Fairfield | 54 Cove Avenue, East Norwalk, Conn.

This five-bedroom, four-bath, 2,662-square-foot, 1885 Victorian rebuilt in 2018 features a wraparound front porch, water views from nearly every room and original details, such as crown moldings and pocket doors. The first floor has one bedroom and an open floor plan incorporating the kitchen, dining area and family room. The second floor has three bedrooms including the primary suite and a laundry room. The third level has the fifth bedroom, a full bath and a flexible space now used as a gym. A deck overlooks a flat, fenced yard with an outdoor shower, and the 0.16-acre lot has parking for three cars. Gloria Dillard, 203-246-5936, Keller Williams Gold Coast, 54coveave.com

The renovation preserved original architectural details and added flexible living space. It’s in a quiet, waterfront community and a short walk to the beach, restaurants and shops.

There is no garage. It’s on a small lot, typical of this waterfront community.

Westchester | 443 Benedict Avenue, Tarrytown, N.Y.

This four-bedroom, four-bath 2,647 square-foot house on 0.32 acres has formal living and dining rooms, a large eat-in kitchen, a primary suite and central air-conditioning. The main living area is up a flight of outdoor stairs on a second level; one bedroom, a kitchenette, a sitting area and a full bath are a level above that; a family room with a fireplace, a summer kitchen and a two-car garage entry are below. Both the upper and lower levels have their own outside access. Outdoor amenities include a backyard deck and a grassy area on the side of the house. Anthony Lando, 917-843-9076, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, williampitt.com

Rooms are spacious and bright with ample storage and closet space. The upper level can accommodate in-laws or other guests. There are two laundry areas.

The kitchen and some baths could use updating, and some exterior shingles need work. The backyard is small and the driveway slopes onto a busy street.

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