William's Places: February 2012

Plymouth CT-Real Estate Market Report for January 2012

Plymouth CT-Real Estate Market Report for January 2012 The volume of homes sales in Plymouth CT has decreased, but average sales prices compared to both last month and last year were much higher. Less inventory means more competition for buyers, so sellers, you can capitalize on this by putting your best foot forward – through properly pricing your home at market values and maximizing your home’s curb appeal.

There are 78 single family Plymouth CT homes for sale, ranging from a 792 sq. ft. 2 bedroom mobile home for $22,900 to a 3500 sq. ft. 4 bedroom cape for $425,000. The average listing price is $211,903, with an average of 152 days on market and an average size of 1738 sq. ft.

Here's a breakdown of the Plymouth CT homes for sale prices:

You can get a better sense of what the real estate market for Plymouth CT looks like by viewing the information by zip code:

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3 homes were sold in Plymouth CTin the month of January. The average sale price was $289,833, and had an average of 137 days on market, ranging from an 1188 sq. ft, 3 bedroom ranch that sold for $171,000 to a 2884 sq. ft., 5 bedroom ranch that sold for $368,000. By comparison, in January 2011, 6 homes were sold in Plymouth CT, with an average sale price of $231,150 and an average of 123 days on market.

The Plymouth CT real estate market is still a buyer’s market with 9 months of inventory at an absorption rate of 8.5 homes being sold each month over the last 6 months with 78 homes currently on the market.

These are the 3 homes that sold in the Plymouth CT area in the month of January:

Go to Plymouth CT Real Estate - Market Update for prior Plymouth CT market reports.

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For more information about the Plymouth CTmarket and to determine if this is the right time to sell, call me at (203) 558-7463 to receive afree home evaluation and a list of tips that will help you prepare your home for sale. I look forward to discussing with you Plymouth CT homes for sale.

©William James Walton, Sr. Market Report data provided by CTMLS. All data reported is accurate but not guaranteed at time of publication.

WOLCOTT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT for JANUARY 2012

Wolcott CT-Real Estate Market Report for January 2012 Average sales prices declined compared to last month and last year in Wolcott CT. Inventory is continuing to hold steady, and homes that are selling are still getting over 90% of their asking price. Sellers, the key to getting close to your asking price is by properly pricing your homes at market values reflective of its condition.

There are 86 Wolcott CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $291,027 and 172 days on market, ranging from a 1208 sq. ft. 3 bedroom colonial being offered for $79,900 to a 3868 sq. ft. 7 bedroom ranch being offered for $779,900.

Here is a breakdown of the home prices in Wolcott CT:

A great majority of Wolcott CT homes are affordable, with almost 25% being under $200,000.

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5 homes were sold in Wolcott CT CT in the month of January, with an average sale price of $155,160, an average of 66 days on market and an average sales price/list price ratio of 93%, ranging from a 900 sq. ft., 2 bedroom ranch that sold for $116,000 to a 2165 sq. ft., 4 bedroom ranch that sold for $225,000. By comparison, in January 2011, 6 homes were sold in Wolcott with an average sale price of $198,167 and an average of 177 days on market.

The Wolcott CT real estate market is still in a buyer’s market with 9 months of inventory, at an absorption rate of 9.17 homes being sold each month over the last 6 months with 86 homes currently on the market.

These are the five homes that sold in the Wolcott CT area in the month of January:

Click Wolcott CT Real Estate - Market Updates for prior Wolcott CT real estate market reports.

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For more details about the Wolcott CT market and to determine if this is the right time to sell, call me at (203) 558-7463 to receive a free home evaluation and a list of tips that will help you prepare your home for sale. I look forward to discussing with you Wolcott CT homes for sale.

©William James Walton, Sr. Market Report data provided by CTMLS. All data reported is accurate but not guaranteed at time of publication.

SOUTHBURY CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT for JANUARY 2012

Southbury CT-Real Estate Market Report for January 2012 A slight increase in the volume of home sales in Southbury CT, coupled with a decline in average sales prices compared to both last month and last year, is great news for buyers looking for a home in Southbury. Sellers, if you are looking to capitalize on this, the best thing you can do is to price your homes at market value so that they can sell.

There are 105 Southbury CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $459,376, and 277 days on market, ranging from a 400 sq. ft. 1 bedroom ranch being offered for $45,000 to a 3012 sq. ft. 4 bedroom other style home being offered for $3.3 million.

Here is a breakdown of the home prices in Southbury CT:

The highest percentage of Southbury homes for sale is between $200,000 and $300,000, and there are a significant number of homes for sale under $500,000.

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5 homes were sold in Southbury CTin the month of January. The average sale price was $277,500, had an average of 69 days on market and an average sales price/listing price ratio of 92%, ranging from a 1768 sq. ft., 3 bedroom ranch that sold for $86,000 to a 3132 sq. ft., 4 bedroom colonial that sold for $472,500. By comparison, in January 2011, 12 homes were sold in Southbury CT, with an average sale price of $315,367 and an average of 116 days on market.

The Southbury CT real estate marketis still in a buyer’s market with 11 months of inventory at an absorption rate of 9.17 homes being sold each month over the last 6 months with 105 homes currently on the market.

