Delightful coastal cottage set back from the road on a beautifully landscaped half acre lot. Built in 1979, the current owners have lovingly gut-renovated the house including all new: cedar shingle siding, roof, Anderson windows, wiring, plumbing, interior walls, doors, and flooring. The sunny open layout offers a living area with a gas stove, dining area, and efficient cook’s kitchen with custom white cabinetry, black granite counters, Fisher Paykel refrigerator, Blue Star gas range, and breakfast bar. Sliders open out to a fabulous west facing wraparound deck with a pergola, which provides over 400 square feet of outdoor living space. The completely new bathroom features tongue & groove paneling and a large tiled shower with a rainshower fixture. New Electrolux stackable laundry. Full dry basement with bulkhead and great ceiling height housing a natural gas forced hot air furnace and hot water heater. Ideally located just 2 scenic miles from Westport’s famed Cherry & Webb town beach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$930Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Gerri Schiffman• Residential Properties Ltd.
Delightful coastal cottage set far back from the road on a beautifully landscaped half acre lot with a charming stone wall and wonderful plantings all around. Originally built in 1979, the current owners have lovingly gut-renovated the whole structure including new white cedar shingle siding, a new roof, new Anderson windows, all new wiring, all new plumbing, new interior walls, new flooring, new doors, and built-in book-shelves. The sunny open layout offers a living area with a new Jotul gas stove, a dining area, and an efficient cook's kitchen with custom white cabinetry, absolute black granite counters, a stainless Fisher Paykel refrigerator, Blue Star gas range, and a breakfast bar. Sliders open out to a fabulous west facing wraparound deck with a pergola, which provides over 400 square feet of outdoor living space. The completely new bathroom features appealing tongue and groove paneling on the walls and ceiling, and a large tiled shower with a rainshower fixture. New Electrolux stackable laundry conveniently located in a closet outside the bedrooms. There is a full dry basement with a bulkhead and great ceiling height housing the natural gas-fired forced hot air furnace and the gas hot water heater. The large private yard has raised beds for additional plantings and a shed for miscellaneous storage. Ideally located just 2 scenic miles from Westport's famed Cherry & Webb town beach.
MLS PIN #72833646
Jul 8, 2021
Sold
$511,000
$680/sq ft
May 25, 2021
Contingent
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May 18, 2021
Listed
$439,000
$584/sq ft
MLS PIN #72212155
Aug 30, 2018
Sold
$300,000
$399/sq ft
Jun 15, 2018
Pending
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May 14, 2018
Price Changed
$339,000
$451/sq ft
Feb 15, 2018
Price Changed
$359,000
$477/sq ft
Feb 15, 2018
Relisted
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Feb 10, 2018
Listing Removed
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Aug 10, 2017
Listed
$374,900
$499/sq ft
+10
SOUTH WESTPORT year-round cozy cottage on desirable Drift Road in need of some TLC... The good bones are already in place. Possible year-round rental or a place to lay your head in the summertime. If you're willing to put in some sweat equity, the possibilities are endless. Great location with mature plantings and stone walls. Forced hot air gas furnace was new in December 2016. All windows updated approximately 5 years ago. All appliances stay. Basement is dry with no de-humidifier. Large deck on west side of house is over 350 square feet.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,745 (−1.1%)
$329,000 + $130,000
$459,000
2022
$3,788 (+33.9%)
$329,000 + $117,700
$446,700
2021
$2,828 (+11.1%)
$248,300 + $79,800
$328,100
2020
$2,545 (−10.3%)
$238,400 + $63,500
$301,900
2019
$2,837 (+20.0%)
$281,700 + $61,400
$343,100
2018
$2,364 (−2.6%)
$213,300 + $76,000
$289,300
2017
$2,427 (−5.4%)
$230,800 + $73,700
$304,500
2016
$2,565 (+9.9%)
$250,600 + $73,700
$324,300
2015
$2,333 (+10.5%)
$233,100 + $61,100
$294,200
2014
$2,111 (+3.6%)
$209,800 + $64,400
$274,200
2013
$2,038 (−10.3%)
$209,800 + $66,000
$275,800
2012
$2,271 (−0.9%)
$250,600 + $71,500
$322,100
2011
$2,291 (+16.7%)
$268,100 + $73,400
$341,500
2010
$1,963 (+3.0%)
$232,700 + $80,400
$313,100
2009
$1,906
$263,200 + $80,800
$344,000
Tax history for 1530 Drift Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,745 (−1.1%)
$329,000 + $130,000
$459,000
2022
$3,788 (+33.9%)
$329,000 + $117,700
$446,700
2021
$2,828 (+11.1%)
$248,300 + $79,800
$328,100
2020
$2,545 (−10.3%)
$238,400 + $63,500
$301,900
2019
$2,837 (+20.0%)
$281,700 + $61,400
$343,100
2018
$2,364 (−2.6%)
$213,300 + $76,000
$289,300
2017
$2,427 (−5.4%)
$230,800 + $73,700
$304,500
2016
$2,565 (+9.9%)
$250,600 + $73,700
$324,300
2015
$2,333 (+10.5%)
$233,100 + $61,100
$294,200
2014
$2,111 (+3.6%)
$209,800 + $64,400
$274,200
2013
$2,038 (−10.3%)
$209,800 + $66,000
$275,800
2012
$2,271 (−0.9%)
$250,600 + $71,500
$322,100
2011
$2,291 (+16.7%)
$268,100 + $73,400
$341,500
2010
$1,963 (+3.0%)
$232,700 + $80,400
$313,100
2009
$1,906
$263,200 + $80,800
$344,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.