Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Homebuyers are increasingly considering political leanings when choosing neighborhoods, according to a brand-new report.  Real estate agents note that clients prioritize communities aligning with their political views, seeking compatibility beyond traditional factors like schools and safety, the Axios story says. This trend may lead to more politically homogeneous neighborhoods, potentially impacting local governance and community interactions. Additionally, new real estate platforms, such as Oyssey, provide insights into neighborhood political affiliations, further enabling buyers to…
Island Livin' In CT: Hedge Fund Exec. Puts Private Island On Market For $35M Island Livin' In CT: Hedge Fund Exec. Puts Private Island On Market For $35M
Island Livin' In CT: Hedge Fund Exec. Puts Private Island On Market For $35M If you've always dreamed of wasting away on a beach like Jimmy Buffett but can do without tropical heat — and happen to be a multimillionaire — a new opportunity awaits.  Welcome to Roger's Island. Part of the Thimble Islands archipelago off Connecticut's southeastern shore, Roger's Island is one of the eight islands that have been renovated over the years, according to the New York Post. The 8,700-square-foot mansion sits on 7.65 acres on an island in the Long Island Sound. Zillow Bridgewater Associates executive Greg Jensen recently listed his private Branford island for a h…
200-Year-Old Historic CT Home That Belonged To Famed Figure Hits Market For $410K 200-Year-Old Historic CT Home That Belonged To Famed Figure Hits Market For $410K
200-Year-Old Historic CT Home That Belonged To Famed Figure Hits Market For $410K For anyone looking to own a piece of Connecticut history, a 200-year-old home that belonged to a famed Nutmegger recently went up for sale.  The Hiram Rider House, a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in Tolland County, is listed for sale at $409,900.  The 2,592-square-foot Willington home at 238 Tolland Turnpike was built in 1820 for Hiram Rider "who served as a judge, county sheriff, town Selectman, state representative, and state treasurer," according to Historic Buildings of Connecticut. It remained in the Rider family for multiple generations.  For co…
Dodgers Co-Owner Puts Darien Mansion On Market For $19M, Includes Batting Cage, Bowling Alley Dodgers Co-Owner Puts Darien Mansion On Market For $19M, Includes Batting Cage, Bowling Alley
Dodgers Co-Owner Puts Darien Mansion On Market For $19M, Includes Batting Cage, Bowling Alley While Todd Boehly, co-owner of the Dodgers, cheers on his team in Los Angeles in Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees on Friday, Oct. 25, real estate agents on the other side of the country will be working to sell his Fairfield County estate near the Long Island Sound.  The 51-year-old billionaire investor and media mogul has put his 10,000-square-foot Darien mansion on the market for $19 million, and the nearly 90-year-old home comes with all of the modern-day amenities you'd expect from a sports lover.  Related: Former New Canaan Home Of Paul Simon, Richard…
Former New Canaan Home Of Paul Simon, Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years Former New Canaan Home Of Paul Simon, Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years
Former New Canaan Home Of Paul Simon, Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years A Connecticut estate once home to both singer-songwriter Paul Simon and actor Richard Gere has sold for tens of millions of dollars for the second time in two years.  The 32-acre Fairfield County property, located at 82 Brookwood Ln. in New Canaan, sold on Thursday, Oct. 10 for $10.75 million, according to the town's property records.  The home was last purchased for $10.8 million through the Kensho Trust in July 2022 by the 75-year-old Gere, known for "Pretty Woman" and "An Officer and a Gentleman." He had intended to turn part of the property into a farm and harvest mushrooms, h…
Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront Long Island Sound Estate Listed For $49.9M Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront Long Island Sound Estate Listed For $49.9M
Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront Long Island Sound Estate Listed For $49.9M The Piano Man is downsizing. The iconic 75-year-old singer, songwriter, and pianist Billy Joel has just listed his sprawling waterfront estate on the north shore of Long Island for $49.9 million. Joel bought the estate, which he calls "MiddleSea," in Centre Island, a residential village in Oyster Bay, in 2002. The name is a clever play on words. Yes, it's located by the sea, but "Middle C" is also the first note learned by pianists. It's spread over 76 acres and has 18 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, and four separate homes: the main house (a 20,000-square-foot red-brick m…
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings Connecticut is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the nation's 100 most expensive zip codes. Property Shark says it based the rankings on median sale prices based on closed home sales. The neighborhood of Riverside (zip code 06878) in Greenwich is No. 1 in Connecticut at $2.51 million for 53rd overall. Greenwich (06830) ranks 64th at $2.27 million. Old Greenwich (06870) checks in at No. 80 at $2.09 million. One other Connecticut municipality made the Top 100 -- No. 99 Darien (06820) at $1.92 million. No. 33 Nantucket (02554) leads New England real estate at $2.9 million. Ne…
