What Does $1.5MM to $2MM Get You in Connecticut’s Gold Coast?

One of the most common questions buyers ask when relocating to Connecticut’s Gold Coast is simple: What does my budget actually get me?

At the $1.5MM to $2MM price point, options vary significantly depending on the town. Housing type, home size, lot size, age, and location all shift as you move from Greenwich to Westport, New Canaan, and Darien.

Below is a town-by-town breakdown of what buyers can realistically expect in this price range.

Greenwich

In Greenwich, the $1.5MM to $2MM range includes a mix of condos and single-family homes, with condos making up roughly 20% of available inventory.

Condos in Greenwich

Most condos in this price bracket are located in:

  • Pemberwick
  • Downtown Greenwich
  • Near the old Greenwich train station
  • Areas close to Cos Cob

Typical characteristics include:

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 to 3 full bathrooms
  • Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 square feet

For buyers prioritizing proximity to New York City and lower maintenance living, condos can offer strong value at this price point.

Single-Family Homes in Greenwich

Single-family homes between $1.5MM and $2MM are most commonly found in:

  • Cos Cob
  • Northern Riverside
  • Downtown Greenwich
  • Byram
  • Pemberwick
  • Glenville

Occasionally, opportunities also come up in Mid-Country or Back-Country locations.

What to expect:

  • Median size around 2,400 square feet
  • Typically 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
  • Homes built between 1900 and 1980

Smaller homes tend to be more updated, while larger homes often require renovations. The median single-family home size in this range is similar to many Greenwich condos at the same price point.

Westport

Westport offers more variety at this price range, particularly for buyers focused on single-family homes.

Condos in Westport

Roughly one-third of Westport condos fall between $1.5MM and $2MM.

Typical condo features:

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Around 1,500 square feet

Buyers may find:

  • Newer units at The Mill Westport
  • Renovated units in older complexes such as Lansdowne or Harvest Commons

Single-Family Homes in Westport

The median single-family home in this price bracket is approximately 2,600 square feet.

What to expect:

  • 4 or more bedrooms
  • Around 3 full bathrooms
  • Smaller homes tend to be updated
  • Larger homes may need work

Location considerations:

  • Homes can be found throughout town
  • Unlikely near Compo Beach or Greens Farms
  • Water proximity: focus on Saugatuck Shores
  • More land: explore north of the Merritt Parkway

New Canaan

In New Canaan, about 30% of sales between $1.5MM and $2MM are condos, all located in Town Center.

Condos in New Canaan

Typical condo characteristics:

  • Mostly 2 bedrooms (about one-third have more)
  • Median size around 1,900 square feet

Single-Family Homes in New Canaan

Single-family homes in this range are typically found:

  • South of Town Center
  • On the eastern side of town

It is sometimes possible to find 2+ acre lots, even at this price point.

Typical home characteristics:

  • Median size around 3,000 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms
  • Homes built primarily before 1980

Smaller homes tend to be more updated, while larger homes may require renovation. An updated starter home is achievable if buyers remain flexible with must-have features.

Darien

In Darien, most condos sell below $1.5MM, so buyers in this range are typically looking at single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes in Darien

Homes between $1.5MM and $2MM are most often found in:

  • Downtown Darien
  • Noroton Heights
  • Other Noroton neighborhoods

Occasionally, opportunities appear:

  • In northern Tokeneke
  • On the western side of northern Darien

Typical characteristics:

  • Median size around 2,400 square feet
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Homes built between 1930 and 1975

Many homes in this range have already been updated. Smaller homes are often more turnkey, while larger homes may require work. An updated starter home is achievable with flexibility.

Final Thoughts

Before you start touring homes that won’t work, give me a call. I’ll help you narrow the towns, neighborhoods, and property types that make sense for your budget so you can focus only on the right options.

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