Staples
Neighborhood in Westport, Connecticut
Fairfield County 06880
Large Colonial Revivals with neat landscaping
Peaceful, residential streets weave through the trees in Staples, often ending in cul-de-sacs. Homes sit on landscaped lawns encircled by stone retaining walls and short wooden fences. Older homes, like ranch-style houses and smaller Colonial Revivals from the early-to-mid 1900s, cost between $600,000 and $1 million. Large Colonial Revivals built within the last 20 years usually cost between $1.5 million and $3.5 million, but new, sprawling colonial-inspired estates can cost as much as $4.5 million.
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Ball fields, country clubs and nearby beaches
Little league and softball teams practice at the Town Farm Ball Complex, a public park with ball fields and pickleball courts. “A big draw to Westport is that all the children’s sports and recreational activities are town-wide,” Clarke says. “Even if they go to different elementary or middle schools, by the time they enter Staples, the kids know each other.” The neighborhood also has the Fairfield Country Hunt Club, a social and equestrian club with riding stables and experienced trainers. It frequently hosts horse shows, and members meet for matches on the tennis courts and lounge by the swimming pools. Along the coast, there’s the Westport Longshore Club, which has a public golf course, marina, swimming pool and tennis courts. Compo Beach and Sherwood Island State Park are both popular places to go swimming or explore the Long Island Sound's coast.
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Staples High School is the best in Connecticut
All three of the schools that Staples students are zoned for are in the neighborhood. Kids can begin at Long Lots Elementary School, which has an A-plus rating from Niche. They may progress to Bedford Middle School, which earns an A grade. Staples High School, which Niche ranks as the best high school in the state, earns an A-plus. Students can apply to technical or magnet high schools in nearby cities, like the J.M. Wright Technical High School in Stamford or the Center for Global Studies in Norwalk, to enroll in specific career preparatory programs. Staples High School also offers courses in culinary arts, photography and graphic design.
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Events at the local high school and community gatherings downtown
The community often congregates at Staples High School, cheering on the Wreckers at football games or appreciating the high school band at the December candlelight concert. Westport Village, the neighborhood just east of Staples that hosts the shopping district, is a destination for larger town events. In the summer, free outdoor concerts are held at the riverside Levitt Pavilion. Holiday parades march down Main Street for Memorial Day and Halloween.
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Major interstates, bus routes and train lines are nearby
Sidewalks don’t line the neighborhood’s residential streets, so most people drive to run errands. U.S. Route 1, which is lined with stores and restaurants, anchors Staples to downtown Westport and nearby towns. This is also where residents find bus stops operated by the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority, which has lines that go between Norwalk and Bridgeport. Commuters who work in New York City can connect with Interstate 95 to travel 55 miles to Manhattan. More commonly, they park at the Westport train station, about 4 miles from Staples, and board the Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven line. The train takes about 70 to 90 minutes to arrive at Grand Central Terminal. Staples also has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.Local eateries on Post Road and retail stores close by
Post Road is lined with restaurants and businesses. In the morning, locals can grab breakfast from PopUp Bagels, which offers rotating flavors of different schmears. American classics, like omelets, pancakes and cheeseburgers, are served at Sherwood Diner, a comfortable, old-fashioned eatery. At Pizza Lyfe, diners order New York-style pies and Italian sandwiches. For groceries, Post Road has supermarkets like Trader Joe’s and Big Y Supermarket. The neighborhood is 2 miles from Westport’s walkable shopping district, which is built along the Saugatuck River. Residents peruse shops like Anthropologie, Lululemon, Gap, Vineyard Vines and J. Crew or head to the historic Westport Country Playhouse to attend plays or concerts.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Linda Dunsmore
Linda Dunsmore
Keller Williams Realty
(475) 258-8711
112 Total Sales
1 in Staples
$2,500,000 Price
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Mark Gilrain
Mark Gilrain
Brown Harris Stevens
(862) 256-1028
41 Total Sales
7 in Staples
$905K - $1.8M Price Range
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Brett Lieberman
Brett Lieberman
The Riverside Realty Group
(475) 889-7388
80 Total Sales
15 in Staples
$815K - $5.5M Price Range
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Toni Mickiewicz
Toni Mickiewicz
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
(475) 258-8269
43 Total Sales
1 in Staples
$2,650,000 Price
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Susan Lieberman
Susan Lieberman
The Riverside Realty Group
(475) 258-8767
74 Total Sales
12 in Staples
$815K - $5M Price Range
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Adriana Morrell
Adriana Morrell
Higgins Group Real Estate
(475) 239-2943
214 Total Sales
2 in Staples
$1.1M - $1.4M Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Sherwood Island State Park
North Water Street Park
Westport Longshore Club Park
Compo Beach
Town Farm Ball Complex
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Staples | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Staples Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Staples, Westport sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Staples, Westport over the last 12 months is $2,175,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,999,999
Median Sale Price
$2,175,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,600,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,097,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
94
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$685
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,975
Number of Homes for Sale
27
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,588
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,663
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,752
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
826
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
Open Houses
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,014 - $5,868 per month
- 1177 Greens Farms
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 471+ Sq Ft
- 1177 Post Rd E
- Westport, CT
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,266
Median Age
45
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$211,524
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$207,390
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
75.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
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®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 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
Coleytown
Suburban neighborhood north of downtown Westport with large residential plots
Westport Village
Shopping, restaurants and public parks in a riverside locale
Old Hill
A quiet upscale suburb and New England homes outside the city of Westport
Compo
A public country-club-style park, beaches and luxurious properties in Westport
Greens Farms
Coastal farmhouses, lush lawns and a mile-long sandy beach in Westport
Red Coat
A Westport suburb with a rural feel, but still near shopping, dining and parks
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