Showing posts with label single-family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label single-family. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Maynard Real Estate Market Report - Low Inventory; Good Time to Sell!

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Maynard MA Real Estate Market Conditions report 2011.


Prices for single family homes in Maynard range from $175,000 to $639,900. The median list price is $311,500; the average is $329,352. There are currently 28 single-family homes on the market in Maynard 2 more than there were one year ago. The average time on the market is 187 days, up 38% from last year at this time.

Of the 28 active listings, 3 already have accepted offers and are being shown until contingencies are cleared. There are 9 single family homes with sales pending up from zero one month age. Buyers came out strong over the Thanksgiving and New Year holiday weekends.

There were 98 closed sales of single family homes in Maynard for 2010 compared with 94. The median sale price for 2010 was $297,500; the average was $306,740. The median sale price for 2009 was $280,000; the 2009 average was $284,000. December sales were down from December 2009; only 4 compared with 9.

For anyone looking for easy living, the number of condominiums/townhouses in Maynard has also increased from this time last year. There are 18 available of which 2 already have accepted offers waiting for contingencies to clear.

Prices range from $89,000 for apartment style condos to $320,000 for new townhouses. Prices at the established townhouse developments of Apple Ridge, Oak Ridge, and Deer Hedge Run start at $200,000 for a short-sale listing at Oak Ridge. Others start at $239,000 for a 3-level unit at Deer Hedge that can use updating. At the peak these townhouses were selling up to the $320s so they are an excellent value in the $200s. Year end data show that there were 24 closed condo/townhouse sales in Maynard during 2010; the median sale price was $239,000, the average was $244,744. In 2009 there were 31 sales with slightly lower median and average sale prices.

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, a movie theatre, live arts, music, and theatre. Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, tennis, canoeing, and golf. There are lots parks, and an outdoor walking tract.

Low mortgage interest rates make this a great time for anyone who would enjoy living in Maynard to become a homeowner. Visit http://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.

Friday, February 12, 2010

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.)

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

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.)