These are the five homes that sold in the Southbury CT area in the month of January:

Click on Southbury CT Real Estate - Market Updates to see prior Southbury CT market reports.

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For further information about the Southbury CT market and to determine if this is the right time to sell, call me at (203) 558-7463 to receive a free home evaluation and a list of tips that will help you prepare your home for sale. I look forward to discussing with you Southbury CT homes for sale.

©William James Walton, Sr. Market Report data provided by CTMLS. All data reported is accurate but not guaranteed at time of publication.

 NAUGATUCK CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT for JANUARY 2012

Naugatuck CT-Real Estate Market Report for January 2012 Inventory in Naugatuck CT is remaining relatively stable, with volume of sales remaining comparatively close between last month and December 2011. Average sales prices compared to December are the same, but are almost 20% lower than last year. The good news for sellers is that sales price/list price ratios are still above 90%, so if you are serious about selling your home in Naugatuck, list it at or close to market value, and you can get it sold at an acceptable price.

There are 158 Naugatuck CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $206,241, and 186 days on market, ranging from a 924 sq. ft. 2 bedroom mobile home being offered for $18,900 to a 15188 sq. ft. 9 bedroom other style home being offered for $849,900.

Here's a breakdown of the Naugatuck CT homes for sale prices: 

You can search Naugatuck CT homes for sale by visiting William’s Places!

11 homes were sold in Naugatuck CT in the month of January. The average sale price was $146,201, had an average of 100 days on market and an average sales price/list price ratio of 94%, ranging from a 1478 sq. ft., 4 bedroom colonial that sold for $123,000 to an 1831 sq. ft., 3 bedroom raised ranch that sold for $190,000. By comparison, in January 2011, 13 homes were sold in Naugatuck, with an average sale price of $175,346 and an average of 53 days on market.

The Naugatuck CT real estate market is still in a buyer’s market with 11 months of inventory at an absorption rate of 14.5 homes being sold each month over the last 6 months with 158 homes currently on the market.

These were the 11 homes that won the Naugatuck CT real estate market homes sold contest in January:   

Go to Naugatuck CT Real Estate - Market Update to see prior Naugatuck CT market reports.

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For more details about the Naugatuck CT market and to determine if this is the right time to sell, call me at (203) 558-7463 to receive a free home evaluation and a list of tips that will help you prepare your home for sale. I look forward to discussing with you Naugatuck CT homes for sale.

©William James Walton, Sr. Market Report data provided by CTMLS. All data reported is accurate but not guaranteed at time of publication.

THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR JANUARY 2012

Thomaston CT-Real Estate Market Report For January 2012 Average sales prices continue to decline compared to both last month and last year in Thomaston CT. Inventory is stable, with the number of homes being added to the market equaling those being sold, under deposit or expiring. Sellers, because there are fewer homes on the market, that works in your favor, as long as you price your home at market value and maximize its curb appeal – that will get buyers to make offers on your home.

There are currently 35 Thomaston CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $237,697 and an average of 182 days on market, ranging from a 768 sq. ft. 2 bedroom cape being offered for $65,000 to a 1943 sq. ft. 2 bedroom cape being offered for $509,000.

Here is a breakdown of the home prices in Thomaston CT:

You can search for Thomaston CT homes for sale by visiting William’s Places!

2 homes were sold in Thomaston CT in the month of January, with an average sale price of $106,367, an average of 63 days on market and a sales price/list price ratio of 75%, ranging from a 2136 sq. ft., 4 bedroom cape that sold for $59,000 to a 1370 sq. ft., 3 bedroom split-level ranch that sold for $153,734. By comparison, in January 2011, 4 homes were sold, with an average sale price of $251,875 and 89 days on market.

The Thomaston CT real estate market is still in a buyer’s market with 9 months of inventory, at an absorption rate of 4 homes being sold each month over the last 6 months with 35 homes currently on the market.

These are the two homes that sold in Thomaston CT in the month of January:

Prior Thomaston CT Real Estate - Market Updates can be accessed by clicking on the preceding link.                 

For more details about the Thomaston CT market and to determine if this is the right time to sell, call me at (203) 558-7463 to receive a free home evaluation and a list of tips that will help you prepare your home for sale.I look forward to discussing with you Thomaston CT homes for sale.

©William James Walton, Sr. Market Report data provided by CTMLS. All data reported is accurate but not guaranteed at time of publication.

MIDDLEBURY CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR JANUARY 2012

Middlebury CT-Real Estate Market Report For January 2012 The real estate market in Middlebury is holding steady, with the volume of January sales remaining stable and an increase in average sales prices of 10% in Middlebury CT compared to last month. Compared to last year, however, Middlebury CT sales prices were still lower, so continue to keep an eye on the Middlebury CT market to see where the trend is headed.

There are 58 Middlebury CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $525,704, and 368 days on market, ranging from a 1541 sq. ft. 2 bedroom cape being offered for $149,900 to a 4100 sq. ft. 3 bedroom colonial being offered for $2.2 million.

