East Side Stamford
A rental-heavy neighborhood with single-family houses and condos
Along the sidewalk-lined streets of East Side, single-family houses were built between the 1920s and ‘60s. Common styles include bungalows, Dutch Colonial revivals and minimal traditional cottages. The median lot size is less than a quarter-acre. Passers-by may see gravel driveways, low stone walls, ornamental shrubs and red maple trees. “More and more renovated houses are hitting the market in East Side,” Banta says. “People are starting to invest in these properties because of how close they are to the beach.” The neighborhood is 60% renters and 28% industrial. Homes typically cost between $250,000 to $650,000, which is below the $700,000 average sales price in Stamford. Condo complexes are typically red-brick buildings from the 1970s and ‘80s. The 55-plus Kingswood complex has two-bedroom units starting at $200,000, while the Glenbrook complex has New Traditional options selling for $400,000.
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A Long Island Sound beach with a wildlife sanctuary
Cove Island Park is less than a mile from East Side. In the park’s western section on the mainland, great egrets fly over the Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary, where pink milkweed plants attract monarch butterflies, and Stamford’s only sand dunes overlook the Long Island Sound. Rollerbladers and bike riders glide across the sidewalk system, which offers views of the center-console and fishing boats parked at Cove Island Marina’s wooden docks. Umbrellas and foldable chairs dot the sandy shoreline in the eastern section of Cove Island Park. Rocky shoreline surrounds the SoudWaters Coastal Education Center, an aquarium and kayak rental hub. Costing $27 per car, a season pass is required to enter any Stamford beach.
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Dual credit classes at Stamford High School
Children can attend Julia A. Stark Elementary, which has a B-minus grade on Niche, and Dolan Middle School, also rated B-minus. They may continue to B-plus-rated Stamford High School, where dual-credit classes with the University of Connecticut include computer science, German and oceanography. A charter option, Rogers International School on Blachley Road, serves kindergarten through eighth grade and has a B grade.
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Chelsea Piers is a bustling recreation hub
Opened in 2014, Chelsea Piers Athletic Club offers personal training and facilities for over 20 sports. Single membership costs $185 per month, while family membership is $350. “Most kids in Stamford will play at least one sport here. It’s the nicest recreation center in town,” Banta says. Locals learn to swim in the Olympic-sized swimming pool, which also hosts competitive swim meets. Curtains separate courts in the basketball complex during youth games, while the turf soccer fields host adult leagues. Kids balance on high beams in the gymnastics studio, scale the plastic rock-climbing wall and bounce in the trampoline park. NBC Sports Group employs over 700 people in its 180,000-square-foot, all-glass office building next to the recreation center. On Courtland Avenue, wooden fencing encloses Stamford Dog Park, which is split into two sections for large and small dogs. Rope climbing structures, modern seesaws and a swing set sit atop beige rubber terrain at neighboring Stamford Playground.
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Latin eats on Main Street and more locally owned restaurants in Downtown Stamford
Tropical plants and brightly colored woven baskets decorate Brasitas, a Pueblo Revival-style restaurant known for Latin-fusion fare and handcrafted citrus cocktails. Across the street, Daddy’s Peruvian Deli is a counter-service spot that serves chicken, beef and pork straight off a fire-roasted spit. Numerous Mexican grocery stores are in the area, but ShopRite on Shippan Avenue is the closest big-box option. One of Stamford’s largest employers, World Wrestling Entertainment, has a beige TV Production warehouse on Hamilton Avenue. Young oak trees, pocket parks and black vintage lamp posts line nearby downtown Stamford, where residents will find more locally owned restaurants, like Fish, a contemporary seafood spot with a greenery-covered patio. Stamford Town Center, an indoor mall also in the downtown area, is anchored by stores like Macy’s and Barnes & Noble.
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Easy access to the Connecticut Turnpike and the Stamford MTA Station
Though residents can walk to the beach, East Side is a car-dependent community. The Connecticut Turnpike bisects the neighborhood, making New York City a 40-mile drive south and New Haven the same distance northeast. Stamford’s commuter rail station is barely a mile away, offering stops across Connecticut and New York. Numerous Connecticut Transit bus stops are in the area. The Stamford Hospital 3 miles south, and the Westchester County Airport is about 19 miles northwest of East Side.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Susan Hanson
Susan Hanson
William Raveis Real Estate
(475) 258-7012
113 Total Sales
1 in East Side Stamford
$360,000 Price
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Barbara Pincione
Barbara Pincione
Houlihan Lawrence
(877) 845-1998
13 Total Sales
2 in East Side Stamford
$185K - $246K Price Range
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Federico Martinez
Federico Martinez
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
(475) 325-5386
196 Total Sales
7 in East Side Stamford
$220K - $501K Price Range
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Adam Wagner
Adam Wagner
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
(475) 239-2863
325 Total Sales
14 in East Side Stamford
$158K - $660K Price Range
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Glenn Marr
Glenn Marr
Marr Caruso Realty Group
(475) 275-8091
40 Total Sales
1 in East Side Stamford
$535,000 Price
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Melanie Healey
Melanie Healey
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 264-4391
83 Total Sales
5 in East Side Stamford
$327K - $530K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cove Island Park
Cummings Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Fishing
Seaside Playground
Latham Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Veterans Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Stamford Dog Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Side Stamford | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Side Stamford Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Side Stamford, Stamford sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Side Stamford, Stamford over the last 12 months is $427,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$339,990
Median Sale Price
$427,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
31%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$269
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,481
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,649
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,964
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,002
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
649
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,941
Median Age
39
Population Density
27 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,035
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,028
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.8%
College Graduates
36.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
78.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Stamford’s residential area known for its transportation access
The Cove
Relaxing waterside atmosphere close to downtown Stamford
Downtown Stamford
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Harbor Point
Waterfront living with an urban feel in Stamford, Connecticut
Belltown
Northeast Stamford suburb with recreational hubs and a small shopping strip
Mid Ridge
Proximity to Downtown Stamford, I-95 and an easy commute to New York City
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