The Cove Houses for Sale

The Cove in Stamford, CT, combines urban living with a coastal vibe, featuring mid-to-late 20th-century homes within walking distance of public beaches and fishing spots. The neighborhood is close to multiple marinas, although most homes lack direct water access. Residents enjoy proximity to Cove Island Park, which offers a one-mile loop for biking, sandy beaches, tennis and basketball courts, and picnic areas. Cummings Park provides additional outdoor recreation with baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a basketball court, and a public pier. The Chelsea Piers Athletic Club offers indoor sports facilities, ideal for winter activities. The Cove's residential streets feature classic New England homes, including Cape Cods, shingled cottages, Colonial Revivals, and multi-family properties. The area has a mix of casual eateries and sit-down restaurants, such as Cove Pizza, Elm Street Diner, and Tomato Tomato. For groceries, residents frequent ShopRite on Shippan Avenue, while downtown Stamford, 2 miles northwest, offers big-box stores and national retailers. Cove Island Park hosts the SoundWaters coastal education center, which organizes community events like the annual Flotilla and a polar plunge on Super Bowl Sunday. Commuters are 2 miles from the Stamford train station, with Metro North’s New Haven line providing access to Grand Central Terminal in about an hour and a half. The neighborhood has a lower crime risk compared to the national average. However, waterfront properties on Weed Avenue face a higher risk of flooding, while homes further inland have minimal flood risk.