One of the most sought-after walk-to-town neighborhoods in Westport, presents a stately charmer on 8 Washington Ave. Enjoy the splendor of an era gone by with original Victorian architectural details including hard wood flooring, carved mahogany stair banister, detailed window trim and expansive back porch overlooking an oversized garden. This five-bedroom home on three levels offers the walk to town convenience that draws city folk to enjoy country living. A sun filled home, this property presents the ability to move right in the freshly painted and lovingly maintained home with legal assessory dwelling above the garage. A flexible layout provides a first-floor guest suite with full bath, an open kitchen great room, a formal living room with fireplace and utilitarian mud room. The second level boasts three amply sized bedrooms sharing a large bath and a full finished level on the third floor could be enjoyed as a primary suite, guest suite or open play space. Town applies taxes on a small portion of the livable space on this level while one can truly enjoy the use of a robust area with sleeping and living space with a full bath. The detached garage has a partially finished space that could be converted back to a second bay while a full apartment flaunts the second level, adding great value creating an income producing option. Charm, character and ability to add your personal touches, this walk-to-town gem is an investment in a future of loving life here.
For sale
$1,648,000
8 Washington Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
5beds
3,090sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$533/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 08, 2025 at 05:40pm
Listed by:
TEAM SVP AT COMPASS,
Compass Connecticut, LLC,
Listing Agent: Susan Vanech Vanech
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24100527

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Other
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Interior Entry
- Attic: Heated,Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,090
- Total interior livable area: 3,090 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,090
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Dry, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 411856
- Zoning: A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Public Rec Facilities, Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
- Subdivision: In-Town
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Westport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $533/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $816,900
- Annual tax amount: $15,211
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
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