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A city neighborhood with waterfront views
The Cove blends city streets with a coastal atmosphere in southeastern Stamford. People live in homes built in the mid-to-late 20th century, within walking distance of public beaches and fishing spots. Boaters are close to multiple marinas. “In The Cove, it’s more just about having waterfront views and proximity to the coast. Most homes don’t have docks with direct water access,” says Charles Vinci, a Realtor with Compass Connecticut who operates an informational YouTube channel about real estate in southern Fairfield County. “You can go to Holly Pond, which is brackish, for water sports, but there’s a dam that prevents you from going into the harbor.” An industrial area, including a rail yard, the Stamford water treatment plant and warehouses, is in the western section of the neighborhood, contributing to the area’s urban landscape. Most houses are positioned away from the industrial section, along tree-lined residential streets.
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.
Cove Island Park is a perfect place for a stroll by the water.
A local enjoys the basketball court at Cummings Park in The Cove.
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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 for rentals; 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.
Many homes in The Cove have beautiful landscaping.
Bricked condos are priced between $170,000 and $480,000 in The Cove.
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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.
Cove Beach Grill has a longstanding reputation in The Cove.
Elm Street Diner is famous for its over-the-top versions of comfort food in The Cove.
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Residents learn about aquatic life at the SoundWaters education center in Cove Island Park.
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.
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.
K.T. Murphy Elementary School is where students begin their education in The Cove.
Students in The Cove finish their secondary education at Stamford High School.
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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.
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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Crime and Safety
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The Cove
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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The Cove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Cove, Stamford sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in The Cove, Stamford over the last 12 months is $620,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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