The Cove
Neighborhood in Stamford, Connecticut
Fairfield County 06902
Condos, Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods in a coastal neighborhood
The Cove’s gridded residential streets have classic New England homes and condos. There are also a few apartment complexes to rent; almost half of residents rent their homes. Brick condos from the 1960s and ‘70s are usually priced between $170,000 and $220,000, while townhouse-style condos cost between $380,000 and $480,000. Cape Cods and shingled cottages sit close together and feature front lawns decorated with rounded shrubbery; prices for these mid-20th century-era homes range from $600,000 to about $740,000. Colonial Revivals on the waterfront were built around the same period but usually cost between $800,000 and $1.5 million. Shingled multi-family properties from the 1970s occasionally go on the market for between $1.1 million and $1.5 million.
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Beaches, boating and athletic courts at Cove Island Park
Residential properties don’t have private beaches, but residents live close to Stamford's most popular public parks. Footbridges connect beachgoers to Cove Island Park, which has a paved one-mile loop for bike rides and two sandy swimming beaches. The park also has a tennis and basketball court for casual matches and a large green space for waterside picnics. “Cove Island is one of the best parks in the area. If I need a break from being in the car and I’m in the area, I’m heading over there,” Vinci says. Cummings Park is another go-to spot for outdoor recreation, where kids play catch on baseball diamonds, kick a ball around the soccer fields or practice shooting hoops at the basketball court. Summer days can be spent on the sandy shores of Cummings Park Beach, swimming or playing beach volleyball, and fishermen enjoy access to the park’s public pier. Boaters can choose from several marinas, like the Seaview House Marina or the Halloween Yacht Club, where they can easily sail into the Stamford Harbor. Locals can also become members of the Chelsea Piers Athletic Club to gain access to the massive indoor sports complex, which offers spaces for sports like ice hockey, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, baseball and swimming. The complex is particularly nice for keeping kids active through Connecticut’s cold winters, says Vinci.
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Business preparatory courses at Stamford High
Kids may begin at K. T. Murphy Elementary School, which has a B-minus rating from Niche. They can advance to Rippowam Middle School, which has a C-plus rating. Stamford High School, which earns a B rating, serves older students. Stamford High is the only Connecticut high school that offers a High School of Business Program, which allows students to take up to six college business preparatory courses, earn up to nine college credits and get involved with project-based learning opportunities.
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Aquatic events to protect the Long Island Sound
Cove Island Park hosts a coastal education center operated by SoundWaters, which protects the habitats in the Long Island Sound through environmental education programs. The center has touch tanks for kids to learn about local aquatic life and exhibit rooms for special programs and field trips. SoundWaters organizes community events, like the Flotilla every July, where kayakers launch from either Cove Island Park or Darien’s Weed Beach and make the 4-mile trip south to Boccuzzi Park. The trip is complete with a Tiki Bar rest station to fuel paddlers on the journey. Each Flotilla participant raises at least $150 for Sound Waters. On Super Bowl Sunday, residents head to Cove Island to kick off their days on an invigorating note with a polar plunge. After the frigid dip in the February water, they warm up with hot chocolate and donuts. Stamford’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display is also held in the neighborhood at Cummings Beach.Commuters catch the New Haven rail line or merge onto Interstate 95
Commuters headed to New York City are only 2 miles from the Stamford train station, where they can park in the commuter parking lot before boarding Metro North’s New Haven line. The train takes about an hour and a half to reach Grand Central Terminal. CTtransit also operates bus stops throughout The Cove; Route 328 takes residents downtown in about 20 minutes. Drivers can use Cove Road to connect with Elm Street and head downtown. Interstate 95 goes along the northern border of The Cove, which takes residents northeast toward New Haven and southwest toward New York City.Casual restaurants and social media famous eateries in The Cove
The Cove offers a mix of casual eateries and elevated bistros. “Cove Road has Cove Pizza and Cove Beach Grill, so for a quick burger, you run over there,” Vinci says. Elm Street Diner has been featured in the Food Network and Delish for its decadent renditions of comfort food. The diner serves classic entrees like burgers and fries, it’s best known for novelty dishes like brunch pancake tacos, waffle towers and bacon cheeseburger burritos. For an extravagant sweet treat, neighbors can all go in on an Instagram-worthy cake shake, a milkshake topped with donuts, cupcakes, candy, whipped cream and a slice of cake. There are also sit-down restaurants like Tomato Tomato, a modern Italian spot serving classics like pizza and pasta. Residents can find packaged items at convenience stores along Cove Road, but they can head to ShopRite on Shippan Avenue for weekly groceries. Downtown Stamford, which is 2 miles northwest, has big-box stores like Target and national retailers like Macy’s and Burlington.
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Waterfront properties carry flood risks
As with all coastal locations, the waterfront properties in The Cove have an increased risk of flooding. According to Risk Factor, many of the homes on Weed Avenue, which runs parallel to the coast, have a major or extreme risk of flooding. The risk is significantly lower for homes a few blocks inland; Risk Factor assesses that these properties have a minimal risk of flooding.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Urs Klarer
Urs Klarer
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 268-1377
97 Total Sales
1 in The Cove
$315,000 Price
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Christopher Reid
Christopher Reid
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(475) 265-6047
57 Total Sales
1 in The Cove
$575,000 Price
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Mirtha Garcia
Mirtha Garcia
Responds QuicklyEagle Eye Realty PLLC
(860) 791-4764
80 Total Sales
2 in The Cove
$750K - $770K Price Range
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Khaliq Brown
Khaliq Brown
CLMA Realty
(833) 910-1439
17 Total Sales
1 in The Cove
$224,209 Price
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Hy Natarajan
Hy Natarajan
Keller Williams Prestige Prop.
(475) 264-6173
77 Total Sales
4 in The Cove
$170K - $411K Price Range
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Richard Breglia
Richard Breglia
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 252-9021
97 Total Sales
3 in The Cove
$468K - $700K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cove Island Park
Cummings Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Fishing
Seaside Playground
West Beach Park
- Beach
- Parking Lot
Czecik Marina Park
Stamford Dog Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | The Cove | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
The Cove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Cove, Stamford sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in The Cove, Stamford over the last 12 months is $605,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$619,000
Median Sale Price
$605,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$779,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$795,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$475,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$400
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,908
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,832
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,381
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,284
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
716
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Monday, Jun 2312 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 3pm
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
11,542
Median Age
38
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,706
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,220
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.4%
Advanced Degrees
13.8%
% Population in Labor Force
75.8%
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®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 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.
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