Westport Wrecking Ball: 6 Laurel Road, Built in 1930, Prepares for Demolition
An application for a demolition permit for Westport’s 6 Laurel Lane was put before the Westport Historic District Commission last week. Built in 1930, the home has 2,158 square feet of living space and is situated on a 0.34 acre property. It was sold in January 2022 for $705,000. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application was reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission, who unanimously voted to waive the 180 day delay and allow for a demolition permit to be approved. For upcoming Historic District Commission meetings and their agendas, click here.
Westport Wrecking Ball: 254 Saugatuck Ave Awaits its Fate during 180 Day Period
An application for a demolition permit for Westport’s 254 Saugatuck Avenue was put before the Westport Historic District Commission again last month after its initial discussion in November. Built in 1940, the cape has 3,472 square feet of living space and is situated on a 1 acre property. It was sold in February 2021 for $929,000. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application was reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission in November - who voted to uphold a decision to delay the issuance of a demolition permit for 180 days, until May 2023. For upcoming Historic District Commission meetings and their agendas, click here.
Westport Wrecking Ball: 12 Godfrey Lane, Built in 1955, Approved for Demolition
An application for a demolition permit for Westport’s 12 Godfrey Lane, off of Bulkley Avenue North, was given the head nod by the Westport Historic District Commission last week, clearing the way for the wrecking ball. Built in 1955, the cape has 3,048 square feet of living space and is situated on a 1.15 ace property at the end of the quiet cul-de-sac. It was sold on June 24th for $1,150,000 to a local home development company. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application was reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission - who voted unanimously to waive the 180-day delay and allow issuance of the demolition permit. For upcoming Historic District Commission meetings and their agendas, click here.
Westport Wrecking Ball: 2 Owenoke Park, Built in 1910
An application for a demolition permit for Westport’s 2 Owenoke Park, off of Compo Beach Road, is in process this week. Built in 1910, the custom colonial home has 4,252 square feet of living space and is situated on a 0.47-acre waterfront property. It was sold on June 27th for $3,112,500. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. For upcoming Historic District Commission meetings and their agendas, click here.