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Red Coat feels like the New England countryside, 2 miles from Westport
Narrow roads, stone walls and tree-filled properties make life in Red Coat, a suburb in Westport, feel like living in the countryside. “It has a very New England feel to it,” says Marc Tessitore, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage who’s sold homes in the area since 2016. “It’s really quiet. You're not getting a ton of traffic through here at all, but you're still minutes away from the major shopping in the city, so it’s kind of the best of both worlds. You feel like you're on vacation, but you’re still close to everything.” Downtown Westport, a walkable area with fashion retailers and locally owned restaurants, is about 2 miles away, and the beaches of Connecticut’s Gold Coast are also close. Kids here are zoned for Westport public schools, which are some of the highest-rated in the state. “It’s just a really nice place,” Tessitore says. “I can't think of too many nicer places on the East Coast.”
Enjoy terrific Israeli food at The Blondinit then head next door to Van Leeuwen Ice Cream for a sweet treat.
Boaters in Red Coat enjoy life on the river.
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A tree-filled landscape dotted with custom homes
With low stone walls dividing properties and dense trees lining Red Coat’s narrow two-lane roads, the community has a rural feel, but the 21st-century custom homes here offer contemporary comforts. These have various architectural influences, including colonial, French Eclectic and Craftsman, and often sit on 1 to 3 acres, allowing space for swimming pools and landscaped gardens. Some midcentury ranch-style, saltbox and Cape Cod houses are also available, though these usually have smaller footprints. Homes under 4,000 square feet can range from around $900,000 to $1.9 million, while larger homes, which can have over 13,000 square feet, can cost between $1.9 million and $5.5 million.
Some of the biggest homes in Red Coat are nestled on private roads and have gated driveways.
Red Coat homes have a lot of space on their grounds to install pools or tennis courts.
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Kids are zoned for top-rated public schools
Red Coat students attend Westport public schools that all earn an A-plus from Niche. Kids can start school at Coleytown Elementary and then go to Coleytown Middle, which Niche ranks as the best public middle school in the state. Staples High is also ranked as the top in the state; students here can join around 140 clubs, including the Aerial Photography Club, the RoboWreckers robotics team, and Inklings, the award-winning student newspaper. Nearby private schools include the A-plus-rated Seven Acres Montessori for pre-kindergarten through Grade 8.
Coleytown Middle School prepares Red Coat students for high school.
Staples High School offers a broad and deep curriculum for Red Coat students.
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A park and gym nearby, and water recreation a short drive away
The over 220-acre Cranbury Park nearby includes a disc golf course, dog park and playground. The park is on the grounds of the former Gallaher Estate, and the 1920s Tudor Revival Gallaher Mansion here can be reserved for private events. The Westport Weston Family YMCA is an indoor gym with a swimming pool, fitness classes and teen programming. The nearly 170-acre Longshore Club Park, located about 5 miles away at the mouth of the Saugatuck River, is home to the public 18-hole Longshore Golf Course and the E.R. Strait Marina. At the Longshore Sailing School here, kids and adults can learn to sail and can rent sailboats, kayaks and catamarans to take out on the Long Island Sound. Compo Beach and Sherwood Island State Park both offer public beaches on the Sound.
Red Coat residents can enjoy the country surroundings and walkways at Cranbury Park.
The Westport Weston Family YMCA offers Red Coat locals a place to work out and play sports.
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Dining out in downtown Westport
Westport’s walkable downtown is home to locally owned restaurants and national retailers like Anthropologie and Vineyard Vines. “There are so many local businesses that are really ingrained, with really great food,” Tessitore says. Spotted Horse Tavern serves upscale American comfort food in a 19th-century house. The Cottage’s fine dining menu has been nominated for James Beard Awards. U.S. Route 1 has more shopping and dining options, like the popular salad chain Sweetgreen and locally owned Gold’s Delicatessen, which has served Jewish deli classics since 1968. Grocery stores here include Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market.
Head over to the Spotted Horse near Red Coat and enjoy fresh food with an elegant twist.
Anthropologie & Co in Westport is set in a historical building in Bedford Square.
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A car-dependent area with train service to New York
Wilton Road leads about 2 miles to downtown Westport, and state Route 15 leads roughly 51 miles to New York City. Interstate 95 is about 3 miles away, as is the Westport train station, which has routes to New Haven and to Grand Central Terminal in New York; the train to New York takes around an hour and a half, while the train to New Haven takes about an hour. The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Nearby houses of worship include Temple Israel of Westport, Wilton Hindu Mandir and United Methodist Church of Westport and Weston. Norwalk Hospital is about 5 miles away. Westchester County Airport offers domestic flights 21 miles away, and John F. Kennedy International Airport is a 58-mile trip.
Red Coat is mainly car dependent but the village is very walkable.
Commuters can head to the the Westport Train Station for a quick ride to New York City.
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The annual Westport Fine Arts Festival downtown
The Westport Fine Arts Festival has taken over downtown each Memorial Day Weekend for over 50 years. The juried art fair invites over 100 artists to showcase their work in tents that line Main Street. There’s also live music, food trucks and kids’ activities like face painting and tie dye.
Flood risk near the river and creeks
Some properties along the Saugatuck River and its tributaries are in a Special Flood Hazard Area, a FEMA designation for high flood risk. Homeowners here might have to buy flood insurance and get additional construction permits.
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Parks in this Area
Cranbury Park
Westport Longshore Club Park
Transit
Airport
Westchester County
38 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Red Coat
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Red Coat Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Red Coat, Westport sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Red Coat, Westport over the last 12 months is $370,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to your dream summer rental! This incredible property offers gorgeous landscaping, a private pool, a pool house, a fire pit, an outdoor kitchen, and an amazing fully furnished patio, with new oversized Tucci umbrellas. With 7 bedrooms and 2 half baths, there's plenty of space for you and your guests. The modern kitchen comes equipped with a brand new high-end pizza hearth oven, perfect
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,271
Median Age
44
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$259,170
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$243,833
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
95.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
52.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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