408 Riverside Ave

About This Home

Welcome to 408 Riverside Ave, a classic colonial home located in the sought-after Saugatuck area of Westport. Conveniently situated on Riverside Avenue, the property provides direct access to downtown Westport, the Saugatuck train station, and nearby shopping and dining. This home overlooks beautiful Riverside Park with footpaths and nearby boardwalk and the Saugatuck River. A 5-minute walk to the train to NYC (one hour) and Westport's newest and most exciting, growing destination which includes kayak and paddle board rentals, restaurants, an ice cream parlor, wine shops & gourmet markets. This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home offers 3000 SqFt of living with a traditional floor plan featuring living/family room with fireplace, formal dining room, sunny kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, home office, gym, enclosed sunroom, laundry, mudroom, and large bedroom suite with separate exterior entrance perfect for extended family, artist's studio, home office, or au pair suite. Enjoy seamless indoor/outdoor living with landscaped yard with flagstone terrace ideal for summer gatherings, alfresco dining, and spending cool nights around the outdoor fire. Only minutes to Main Street, Compo Beach, and Longshore Park. Move right in and be a part of Westport's outstanding amenities and award-winning schools! Storage: -Shed and Basement -Owner storage in Attic Air Conditioning: Tenant provides window units (no central a/c) Available unfurnished, year-round annual lease (furnishings in the photos are the property of a prior tenant). Before requesting a tour, we kindly ask prospective tenants to complete the Renter Profile. When submitting an inquiry, please also include your desired move-in date. To help us assess whether the property may be a good fit, please provide the following information: Full name and contact information (email and phone number) Desired move-in date Number of occupants who will reside in the home Whether you currently have any pets or anticipate getting a pet during the tenancy Approximate household income (no supporting documentation is required at this stage) Profession/employment information Approximate FICO score A brief introduction (reason for moving, current town/city of residence) Approximate household income (no supporting documentation is required at this stage) or statement that you meet stated income threshold Approximate FICO score Whether you currently have any pets or anticipate getting a pet during the tenancy Whether anyone in the household smokes Desired lease term Affordability Guidelines For a strong financial fit, we generally recommend: Strong credit history (typically 740+ FICO) Monthly gross household income of at least 3x the monthly rent ($25,050/month; approximately $300,600 annually) Verifiable assets may be considered in lieu of income at the owner's discretion No guarantors, co-signers, or third-party rentals Please note that credit score is only one factor considered. Income, assets, references, rental history, and overall financial qualifications may also be taken into account. Important Information At this stage, we do not require income verification documents. If, after viewing the property, you decide to move forward with an application, we will request supporting documentation such as pay stubs, tax returns, asset statements, and references. To ensure an efficient process for all parties, we may not respond to inquiries that do not include the requested information or that fall substantially below the guidelines outlined above. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hearing from you. 1. Unfurnished 2. 12-month annual rental term (renewable annually) 3. Not available as a seasonal rental 4. Applicants must complete a rental application and authorize a credit and background check. 5. Not for sale and not offered with a rent with buy option. 6. Tenant pays utilities & maintenance 7. Security Deposit: Two months' rent except for residents 62 or older, where it's one month's rent.