A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists Westchester Estate For $3.45 Million A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists Westchester Estate For $3.45 Million
A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists Westchester Estate For $3.45 Million Famous radio DJ Scott Shannon's 9,620-square-foot Westchester County home is up for sale for more than $3 million, in case you're interested.  The luxurious post-modern colonial, located in Purchase on Lincoln Ave., was owned by now 75-year-old radio DJ Scott Shannon, who became one of the most well-known voices on the air thanks to his WCBS-FM morning show, “Shannon in the Morning."  The estate, which features six bedrooms, six full baths, three powder rooms, four fireplaces, and a three-car garage, is now on sale for $3.45 million. Other amenities included with the home are double stair…
Private Island On Fairfield County's Gold Coast To Sell For Record-Breaking $85 Million Private Island On Fairfield County's Gold Coast To Sell For Record-Breaking $85 Million
Private Island On Fairfield County's Gold Coast To Sell For Record-Breaking $85 Million One of New England's most expensive properties is now off the market, officials announced. Off the gold coast of Fairfield County, the town of Darien said it reached a final amended agreement on the Great Island earlier this month, the town said in a statement. The property was originally listed at $100,000 million but was sold for a final price of $85 million. “Great Island is a pristine landscape with approximately one and a half miles of coastline in an environmentally sensitive cove on Long Island Sound," Darien’s First Selectman Monica McNally said. "With this purchase, we have priori…
Sharp Decline Seen In Fairfield County Luxury Housing Market Sharp Decline Seen In Fairfield County Luxury Housing Market
Sharp Decline Seen In Fairfield County Luxury Housing Market A lack of supply caused the 2022 luxury housing market to sharply decline in Fairfield County compared to 2021, according to a new report.  The decline in sales, which were down by double digits, was fueled by a high demand for a low amount of available residences, according to a report released by the Houlihan Lawrence real estate brokerage on Thursday, Jan. 5.  "At first glance, the logical conclusion is a slowdown in the luxury market. However, the data suggest strong buyer demand in a sharply supply-constrained market," said Houlihan Lawrence Vice President Anthony Cutugno. H…
This CT Housing Market Ranks First Nationwide For Projected Growth In 2023: Report This CT Housing Market Ranks First Nationwide For Projected Growth In 2023: Report
This CT Housing Market Ranks First Nationwide For Projected Growth In 2023: Report According to a brand-new report, two housing markets in New England, one in Connecticut and the other in Massachusetts, are among the Top 10 nationwide positioned for growth in 2023. Roughly 23 percent of housing inventory is affordable at the median income level in the Top 10 metros across the country, according to realtor.com. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is ranked No. 1 nationally with 6.5 percent projected year-over-year sales growth and 8.5 percent price growth predicted this year, realtor.com said. Worcester, at  No. 4, has a 2.5 percent sales growth predicted in 2023 an…
New Canaan Nixes Controversial Affordable Housing Application, Report Says New Canaan Nixes Controversial Affordable Housing Application, Report Says
New Canaan Nixes Controversial Affordable Housing Application, Report Says A town in Fairfield County has rejected an application for a new housing development that would include 31 affordable housing units, the New Canaan Advertiser reported. The news outlet said in a report on Tuesday, Nov. 29, that the New Canaan Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to reject the application for the 102-unit development at 751 Weed St. in New Canaan. The New Canaan Advertiser said the proposed 33,465-square-foot development has been controversial, with some area residents speaking out against it at meetings and signing petitions in recent months.…
Look Inside:'Stepmom' Home In NY Listed For $3.75M Look Inside:'Stepmom' Home In NY Listed For $3.75M
Look Inside:'Stepmom' Home In NY Listed For $3.75M The Hudson Valley home featured in the 1998 movie "Stepmom" is on the market for $3.75 million. Located in Rockland County, on North Broadway in Nyack, the 6-bedroom and 4-bathroom Victorian was built in 1897 and has become known as "Glenholme." The Rockland County home featured in the 1998 movie "Stepmom" is on the market for $3.75 million.Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty (Zillow) It spans 5,239 square feet and played home to Susan Sarandon’s character in "Stepmom," also starring Julia Roberts and Ed Harris.  That wasn't Glenholme's only Hollywood debut, though: It was also featured in …
'Dirty Dancing' Producer Lists Pound Ridge Home For Nearly $6 Million, Report Says 'Dirty Dancing' Producer Lists Pound Ridge Home For Nearly $6 Million, Report Says
