Maynard MA: More Opportunities for Home Buyers!

The number of homes for sale in Maynard has increased substantially from last year at this time. There are 35 single-family houses for sale and ten condominiums (on MLS) for sale.

Prices for single-family homes in Maynard range from $126,000 to $579,000; the median list price is $329,900 exactly the same as it was one year ago. The median sale price year-to-date though October 31 was $335,000; $10,000 more than for the same period in 2014.

Prices for condominiums including garden-apartment style, townhouses at the established communities of Deer Hedge Run, Oak Ridge, and Apple Ridge, and new construction townhouses, range from $155,000 to $399,000. Condominium living is often a good choice for first-time home buyers, down-sizers, and anyone who is looking for easy living where someone else does the shoveling, landscaping, etc.

Click here to see the full report and visit www.marilynmessenger.com to see homes for sale in Maynard, see market reports for nearby towns - Sudbury, Concord, and Stow MA.

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About the author: Marilyn Messenger is a Maynard resident and has been serving on town Boards and committees, including the Maynard Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Pilot Planning Committee. She has also served on the Board of Trustees at Deer Hedge Run. As a licensed real estate broker, Certified Residential Specialist, and Accredited Buyer Representative she has helped home buyers and sellers achieve their housing goals for more than 20 years. Contact Marilyn at marilynmessenger@realtor.com or visit www.marilynmessenger.com to see what her clients say.

Maynard Real Estate - Home Sale Price up 18.5% in May!

Happy home sellers in Maynard during May saw an 18.7% increase in the median home sale price
over May 2013.  The median sale price of a single-family house in Maynard during was $347,450; the median year to date is $312,500.

As in most places there are fewer homes for sale in Maynard in 2014 and it is not unusual to see properties getting accepted offers in just a few days; multiple offers/bidding wars are becoming the norm, and more houses are selling at or above list prices. They days of getting a deal are replaced by buyers being happy they got the house! See Homes for Sale in Maynard.

The condominium market also saw price appreciation although the number of units sold has remained pretty flat. The median price for a townhouse in Maynard was $255,000, an increase of 21.4%.

Increased competition among home buyers has made it crucial for home buyers to be prepared not only by being pre-approved for a mortgage but being emotionally ready to commit to the process and move quickly; there's no time for second-guessing. An experienced buyer agent/broker can make sure you understand the and the buying process so that you are confident with your choices and decisions.

The condominium market also saw price appreciation although the number of units sold has remained pretty flat. The median price for a townhouse in Maynard was $255,000, an increase of 21.4%.

If you're thinking about selling your house in Maynard, low inventory makes this a good time to go on the market. Call 508-596-3501 to talk about how to get your house sold.

Visit www.MarilynMessenger.com to search for homes and get the latest market reports for Maynard, Wayland, Sudbury, Stow, and Concord.
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About the author: Marilyn Messenger is a licensed real estate broker, Certified Residential Specialist, and Accredited Buyer Representative associated with Andrew Mitchell and Company in  Concord and has been representing home sellers and buyers in the Maynard area for 21 years. She is a top recommended broker on Trulia.

She is an active member of the Maynard community as a current member and former Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals and a past member of the Planning Board for 15 years. She also served for 2 years on the Board of Trustees at the Deer Hedge Run Condominiums. Contact Marilyn at 508-596-3501 or email marilynmessenger@realtor.com. 

Maynard (MA) Housing Market Makes a Comeback in May!

Median sale prices for closed sales in Maynard during May 2013 improved dramatically from May 2012. Here is a chart showing median sale prices for single-family homes in May 2009 - 2013.

The number of homes sold in May was also higher and as in most places, the number of homes currently for sale in Maynard is substantially lower than last year at this time. Real estate prices are all about supply and demand and lower inventory is causing homes that are priced correct to sell quickly, sometimes generating multiple offers and sale prices over asking.

There are also fewer condominiums for sale. Sales activity at the Deer Hedge Run, Apple Ridge, and Oak Ridge townhouse developments has picked up.

Visit www.MarilynMessenger.com for the full report and to view a SlideShare presentation showing median sale prices for the nearby towns of Concord, Stow, Sudbury, and Wayland.
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Interest rates are going up again so now is the time to make your move. Whether you are a buyer, seller, or both having the right agent/broker navigating you through the process and negotiating on your behalf will make a big difference. Call Marilyn Messenger at 508-695-3501.

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Maynard Home Sales Market Report- 2011 Sales Up!

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 The 2011 median price was -9.93% less than the peak in 2007 and +7% higher than the low in 2009. The number of homes sold increased since the peak and has remained steady since 2009.

Days on market is an important factor to consider when pricing your home to sell. Buyers will not make offers on homes that are not priced correctly. The longer a house is on the market, the less it will sell for.

Single Family Homes: Current list prices for single family homes in Maynard range from $85,000 to $524,900; the median price is $259,900 - down from $318,250 last year; the average price is $269,997 - down from $330,340 last year at this time. There are 43 homes on the market; up from 30 last year. More inventory and lower prices combined with amazingly low interest rates make this a great time for buyers who would like to live in Maynard.

