Birchwood Condos in Westport, CT

Opening Overview

Birchwood puts you in a Westport condominium for well under $500,000. That number matters because the town-wide median across all property types sits at roughly $2,000,000. Townhouse-style units here have traded between $329,000 and $470,000 in the verified MLS record, with a median closer to $362,500 on completed sales. The most recent sale, in January 2026, closed at $470,000 for a 2-bed, 2-bath unit at 1,182 square feet. That is the clearest signal of where pricing has moved. For buyers who want a Westport address, access to the Westport Public Schools district, and a realistic monthly cost structure, Birchwood is one of the few complexes in town where the entry price is still achievable.

Birchwood Condos for Sale

Birchwood has 66 units total. With only four recorded MLS sales in the verified data set, turnover here is slow. That is common for owner-occupied townhouse communities built in this era — residents tend to stay. When a unit does come available, it does not sit long. Current availability changes quickly. Contact The Engel Team’s Westport real estate page for up-to-date listings, or browse Westport CT condos for a broader view of what is currently on the market across all complexes in town.

Recently Sold at Birchwood

Four verified MLS sales are on record for Birchwood. Closed prices ranged from $329,000 to $470,000. Unit sizes ran from 1,173 to 1,448 square feet. The median price per square foot across the four sales was approximately $277/SF. Here is the full verified sales record:

The January 2026 sale at $470,000 represents the highest price in the verified record and the only data point from this year. The jump from the 2020 and 2021 sales is meaningful. Buyers pricing a unit today should treat the $470,000 comp as the floor, not the ceiling, given the broader direction of Westport home prices since 2021. With only four sales to work from, pricing any individual unit requires careful analysis of condition, floor plan, and which specific improvements have been made since the last sale.

About Birchwood

Birchwood is a 66-unit townhouse condominium community built in 1973, located at 13 Hills Lane in Westport. The complex includes a pool and a clubhouse. At 66 units, it is a mid-sized community by Westport standards, large enough to maintain shared amenities but small enough that ownership has a residential, neighborhood feel rather than a managed apartment complex character. The 1973 construction date places it in the first generation of Westport condo development, which has practical implications for buyers doing due diligence on building systems, reserves, and renovation history.

Homes and Layouts at Birchwood

Units at Birchwood are townhouse-style condominiums with 2 or 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Square footage on verified sales has ranged from 1,173 to 1,448 square feet. The townhouse format means vertical living across two floors, with the separation of living and sleeping areas that flat-style condos in the same price range typically cannot offer. That layout appeals to buyers who want more than a single-floor plan but are not ready for the maintenance load of a detached home. Individual units vary in terms of renovation level, finish quality, and outdoor space, which is a meaningful consideration when comparing asking prices across units that appear similar on paper.

What Buyers Need to Know

The HOA fee on recent sales has ranged from $287 to $416 per month, with the current stated rate at $344/month. That spread across the four verified sales tells you that fees have moved over time and may vary by unit size or configuration. Property taxes on recent sales have run between $5,307 and $6,170 per year, which is meaningfully below what buyers pay on detached single-family homes in Westport at higher price points.

Because Birchwood was built in 1973, buyers should request the full reserve study before making an offer. A complex of this age will have building systems, roofing, common area infrastructure, and mechanical components that are either recently replaced or approaching replacement. The reserve fund balance and any history of special assessments will tell you whether the association has been managing capital proactively or deferring costs. A thin reserve fund in a 50-year-old building is a material risk, not a minor disclosure item.

Renovation variation between units is another factor buyers often underweight at Birchwood. At a median of $277/SF, the price-per-square-foot range on individual units reflects real differences in finish level and condition. A renovated kitchen and updated bathrooms can justify a $50,000 to $80,000 premium at this price point. Buyers should inspect carefully and not assume that units at similar asking prices are comparable in condition.

Rental rules, pet policies, and owner-occupancy ratios affect both livability and financing eligibility. Lenders applying conventional or FHA guidelines will require a minimum owner-occupancy percentage, and some loan products require a reserve fund threshold. Buyers using financing should confirm these figures directly with the association before going under contract. The resale package, including the declaration, bylaws, budget, and most recent meeting minutes, is the starting point for all of this due diligence.

Buying or Selling at Birchwood

With only four MLS sales in the verified record, pricing a Birchwood unit accurately is not a straightforward comp pull. It requires knowing which units have been renovated, what the current reserve position looks like, and where the HOA fee for a specific unit falls relative to the complex average. The Engel Team works the Westport condo market closely and can provide a current valuation, flag any off-market activity at Birchwood, and help buyers evaluate the due diligence package before committing.

For sellers, the January 2026 sale at $470,000 resets the conversation. If your unit is updated and in good condition, the market has moved and the comp history understates current value. If it has not been renovated since the early 2000s, that gap will show up in buyer offers. Knowing which side of that line you are on before you list is worth the conversation.

Reach out to The Engel Team for a current valuation or to be notified when a unit at Birchwood becomes available. For context on how Birchwood fits into the broader Westport condo inventory, the Westport CT condos page covers the full market.

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