'Dirty Dancing' Producer Lists Pound Ridge Home For Nearly $6 Million, Report Says Film producer Mitchell Cannold, famous for "Dirty Dancing," has listed his Northern Westchester residence for nearly $6 million, Mansion Global reports.   The 6.5-acre estate located in Pound Ridge at 15 Col Sheldon Lane, which is being sold for $5.985 million, was bought by Cannold in 2015 for $2.6 million, and he then spent $2.5 million renovating it in 2016, adding bathrooms, kitchens, new mechanicals, and radiant heating floor, the outlet reports.  The house has around 8,147 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, three half-bath…
Look Inside Grey’s Anatomy Creator Shonda Rhimes’ Newly Purchased $15M Fairfield County Estate Look Inside Grey’s Anatomy Creator Shonda Rhimes’ Newly Purchased $15M Fairfield County Estate
Look Inside Grey’s Anatomy Creator Shonda Rhimes’ Newly Purchased $15M Fairfield County Estate Queen of television Shonda Rhimes is putting down roots in Connecticut after scooping up a massive, multimillion-dollar estate in Fairfield County, the New York Post first reported.  The 52-year-old TV writer, producer, and author - best known for creating hit shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and Scandal - recently closed on a 38,000-square-foot home in Westport for a whopping $15.17 million, the outlet reports. Sitting on roughly 7.5 acres, the New England Colonial home boasts 11 bedrooms, a basketball court, bowling alley, an arcade, a home theater, eight fireplaces, and a ki…
Northern Westchester Town Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times Northern Westchester Town Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times
Northern Westchester Town Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times An in-depth profile from The New York Times has put the spotlight on a Northern Westchester town known for its history and impressive estates. The news outlet published a profile about life in the town of Bedford on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The report highlighted Bedford's "rural feel," with its characteristic stone walls, many miles of dirt roads, and horse farms, along with the "sprawling estates" some residents own. Evan Goldstein, a resident who moved to the town in 2020, told the publication that moving to Bedford with his family was "the best decision of our lives." The New York Times fu…
'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate Poised To Break Local Record In Fairfield County Town 'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate Poised To Break Local Record In Fairfield County Town
'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate Poised To Break Local Record In Fairfield County Town An estate that was listed for sale earlier this year is the most expensive property on the market in a Fairfield County town, according to a new report from CNBC. Orchard's End, located in New Canaan, at 544 Oenoke Ridge is listed for sale at $14.9 million. The property's listing agent said she believes the sale of the property will beat the current record of the most expensive home sold in New Canaan, CNBC reported.  The record is currently held by a mansion sold for $14.3 million in 2014, the news outlet said. “It’s the crown jewel of New Canaan built with the highest quality mate…
Waterfront Fairfield County Property With Heated Pool, Rooftop Terrace Hits Market At $9.9M Waterfront Fairfield County Property With Heated Pool, Rooftop Terrace Hits Market At $9.9M
Waterfront Fairfield County Property With Heated Pool, Rooftop Terrace Hits Market At $9.9M A new Fairfield County property has hit the market at nearly $10 million, offering a contemporary home, private beach, and rooftop terrace. The newly-constructed residence, located at 135 Harbor Road in Westport, was listed on Friday, July 29, at $9,995,000, representatives said. The home has a 5,000 square-foot interior, an open floor plan, a glass elevator, and a heated pool. The primary bedroom suite has a fireplace, balcony, and steam shower. The residence also has four additional double bedrooms, a four-car garage, and gym/spa area, and a 1,450 square-foot rooftop terr…
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Northern Westchester Estate Revealed In New Report Buyer Of Richard Gere's Northern Westchester Estate Revealed In New Report
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Northern Westchester Estate Revealed In New Report The buyer who purchased Richard Gere's Northern Westchester estate has been revealed in a new report from the New York Post. Television writer, director, and producer Ryan Murphy is known for creating a number of shows, including American Horror Story and Glee. The NY Post reported that the Pound Ridge estate was listed for $28 million and ultimately sold for $24.15 million. The property is 49 acres and includes an 11,658 square-foot mansion, the New York Post said. Gere, age 72, moved to a smaller property in North Salem. Related story: Actor Richard Gere's New North Salem Estat…