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Stony Creek Branford CT Homes for Sale

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Stony Creek Branford CT Homes for Sale


Stony Creek Branford CT Homes for SaleWhy Do People Live here?

Stony Creek is a very desirable neighborhood of single family homes that sits along the very scenic Route 146.  It’s not uncommon to see this neighborhood filled with activity from kids playing in their yards of this quaint little oasis to residents taking a stroll through the Stony Creek Village.  It’s far enough from the center of town that residents don’t feel the main hustle and bustle of the center of Branford is knocking on their doors.

Looking for a home in Stony Creek?

Interested in finding homes for sale in the Stony Creek Neighborhood of Branford CT? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Branford.

What’s the Neighborhood Like?

The homes you would expect to find for sale in the Stony Creek Neighborhood are generally going to range between 17500 and 2500 square feet.   There are some bungalows as small as 800 square feet to multi-million dollar direct waterfront homes that are as big as 4000 square feet or more with sweeping panoramic vies of the Thimble Islands and Long Island Sound. You can find homes that were built in the early 18th century to a  homes built  in the early 200’s.

It’s  not uncommon to find Stony Creek Branford CT homes for sale homes for sale that have partial or fully finished basements adding to the square footage of some of these great homes.  The smallest homes in the neighborhood start with 1 bedroom while the larger floors plans can have a seven or eight bedroom layout with a master bedroom suite.  Most of the lots range between 1/4 acre and 1/2 acre so there is plenty of room for people to get out and enjoy the beautiful Southern Connecticut shoreline weather.

What’s Going on Nearby the Stony Creek Neighborhood?

Stony Creek is only a few miles from the revitalized Branford Town Center where you’ll find boutiques, antique shops, great dining, ice cream and coffee shops.  There are two major hospitals and a shoreline medical center less than 10 miles from the neighborhood

Stony Creek Branford CT Homes for SaleThe Thimble Islands are one of the premiere attractions off the shores of Stony Creek.  The Thimble Islands are said to be named for the thimbleberry that once flourished in the area.  Tours through the Thimble Islands are available after Memorial Day.

The Linden Point House is a bed and breakfast located on a private point overlooking the breathtaking views of the Thimble Islands and is the perfect place for that weekend get-a-way.

A short drive away is a multi-plex cinema, the Stony Creek Puppet House Theater, post office, Shoreline YMCA, spas, fitness centers and the Shoreline East Train Station.

What School will the Kids Attend?

If you buy a home for sale in the Stony Creek Neighborhood of Branford CT the local schools serving this area are Mary Tisko Elementary, Francis Walsh Intermediate and Branford High School.  To get more information about these schools check out the Branford Schools website.

Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?

If you are interested in the current Stony Creek Branford CT homes for sale click on the link. Our ‘for sale’ property information is a direct feed from the Connecticut MLS and is updated multiple times per day.

 

Originally posted at:  http://www.greater-new-haven-real-estate.com/homes-for-sale-stony-creek-branford-ct/

Homes for Sale in Indian Neck Branford CT

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Homes for Sale in Indian Neck Branford CT


Why Do People Live here?

Homes for sale in Indian Neck Branford CTIndian Neck is a beautiful neighborhood that is conveniently located in the south-central area of Branford.  Lying at the heart of Indian Neck is a peninsula bordered by Long Island Sound and Branford Harbor.  It’s not uncommon to see neighborhood kids playing in their yards or in the parks of quaint neighborhood of lovely tree lined streets during the summer and sledding down snow covered streets in the winter.  It’s far enough from the center of town that residents don’t feel the main hustle and bustle of the center of Branford is knocking on their doors.

Looking for a home in Indian Neck?

Interested in finding homes for sale in Indian Neck Branford CT?  Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Indian Neck.

What’s the Neighborhood Like?

The homes you would expect to find for sale in the Indian Neck Neighborhood are generally going to range between 1500 and 2500 square feet.   There are some cottages as small as 500 square feet to luxury waterfront homes that are as big as 5000 square feet with sweeping panoramic vies of Long Island Sound. You can find homes that were built in the early 19th century to a select number of newly constructed homes in 2013.

It’s  not uncommon to find homes for sale in Indian Neck Branford CT that have partial or fully finished basements adding to the square footage of some of these great homes.  The smallest homes in the neighborhood start with 1 bedroom while the larger floors plans can have a six or seven bedroom layout with a master bedroom suite.  Most of the lots range between 1/4 acre and 1/2 acre so there is plenty of room for  people to get out and enjoy the beautiful Southern Connecticut shoreline weather.

