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 Home Sales Market Report - Good Opportunities for Buyers!

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Single Family Homes: List prices for single family homes in Maynard range from $100,000 to $499,000; the median price is $299,000 - down from $341,400 last year; the average price is $284,950 - down from $314,900 last year at this time. There are 62 homes on the market; up from 46 last year. There are 8 single family properties with sales pending. The average price for sales pending is $277,500.
There were fewer closed sales in July 2011 than in July 2010 – 8 compared with 10, however, both median and average sale prices were higher. The 2011 median sale price in July 2011 was $331,250; the average was $344,225. The median in July 2010 was $242,700; the average was $276,490.

Deer Hedge Run townhouse $205,00 -
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While median and average prices show some general trends, they do not indicate that every house has increased or decreased by the same amount. Anyone pricing their home to go on the market needs to compare their property with like properties to make sure they are positioned properly to attract the maximum number of potential buyers in the current market.
Condominiums and Townhouses: For anyone looking for easy living there are a total of 20 condominiums and townhouses for sale in Maynard; there were 21 last year at this time. Prices range for condos and townhouses in Maynard range from $160,000 to $329,000. There is one short sale with an accepted offer listed for $115,000; new construction over 55 townhouses range from 300K to 320K; and prices at the established townhouse developments of Deer Hedge Run, Apple Ridge and Oak ridge range from $195,000 to $284,900. At the peak these townhouses were selling as high as 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!

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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.

Is This a Good Time to Sell Your House?



Just Sold $410,000!
20 Taft Ave., Maynard MA

 Recently I was chatting with a woman from Maynard who was complaining about the cold saying that her friends and relatives in Florida keep telling her she should move there. Sounds like a good idea to a lot of us in Massachusetts as we look at the endless piles of snow… So I mentioned I’m a real estate broker and that my Realtor friends in Florida have been sending me information about some fabulous opportunities especially in Naples and Fort Myers where she would be going. We talked about what a great house she could buy for so much less money than here :) and then she said: “but it’s such a bad time to sell, nothing is selling!”


Really? While hardly a day goes by without a headline about “the housing market” as if there is one big market when really there no such thing; all real estate is local and whether houses are selling or not depends on supply and demand which varies greatly around the country. In New England it varies from town to town and within the town it can vary by price point. While the supply in places like Florida and Nevada is still high, right now the supply of homes for sale in the towns west of Boston is really low. Compared with last year at this time the number of single family homes for sale has dropped 21% in Maynard. Of course, no one can tell you exactly what the demand is, however, based on 2010 absorption rates and the increased number of calls from buyers since Thanksgiving, I would say buyers are hungry for new listings to come on the market.

Everyone wants to sell high and buy low! Well, if you’re selling in Massachusetts and moving to a state like Florida that still has a large supply of homes for sale you can actually to do that! When I explained that to her and told her about some recent single family home sales in town, she kind of got it but was still focused on selling for less than she could have a few years ago. I suggested that she think about where she wants to be rather than what could have been; and, more importantly that she could be with her family and not have to go through another winter like this.

Bottom line: whether it’s a good time to sell depends on you and where you want to go. Since most home sellers become buyers, selling is just a means to an end; one more step (albeit a big one!) in the buying process. If you are moving to a less expensive town or state, down-sizing within the same market, or even if you are looking to move up within the same town then it’s a good time to sell. Today’s low interest rates are another factor on your side. If you really are ready to make a move because that is what makes sense for your life, don’t let the naysayers deter you and don’t wait for everyone else to go on the market. Get the facts from a real estate professional and then you decide if it’s a good time to sell based on your market, not headlines!

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.)

Maynard Real Estate - Houses Selling Faster!

Welcome to the Maynard MA Market Conditions report.


There are currently 38 single-family homes on the market in Maynard compared with 27 at this time last year. However, 9 of the 38 properties already have accepted offers waiting for contingencies to clear. There are also 9 homes with sales pending.

The median list price is $286,400, down slightly from last year; the average list price is $312,190, up a bit from last year. Average time on the market is down significantly from last year - 96 days compared to 195 days.

For anyone looking for easy living, there are there are 16 condominiums/townhouses available in Maynard; last year at this time there were 23. Prices range from $159,900 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 range from $239,900 to $289,900.

Maynard offers more affordable options for buyers than the surrounding towns of 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.

To find out what homes are available in Maynard and the nearby towns west of Boston, visit http://www.marilynmessenger.com%20your/ 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.)

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.)

Maynard Real Estate - November Sales Up!

Maynard MA: There were eleven closed sales for single-family during November in Maynard MA; up from only seven during November 2008; while both the median and average price were up just slightly; the median sale price was $270,000, the average was $258,545. The current inventory level is lower than last year at this time. Only 30 homes on the market; 4 of which already have accepted offers and are being shown for backup offers. Last year there were 35 single family homes available in Maynard. List prices range from $111,000 to $519,900. The median list price is less than last year - $287,400 vs. $299,900; the average price is higher - $316,270 compared with $310,691. Maynard remains a more affordable option for buyers than the surrounding towns – Sudbury, Acton, Concord, and Stow.Additionally, there are 9 single family homes with sales pending. The average list price for homes with sales pending is $356,811. Pending sales will close in the next month or two.

There are 21 condos/townhouses available in Maynard; last year at this time there were 24. Prices range from $161,900 for apartment-style condos. Townhouse re-sales at desirable Deer Hedge Run range from $247,900 to $276,900; Oak Ridge and Apple Ridge have similar prices. New construction townhomes starting at $279,000 for age restricted units and $329,000 for non-restricted townhouses with first floor master bedrooms and garages. Overall, condominium prices have dropped in Maynard so there are some great opportunities available.

To find out what homes are available in Maynard and the nearby towns west of Boston, visit 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.)

Great Home-Ownership Opportunities in Maynard MA.

Great home-ownership opportunities in Maynard MA. With prices for single-family homes ranging from $149,000 to $659,000 and a median list price of $364,000, Maynard has some of the best opportunities for home-ownership in the towns west of Boston. Currently there are 59 single-family homes on the market, up substantially from 41 one year ago, so there are lots of choices... More...

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