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Cos Cob is a family-oriented community with parks and trails
A close-knit, casual neighborhood of Greenwich, Cos Cob is minutes from golf courses and spectacular views of the water. “Cos Cob has something so special about it — it brings you back to your roots,” says Kristen Studwell, an agent with Compass and a Greenwich native who has lived in Cos Cob for more than seven years. “It’s very family-oriented, and we have access to parks and nature trails, which is a fantastic perk.” Along the main thoroughfares in Cos Cob, sidewalks allow pedestrians to safely explore small businesses. Residential streets curve past maple and evergreen trees and are met with waist-high hedges or tidy stone walls.
Cos Cob is an area with easy access to the water.
Cos Cob neighborhoods are cozy and well maintained.
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Dining and shopping along East Putnam Avenue
Along East Putnam Avenue, residents can find several spots to enjoy a sit-down meal or to grab ingredients to prepare something at home. “Rinaldi’s Deli has been serving the community for over 30 years. It’s run by Steven Vizzo, a Cos Cob native — he greets everyone with a smile,” Studwell says. Some other local favorites are the Little Pub Greenwich, The Cos Cobber and Louie’s. Though there’s a Whole Foods less than 2 miles away, specialty shops such as Fjord Fish Market, Scarpelli’s Sausage and Greenwich Cheese Company offer convenience and fresh flavors. There are a few boutiques as well, including habitatgreenwich, which has a curated selection of home décor. For more retail options, Greenwich Avenue is the go-to spot.
The main indoor dining area of Little Pub in Cos Cob is full all hours of the day.
Rinaldi's Country Deli in Cos Cob treats their customers like family.
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The Montgomery Pinetum Park is a peaceful retreat
Scattered throughout the community are an abundance of parks and recreational facilities. “The Montgomery Pinetum Park is one of our favorite weekend adventures with our kids and dogs,” Studwell says. “We get lost in the beauty — it is a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.” The Bible Street Park has a couple of playgrounds and several sports fields. “During the summer, they have a camp that’s a favorite among Cos Cob families,” Studwell says. “Local elementary gym teachers created it to let the kids be kids again — they get to play stickball and field day-type games.” Aspiring ballerinas can take lessons at Beam & Barre, and art lovers of all ages can sign up for lessons at Make-Modern.
School programs are run all year long at Montgomery Pinetum Park in Cos Cob.
Paved and wooded trails wind their way through 100 acres of Montgomery Pinetum Park in Cos Cob.
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Housing in Cos Cob
Housing in Cos Cob ranges from condos to single-family residences, many of which sell in the millions. There are a few remaining colonial-era homes, but most places were built from 1920 onward, and there are several new traditional-style builds as well. Condos often start around $600,000 and luxury options may top $2 million. Some single-family houses might sell for just shy of $1 million; however, the majority of offerings are between $1 million and $2 million. Properties can reach up to $5 million. At this price point, buyers can expect views of the water and about 5,000 square feet of living space resting on a quarter of an acre of land.
Mead Street homes in Cos Cob often have a lot of history and beautiful porches.
Cape Cod Revival style homes are popular in Cos Cob.
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Highly-rated schools for Cos Cob youth
Students in the community are part of Greenwich Public Schools, rated No. 3 in the state by Niche. With an A-plus score overall, the district is one of the area's big draws for homebuyers with school-aged children or dependents. Young learners can begin their academic journeys at Cos Cob School, which gets an A rating and has a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. Central Middle School also scores an A. Students finish their secondary academic journey at A-plus-rated Greenwich High School; it offers more than 150 clubs, including one centered around artificial intelligence and another for appreciating Albanian culture. Some parents choose to send their kids to private schools — a few nearby options are Greenwich Country Day School, the all-male Brunswick School and all-female Greenwich Academy.
Cos Cob School has 359 students in grades K-5.
Central Middle School in Greenwich is cornerstone of academic excellence in the community.
Greenwich High School is a top choice school for students located in Cos Cob.
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Enjoying Greenwich events
Cos Cob locals can enjoy Greenwich-area events. Some of the most widely attended ones are the Greenwich Town Party in May, where several bands perform, and crowds gather on land as well as on water to listen. Greenwich Wine + Food is another notable festival; proceeds from the tickets go toward food-related charity causes. On the Fourth of July, both Old Greenwich and Greenwich put on fireworks displays. Residents can head east or west to see them up close or watch from a distance at Cos Cob Park.
The Cos Cob Metro-North station allows for easy commutes
Public transportation in the community includes CTtransit buses, which stop along East Putnam Avenue. Those who need to commute farther can catch a Metro-North train at the Cos Cob station; the trip to Grand Central Station takes about an hour and ten minutes. Interstate 95 also passes through town, giving drivers a direct route to New York and the rest of the Eastern Seaboard. The nearest airport is White Plains Airport, about 6 miles away, which offers direct flights to more than 10 locations year-round. Medical care is available at Greenwich Hospital, a 2-mile drive from Cos Cob. The hospital is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health and has a 24-hour emergency facility.
Cos Cob residents can get to Grand Central in a little over an hour on the Metro North train.
i95 runs right over the southern part of Cos Cob and the waterfront.
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Environmental considerations
Parts of Cos Cob are prone to flooding. Those located within a flood zone may be required to purchase additional flood insurance for their home. Homeowners nearest to Interstate 95 and the train station are likely to experience noise from passing vehicles, particularly during high-traffic times. Residents of Fairfield County (which includes Greenwich) are prone to strong winds and ice storms, per the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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