What’s Going on Nearby the Indian Neck Neighborhood?

Homes for sale in Indian Neck Branford CT

Indian Neck is only a short distance from the revitalized Branford Town Center where you’ll find boutiques, antique shops, great dining, ice cream and coffee shops.  There are two major hospitals and a shoreline medical center less than 10 miles from the neighborhood.  Foote Park and John B. Sliney Memorial Park are also both located in Indian Neck.

The renonwned Owenego Beach & Tennis Club in Indian Neck serves as an inn and a catering facility. Residents of Indian Neck enjoy the beautiful beaches, boating, fishing and kayaking.  For the boating enthusiasts there is a 100-slip marina at the Indian Neck Yacht Club.  A short drive away is a multi-plex cinema, the Stony Creek Puppet House Theater, post office, Shoreline YMCA, the Thimble Islands, spas, fitness centers and the Shoreline East Train Station.

What Schools will the Kids Attend?

If you buy a home for sale in the Indian Neck Neighborhood of Branford CT, the local schools serving this area are Mary Tisko Elementary, Francis Walsh Intermediate and Branford High School.  To get more information about these schools check out the Branford Schools website.

Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?

If you are interested in the current homes for sale in Indian Neck Branford CT click on the link.  Our ‘for sale’ property information is a direct feed from the Connecticut MLS and is updated several times a day.

Originally posted at:  http://www.greater-new-haven-real-estate.com/homes-for-sale-in-indian-neck-branford/

 

Most Expensive Sales in Waterfront and Luxury Homes 2013

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Most Expensive Sales in Waterfront and Luxury Homes 2013

Are you curious about the Southern Connecticut real estate market and what shoreline waterfront and luxury homes sold for in the year 2013?

For the year 2013 there were 34 Southern CT shoreline waterfront and luxury home sales over $1 million in the towns of Branford Guilford, Madison, Milford, New Haven, and West Haven.

The average list price for these sales was $1,814,232 with an average sales price of $1,227,154.  The average days on the market was 191 with an average sales price to list price ratio of 91.58%.

In comparing the sales data from 2012, the average list price was $1,903,523.  The average sales price was $1,704,162 with an average days on market of 143 and an average sales price to list price ratio of 91.43%.

Sales in 2013 were down 10 from the 44 sold in the year 2012.

Most Expensive Southern CT Shoreline Waterfront and Luxury Home Sales 2o13

Most expensive sales in Southern CT

74 Webster Point Road-Madison CT– Sold on July 27th for $3,110,000

This 5094 sq. ft. direct waterfront home with walls of glass and with panoramic views of Long Island Sound has 5 bedrooms, 6 full and 5 half bathrooms.

80 Shorelands Drive – Madison CT  — Sold August 30th for $3,575,000

This 7250 sq. ft. 12 room, 4 bedroom with 4 full and 4 half baths is located 1 1/2 acres with obstructed views of Long Island Sound.  Built in 2005 it features an in-ground pool, gourmet kitchen and an exqusite masber bedroom suite.

30 Linden Point Road – Branford CT — Sold August 10th for $4,250,000

Surrounded by water this spectacular 4100 sq. ft. home in Stony Creek overlooking the Thimble Island is situated on 1.75 acres  has 13  rooms, 6 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 half bath and includes a guest house and wrap around porch.

29 Middle Beach Road West – Madison CT — Sold December 31st for $5,650,000

Attention to detail was not spared in this 7738 sq. ft home built in 2001.  It features 12 room, 4 bedrooms with 4 full baths and 1 half bath with than 200 ft of sandy beach overlooking Tuxis Island situated on just over 1 acre.

With over 75 Southern CT shoreline waterfront and luxury homes currently on the market listed over $1,000,000  buyers looking along the shoreline in the Southern Connecticut real estate market have an ample inventory of properties to choose from.

If you’re curious about what your home is worth in today’s market please contact us at 203-488-1641 x214 or request your Southern CT home value report today.

All information for this report was obtained from CTMLS and is for single family homes only.

Branford Homes For Sale and Sold Market Report for November 2013

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Branford Homes For Sale and Sold Market Report for November 2013

Real estate market data for Branford CT provided by Donna Bigda of RE/MAX Alliance.

BRanford Home Prices

Branford homes for sale

Understanding the general direction of the current Branford CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make an informed decision when buying or selling a home in Branford.

