distancing. 

Please click HERE for the most up to date open house list.

This week’s highlights in Greenwich real estate:

  • 56 new to market listings
  • 33 sold properties
  • 25 price reductions
  • 22 contingent contracts
  • 40 pending

Greenwich Real Estate Report: July 10-July 17, 2020

We have all heard about New Yorkers flocking to Greenwich since the pandemic began. Most were looking for short term and summer rentals, hoping that by September, Covid-19 would be a thing of the past. Instead, many of those NYC families are now scrambling to find either long term rentals or they are buying homes, often they’re cash deals for quick closings so they can get in before school starts. 

Some say they’ll keep their NYC apartments in hopes of returning one day. Those who can afford to have 2 homes, like the idea of having a country home to escape to anytime they need or want to get out of the city while many are abandoning NYC altogether.

It’s a seller’s market, demand is high yet inventory is low, at times resulting in biding wars as we see home prices climb. 

What about school? I’ve heard a range of plans from enrolling their kids in local public schools or local private schools to keeping their kids enrolled in their NYC schools and driving them into the city 2 days a week until schools shut down again. 

Clients often ask me about the process of enrolling their children in Greenwich Public Schools. You need to be a Greenwich resident before you can register. You’ll also need to provide the following information:

  • Child’s birth certificate
  • Immunization record
  • Two forms of proof of residency

For more details, go to the GPS website: https://www.greenwichschools.org/district-information/registration

The increased demand from NYC families moving to Greenwich and surrounding areas probably won’t slow down soon so if you have been considering selling your home, this is a great time to do so. Reach out to your agent and ask what your house is worth as well as what you need to do to prepare your house for a sale.

149 Weaver Street, Greenwich 
149 Weaver Street, Greenwich 

149 Weaver is a fabulous farmhouse with charming details inside and out! The beautiful grounds feature a saltwater pool, stone walls, waterfalls, goldfish pond, fenced herb garden and compost bin just to name a few. Modern renovations include a cathedral ceiling great room that is perfect for entertaining, large dining room with fireplace, large eat in kitchen, den, possible bedroom with fireplace and a full bath. Upstairs the ensuite master bedroom features a cathedral ceiling, fireplace and extra closets. 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths. Finished basement with radiant heat tile floor with large full bath could be bedroom/office. Many options for work from home include additional heated space behind garage for studio, office or gym. Potting shed too. Tesla charger in garage. Possible subdivision! Convenient to everything!

There are 67 public open houses in Greenwich this weekend. Please bring a mask and gloves if you plan to attend.

Please click HERE for the most up to date open house list.

This week’s highlights in Greenwich real estate:

  • 41 new to market listings
  • 22 sold properties
  • 41 price reductions
  • 20 contingent contracts
  • 31 pending

Greenwich Real Estate Report: July 3-July 10, 2020

The Greenwich real estate market is on fire! Homes are selling very quickly, often with bidding wars. It’s become a seller’s market, demand is high and inventory is low. Buyers are waiting for more homes to hit the market. If you’ve been contemplating selling your home, this is a great time to reach out to an experienced real estate agent for a price opinion. 

There are 52 public open houses in Greenwich this weekend. Please bring a mask and gloves if you plan to attend.

New Listing, 137 Clapboard Ridge Rd

137 Clapboard Ridge Rd

This colonial home features a modern flare. From the sprawling open floor plan to the designer kitchen, this 2.29-landscaped home is both expansive and private. 

A front to back foyer leads to an openly connected living room and dining room, providing for a beautiful entryway. French doors connect the illuminated foyer entryway to a terrace.

The living room is complete with a wood-burning fireplace. The open gourmet eat-in kitchen features an island fit with high-end appliances. Opening out of the designer kitchen, an expansive family room comes complete with cathedral ceilings. 

All six bedrooms are on the second floor. The master suite comes with three walk-in closets and a radiant bathroom. The three following bedrooms sprawl out of the master suite along the second floor’s corridor, all entailing en-suite bathrooms of their own with private closets in each. The remaining two bedrooms share a hall bath.

105 Parsonage Rd

This week’s highlights in Greenwich real estate:

  • 46 new to market listings
  • 15 sold properties
  • 34 price reductions
  • 20 contingent contracts
  • 36 pending

Click HERE or anywhere on the open house list below for the most up-to-date list and times of this weekend’s public open houses.

Greenwich Real Estate Report: June 26 – July 3, 2020

Enjoy city life while living in the suburbs.

28 Oak Street, Greenwich, CT

This majestic Georgian Colonial is conveniently located in a serene street, only 2 minutes away from the train, shops and restaurants. A quick 45 min commute to NYC. This 5 bedroom, 6.2 bath home features high ceilings, large rooms, and high-end fixtures on 4 levels of optimal, flexible living space. The gourmet kitchen, adjacent to the family room, includes a breakfast area and French doors that open up to a deck overlooking the heated pool. Luxurious master bedroom and master bathroom. 4 additional 2nd floor bedrooms, with a home office. The walk-out lower level adds 2,000 + SF with gym, playroom, 2nd living room, full bath and wet bar. 5 custom fireplaces and elevator option.