Here is a breakdown of the home prices in Middlebury CT:

You can search for Middlebury CT homes for sale by visiting William’s Places!

4 homes were sold in Middlebury CTin the month of January, with an average sale price of $364,375 and an average of 196 days on market, ranging from a 900 sq. ft.,2 bedroom ranch that sold for $182,500 to a 3876 sq. ft., 4 bedroom colonial that sold for $520,000. By comparison, in January 2011, 5 homes were sold with an average sale price of $430,480 and an average of 106 days on market.

The Middlebury CT real estate marketis still in a buyer’s market with 12 months of inventory at an absorption rate of 4.83 homes being sold each month over the last 6 months with 58 homes currently on the market. These are the four homes that sold in the Middlebury CT area in the month of January:

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For more information on Middlebury CT, you can read the following:

Middlebury CT Real Estate Market Updates

Meadowview Park Middlebury CT

Ledgewood Memorial Park Middlebury CT

Lake Quassapaug Amusement Park - Middlebury CT

For further information about the Middlebury CT market and to determine if this is the right time to sell, call me at (203) 558-7463 to receive a free home evaluation and a list of tips that will help you prepare your home for sale. I look forward to discussing with you Middlebury CT homes for sale.

©William James Walton, Sr. Market Report data provided by CTMLS. All data reported is accurate but not guaranteed at time of publication.

 PROSPECT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - FEBRUARY 2012

Prospect CT-Real Estate Market Report - February 2012 Average sales prices dropped slightly in Prospect in comparison to last month, but continued to remain significantly above last year’s prices. Consistent inventory and volume of sales over the last several months still leaves buyers with the upper hand in Prospect CT. Sellers, if you want buyers to act on your home, then you must make sure that your home prices are in line with current market values, based on its location and condition.

There are 57 single family Prospect CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $307,423, and 199 days on market, ranging from a 672 sq. ft. 2 bedroom ranch being offered for $20,000 to a 5305 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial being offered for $579,900.

Here's a breakdown of the Prospect CT homes for sale prices:

You can search for Prospect CT homes for sale by visiting William’s Places!

5 homes were sold in Prospect CT in the month of January, with an average sale price of $224,880, and an average of 114 days on market, ranging from an864 sq. ft., 2 bedroom ranch that sold for $90,000 to a 2600 sq. ft., 3 bedroom colonial that sold for $377,000. By comparison, in January 2011, 3 homes were sold in Prospect, with an average sale price of $173,833 and an average of 102 days on market.

The Prospect CT real estate market is still in a buyer’s market with 11 months of inventory at an absorption rate of 5.17 homes being sold each month over the last 6 months with 57 homes currently on the market.

These were the 5 houses that won the Prospect CT real estate market homes sold contest in January:   

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For more information about Prospect CT, you can visit the following:

Prospect CT Real Estate - Market Update- prior Prospect CT market reports

Prospect CT Schools

Fusco Field - Prospect CT

Hotchkiss Field - Prospect CT

Caplan Park - Prospect CT

Canfield Park - Prospect CT

McGrath Park - Prospect CT

Prospect CT Pumpkin Festival - July 24 2009

For more details about the Prospect CT market and to determine if this is the right time to sell, call me at (203) 558-7463 to receive a free home evaluation and a list of tips that will help you prepare your home for sale.I look forward to discussing with you Prospect CT houses for sale.

 © William James Walton, Sr. Market Report data provided by CTMLS. All data is accurate but not guaranteed at time of publication.

 WATERBURY CT REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT-JANUARY 2012

Waterbury CT Real Estate Market Report-January 2012 The real estate market in Waterbury CT settled back into its normal pattern, with average sales prices for December falling below the same numbers for both the previous month and last year. The volume of sales is up, however, so that tells sellers that there are buyers out there looking to buy, and the best way to get buyers to buy your home is, based on its location and condition, to price it accordingly.

The single family Waterbury CT homes for sale range from a 3166 sq. ft. 6 bedroom colonial being offered for $15,000 to a 9472 sq. ft. 9 bedroom ranch being offered for $775,000.

The housing market varies from neighborhood to neighborhood in Waterbury CT, so you can get a better idea of what’s happening in the local real estate market by looking at the single family housing statistics by zip code:

You can search for Waterbury CT homes for sale by visiting William’s Places!

The 48 homes that sold in Waterbury CT ranged from a 1080 sq. ft. 2 bedroom ranch that sold for $22,625 to a 1300 sq. ft. 3 bedroom raised ranch that sold for $212,000.

You can visit these links for detailed market activity in the following neighborhoods:

You can click the following link for a month to month comparison of Waterbury’s real estate market statistics.

For more detailed info about the Waterbury area, you can visit the Waterbury, CT homepage at waterburyct.org or theWaterbury Republican-American website at rep-am.com.

For more details about the Waterbury CT market and determine if now is the right time to sell, call me at (203) 558-7463 to receive a free home evaluation and a list of tips that will help you prepare your home for sale. I look forward to discussing with youWaterbury CT homes for sale.

 © William James Walton, Sr. Market Report data provided by CTMLS. All data is accurate but not guaranteed at time of publication.