408 Riverside Ave

About This Home

Welcome to 408 Riverside Avenue, a gracious 4-bedroom, 3-bath Colonial in Westport's Saugatuck neighborhood. Set directly across from Riverside Park and the Saugatuck River, the home offers convenient access to the train station, downtown Westport, restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. The approximately 3,000-square-foot home has a traditional layout with generous living spaces, including a living/family room with fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, home office, gym, enclosed sunroom, laundry and mudroom. The spacious bedroom suite has its own exterior entrance and can accommodate a variety of uses, including an office, studio, au pair arrangement, or extended-family space. Outside, the landscaped property includes a flagstone terrace and outdoor fire area, providing space for dining and entertaining. The location offers easy access to Main Street, Compo Beach, Longshore, Riverside Park and the Saugatuck waterfront. The Saugatuck train station is approximately a five-minute walk away, providing convenient access to New York City. Property Details Unfurnished Approximately 3,000 square feet 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 12-month annual rental term, renewable annually Not available as a seasonal rental Tenant pays utilities and maintenance Shed and basement storage available Owner storage in attic No central air conditioning; tenant provides window A/C units Furnishings shown in listing photographs belong to a prior tenant and are not included Before scheduling a showing, we ask prospective tenants to provide a few basic details so we can make sure the property is a reasonable fit: * Who would be living in the home, including the number of adults and children * Approximate gross annual household income * Approximate FICO/credit score * Occupation/employer of each adult * Whether you have any pets * Anticipated move-in date / Desired lease term * Brief introduction / reason for moving * Whether anyone in the household smokes If you prefer, you may also complete a rental application, although a formal application is not required simply to inquire or schedule a showing. Affordability Guideline Our general financial guidelines are gross annual household income of approximately $287,100, with $350,000+ preferred, and strong credit (700+). We also consider employment and rental history, references, assets, and the overall circumstances of the application. To apply, applicants will be asked to complete a rental application and authorize a credit and background check. Security Deposit 2x monthly rent except for residents age 62 or older, for whom the security deposit is 1x monthly rent. To help us manage inquiries efficiently, we may not respond to inquiries that do not include the requested information or that fall substantially below the stated financial guidelines.