There are 3 single family properties with sales pending.

December Closed sales: December ended the year on a positive note. There were 10 sold, up from 8 in December 2010. The median price was $313,500; up from last year’s median of $287,000. The average was $308,300, slightly lower than last year. And on average, it took less time to sell – 116 days compared with 140. 

Condominiums and Townhouses: Looking for easy living? There are a total of 10 condominiums including townhouses for sale in Maynard. Of the ten, four have accepted offers waiting for contingencies to clear. Last year at this time there were 18 for sale.

There were 25 condos/townhouses sold in 2011. The median price was $234,500; the average was $211,208. There were on 2 closed sales in December; a townhouse at Deer Hedge Run that sold for $201,000; and a half-duplex one on Butler Avenue that sold for $179,900.

Maynard offers more affordable options for buyers than the surrounding towns of Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Stow. First time home buyers moving from the Cambridge, Waltham, Arlington area are attracted to the active downtown with a variety of specialty shops and restaurants, arts, and movies as well as the variety of opportunities for outdoor activities including walking, hiking, golf, fishing, canoeing. Construction is also in the process building a new high school. If you haven’t been to Maynard, come see what you’re missing!

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Data Source: MLSPIN (Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network)

Maynard Real Estate Market Report - Lower Prices; More Choices!

Welcome to the Maynard MA Real Estate Market Conditions report for June 2011.

List prices for single family homes in Maynard range from $115,000 to $499,000; the median price is $299,000 - down form $341,400 last year; the average price is $306,524 - down from $351,000 last year at this time. There are 58 homes on the market; up from 48 last year. Of the 58 on the market 6 have accepted offers; and there are 18 with sales pending. The average list price for homes with accepted offers is $313,817; the average price for sales pending is $369,133.

There were 10 closed sales in Maynard from 5/1 to 6/15 compared with 16 the same period last year when the federal home buyer credit was available. The 2011 median sale price from 5/1 to 6/15 was $265,000; the average was $269,850. Last year the median was approximately 30K higher; and the average was approximately 20K higher.
After this challenging winter we just had, more people are considering condominiums. For anyone looking for easy living, there are a total of 24 condominiums and townhouses for sale in Maynard; up from 15 last year at this time. There are townhouses with accepted offer; 3 with sales pending; and there were 3 closed sales from 5/1/ to 6/15.

Prices range for condos and townhouses in Maynard range from $99,000 for a garden-style short sale needing lender approval to $320,000 for new construction in an over 55 townhouse development. Prices at the established townhouse developments of Apple Ridge, Oak Ridge, and Deer Hedge Run start at $205,000 for a 2 level fixer. At the peak these townhouses were selling up into the $320s so they are an excellent value in the $200s.

Maynard offers more affordable options for buyers than the surrounding towns of Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Stow. First time home buyers moving from the Cambridge, Waltham, Arlington area are attracted to the active downtown with its variety of specialty shops and restaurants, arts, and movies as well as the variety of opportunities for outdoor activities including walking, hiking, golf, fishing, canoeing. Maynard also has approved the construction of a new high school. If you haven't been to Maynard, come see what you're missing!

Click here to search complete MLS listings with addresses and maps; news and information and market reports for Sudbury, Stow, Maynard, and Weston MA. Facebook users - "like" and search without leaving FB at www.facebook.com/livingwestofboston.
Data source: MLSPIN (Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network.

Real Estate Market Conditions - Buyers Recognizing Good Values in Maynard!

The spring market is very busy in Maynard. Buyers are recogizing good values and taking advantage of low interest rates. Here is a summary of what's going on in the Maynard real estate market.

List prices for single family homes in Maynard range from $145,000 to $580,000; the median price is $299,000 - up 10K from last year; the average price is $308,528 - up approximately 2K from last year at this time. There are 55 homes on the market; exactly the same number as last year. The spring market in Maynard is very active with 13 accepted offers, 8 of which went in 20 days or less; and there are also 9 properties with sales pending. The average list price for homes with accepted offers is $307,915; the average price for sales pending is $358,856.

First quarter sales in Maynard held steady with 21 single family homes sold, one more than during Q1 of 2010 and the good news for sellers is that both the median and average sale price was higher this year. The median for Q1 2011 was $317,300; the average was $327,760. The median sales price for Q1 2010 was $284,450; the average was $304,030.



After this challenging winter we just had, more people are considering condominiums. For anyone looking for easy living, there are some excellent townhouse condominiums for sale in Maynard. Prices range from $89,000 for short sale needing lender approval to $323,000 for new construction in an over 55 townhouse development. Prices at the established townhouse developments of Apple Ridge, Oak Ridge, and Deer Hedge Run start at $229,000. At the peak these townhouses were selling up to the $320s so they are an excellent value in the $200s. There were 6 condominiums sold during the first quarter of 2011, one more than during Q1 of 2010. The median price was $252,000; it was $268,000 last year.



