The San Carlos Real Estate Week in Review: 8/29/10

Inventory Analysis.

As August rolls to a close, it appears that the market is continuing its “mini-rally” from 2009.  When the numbers are tallied next week, it will likely show that just as many (or more) homes sold in August 2010 as there were in the same month in ’09.  Certainly, every Realtor and escrow officer I spoke with agrees that it was one of the busier Augusts in recent memory.   And with the strong pending-sales figures that were racked up in August, we’re already entering the fall market with much more momentum than we had last year.  It will remain to be seen how much the recent doom-and-gloom headlines on the economy will damper this enthusiasm..if at all.

Open House?

If you’re looking at open houses this weekend in San Carlos here’s the only link you’ll need: The San Carlos Open House Page. With one click, you get a “live” list of all the homes and condos that will be open this weekend in San Carlos! It’s updated continuously from the MLS, so bookmark this link and you’ll never have to wander around town looking for open houses again.

Here’s a snapshot of the San Carlos single family home market, as of 8/29. The previous week’s stats are in parentheses:

Single-Family Homes Sold in San Carlos:

Below are the single-family homes that sold this past week in San Carlos. Click on the respective MLS # to get all the details.

181 Coventry Court, San Carlos

181 Coventry Court (pictured). Sale Price: $1,600,000. Original List Price: $1,649,995. Difference: $49,995 (3.0%) below original list. Sold in 18 days. MLS# 81033622, listed by Bob Bredel of RE/MAX Today.

928 Heather Drive. Sale Price: $1,370,000. Original List Price: $1,495,000. Difference: $125,000 (8.4%) below original list. Sold in 32 days. MLS# 81031614, listed by Bob Bredel of RE/MAX Today.

82 Ensenada Road. Sale Price: $1,200,000. Original List Price: $1,150,000. Difference: $50,000 (4.3%) above original list. Sold in 9 days. MLS# 81036055, listed by Eliz Bianchini of Coldwell Banker.

158 Manor Drive. Sale Price: $992,000. Original List Price: $1,035,000. Difference: $43,000 (4.2%) below original list. Sold in 41 days. MLS# 81028961, listed by Carrie Du Bois of Coldwell Banker

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The San Carlos Real Estate Week in Review: 8/22/10

Inventory Analysis.

School is back in session for most of the local high schools, and San Carlos School District gets back in session next week.   That means vacations are over for many, and usually means the end of the August siesta that the real estate market seems to take every year.   This August is certainly bucking the trend from previous years, though, as sales activity has remained solid throughout the summer.   That leads me to believe that the September – November fall market will be healthy.  We’ll soon see, because it’s right around the corner.

Open House?

If you’re looking at open houses this weekend in San Carlos here’s the only link you’ll need: The San Carlos Open House Page. With one click, you get a “live” list of all the homes and condos that will be open this weekend in San Carlos! It’s updated continuously from the MLS, so bookmark this link and you’ll never have to wander around town looking for open houses again.

Here’s a snapshot of the San Carlos single family home market, as of 8/22. The previous week’s stats are in parentheses:

Single-Family Homes Sold in San Carlos:

Below are the single-family homes that sold this past week in San Carlos. Click on the respective MLS # to get all the details.

31 Eaton Villa Place, San Carlos

31 Eaton Villa Place (pictured). Sale Price: $1,225,000. Original List Price: $1,225,000. Difference: $0 (0.2%) from original list. Sold in 0 days. MLS# 81041173, listed by Laura Bertolacci of RE/MAX Today.

233 Clifton Avenue. Sale Price: $1,075,000. Original List Price: $1,073,000. Difference: $2,000 (0.2%) above original list. Sold in 6 days. MLS# 81034025, listed by Zarine Batliwalla of Prudential California Realty

711 Cordilleras Avenue. Sale Price: $1,006,000. Original List Price: $939,000. Difference: $67,000 (7.1%) above original list. Sold in 10 days. MLS# 81033972, listed by Patrick Ryan of Alain Pinel Realtors.

104 Baytree Road. Sale Price: $900,000. Original List Price: $988,000. Difference: $88,000 (13.6%) below original list. Sold in 83 days. MLS# 81023930, listed by Joan Flood of Alain Pinel Realtors.

921 Rosewood Avenue. Sale Price: $852,000. Original List Price: $749,950. Difference: $102,050 (8.9%) above original list. Sold in 4 days. MLS# 81035259, listed by Maxine Dumas of Dumas & Company.

1547 Elm Street. Sale Price: $705,000. Original List Price: $659,000. Difference: $46,000 (7.0%) above original list. Sold in 0 days. MLS# 81035945, listed by Mike and Sandy Rostad of Coldwell Banker.

220 Winding Way. Sale Price: $160,000. Original List Price: $259,900. Difference: $99,900 (38.4%) below original list. Sold in 129 days. MLS# 81014536, listed by John Lee of MRL Group.

