There is no shortage of demolished Westport homes — or their replacements.
In the 20th edition of this feature, photographer Dave Matlow takes us to the north end of town, on roads off Main Street and Easton Road, then nearly to Norwalk on Cranbury Road.
Three were single-story homes. One was a split level. Their replacements are taller and wider.
Off we go …
Warnock Drive, May 2014 …
… and July 2026.
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Cranbury Road, August 2020 …
… and July 2026.
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Fragrant Pines Court, April 2008 …
… and July 2026.
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Brooklawn Drive, January 2008 …
… and July 2026.
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Staaaaahhp!
Enough with the black windows!!!
Amen!
im curious about the people who buy a house and then just move in (instead of tearing it down)
There seems to be a problem with the town allowing builders to follow a formula build pattern that is easier and economical for them. Making the town super generic and losing flavor. Please advocate for diversity in building and not a formula!! Also, soooooo many trees being cleared.
What’s consistent in this feature is how the new houses are so much bigger than the ones they replace.
Not unique to Westport, but kind of sad.
https://youtu.be/SjlNSaXq0Ik?si=lIUJbDarpUaedkhn
Not sad. Shrewd. By making the houses 10 X larger than the one it replaced it keeps the cost per square foot down. I learned that lesson in remedial math at Staples.