Over the past 11 months we are seeing a trend of listing price increases on homes prices in Branford and would expect this to continue into the new year.  If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Branford but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must.

Interest rates are still low so don’t wait too long on the sidelines, many listings when priced correctly are starting to sell within a few days of hitting the market. As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for asking price. To make sure you don’t overpay for your home, you’ll want to have an agent that does a thorough market analysis of the Branford home on which you are making an offer.

If you are interested in how much current inventory is on the market in Branford you can find that information by clicking on the link.  Over the past 3 months Branford homes for sale have an average time of 132 days on the market before they sell. This would suggest that buyers are in a great position to make an aggressive offer on a home.  Sellers should make sure to price their home near the market value if they expect to get an offer from one of those interested buyers.

Below is a summary of the Branford CT real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.

Branford homes for sale 

Branford Real Estate Report Summary

The median sales price for Branford Homes for Sale was $275,000 in November 2013 compared to $291,491 in November 2012.

The average sales price for homes sold in Branford was $329,093 in November 2013 compared to $325,755 in November 2012.

The average days on the market for Branford homes for sale was 142 days in November 2013 compared to 67 in November 2012.

The number of homes closed in Branford was 14 in November 2013 which is equal to the number of homes that closed in November 2012.

For the month of November 9 homes went under contract in Branford.  The average list price of the homes that went under contract was $399,167 with an average of 167 days on the market.

Find Branford Homes For Sale

Visit my website to search for homes for sale in Branford or to be be notified when Branford homes come on the market.

Curious about the value of your home in Branford Connecticut?  If you are thinking about selling and want to know the value of your home you can find out at What’s my Branford Connecticut Home Worth? or call us at 203-488-1641 x214 for a free on line or in home market analysis.

The data for the Branford Homes for Sale and Sold Market Report November 2013 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes)

 Originally posted at:  http://www.greater-new-haven-real-estate.com/branford-homes-for-sale-and-sold/

 

Branford CT Homes for Sale

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Branford CT Homes for Sale

It has never been a better time to buy a Branford home than now.  Your can now get a list of homes for sale in Branford sent to you before almost anyone else find out about them.

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Branford Homes for Sale Near Sliney Elementary School

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Branford Homes for Sale Near Sliney Elementary School

Are you searching for a home in the Sliney Elementary School district? Sliney Elementary School is open to students in grades K-4 and has approximately 359 students.  It  is located at 23 Eades St., Branford Connecticut 06405. The phone number for the school is 203-481-5386.

John B. Sliney Elementary School

Homes near the Sliney Elementary School offers convenient access to parks, restaurants, grocery stores and shopping., the Shoreline East Train Station and the Branford Town Center.

Whether you’re looking for a home near Sliney Elementary School or neighboring communities you can browse any of these listings on our website. To find out what your home near Sliney Elementary School is worth please fill out this simple form.

If you need assistance purchasing or selling a home in this or other neighborhoods in the Branford or the Greater New Haven area contact us today at 203-488-1641 x 214 or email us at info@LivingInGreaterNewHavencom.

****Information on this page is based on information on single family homes for sale in the Sliney Elementary School District in Branford CT per the CTMLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Please note that school districts may change at anytime so please verify the most current information with the school.****

Westville New Haven Homes Are Selling-Year End Roundup

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Westville New Haven Homes Are Selling-Year End Roundup

Westville homes sold at a much faster pace through the end of December 2013 as compared to those sold through December 2012.  There were 95 homes sold at an average sales price of $227,505 from January-December 2013.  From January-December 2012 85 homes sold at an average sales price of $215.056.

The time it took for Westville New Haven homes to sell was less in 2013 than it was in 2012.  From January-December 2013 the average days on market was 75 days.  The days on market from January-December 2012 was 85 days.  If you’re thinking of selling your Westville home this is an important piece of information to know.

On average during January-December Westville homes sold for 96.722% of list price.  From January-December 2012 the average home sold for 94.528% of list price.  As an example if your Westville home was listed for $275,000  your net profit would have increased by $5,987.

There are wonderful opportunities right now to buy a Westville New Haven home.  Here is a sample of the types of homes that are located in Westville New Haven CT.

Westville New Haven Homes

If you’re considering buying a Westville home or would like more information about Westville New Haven homes for sale please click on the link below to begin your search for more detailed information and photos.

Thinking about selling or curious about the value of your Westville New Haven home?  Please call us at 203-488-1641 x214 or request your Westville home value report today.