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The San Carlos Real Estate Week in Review: 8/15/10

Inventory Analysis

Now, this feels a bit more like a normal August.  Only a handful of new listings hit the market, and activity was more relaxed than it has been in the past few months.   This is to be expected, as many people are out of town squeezing in that last vacation since school is slated to start back up in less than 2 weeks.  Look for activity to pick up again after Labor Day weekend, which marks the beginning of the fall real estate push.

Open House

If you’re looking at open houses this weekend in San Carlos here’s the only link you’ll need: The San Carlos Open House Page. With one click, you get a “live” list of all the homes and condos that will be open this weekend in San Carlos! It’s updated continuously from the MLS, so bookmark this link and you’ll never have to wander around town looking for open houses again.

Here’s a snapshot of the San Carlos single family home market, as of 8/15. The previous week’s stats are in parentheses:

Single-Family Homes Sold in San Carlos:

Below are the single-family homes that sold this past week in San Carlos. Click on the respective MLS # to get all the details.

929 Rosewood Avenue, San Carlos

929 Rosewood Avenue (pictured).  Sale Price: $1,450,000. Original List Price: $1,450,000. No difference from list: Sold in 0 days. MLS# 81039316, listed by Loren Dakin of Coldwell Banker.

790 Knoll Drive. Sale Price: $950,000. Original List Price: $999,000. Difference: $49,000 (4.9%) below original list.  Sold in 39 days. MLS# 81026436, listed by Justine Ford of RE/MAX Today.

167 Fairmont Avenue. Sale Price: $909,000. Original List Price: $839,000. Difference: $70,000 (8.3%) above original list.  Sold in 8 days. MLS# 81037751, listed by Dee Edmonds of Coldwell Banker.

420 Park Avenue.  Sale Price: $870,000.  Original List Price: $889,000. Difference: $19,000 (2.1%) below original list.  Sold in 47 days.  MLS# 81026526, listed by Claire Haggarty of NBT Realty Service.

1966 Saint Francis Way. Sale Price: $735,000. Original List Price: $715,000. Difference: $20,000 (2.8%) above original list.  Sold in 7 days. MLS# 81031730, listed by David Young of Coldwell Banker.

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The San Carlos Real Estate Week in Review: 8/8/10

Inventory Analysis

Buying activity remained strong this past week in San Carlos.   Of the 5 homes that went into contract,  3 of them were on the market for less than two weeks, and one of them had 7 offers!   Another occurrence that’s starting to become more common?  All-cash, no-contingency offers.  Yep, even in this economy… There are some very serious buyers out there who are determined to live in San Carlos, so you’d better know your competition if you’re out shopping for homes in San Carlos.

Open House

If you’re looking at open houses this weekend in San Carlos here’s the only link you’ll need: The San Carlos Open House Page. With one click, you get a “live” list of all the homes and condos that will be open this weekend in San Carlos! It’s updated continuously from the MLS, so bookmark this link and you’ll never have to wander around town looking for open houses again.

Here’s a snapshot of the San Carlos single family home market, as of 8/8. The previous week’s stats are in parentheses:

Single-Family Homes Sold in San Carlos:

Below are the single-family homes that sold this past week in San Carlos. Click on the respective MLS # to get all the details.

1951 Eucalyptus Avenue, San Carlos

1951 Eucalyptus Avenue (pictured). Sale Price: $1,698,000. Original List Price: $1,698,000.  No difference from list.  Sold in 0 days. MLS# 81033162, listed by John Shroyer of RE/MAX Today.

724 Knoll Drive. Sale Price: $1,100,000. Original List Price: $1,295,000. Difference: $195,000 (15.1%) below original  list. Sold in 82 days.  MLS# 81017274, listed by Michael Bruno of Cal-West Realty.

17 Sunnydale Avenue. Sale Price: $940,000. Original List Price: $939,950. No difference from list: Sold in 42 days. MLS# 81030709, listed by Dave Blewett of Intero Real Estate Services.

201 Bayview Drive. Sale Price: $840,000. Original List Price: $899,000. Difference: $59,000 (6.6%) below original  list. Sold in 74 days.  MLS# 81019951, listed by Jill Newgren of David Lyng and Associates.

113 Rockridge Road. Sale Price: $820,000. Original List Price: $869,995. Difference: $49,995 (5.7%) below original list. Sold in 17 days. MLS# 81030689, listed by Bob Bredel of RE/MAX Today.

2713 Brittan Avenue. Sale Price: $826,000. Original List Price: $819,000. Difference: $7,000 (0.9%) above original list. Sold in 10 days. MLS# 81031731, listed by Stephen Barsanti of Alain Pinel Realtors.

43 Pine Avenue. Sale Price: $799,950. Original List Price: $985,000. Difference: $189,050 (19.2%) below original list. Sold in 125 days. MLS# 81011182, listed by Gerald Girouard of Girouard Properties.

