408 Riverside Ave

Welcome to 408 Riverside Ave, a wonderful classic colonial located in the sought-after Saugatuck area of Westport. This charming home overlooks beautiful Riverside Park with footpaths and nearby boardwalk and the Saugatuck River. A 5-minute walk to the train to NYC (one hour), kayak and paddle board rentals, restaurants, ice cream, wine shops & gourmet market as well as the exciting upcoming waterfront development in Saugatuck (The Hamlet at Saugatuck a seven-acre waterfront development with a marina, shopping, dining and residential).
Be minutes away from the most exciting private/public development in Westport in decades. The new River Walk restaurant, commercial complex along the River just north of the train station is expected to be a major attraction. Imagine launching your kayak from the river shores, strolling to fine restaurants, shops and saving time each day with a fast easy NYC commute!
This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home offers 3000 SqFt of living with a traditional floor plan featuring living/family room with fireplace, formal dining room, sunny kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, home office, gym, enclosed sunroom, laundry, mudroom, and large bedroom suite with separate exterior entrance perfect for extended family, artist's studio, home office, or au pair suite. Enjoy seamless indoor/outdoor living with beautifully landscaped yard with flagstone terrace ideal for summer gatherings, alfresco dining, and spending cool nights around the outdoor fire. Only minutes to Main Street, Compo Beach, and Longshore Park. Move right in and be a part of Westport's outstanding amenities and award-winning schools!
Storage:
-Shed and Basement
-Owner storage in Attic
Air Conditioning:
Tenant provides window units (no central a/c)
Available 12 month's unfurnished. Annual renewals. We ask that prospective Tenants kindly fill out a renter's profile on Zillow prior to submitting a tour request or inquiry. Additionally, when submitting your inquiry, please specify your available move in date.
To assess your ability to afford the rent please provide some basic Information:
-Full name & contact information (including email and phone number)
-Desired Move-In Date (August 1)
-Number of Occupants: How many people will be living in the house so we can ensure it's appropriate for the space.
-Do you have any Pets or do you plan to have a pet?
-Approximate Income - While we don't need your full financial details upfront, please give an indication of your approximate monthly income so that we can assess your ability to afford the rent.
-Profession/Employment
-FICO Score
Affordability Guideline:
For a good financial fit, we recommend the following:
-FICO score of 800+
-Suggested income multiple: Monthly gross income of at least 3x the monthly base rent ($25,500) ($306K annual)
-Verifiable assets may also be considered in lieu of income at Owner's discretion
-No guarantors or third party rentals
Important to Note:
At this stage, we do not require income verification documents. If after viewing the property you decide you'd like to move forward, we will request full verification (e.g., pay stubs, tax returns, references). We may not respond if information requested is not provided or if credit scores/income are below the recommended range. Our goal is to be as efficient as possible with our time and resources, and we appreciate your understanding.
1. Unfurnished
2. 12-month annual rental term (renewable annually)
3. Not available as a seasonal rental
4. Applicants must complete a rental application and authorize a credit and background check.
5. Not for sale and not offered with a rent with buy option.
6. Tenant Responsible for utilities & maintenance
7. Security Deposit: Two months' rent except for residents 62 or older, where it's one month's rent.