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An industrial setting meets beach walkability in the East Side of Stamford
The East Side of Stamford combines quiet residential streets with small industrial pockets and walkability to the Long Island Sound shore. A wooden bridge stretches across nearby Cove Island Park's eastern and western regions, connecting its two beaches. “Walkability to this beach is a huge selling point,” says Meera Banta, a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, who has sold several homes in the area. “You’re just minutes away from the water without paying for a waterfront house.” Ice hockey games and pickleball matches happen at the Chelsea Piers, a 465,000-square-foot recreation complex on Blachley Road that also has a fitness center. Car repair shops and a diverse array of restaurants line Main Street, the neighborhood’s core road adjacent to the Connecticut Turnpike. Storage facilities and warehouses sit alongside Metro-North Railroad tracks in East Side’s western region. Residents can also reach big-box retailers and Italianate-style restaurants in downtown Stamford, only 2 miles away.
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.
Gravel driveways and stone walls frame classic homes in East Side Stamford.
Condos like Kingswood and Glenbrook offer a range of affordable housing in East Side Stamford.
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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.
Cove Island Park offers sandy beaches for East Side Stamford residents.
Cove Island Park at 1125 Cove Rd, Stamford, CT 06902.
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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.
Families in East Side Stamford benefit from strong school options, including Stamford High.
East Side Stamford offers access to Rogers International School, a B-rated charter option.
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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.
Chealsea Piers in East Side Stamford offers top-tier fitness facilities.
The Stamford Dog Park in East Side Stamford offers separate areas for large and small dogs.
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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.
Find authentic Latin eats at Brasitas, a local favorite in East Side Stamford.
Summer Street in Downtown Stamford offers a great variety of restaurants for every occasion.
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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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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
Airport
Westchester County
25 min drive
Bus
E Main St & Myrtle Ave
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Seaside Ave & Sylvan Knoll Rd
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Lawn Ave & Opp Trumbull Gate
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Lawn Ave & Sherman St
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Hamilton Ave & Americares
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Lawn Ave & Hamilton Ave
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Lawn Ave & Opp Sherman St
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.
This charming Cape in the Cove offers convenient access to the beach, and a large inviting back yard provides potential for expansion. Outdoor living space includes a covered patio that overlooks a beautifully landscaped private yard, which is ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Inside, there are four bedrooms, a living room with fireplace, a kitchen appointed with bamboo flooring, a dining room,
Bright and Spacious 2-Bedroom Condo with Great Layout. Welcome to this sunny and inviting two-bedroom, one-bath condo located on the second floor of a charming two-story building. The thoughtfully designed layout features an eat-in kitchen, a separate formal dining room with direct access to the backyard, a generously sized living room, and two well-proportioned bedrooms. The pet-friendly complex
Best and final Wed 7/30 at 12 noon Stunning and immaculate Heywood Heights first floor condo overlooks gardens and offers a 1 car garage right across from the building! Architect-designed, high end renovation creates an open feel yet maintains the integrity of the living, dining, and kitchen spaces. Updates include a custom kitchen with granite countertops, newer appliances and mechanicals,
Welcome to your dream rental in the vibrant Glenbrook district of Stamford, CT! This charming single-family home boasts four spacious bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, providing ample room for you and your loved ones. With 1,856 square feet of living space, it offers a perfect blend of comfort and functionality.Key property features include a fenced backyard, an outdoor gazebo for
Spacious 3 level end unit in well kept complex with pool. Interior freshly painted. Bright living room with separate dining area, hardwood floors and sliders to private deck just steps to the pool. Open kitchen boasts s/s appliances. Upstairs you'll find the primary bedroom w/walk-in closet, 2nd bedroom & hall bathroom. The finished lower level flex space can serve as an office or play room.
This newly renovated luxury apartment offers modern finishes in a quiet neighborhood of Stamford CT. Conveniently located near I-95, Route 15, and downtown Stamford. With easy access to two train stations within a 5-minute drive, making commuting a breeze by car or train for any professional traveling into NYC. The apartment includes recently renovated bathroom and kitchen, custom closets, 2
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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