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The San Carlos Real Estate Week in Review: 7/31/10

Inventory Analysis

And the beat goes on.  Quite a few homes closed escrow this past week, which reflects a very busy June and July in San Carlos.   But what’s interesting in those numbers is that of the 11 homes that closed, 8 were at or above the asking price.  This confirms what you already knew if you’re shopping for a home right now — the market still has strength in San Carlos.

Open House

If you’re looking at open houses this weekend in San Carlos here’s the only link you’ll need: The San Carlos Open House Page. With one click, you get a “live” list of all the homes and condos that will be open this weekend in San Carlos! It’s updated continuously from the MLS, so bookmark this link and you’ll never have to wander around town looking for open houses again.

Here’s a snapshot of the San Carlos single family home market, as of 7/31. The previous week’s stats are in parentheses:

Single-Family Homes Sold in San Carlos:

Below are the single-family homes that sold this past week in San Carlos. Click on the respective MLS # to get all the details.

1067 Hewitt Drive, San Carlos

1067 Hewitt Drive (pictured).  Sale Price: $1,385,000. Original List Price: $1,385,000. No difference from list. Sold in 18 days. MLS# 81027804, listed by Jim Minkey of RE/MAX Today.

2651 Debbie Place.  Sale Price: $1,119,500. Original List Price: $1,127,000. Difference: $7,500 (0.7%) below current list. Sold in 94 days. (Originally listed at $1,227,000.)   MLS# 81012111, listed by Laura Bertolacci of RE/MAX Today.

231 Kelton Avenue.  Sale Price: $1,020,000. Original List Price: $949,000. Difference: $71,000 (7.5%) above original list. Sold in 11 days. MLS# 81031765, listed by Wendy Suter of Prudential California Realty.

201 Aberdeen Drive.  Sale Price: $975,000. Original List Price: $1,128,000. Difference: $153,000 (13.6%) below original list. Sold in 208 days.  MLS# 80955077, listed by Ines Malardino of Cashin Company.

893 Cordilleras Avenue.  Sale Price: $959,700. Original List Price: $899,000. Difference: $60,700 (6.7%) above original list. Sold in 11 days. MLS# 81027584, listed by Shirley Kraus of Intero Real Estate Services.

1651 Alameda de las Pulgas.  Sale Price: $905,000. Original List Price: $968,999. Difference: $63,999 (6.6%) below current list. Sold in 33 days.  MLS# 81026349, listed by Greg Pierce of Intero Real Estate Service.
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The San Carlos Real Estate Week in Review: 7/24/10

Inventory Analysis

It was a pretty decent week, considering that it’s the end of July.    The pace of new listings and pendings has slowed down a little bit from a few weeks ago, but as we head into August it’s very encouraging to see the level of buyer interest as high as it is.  Chalk it up to those crazy-low interest rates.   In a “normal” year, the pace of activity drops significantly in August as thoughts turn to vacation.   But with the heightened level of buying activity lately, good listings should continue so sell quickly…even in August.

Open House

If you’re looking at open houses this weekend in San Carlos here’s the only link you’ll need: The San Carlos Open House Page. With one click, you get a “live” list of all the homes and condos that will be open this weekend in San Carlos! It’s updated continuously from the MLS, so bookmark this link and you’ll never have to wander around town looking for open houses again.

Here’s a snapshot of the San Carlos single family home market, as of 7/24. The previous week’s stats are in parentheses:

Single-Family Homes Sold in San Carlos:

Below are the single-family homes that sold this past week in San Carlos. Click on the respective MLS # to get all the details.

2607 Graceland Avenue, San Carlos

• 2607 Graceland Avenue (pictured).  Sale Price: $1,595,000. Original List Price: $1,595,000. No difference from list. Sold in 34 days. MLS# 81021276, listed by David Young of Coldwell Banker.

• 209 Club Drive.   Sale Price: $1,028,040. Original List Price: $1,049,000. Difference: $20,960 (2.0%) below original list. Sold in 5 days. MLS# 81028080, listed by Lenard Weaverling of Cashin Company.

• 2016 Arroyo Avenue.  Sale Price: $990,000. Original List Price: $945,000. Difference: $45,000 (4.8%) above original list. Sold in 7 days. MLS# 81028987, listed by Jackie Cockreham of RE/MAX Today.

• 11 Highland Avenue.  Sale Price: $816,000. Original List Price: $829,000. Difference: $13,000 (1.6%) below original list. Sold in 19 days. MLS# 81025274, listed by Liza Vernazza of Coldwell Banker.

• 54 Bayport Court.  Sale Price: $735,000. Original List Price: $759,888.  Difference: $24,888 (3.3%) below original list. Sold in 13 days. MLS# 81026444, listed by Tony Gabb of RE/MAX Star Properties.

• 1528 Saint Francis Way.  Sale Price: $710,000. Original List Price: $649,950. Difference: $60,050 (9.2%) above original list. Sold in 4 days. MLS# 81030740, listed by Maxine Dumas of Dumas & Company.

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