$7450 - 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Classic Colonial House In Westport

Welcome to 408 Riverside Avenue, a gracious 4-bedroom, 3-bath Colonial in Westport's Saugatuck neighborhood. Set directly across from Riverside Park and the Saugatuck River, the home offers convenient access to the train station, downtown Westport, restaurants, shops, and the waterfront.

The approximately 3,450-square-foot home has a traditional layout with generous living spaces, including a living room with fireplace & adjacent enclosed sunroom, formal dining room, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, kitchen dining nook/mudroom, home office, gym, enclosed sunroom and ground floor laundry room adjacent to kitchen. The spacious ground floor bedroom suite has its own exterior entrance and can accommodate a variety of uses, including an home office, studio, au pair arrangement, or extended-family space.

The house has recently benefited from several significant improvements. Several of the home's roofs were replaced this Summer. The beautiful antique heart pine floors throughout the house were professionally refinished. The large ground floor bedroom suite's hardwood oak flooring were also refinished. The 2nd floor bathroom was fully remodeled including a new soaking tub, toilet, new marble floors and new tile surround, The spacious 3rd floor level is divided into two rooms, hardwood floors, 4 windows and a beadboard ceiling. It may be used as a home office or studio or playroom (not bedroom).

Outside, the landscaped property includes a flagstone terrace and outdoor fire area, providing space for dining and entertaining. The location offers easy access to Main Street, Compo Beach, Longshore, Riverside Park and the Saugatuck waterfront. The Saugatuck train station is approximately a five-minute walk away, providing convenient access to New York City.

PROPERTY FEATURES
Unfurnished
Approximately 3,450 square feet
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
12-month annual rental term (not available as a seasonal rental)
Tenant responsible for all utilities and routine maintenance of the property, including exterior grounds maintenance and seasonal upkeep.
Shed and basement storage
No central air conditioning; tenant provides window A/C units
Please note furnishings shown in several of the listing photographs are not included with the rental

BEFORE SCHEDULING A SHOWING
Prior to setting up a showing, as we manage the property ourselves rather than through a broker, we ask prospective tenants to provide a few basic details so we would learn a little about prospective residents and can make sure the property is a reasonable fit.

Please provide the following:
-Your preferred move-in date
-Who would be living in the home, including the number of occupants and ages
-What type of work the adult occupants do
-Please let us know about any pets you might have
-Approximate gross annual household income
-Approximate FICO/credit score

AFFORDABILITY GUIDELINE
Our general financial guideline is gross annual household income of approximately 3x the annual rent, with 3.5x the annual rent preferred, along with strong credit (700+). We also consider employment and rental history, references, assets, and the overall circumstances of the application.

Guarantors are not accepted.

If you prefer, you may include your Renter Profile or submit a rental application (we can send you one). A formal application is not required simply to inquire or schedule a showing.

As we manage the property ourselves rather than through a broker, we also like to learn a little about prospective residents. Please provide the following:

To apply, applicants will be asked to complete a rental application and authorize a credit and background check.

SECURITY DEPOSIT
The security deposit is 1x the month rent (for residents age 62 or older) or 2x the monthly rent (for residents younger than age 62).

To help us manage inquiries efficiently, we may not respond to inquiries that do not include the requested information or that fall substantially below the stated affordability guideline.

Details
Rental Terms and Unit Details

Rent

$7,850/mo

Deposit

$15,700

Move In Fee

n/a

Min. Lease

12 months

Parking

Parking Spot

Parking Fee

n/a

Date Available

10/1/2025

Pets Allowed

• Large dogs
• Small dogs
• Cats

Amenities

No amenities listed.

Utilities

No utilities included in rent.

Pets

• Large dogs
• Small dogs
• Cats