Maynard offers more affordable options for buyers than the surrounding towns of Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Stow. First time home buyers moving from the Cambridge, Waltham, Arlington area are attracted to the active downtown with its variety of specialty shops and restaurants, arts, and movies as well as the variety of opportunities for outdoor activities including walking, hiking, golf, fishing, canoeing. Maynard also has approved the construction of a new high school. If you haven't been to Maynard, come see what you're missing!



Mortgage interest rates are still low but are starting to edge up; anyone who would enjoy living in Maynard should make their move soon before purchasing power erodes further. Visit www.marilynmessenger.com to search complete MLS listings with addresses and maps; news and information and market reports for Sudbury, Stow, Maynard, and Weston MA. Facebook users - "like" and search without leaving FB at www.facebook.com/livingwestofboston.

Data source: MLSPIN (Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network.

Maynard MA Housing Report - Sales and Prices Up!

Welcome to the Maynard MA Real Estate Market Conditions report for June 2010.


There are currently 49 single-family homes on the market in Maynard compared with 30 at this time last year; 3 of the properties already have accepted offers and are waiting for contingencies to clear. There are also 12 homes with sales pending.

The median list price for a single family home in Maynard is $329,500 up from last year at this time when it was $288,400; the average list price is also higher - $346,575, last year it was $327,730. The average list price for the homes with offers accepted is also $346,575; the average list price for sales pending is $334,083.

The average time on the market for current listings is 72 days compared with 135 days on 6/20/2009.

Closed single family home sales in Maynard during May 2010 were up from May 2009; 11 compared with 5. Median and average sale prices were also up by approximately 20K. The median sale price was $300,000; the average was $284,615. Year-to-date there have been 48 single family homes sold in Maynard, up substantially for the same period in 2009; and sale prices for the year are also up.

For anyone looking for easy living, there are there are 18 condominiums/townhouses available in Maynard; last year at this time there were 23. Prices range from $99,900 for apartment style condos to $339,900 for new townhouses. Prices at the established townhouse developments of Apple Ridge, Oak Ridge, and Deer Hedge Run start at $234,000.

Maynard offers more affordable housing options for buyers than the surrounding towns of Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Stow, and the town has lots of activities and amenities including an active downtown with a variety of specialty shops and restaurants, Fine Arts movie theatre, live arts, music, and theatre. Check TV Diner's out recent restaurant reviews in Maynard.

To find out what homes are available in Maynard and the nearby towns west of Boston, visit www.marilynmessenger.com your on-line source for planning your move - MLS listings with addresses and maps, news and information. Or call Marilyn Messenger at 508-596-3501 for personal real estate services.

*Data Source - MLSPIN (Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network.)

Just Sold! Deer Hedge Run Townnhouse Maynard MA

Just sold another townhouse at Deer Hedge Run in Maynard. Sale price: $233,500! Check out the video.

The happy sellers are ready to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit which now includes up to $6,500 to puchase a single-family in Sudbury. What a great opportunity for buyers and sellers in this spring market; deadlines and restrictions apply - click here for information.

Deer Hedge Run is a townhouse development consisting of 155 townhouse units, a clubhouse for entertaining, a fitness room, heated outdoor pool, and a community tennis court; all  beautifully sited on 37+ acres of private land near Acton, Concord, and Sudbury. Perfect place for anyone looking for easy living.

Maynard Real Estate - 2009 Sales Up!

Welcome to the Maynard MA Market Conditions report.


First a recap of 2009: sales of single-family homes in Maynard during 2009 were up 23.6% over 2008 sales – 94 compared to 76. The median sale price was $280,000 – down by 10% from 2008. Lower prices made for faster sales – the average time on the market was 105 days; 27% fewer days than in 2008.

There were only four closed sales for single-family during December 2009 in Maynard MA; down from six during December 2008; while both median and average sale prices were up – the median sale price during December 2009 was $391,450; the average was $367,725 and the average time on the market was only 80 days.

Currently, there are fewer single-family homes on the market in Maynard than last year at this time; only 2, 2 of which already have accepted offers and are being shown for backup offers. Last year there were 31 single family homes available in Maynard.

List prices range from $111,000 to $519,900. The median list price is less than last year - $284,900 vs. $299,900; the average price is higher - $322,515 compared with $304,048.

Condominium sales were also up in Maynard during 2009; 31 sold compared with 22 in 2008; the median sale price was $229,000 – down 18.7%; and the average time on the market was 165 days up from 151 days. Townhouse sales at Deer Hedge Run, Apple Ridge, and Oak Ridge more than doubled; 18 units sold in 2009 compared with only 8 in 2008. The median sale price was $226,000; down 11% from the previous year.

Currently, there are 17 condos/townhouses available in Maynard; last year at this time there were 26.

Maynard remains a more affordable option for buyers than the surrounding towns – Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Stow. The extended home buyer tax credit, which now also includes $6,500 for many existing home owners who would like to move up, move down or move sideways to easier living or another location, should help more buyers and sellers take advantage of all that the town of Maynard has to offer.

Search for houses in Maynard and the nearby towns west of Boston, visit http://http//www.marilynmessenger.com your on-line source for real estate listings, news and information or call Marilyn Messenger at 508-596-3501 for personal real estate services.

*Data Source - MLSPIN (Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network.)