Wednesday, November 14, 2018

"If you Want Waterfront, This is the Best Waterfront" the video of 27 Rippowam Road in New Canaan




Spectacular landscape overlooking Collins Pond with Dock, privacy, pool, outbuildings (4 garages & workshop) and guest or caretaker apartment. This is truly remarkable serene setting on oversized lot with magnificent old trees and sun filled terrace with BBQ. The convenient location off Ponus Ridge, on small cul de sac of 4 homes, is only 5 minutes to village and train and 45 min. drive to NYC.

full listing: https://www.halstead.com/sale/ct/new-canaan/27-rippowam-road/house/170109235

video credit: www.flashframenyc.com

"This is What We Do in Connecticut" the video of 65 Comstock Hill Avenue



Charming and spacious vintage farmhouse attractively set on a corner lot surrounded by New England stone walls. Located in the Historic Silvermine area. The warmth and graciousness of the floorplan is enhanced by a grand stone fireplace and a spacious, updated country kitchen. There is a finished room and bath on the third floor and side screened porch.

full listing visit: https://www.halstead.com/sale/ct/norwalk/65-comstock-hill-avenue/house/170101616

video production: www.flashframenyc.com

"Light My Fireplace" the 276 Park Street in New Canaan Video



Recently renovated antique Colonial with stunning gardens and complete privacy on .38 acres opposite the Mead Park entrance. This beautiful, high site is reached by a sweeping, graceful driveway and backs up to nearly half an acre of woods. Features 5 bedrooms, 3 and 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces, a new marble kitchen, updated baths, mechanicals and comes with a generator. With an open plan and ample natural light the lovely 19th C. details come to life, including original hardwood floors, and moldings. Higher ceilings at 8'3''. Fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom; slate patio off the LR, and handy backstairs from the kitchen. New third floor suite includes kitchenette, bedroom, family room, and bath. Detached 2 car garage with walk-up loft. *Located a short, flat walk to the train*

full listing: https://www.halstead.com/sale/ct/new-canaan/276-park-street/house/170118681

production credit: www.flashframenyc.com

"Be Transformed" The 507 Silvermine Road in New Canaan Video







Timeless elegance characterizes this stone & slate estate set on 3 manicured, private acres just 1 mile from town. Surrounded on 3 sides by 40-acres of Land Trust and renovated by Brooks & Falotico, the quality is stunning. Approach through a classic formal hornbeam allee to a crushed-gravel walled courtyard defining the front gardens. A limestone foyer with graceful curving staircase leads to a white marble chef’s kitchen & family room with oversize windows overlooking lush hydrangeas, level lawns, mature plantings & pool. The 3-season porch with fireplace, outdoor grill and expansive bluestone terraces blur the distinction between outside and inside. A luxurious light-filled 1st floor master suite includes personal library, dressing room & generous master bath. 5 additional bedrooms, high ceilings, radiant-heat floors, automatic shades, eco-star roof, 3 car garage and finished lower level make this a forever home.

full listing: https://www.halstead.com/sale/ct/new-canaan/507-silvermine-road/house/170127235

video production http://www.flashframenyc.com/

Monday, November 12, 2018

Election Pause? The Engel Team's Market Report for Connecticut, November 2018

Westport, a little less expensive at $1.33mm, suffers a little bit less, volume down 9% in October and 2% for the year with prices down only 7% for the year. 
Wilton where the average house is still under $800k (and condos under $400k), is seeing prices rise 4% (and 13%) for the year despite inventory levels rising 14% (and 33%)
Rowayton sees inventory up 13%, prices and volume down. The median closing price fell 28% to $950,000 and the average condo is now only $316,000, down from $1.44 million.

Greenwich, Wilton, Westport, Darien and New Canaan Median Prices over 5 years
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Greenwich had a soft October, but annual volume, prices and inventory are consistent with last year, 419 now for sale and 268 sold. Old Greenwich is up both in October and for the year, reversing a 5-year decline in volume that declined from 96 to only 60 sales in the previous 5 years. Now, sales are back to 70.
Riverside is up in October, flat for the year, with fairly consistent volume for 8 years.
Cos Cob prices and volume are up for the year, not surprising where the average home is $1.62 million, over $600,000 less than prices in Riverside and Old Greenwich

Stamford and Norwalk Median Prices 
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Stamford and Norwalk are trending similarly.
Down for the month, but flat for the year. Stamford shows 2 years of consistent sales volume and prices for both houses & condos. Houses remain at $580k, condos at $348k
Norwalk shows average house prices holding at $613k while condos slip 6% to $280k despite a huge drop in inventory there of 34%
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Classic cape with barns & river views (call)
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Elegant awesome: 507 Silvermine $4.18mm
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Striking: 269 Dan's Highway $2.3mm
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The Engel Team 
John Engel, Susan Engel, Melissa Engel
And Stephanie Sullivan 
Licensed in Connecticut
183 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 
c: 203.858.0266 o: 203.966.7800 
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