Marina Bay Stamford CT

Address 61 Seaview Avenue, Stamford, CT
Total Units 79
Year Built 1981
Style Townhouse
Bedrooms 2–3
Median Sale Price $576,000
HOA Fee $457/month (current baseline; varies by unit)
Property Tax $7,304/year (median)
Amenities Pool, Clubhouse, Beach Access, Waterfront Setting, Garage

Marina Bay Condos for Sale

Marina Bay turns over slowly. With only 79 units in the complex, active inventory is rarely deep, and two-bedroom units in particular tend to move before buyers who are casually browsing have time to act. The combination of waterfront location, townhouse layout, and Long Island Sound views keeps demand consistent enough that waiting for a bargain often means waiting a long time. If you are tracking availability at Marina Bay as part of a broader search across Stamford CT condos, set up an alert rather than checking periodically. Units here do not sit. Contact The Engel Team directly for current availability, including any off-market units that have not yet reached public MLS listings.

Recently Sold at Marina Bay

The MLS shows 62 recorded sales at Marina Bay over the tracked period, with closed prices ranging from $340,000 to $845,000 and a median sale price of $460,250 across the full history. More recent closings have pushed above that median. In the twelve months ending January 2026, five sales closed between $475,000 and $800,000. The two-bedroom units, all at roughly 1,450 square feet, have been trading in the $475,000 to $635,000 range in 2025 and early 2026. The three-bedroom units, which run from approximately 2,238 to 3,476 square feet, have closed as high as $800,000 in late 2025.

Median price per square foot across the full sales history has been approximately $298. That figure is a starting point for valuation, not a fixed benchmark. Unit condition, floor level, view orientation, and renovation quality create real spread between comparables. Two units with identical bedroom counts and square footage have traded $100,000 apart at Marina Bay, which means condition analysis matters as much as raw square footage here.

Unit Date Price Bed/Bath SqFt HOA/mo Tax/yr
APT 55 01/23/2026 $635,000 2/3 1,450 $680 $7,725
APT 51 01/13/2026 $475,000 2/3 1,450 $542 $7,047
APT 76 01/09/2026 $516,000 2/3 1,450 $542 $7,047
APT 70 12/17/2025 $800,000 3/3 2,238 $662 $9,445
APT 2 02/25/2025 $800,000 3/4 2,238 $619 $13,480
APT 68 01/03/2025 $535,000 2/3 1,450 $507 $7,213

About Marina Bay

Marina Bay is a 79-unit townhouse condominium complex at 61 Seaview Avenue in Stamford, CT, built in 1981 and positioned directly on the water adjacent to a marina with views of Long Island Sound. Most units have balconies that face the water. That is not a marketing claim – it is a structural fact about how the complex was designed, and it accounts for a meaningful portion of the price premium buyers pay here relative to comparable inland condominiums in Stamford. The setting is genuinely waterfront, not water-adjacent. The pool and clubhouse sit on the waterfront side of the complex. The clubhouse includes separate restrooms, changing rooms, a full kitchen, and bicycle storage. Beach access is part of the package. For buyers looking at Stamford CT real estate with a specific interest in waterfront living, Marina Bay is one of a small number of condominium communities in the city that actually delivers on that premise.

Homes and Layouts at Marina Bay

Marina Bay offers two distinct unit configurations. The two-bedroom units run approximately 1,450 square feet and have sold with two or three bathrooms depending on the specific unit. The three-bedroom units range from roughly 2,238 to 3,476 square feet and have been configured with three or four bathrooms. All units are townhouse-style, meaning buyers get a vertical layout with private entry rather than a corridor-access flat. That distinction matters to buyers who want the feel of a house without exterior maintenance obligations. Parking includes garage access. Outdoor space varies by unit but most include private balconies with water-facing exposure. The spread in square footage among the three-bedroom category, from 2,238 to 3,476 square feet, suggests some units have been expanded or configured differently, so buyers should verify actual square footage against the specific unit rather than assuming uniformity within the bedroom category.

What Buyers Need to Know

HOA fees at Marina Bay vary by unit. Recent sales show monthly fees ranging from roughly $507 to $680 for two-bedroom units and $619 to $662 for three-bedroom units. The baseline figure of $457 per month reflects an older data point. Current fees are higher for most units, and buyers should request the current fee schedule and the most recent reserve study before making an offer. Marina Bay was built in 1981, which means buyers should ask pointed questions about building systems, roof history, and any special assessments levied in the past ten years. A reserve fund that is underfunded in a 40-year-old waterfront complex is a red flag, not a footnote.

Waterfront location introduces specific insurance and structural considerations. Flood zone status should be confirmed for each unit, and buyers should expect that flood insurance will be required by most lenders, adding to the monthly carrying cost beyond the HOA fee and property tax. Shoreline exposure accelerates wear on exteriors, decking, and mechanical systems. Ask the association what maintenance protocols are in place and how frequently the building envelope has been inspected and updated.

Renovation quality varies significantly across Marina Bay’s 79 units. The price spread between comparable two-bedroom units illustrates this directly. A unit that sold for $475,000 and one that sold for $635,000 in the same month of January 2026 were both 1,450-square-foot, two-bedroom units. Condition and finish are the explanation. Buyers should not rely on price-per-square-foot alone as a proxy for value here. Walk the unit. Review the renovation history. Understand what the seller has and has not updated.

Resale potential at Marina Bay is supported by the waterfront location and the scarcity of comparable product in Stamford. Buyers should still review the full resale package before committing, including association financials, meeting minutes from the past two years, any pending litigation, and the current owner-occupancy ratio. Rental rules and pet policies should be confirmed directly with the association rather than assumed from listing descriptions. Property taxes at Marina Bay have ranged from approximately $6,800 to $14,800 depending on the unit, so tax verification against the specific unit is essential.

Buying or Selling at Marina Bay

Marina Bay is a specific product in a thin market. Pricing it correctly requires understanding where a particular unit sits within the complex’s own sales history, not just against broader Stamford homes for sale data. The gap between a well-presented waterfront unit and a dated one at the same address has been as wide as $160,000 in recent transactions. Sellers who invest in condition and presentation before listing capture that premium. Sellers who do not leave it on the table.

For buyers, the key question is not whether Marina Bay is worth owning. The sales history answers that. The question is whether the specific unit under consideration is priced correctly given its condition, floor plan, view orientation, and HOA fee. The Engel Team works regularly with buyers and sellers in Stamford’s condominium market and can provide unit-level valuation analysis, off-market monitoring, and guidance on offer strategy at Marina Bay. If you are considering a purchase or planning to list, reach out directly for a current market assessment.

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