28 Oak Street, Greenwich, CT

This week’s highlights in Greenwich real estate:

  • 60 new to market listings
  • 43 sold properties
  • 30 price reductions
  • 21 contingent contracts
  • 38 pending

There are 40 public open houses in Greenwich this weekend. Please bring a mask and gloves if you plan to attend.

Please click HERE, or on any listing below, for the most up to date open house list.

Greenwich Real Estate Report: June 19-26, 2020

Public open houses are back! But they look very different than they did before Covid-19. Everyone who enters the home must wear a mask and gloves and only one group at a time will be permitted inside a home.

246 E Middle Patent, Greenwich

This week’s highlights in Greenwich real estate:

  • 61 new to market listings
  • 26 sold properties
  • 40 price reductions
  • 24 accepted offers
  • 38 signed contracts

There are 45 public open houses in Greenwich this Sunday. Please bring a mask and gloves if you plan to attend.

Mobile devices, click on this link for optimal view: Open house list

Greenwich Real Estate Report: June 12-19, 2020

The perfect backcountry Greenwich house on 4 acres with a heated pool, 7 bedrooms, 7.1 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces and luxury amenities.

1076 Lake Ave, Greenwich, CT

The wrought iron gates open to a house with space for all you family and friends. After a hard day of work or play, you can relax on the large open patio or sit protected under the covered patio.

Step into the family room with its own fireplace for cozy winter evenings and adjacent to the kitchen with a huge island. Walk through the butler’s pantry to the dining room with it’s own fireplace and large windows. The living room is spacious with it’s own private sitting area. Next door is the large den with fireplace and card table on one end. 

Upstairs is the large master bedroom and 5 guest bedrooms, a third floor office and a 3 car garage. Close to Banksville and Armonk restaurants and shopping.

1076 Lake Ave, Greenwich, CT

In my opinion, as well as that of my colleagues who I have conferred with, this is a good time to list your home for sale as well as a good time to purchase a new home. Prices remain steady while many homes are selling faster than expected during these strange times. All showings must be conducted while wearing a mask and gloves and anyone viewing homes in person, should be a pre-approved buyer. Week after week, the majority of the highlighted numbers below, continue to climb. 

This week’s highlights in Greenwich real estate:

  • 70 new to market listings
  • 18 sold properties
  • 36 price reductions
  • 24 accepted offers
  • 36 signed contracts

Greenwich Real Estate Report: June 5-12, 2020

Beautifully updated inside and out. Built in 2005, updated in 2014 and 2019, this house is absolutely move in ready! Buyers have the option to purchase this home furnished, for a true turnkey experience. Pack your clothes and don’t forget your bathing suit!

246 E Middle Patent Rd, Greenwich, CT 06831

Classic center hall colonial with 5 bedrooms and 4.2 baths. Gourmet kitchen with new state of the art appliances, sunroom off the kitchen and a private office with a view. Fully finished, large walkout lower level with a family room, full bath, sauna and exercise area which leads out to a beautiful heated pool and a fully fenced, expansive lawn. Spend summers by the pool, winters in the sunroom and enjoy the fall foliage from every room in the house.

246 E Middle Patent Rd, Greenwich, CT 06831

Very private and quiet, located on 2 acres on the Greenwich-Stamford border just minutes from the Merritt Parkway. Stamford public schools. Close to several private schools. This house is not to be missed.

This week’s highlights in Greenwich real estate:

  • 59 new to market listings
  • 13 sold properties
  • 35 price reductions
  • 27 accepted offers
  • 31 signed contracts

The talk amongst my fellow Greenwich real estate agents is that the summer of 2020 is shaping up to be what should have been our spring market. A time of new inventory and higher sales volume, the time of year when Realtors are generally our busiest.

We are still seeing a large number of people who are interested in moving here from New York City and I don’t expect that to slow down anytime soon.

What are some of the most common requests that I’m receiving from buyers today? An updated kitchen and a pool. One of my clients recently sent me her list of requirements to purchase a home and next to “pool” she wrote (non negotiable).

Greenwich Real Estate Report: May 29-June 5, 2020

This classic center hall colonial is located in a coveted lakeside Riverside neighborhood, very convenient to the train station, .2 miles, yet not noise impacted. Less than 1 mile from Riverside Elementary School, Eastern Middle School & Riverside Yacht Club. 

On the main level, you’ll find a formal living room w/wood-burning fireplace, dining room, private office/possible 5th bedroom & updated kitchen which is open to a sunny family room. Walk out to a raised deck overlooking a large, private fully fenced yard w/fire-pit area. Side entrance w/mud room, large walk in pantry & updated powder room complete the first floor.

On the 2nd floor, a HUGE, bright master suite w/vaulted ceiling, & attached office/nursery/flex space, 3 additional double bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. The finished basement contains a spacious playroom, separate laundry room and cedar closet, with additional square footage of usable space. According to FAR calculations, approximately 1,537 sqft can be added to allow for expansion, including a possible 5th bedroom and additional full bath on the first and/or second floors as well as additional living space (subject to permits). A 5th bedroom may also be possible without expanding. This house is absolutely move in ready or you may choose to expand.

10 Lake Drive South, Riverside, CT
10 Lake Drive South, Riverside, CT

This week’s highlights in Greenwich real estate:

  • 69 new to market listings
  • 25 sold properties
  • 37 price reductions
  • 27 accepted offers
  • 29 signed contracts