Community
COMPO Beach
During the Revolutionary War, 1,850 British soldiers landed on Compo Beach in 1777. On the beach today, you’ll find cannons marking the historical site. Central to this neighborhood, The Minuteman Statue can be found at the intersection of Compo Beach Road and Compo Road South in commemoration of the battle fought on Compo Hill. Over a century later, in the early 1920’s, Compo Beach was (briefly) home to F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda. They had discovered a "creative haven," away from the hustle and bustle of commuter life. F. Scott wrote his novel, “The Beautiful and the Damned” during his time in Westport. And the views of open land toward Long Island Sound later influenced his most iconic novel, “The Great Gatsby.”
compo south
Compo South is a picturesque New England suburbia. With beautiful homes (and a few barns) along Compo Rd. S., this area is a scenic route for a Sunday drive to the beach. At the end of Compo South, intersecting with the Post Rd., you’ll find frequented commercial establishments such as CVS Pharmacy, Planet Pizza, and Trader Joe’s grocery.
DOWNTOWN
Main Street and Church Lane are lined with festive lights, restaurants and shops - walkable all year round. Nestled along the Saugatuck River, this neighborhood is home to the Westport Library and the Levitt Pavilion. Across from the Town Hall, you’ll find the Westport Museum for History and Culture.
GREENS FARMS
From the Gold Coast of Beachside Avenue to the pastoral meadows of Nyala Farm, Greens Farms was singled out as prime real estate by the five Bankside Farmers in 1648. Nearly four centuries later this rich, desirable land and waterfront living are still just as desirable. Greens Farms consists of alluring homes, the Greens Farms train station, the tucked-away Burying Hill Beach, and Greens Farms Academy.
COCKENOE ISLAND
This neighborhood is home to many wild birds and sea creatures. There are many places to put in your boat - from Compo Beach to several spots along the Saugatuck River, the island is close enough to paddle your way in a kayak or canoe! People enjoy a day trip to Cockenoe Island or an adventurous overnight campout.
COLEYTOWN
Settled by the Coley family, in the northern part of Westport, the Coleytown neighborhood was mostly farmland until the 1950’s. During this major development boom, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward bought a farmhouse on Coleytown Road. Today Coleytown consists of beautiful homes, a school, a fire station, and the Newman-Poses Preserve.
long lots
Named after the original “long lots” of land extending nearly all the way to Weston, Long Lots is a section of Westport north of the Post Road nearing Fairfield. The neighborhood consist of the 40-acre Fairfield County Hunt Club, Staples High School, the oldest house in Westport - built in 1690, and several large properties some of which are still farm land.
OLD HILL
An original Colonial settlement, there are many homes of historical significance in this area, as well as 2 cemeteries that honor 18th-century patriots who trained in a nearby field. Much of this area remains unchanged since it was settled. Nash’s Pond, a significant body of water in this neighborhood - large enough to be a lake, was named for the Nash family. In 1835 Daniel Nash helped incorporate Westport as a town separate from Norwalk, Fairfield and Weston. To this day, the Nash family still resides in this neighborhood. The youngest generation of Nash’s will be the 14th to live in their Westport home.
SAUGATUCK
Saugatuck, meaning “mouth of the river,” was originally Westport’s commercial center, with easy water and rail access to New York and Boston. For many decades - before I-95 was built, it was a close-knit Italian neighborhood filled with churches, triple-decker homes, and family-owned stores and businesses. Today, some of Westport’s best dining can be found here. Viva Zapata, The Black Duck, Tutti’s, and Dunville’s are all cherished favorites. With newcomers like The Whelk, Kawa Ni, Rainbow Thai, Romanacci, Bistro Du Soleil, and Parker Mansion, there is literally something for everyone. This neighborhood consists of waterfront homes, tree-lined, pedestrian-friendly streets, shops and businesses, the Saugatuck Rowing Club, and the Saugatuck Train Station.