Why Live in Waterside
Waterside, a Stamford neighborhood bordered by the Long Island Sound, features a mix of coastal beauty and industrial elements. Residents can enjoy midcentury single-family homes, toy manufacturers, and tech companies as they walk to John J. Boccuzzi Park, a 12-acre green space with a small sand beach. Southfield Avenue is lined with waterfront restaurants and new-build apartment complexes. The neighborhood includes a portion of the Innis Arden Golf Club, known for its 18-hole course and shingle-style clubhouse. Homes in Waterside range from vinyl-façade Cape Cod cottages to four-bedroom Colonial Revivals, with waterfront properties featuring Mediterranean-influenced and shingle-style estates. The area has a diverse housing stock, with 63% of residents renting high-rise and contemporary-style apartments. Local attractions include Prime steakhouse, Crab Shell restaurant, and the nearby Stamford Town Center mall. John J. Boccuzzi Park offers a playground, baseball diamond, tennis courts, and a lifeguard-protected beach. Rosa Hartman Park provides hiking trails, while RPM Raceway features an indoor go-kart track, arcade, and bowling alley. The West Side Branch library hosts youth activities. Students attend Westhill High School and Fusion Greenwich Academy, both highly rated. Waterside is safer than the national average and offers convenient travel options via the Connecticut Turnpike, a commuter rail station in Old Greenwich, and numerous bus stops. Stamford Hospital is a mile north, and Westchester County Airport is 13 miles northwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waterside a good place to live?
Waterside is a good place to live. Waterside is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with good transit options. Waterside has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.7 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $117,079 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Waterside are renters, with 70% of residents renting and 30% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Waterside can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Waterside neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Waterside?
The median home price in Waterside is $434,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $87,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,250 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $96K a year to afford the median home price in Waterside. The average household income in Waterside is $117K.
What are the best public schools in Waterside?
The best public schools that serve Waterside are:
What are the best private schools in Waterside?
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Home Trends in Waterside, CT
On average, homes in Waterside, Stamford sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Waterside, Stamford over the last 12 months is $474,900, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$474,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$433,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$380,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$995,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$374
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Median List Price
$434,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%