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Black Rock Real Estate Update - November 2011

By Gail Robinson

Real Estate Agent with William Raveis Real Estate RES.0772823

November 26, 2011 10:01 AM

The first train should leave the platform at the new Fairfield Metro Station on Monday, December 5. This has been a long time coming! There is no word yet on when regular service will begin or details on when the 1,440 parking space permits will be issued. Also up in the air is whether there will be Express Service to Grand Central from this new stop.

From a real estate perspective, this is good news as a new stop on a train line tends to increase property values within a one mile radius of the train station by 14-18% according to studies. These are unusual times, so it remains to be seen what kind of impact the train station will actually have on property values, but listing agents are reporting an increase in showings of Black Rock properties and buyer agents are noticing more interest in Black Rock properties. You can see the increase in activity by scrolling down and looking at my own listings which are under deposit or under contract.

JUST LISTED

35 Battery Park Drive $1,199,000

Exquisite custom architectural details in interior designers own Nantucket style home with water views of Long Island Sound. Open floor plan. Built in 2003 with exceptional design, materials, and craftsmanship upgrades in 2006. C/A. Professionally landscaped yard with Rainsensor sprinklers. Pennsylvania bluestone patio. MLS #98519230

Please visit 35 Battery Park Drive or take a Virtual Tour

65 Battery Park Drive $899,000

Elevated water views of Black Rock Harbor from this one level spacious custom-built home. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room with fireplace and water views with French doors onto stone patio, dining room with water views, family room with fireplace and water views, screened porch with water views, C/A, lush periennial gardens with underground sprinkler system and patio with spectacular water views. MLS #98498106

For more photos and details please visit 65 Battery Park Drive

28 Anchorage Drive $595,000

Direct waterfront on Black Rock Harbor with views of Long Island Sound from this 1937 architect-designed home on park-like grounds. One acre with potential for dock. Sold "as is" and requires probate court approval. 7 RM, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3,451 SF, .99 acres. Driveway at 166 Grovers Avenue. MLS #98478003

For more photos and details please visit 28 Anchorage Drive

427 Brewster Street $475,000

Historic 1801 home with 4,000+ SF, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 7 fireplaces, cherry-coffered ceilings, cherry walls and many other exquisite period details. Can be single family. Has townhouse style apartment with own driveway $1,500/mo. rent cover property taxes and more! Walk to new train station. MLS #98490900.

For more photos and details please visit 427 Brewster Street

UNDER DEPOSIT

614-616 Courtland Avenue $329,000

Mint condition 2-family custom-built in 1949 by owner's family. Beautifully maintained. 2 BR, 1 BA units on 1st and 2nd flrs. Room for expansion in walk-up attic. Off street parking. Two blocks from water. First time on market ever. MLS #98517333

For more photos and details please visit 614-616 Courtland Street

SALE PENDING

62 Prescott Street $318,900

Historic Colonial with Arts & Crafts influence, spacious rooms with 9 foot ceilings and great flow. High end renovations including new Pella windows with period details. New kitchen with maple Kraftsmaid cabinets, Corian counters, Liebherr refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and range. 30 foot living room with fireplace. One car garage. MLS #98492016

For more photos and details please visit 62 Prescott Street

UNDER DEPOSIT

125 Gilman Street $219,000

Colonial with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Open floor plan for kitchen/dining room/living room. Living room with fireplace. Family room. Updated kitchen, first floor laundry/mudroom, wraparound back porch and patio. Newer vinyl windows, high end gas boiler 2 yrs old, hdwd flrs. Short sale. MLS #98517631

For more photos and details please visit 125 Gilman Street

75 Haddon

75 Haddon Street, #2 $142,900

Upscale renovation of true 2 bedroom unit in historic complex. Exposed brick, limestone counters, marble floor in bathroom, slate floor in kitchen, hardwood floors. Large 22 foot living/dining room combination with five windows. Sunny enclosed porch overlooking courtyard. End unit with windows on three sides. Walk to new train station. Common charges of $447 include heat, hot water, and taxes! Coop board approval required. MLS #98493004

For more photos and details please visit 75 Haddon Street, #2

606 Brewster 1 Kitchen

606 Brewster, #1 $129,500

Upscale renovation of true 2 bedroom unit in historic complex. Glass mosaic backsplash, 5 burner LG gas range, hardwood floors. Large 22 foot living/dining room combination with five windows. Sunny enclosed porch overlooking courtyard. Outdoor area. End unit with windows on three sides. Walk to new train station.

Common charges of $447 include heat, hot water, and taxes! Coop board approval required.

MLS #98511653

For more photos and details please visit 606 Brewster Street, #1

81 Nash

UNDER DEPOSIT

81 Nash, #4 $92,000

Updated kitchen in one bedroom unit in historic complex. Washer/dryer in kitchen. Large 22 foot living/dining room combination with bay windows. Sunny enclosed porch overlooking courtyard. End unit with windows on three sides. Walk to new train station. Common charges of $444 include heat, hot water, and taxes! Coop board approval required. MLS #98525678

For more photos and details please visit 81 Nash Lane, #4