Fairfield | 93 Downs Avenue, Stamford, Conn.
Shippan Point House
$998,000
This three-bedroom, two-bath, 2,028-square-foot, colonial-style house built in 1935 on 0.2 acres in the Shippan Point neighborhood features arched doorways and hardwood floors. The main level includes a living room with a bay window and fireplace, a formal dining room, an updated kitchen and a step-down family room. The second floor has a walk-in cedar closet, three bedrooms and a full bath. The basement is finished. Darren Malloy Hekking, Douglas Elliman, 203-517-8768; elliman.com
Costs
Taxes: $13,346 a year
Pros
An enclosed three-season porch off the dining room overlooks a fenced yard with a deck and a patio. The property is a short walk to a private community beach.
Cons
All three bedrooms, including the primary, share one upstairs bathroom. There is no garage.
Westchester | 55 Henry Street, Scarsdale, N.Y.
Charming Tudor
$1.125 million
A four-bedroom, three-bath, 2,294-square-foot home built in 1935 which original features including the front door, stucco walls, inlaid hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace with brick surround. The main level has a primary bedroom, a bright living room, another bedroom serving as an office, and an updated open-concept kitchen and dining room that connects to a two-tier patio. Upstairs, there are two additional bedrooms and a playroom. The finished basement includes a family room, a kitchenette and a laundry room. Andrea K. Weiss, 917-324-4505, Julia B Fee Sotheby’s Int. Realty, williampitt.com
Costs
Taxes: $29,898 a year
Pros
There is a level, fenced yard and the home is directly across from Seely Place Elementary School, which families with young children may appreciate. The Scarsdale Metro-North station is about a five-minute drive from the house.
CONS
The primary bedroom lacks an en suite bathroom and shares the first-floor bathroom with common areas.
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