Here's How Fairfield County Luxury Housing Market In Q3 2024 Compared To Hudson Valley Here's How Fairfield County Luxury Housing Market In Q3 2024 Compared To Hudson Valley
Here's How Fairfield County Luxury Housing Market In Q3 2024 Compared To Hudson Valley A new report has revealed a growing number of luxury home sales in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County during the third quarter of 2024.  In markets north of New York City, including the Hudson Valley counties of Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess as well as Fairfield County, luxury home sales have experienced a sharp uptick, according to Houlihan Lawrence's Q3 Luxury Market Report.  The report, released on Thursday, Oct. 10, revealed that the percentage of these sales increased by double digits in each county and was concentrated in the lower end of the luxury markets.  T…
$10M Discount: Long Island Estate With Rooftop Putting Green Gets Significant Price Cut $10M Discount: Long Island Estate With Rooftop Putting Green Gets Significant Price Cut
$10M Discount: Long Island Estate With Rooftop Putting Green Gets Significant Price Cut A brand-new ultra modern, oceanfront estate on Long Island has slashed its asking price by $10 million. Located in the Southampton hamlet of Bridgehampton, 165 Surfside Drive originally hit the market in October 2023 for $79.9 million. Now, just a year later, the sleek residence has dropped its price to $69.9 million. Situated on 1.5 acres with 125 feet of direct ocean frontage, the 8,600-square-foot abode includes eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms, according to the listing from Bespoke Real Estate. 165 Surfside Drive in Bridgehampton. Bespoke Real Estate “Set behind a gated entran…
$15M Coastal Home In Region Built For French Royalty — No Really $15M Coastal Home In Region Built For French Royalty — No Really
$15M Coastal Home In Region Built For French Royalty — No Really It's a home that looks like it was plucked from Versaille and placed in New York. That's because it was.  "Haut Bois," a 108-year-old home in the exclusive town of Brookville on Long Island's Gold Coast was designed to look like Louis XIV Hunting Lodge, now known as the Palace of Versailles, the listing reads. This one-of-a-kind regal Brookville manor could be yours for $14.9 million.  Zillow The 18-room home sits on eight acres at the end of a private drive. It was originally built in 1916 and has undergone two major renovations in the past century.  Zillow Th…
Greenwich Mansion With A Lot Of History Hits Market At $35M Greenwich Mansion With A Lot Of History Hits Market At $35M
Greenwich Mansion With A Lot Of History Hits Market At $35M Connecticut's Beinecke Estate was built in 1939 and has remained in the same family ever since — until now.  The 9,300-square-foot Georgian colonial mansion sits on 66 acres of rolling hills at 10 Cliffdale Rd in Greenwich and was just listed for sale for $35 million.  Zillow Commissioned by business tycoon Edwin John Beinecke, the estate features 10-foot-high ceilings throughout the main house, handcrafted wood molding, and a built-in library that would be the envy of any book lover, according to the listing.  The eight-bedroom, nine-bath mansion's liv…
Expanded Darien Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M Expanded Darien Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M
Expanded Darien Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M If you dream of living in an expansive estate at the end of a gravel drive lined with pear trees, a historic Connecticut home may be the place for you.  The Fairfield County residence, built in 1937 by Philadelphia architect Julian A. Fay, is located at 865 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd. in the Fairfield County town of Darien and is now on sale for a small fee of $19 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The 10,197-square-foot Georgian Colonial has been restored and expanded by its current owners, who shaped it into a more contemporary home while still preserving its "historic ch…
Going Once: $20 Million Greenwich Estate To Be Offered At Auction Going Once: $20 Million Greenwich Estate To Be Offered At Auction
Going Once: $20 Million Greenwich Estate To Be Offered At Auction A scenic Connecticut estate known for its views, infinity pool, and orchards will hit the auction block this month at a listed price of $20 million. According to Zillow, the recently renovated French County estate, located in Fairfield County in Greenwich at 58 Quaker Lane, features five bedrooms, 5.2 baths, and seven fireplaces. Zillow said the auction bids will run from Thursday, Sept. 19, to Wednesday, Sept. 25. The starting bids are expected to be between $6 million and $12 million. An open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8. Built in 2004, t…
$35M CT Waterfront Estate Includes Stonehenge Replica, Go-Kart Track $35M CT Waterfront Estate Includes Stonehenge Replica, Go-Kart Track
$35M CT Waterfront Estate Includes Stonehenge Replica, Go-Kart Track Anyone looking for a $35 million Connecticut estate with the mystery and awe of a prehistoric megalithic structure and an adjacent go-kart track is in luck.  A New Haven County waterfront home at 215 Uncas Point Road in Guilford is one of the more unique homes on the market.  The 5,300-square foot, 6-bedroom, and 5-bathroom main house includes hand-carved woodworking, a home gym, a spa, and large windows overlooking the Long Island Sound, according to its Zillow listing.  Zillow There's also a 3,500-square-foot guest house with three bedrooms and bathrooms …
Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole Lists Westchester Estate For $22M: Report Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole Lists Westchester Estate For $22M: Report
Fashion Designer Kenneth Cole Lists Westchester Estate For $22M: Report After several decades, famed fashion designer Kenneth Cole has decided to list his more-than-century-old Westchester estate where he raised his children, according to reports.  Cole, who owns the global Kenneth Cole Productions fashion company, has listed his Purchase estate for $22 million with Pat Hirsch at Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty and Leslie McElwreath at Sotheby’s International Realty-Greenwich, according to a new report by Bloomberg.  The almost 12,000-square-foot estate, which dates back to 1912 and is located on Purchase Street, has seven bedrooms, six ba…
Redding Estate Owned By Iconic 60s Singing Star Hits Market Redding Estate Owned By Iconic 60s Singing Star Hits Market
Redding Estate Owned By Iconic 60s Singing Star Hits Market If you love iconic music from the '60s that gets stuck in your head for hours, then an estate for sale in Fairfield County owned by the star of a legendary singing trio should keep you singing. The estate, located in Redding on Limekiln Road, was home to the one and only Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary, known for such tunes as "Leaving on a Jet Plane" and the tearful "Puff the Magic Dragon" from 1966 until she died in 2009, according to Zillow. The "artistic antique" features authentic wide board floors, exposed beams, and two original fireplaces, as well as a vaulted ceiling, French…
Abstract Westchester Home Designed By Esteemed Architect Listed For $2.9M Abstract Westchester Home Designed By Esteemed Architect Listed For $2.9M
Abstract Westchester Home Designed By Esteemed Architect Listed For $2.9M A Westchester home with a less-than-conventional design from an architect who graduated from an esteemed art school could be yours for several million dollars.  The property, which dates back to 1937 and is located at 29 Penny Lane in Scarsdale, is now listed for $2.998 million by Christie's International Real Estate Group. The 5,400-square-foot home was designed by architect Paul M. Doering, a graduate of the iconic Bauhaus School in Germany known for teaching modern design.  According to its listing, the residence perfectly exemplifies the school's principles with its blend of …
$25 Million 'Premiere' New England Estate Hits Market - See Inside $25 Million 'Premiere' New England Estate Hits Market - See Inside
$25 Million 'Premiere' New England Estate Hits Market - See Inside An estate sitting atop 5.5 acres is on the market for a whopping $25 million but can be bought at a discount if the owner chooses to give up a little green space. The estate at 280 Warren Street, located in the Norfolk County town of Brookline, is a "premiere estate" that presents a “unique opportunity,” its listing states. The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home has been “meticulously renovated” and features 9,480 square feet of living space. In total, the home boasts 19 rooms (including a gym, game room, home office, and more), six fireplaces, and plenty of space, with high ceilings and …
$89 Million NY Mansion Features Oceanfront Views, More: See Inside $89 Million NY Mansion Features Oceanfront Views, More: See Inside
$89 Million NY Mansion Features Oceanfront Views, More: See Inside A 10,000-square-foot home sitting on a luscious seven-acre lot is now available for eager homeowners – if you have a few million to spare. Located on Long Island in the town of East Hampton, the mansion at 370 & 372 Further Lane has recently been put on the market for a whopping $89 million, according to its listing. Designed by American interior designer John F. Saladino, the five-bedroom, nine-bath estate sits on a huge lot of seven acres, which stretches from Further Lane all the way to the beach, allowing the home privacy. It also has a private path down to the white-sand beach,…
Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report
Hollywood Couple Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones List Westchester Home For $12M: Report A 12-acre gated Westchester County estate set alongside the picturesque Hudson River is now up for sale by its two famous residents and Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, a new repor says. The over 11,000-square-foot home, located in Irvington, is now listed for $12 million by real estate agency Compass, according to The Wall Street Journal.  The residence, which Zeta-Jones bought in 2019 for $4.5 million, features around 130 feet of riverside frontage and dates back to the 1920s. It sits on land that once belonged to Charles Lewis Tiffany, who founded the jewelr…
'Gated Heaven:' Estate In New England Offers Lakefront View, More 'Gated Heaven:' Estate In New England Offers Lakefront View, More
'Gated Heaven:' Estate In New England Offers Lakefront View, More A $5 million estate with over 800 feet of lake frontage is looking for its next owner. Located in the heart of the Berkshires, 49 Chanterwood Road is a slice of “gated heaven,” its listing states. With five bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, the 6,000-square-foot home sits on the shores of Goose Pond and offers not only 877 feet of lake frontage but also a whopping 35 acres of untouched woodland, which the listing claims provides complete privacy and “a connection with nature that is both rare and invigorating.” Even indoors, the outside reigns supreme, as the home boasts a large scr…