278 North Avenue
Westport, Connecticut 06880
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 7 | 2
- SqFt
- 9,525
- Acres
- 1.00
- Year Built
- 2006
- Neighborhood
- Coleytown
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Set in one of Westport's most prestigious estate enclaves, this exceptional shingle-style residence defines luxury living with a rare emphasis on multi-generational comfort, timeless architecture, and impeccable craftsmanship. Designed and built by a renowned architect and builder for a Fortune 500 CEO, the home reflects uncompromising quality, enduring design, and gracious curb appeal that impresses. Seamless indoor-outdoor living defines the home, with sun-filled interiors, soaring 10-foot ceilings, and an expansive walkout lower level with fireplace, all opening to a resort-style pool, stone patios, fire pit, and covered porch with fireplace, providing an effortless setting for entertaining. Extensive bespoke millwork, six fireplaces, and refined architectural finishes enrich every space. The expansive, level, and private grounds, framed by mature landscaping and abutting the 39-acre Newman Preserve, offer serenity with rare walkability to top-rated schools and 8 minutes to Westport's lively downtown. A spectacular chef's kitchen features Thermador and Wolf appliances, dual islands, 2 dishwashers, walk-in pantry, and a fully equipped butler's pantry with wet bar. The primary suite offers a turreted sitting room, fireplace, and 2 walk-in closets. 6 ensuite bedrooms and a private suite over the garage provide flexibility for guests. Space for elevator! New cedar roof, new boiler, new wine cellar, and other upgrades complete this rare offering in a premier Westport location.
Key Facts
Market Snapshot
The Westport Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
71
56 under contract
Median List Price
$4.60M
71 active listings
Median Closed Price
$2.42M
303 sales
Median Days on Market
56
71 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$820
71 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
303 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$4.05M
vs $4.60M median
11.9% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$425
vs $820 median
48.2% below median
Days on Market
76 days
vs 56 days median
20 days longer than median
Based on 71 active and 303 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Westport. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 27, 2026.
Location
278 North Avenue, Westport, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$20,650
- Property Taxes$3,047
- Insurance$1,350
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 2006
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 9,525 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 2,298 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Coleytown
- High
- Staples
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 6
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Appliances
- Gas CooktopWall OvenFreezerSubzeroDishwasherWasherDryerWine Chiller
- Basement
- FullHeatedStorageFully FinishedCooledWalk-outLiveable Space
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleSecond Floor
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - Pre-wiredOpen Floor PlanSecurity System
- Additional Rooms
- Exercise RoomGymLaundry RoomMud RoomWine Cellar
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 1.00 acres
- Zoning
- AAA
- Garage / Parking
- 3 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Beach Rights
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pool
- GuniteHeatedSafety FenceIn Ground Pool
- Construction
- ShakeWood
- Color
- Cedar
- Roof
- Wood Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Porch-Wrap AroundTerraceGuttersLightingFrench DoorsPatioGazeboPorchDeckUnderground Sprinkler
- Lot Description
- Level LotProfessionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $36,566 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 76
- MLS #
- 24174753
- MLS Status
- Active
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