408 Riverside Avenue

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 3,450-square-foot home has a traditional layout with generous living spaces, including a living room with fireplace & adjacent enclosed sunroom, formal dining room, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, kitchen dining nook/mudroom, home office, gym, enclosed sunroom and ground floor laundry room adjacent to kitchen. The spacious ground floor bedroom suite has its own exterior entrance and can accommodate a variety of uses, including an office, studio, au pair arrangement, older children or or extended-family space. The house has recently benefited from several significant improvements including the professional refinishing of the wood floors throughout, replacement of several of the smaller roofs, and the complete remodeling of the 2nd floor bathroom. T The 3rd floor space is a large space divided into two rooms with hardwood and a beadboard ceiling. It can be used as a home office or studio (not bedroom). 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 FEATURES Unfurnished Approximately 3,450 square feet 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 12-month annual rental term (not available as a seasonal rental) Tenant responsible for all utilities and routine maintenance of the property, including exterior grounds maintenance and seasonal upkeep. Shed and basement storage No central air conditioning- tenant provides window A/C units Please note furnishings shown in several of the listing photographs are not included with the rental BEFORE SCHEDULING A SHOWING Prior to setting up a showing, as we manage the property ourselves rather than through a broker, we ask prospective tenants to provide a few basic details. Please provide the following information with your inquiry: -Your preferred move-in date -Who would be living in the home, including the number of occupants and ages -What type of work the adult occupants do -Please let us know about any pets you might have -Approximate gross annual household income & FICO AFFORDABILITY GUIDELINE Our general financial guideline is gross annual household income of approximately 3x the annual rent, along with strong credit. We also consider employment and rental history, references, assets, and the overall circumstances of the application. Guarantors are not accepted. If you prefer, you may include your Renter Profile or submit a rental application (we can send you one). A formal application is not required simply to inquire or schedule a showing. As we manage the property ourselves rather than through a broker, we also like to learn a little about prospective residents. Please provide the following: To apply, applicants will be asked to complete a rental application and authorize a credit and background check. SECURITY DEPOSIT The security deposit is 1x the month rent (for residents age 62 or older) or 2x the monthly rent (for residents younger than age 62). 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 affordability guideline. 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 Responsible for utilities & maintenance 7