278 North Ave Westport, CT, 06880

single family home
$ 4,050,000 For Sale Active May 11, 2026
  • 6 beds
  • 9 baths
  • 9,525 sq ft
  • 1 acre
  • 2006 year built
  • in ground pool
  • 3 cars garage

About the Home

Set in one of Westport's most prestigious estate enclaves, this exceptional shingle-style residence defines luxury living with a rare emphasis on multi-generational comfort, timeless architecture, and impeccable craftsmanship. Designed and built by a renowned architect and builder for a Fortune 500 CEO, the home reflects uncompromising quality, enduring design, and gracious curb appeal that impresses. Seamless indoor-outdoor living defines the home, with sun-filled interiors, soaring 10-foot ceilings, and an expansive walkout lower level with fireplace, all opening to a resort-style pool, stone patios, fire pit, and covered porch with fireplace, providing an effortless setting for entertaining. Extensive bespoke millwork, six fireplaces, and refined architectural finishes enrich every space. The expansive, level, and private grounds, framed by mature landscaping and abutting the 39-acre Newman Preserve, offer serenity with rare walkability to top-rated schools and 8 minutes to Westport's lively downtown. A spectacular chef's kitchen features Thermador and Wolf appliances, dual islands, 2 dishwashers, walk-in pantry, and a fully equipped butler's pantry with wet bar. The primary suite offers a turreted sitting room, fireplace, and 2 walk-in closets. Six ensuite bedrooms and a private suite over the garage provide flexibility for guests. New cedar roof, new boiler, new wine cellar, and extensive upgrades complete this rare offering in a premier Westport location.

Rooms & Interior

6 bedrooms beds
7 full + 2 half baths
9,525 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Formal Dining Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Wide Board Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Lower Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Half Bath, Patio/Terrace, Engineered Wood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Wide Board Floor
  • Media Room (Lower Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Engineered Wood Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Gas Log Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Wet Bar, French Doors, Island, Pantry, Limestone Floor
  • Office (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Wide Board Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet, Wide Board Floor
  • Rec/Play Room (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Wide Board Floor
  • Other (Lower Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings
  • Family Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, French Doors, Wide Board Floor
  • Other Rooms Exercise room, Gym, Laundry room, Mud room, Wine cellar

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - pre-wired
  • Open floor plan
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Gas cooktop
  • Wall oven
  • Freezer
  • Subzero
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Wine chiller

Home Automation

  • Entertainment system
  • Security system
  • Wired for audio

Attic

  • Unfinished
  • Floored
  • Walk-up

Basement

  • Full
  • Heated
  • Storage
  • Fully finished
  • Cooled
  • Walk-out
  • Liveable space

Laundry

  • Main level

Energy Features

  • Thermopane windows

Exterior Features

  • Porch-wrap around
  • Terrace
  • Gutters
  • Lighting
  • French doors
  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Underground sprinkler

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Attached garage

Swimming Pool

  • Gunite
  • Heated
  • Safety fence
  • In ground pool

Waterfront

  • Beach rights
Waterfront Homes in Westport

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 1 acres
  • Level lot
  • Professionally landscaped

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Library
  • Private school(s)
  • Private rec facilities
  • Shopping/mall
  • Tennis courts

Construction Details

Style
colonial

Construction year
2006

Exterior Siding
shake, wood

Foundation
concrete

Roof
wood shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Coleytown neighborhood, in the town of Westport.

Finance & Listing Info

Status Active
Listing date May 11, 2026
List price $ 4,050,000
Current price $ 4,050,000
Tax amount $ 36,566
Tax year july 2025-june 2026
MLS ID #24174753
List Agent Cyd Hamer
List Office William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

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