Former Westport Home Of Bette Davis Hits The Market

WESTPORT, CT — The home at 1 Crooked Mile Road in Westport, which was once owned by the late Oscar-winning Hollywood star Bette Davis, is on the market for $2,275,000, according to the listing on Zillow.com.

Known as the Keene-Calhoun home, it was built in 1929, and measures 4,710 square feet. Offering five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the home rests on a 1.14-acre lot, and has a gourmet chef's kitchen and three-car garage.

The home is nestled along the west branch of the Saugatuck River, and has fireplaces in the Primary Bedroom, Living Room and the Library.

Davis, who won Oscars for her roles in "Dangerous" and "Jezebel," lived in the home from 1967 to 1975, the News Times reported. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1908, and died in France in 1989 at the age of 81.

The home was last sold for $708,000 in 1998, according to the listing. It is presented by the Vanderblue Team at Higgins Group Real Estate.

In 2024, the home was assessed at $911,100, and its annual property taxes were $16,965.

From the listing on Zillow.com: "This iconic residence has been meticulously updated to preserve its antique allure while integrating modern amenities & sophisticated design."

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