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One of the most important things to success in todays real estate market is to make sure the price is right. Getting it right the first time can save time and money. This is why I like to look at and analyze the data on sales. Knowing what has been selling, at what price, and how long its been on the market gives me a special insight into the market in Middleton Hills. With this blog I hope to share some of that insight in a way that's easy to understand. Please share your thoughts and comments and always feel free to contact me with any questions.

Friday, July 8, 2011

2011 Single Family Info through June

There is only one sale to report for the month of June.  3314 Glacier Ridge Rd closed for $479,000.  After accounting for a sale in April newly added to the MLS (was a FSBO) that puts the total for the year at 9 sales.  The one sale in June is far off last year’s 6 and now also puts the total through June of last well ahead of 2011.  However, considering that one home has since sold, one is pending, and there are currently 2 accepted offers, this year is not too far off from last year after all.  In fact, with 5 current listings outside of those just mentioned and the pace at which some have recently received offers/sold, this year’s total may beat the 20 sales from last year.
Not only are homes starting to sell more quickly in the neighborhood, they are also getting over 100% of their assessed value.  The average sale so far this year received 101.4% of the assessed value, up over 2% from 99.2% last year.  This is nowhere near the exuberance buyers showed when they were paying 125% at the peak of the market in 2007, but this, coupled with the quick offers of late, may mean a shift has already started away from a buyer’s market.


2011 Single Family
Sales through June
Address
First
Price
Last
Price
Sold
Price
SP/FP
SP/LP
Cum.
Days on
Market
# Days
From Last
Price Change
Until Offer
3322 Glacier Ridge Rd
445,000
389,000
380,000
85%
98%
289
57
6740 Aldo Leopold Way
424,900
424,900
390,000
92%
92%
123
                     NA
6929 Ramsey Rd
475,000
425,000
413,000
87%
97%
191
16
6725 Gaylord Nelson Rd
515,000
499,875
475,000
92%
95%
169
98
6809 Erdman Blvd
574,000
559,000
520,000
91%
93%
78
16
3310 Prairie Glade Rd
575,000
550,000
555,000
97%
101%
123
114
6963 Apprentice Pl
429,900
375,000
370,000
86%
99%
332
82
3314 Glacier Ridge Rd
545,000
495,000
479,000
88%
97%
223
59
*6828 Erdman Blvd
NA
NA
650,000
NA
NA
NA
NA
Average Total
$497,975
$464,722
$470,222
90%
96%
191
63
*FSBO-info missing from MLS




Friday, July 1, 2011

New Listing

Add 6996 Harmony Way to the list of new homes on the market.  It is 3 bedrooms, 2&1/2 bathrooms, and 2393 sq ft.  The asking price is $465,000.

Friday, June 24, 2011

2 New Listings

In about the last week there have been two new listings.  The first is located at 6813 Phil Lewis Way.  It has 2 Bedrooms and 2&1/2 Baths and is listed for $380,000.  The second is at 6805 Aldo Leopold Way.  This one has 3 Bedrooms and 3&1/2 Baths and is listed for $459,900.  One listing has also been withdrawn this week.  3728 Pheasant Branch Rd is no longer on the market.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Accepted Offer at 6920 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave.

There has been an accepted offer on the newly listed home at 6920 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave.  That is two homes recently put on the market that received and accepted offers within a week from when they were listed. 

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Single Family May Sales

While there is only one sale to report for the month of May there has been a recent flurry of activity in the neighborhood.  Last month saw 6963 Apprentice Pl receive an offer and close shortly thereafter with a selling price of $370,000.  There was also an accepted offer at 6912 Ramsey Rd and a new listing at 6756 Ramsey Rd that had an accepted offer within 5 days and is now pending.  3314 Glacier Ridge Rd is also still a pending sale.  Lastly, 6916 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave was withdrawn, leaving 4 single family homes for sale (this excludes 6912 Ramsey Rd).
Looking at the stats for this month’s sale; 6963 Apprentice Pl was last listed for $375,000 and received $370,000, 99% of the last asking price.  There were 82 days between the last price change and the accepted offer.  However, it was on the market for a cumulative 332 days and went through several price reductions.  Initially it was put on the market for $429,900, which means it got only 86% of the first price. 
The one sale in May was down from 2 last year and so far there have been 8 sales which is on pace with last year’s 9.  Will the recent pickup in activity carry into June?  It should be interesting to see what happens with the properties that have been on the market longer as we continue into the summer.    
Current Listings

Address
Price
First Price
CDOM
Price/Fin Sq Ft.
6960 Apprentice Pl  
$364,900
$380,000
313
$170.67
6920 Frank Lloyd Wright
$400,000
$400,000
6
$150.21
3728 Pheasant Branch
$542,000
$699,000
487
$152.76
3722 Pheasant Branch
$629,900
$735,000
480
$146.76
6912 Ramsey Rd*
$750,000
$750,000
108
$177.01
                      AVG
                  AVG
          AVG
                                                  AVG
$537,360
$592,800
279
$159
*has an accepted offer