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Property Description
Award-winning builder proudly presents a rare, beautifully restored high Victorian Gothic home chronicled for its grace and splendor. Original architectural details artfully remain, including the only known local example of clustered colonette posts adorning the veranda. The interior showcases curved archways, carved mahogany stair banister and newel post, and detailed window trim. White oak Smallbone kitchen with La CornuFe range and mosaic marble tile opens to a dining/great room. Light fixtures and appliances were individually selected with an artist's eye. Sun-filled, the home offers six-inch white oak flooring throughout, stunning renovated baths, and all-new mechanicals with an electric heat pump and Smart home technology. The flexible layout includes a first-floor guest suite with full bath, powder room, and living room with fireplace. The second level boasts three bedrooms, one en-suite, plus a hall bath. The finished third level works as a primary suite, guest suite, or office with full bath and laundry. The detached two-car barn and garage conceal a legal one-bedroom cottage with a private garden. New kitchen, appliances, flooring, heat pump, and renovated bath; ideal for extended family or income. Both structures feature Smart eco-systems controlling security, sound, light, and climate via voice or phone. While away the hours on one of the two porches overlooking the private garden and stone wall. This coveted walk-to-town gem is an investment in loving life here.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8 Washington Ave
General
- Sold For: $2,850,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24173805
- Added to Site: 90 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Suite: Book Shelves, Vaulted Ceiling, Full Bath, Hardwood Fl, Upper
- Primary Suite 2: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Primary Suite 2: Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Full Bath, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Remodeled, Island, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Hardwood Floor, Main
- Laundry: Upper Level
- In-Law/Au Pair Suite: Yes
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Neighborhood: In-Town
- Driving Directions: Main St or Evergreen Ave to Washington Ave
School Information
- Elementary School: Saugatuck
- Middle School: Bedford
- High School: Staples
Community
- Community Name: In-Town
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump, Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Tankless Hotwater
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Antique
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 3,606
- Above Ground: 3,606 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1890
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.38
- Zoning: A
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Beach Rights
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $816,900
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 411856
Listed by Compass Connecticut, LLC, TEAM SVP AT COMPASS, Susan Vanech
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Monica Kass
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Schools
Schools serving 8 Washington Ave
School District:Westport School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Saugatuck Elementary School 170 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Bedford Middle School 88 North Avenue, Westport, CT 06880 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
Staples High School 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT 06880 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8 Washington Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/16/2026
Sold
$2,850,000
2.52%
MLS
5/07/2026
Listed
$2,780,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
8 Washington Avenue, Westport, CT 06880 (MLS# 24173805) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,850,000 on July 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 8 Washington Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Westport? You can browse all Westport real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

