Star Realty is an independent, non-franchise real estate brokerage firm specializing in residential real estate sales in and around Hopkinton, Massachusetts. This short business profile video was produced by TurnHere Productions at the suggestion of Morgan Brown.
Just released: the latest video discussing inventory trends and for the third quarter and early fall real estate market in Hopkinton, MA. Charts in the video are also included below for your reference.
* 79 single-family homes on the market currently and of those 12 have accepted offers and remain as "active" only to seek back-up offers. * Average DOM (days on market) is holding steady at 117 days. * Homes in nearly every price range from $200,000 to over $1,000,000 have gone under agreement during the past month in an unusually active market.
Below is the inventory trend chart shown in the video. The dark blue represents the number of homes in each price range this month, the gray bar column is the same number from one month ago, and the red line to the right in each price range indicates the number of homes which have gone under agreement since 9-15-09.
Below is the chart showing inventory trends since January 2005. You can see that our inventory levels are relatively low.
And finally the slide of Q3 2009 results:
For more detailed information about the homes for sale in particular or the Hopkinton housing market in general, don't hesitate to contact us at 508-275-9155 Star Realty Hopkinton
Wildwood Glen Estates is a popular neighborhood of about 40 homes mostly built from 1998-2002 in Hopkinton, MA. All the homes on Breakneck Hill Road, Hopkinton and even number homes #2-#32 as well as odd numbered homes #9-#17 Glen Road, Hopkinton are included in Wildwood Glen Estates.
One of the defining features of this neighborhood are the truly gorgeous skies. Mount Wachusett, and stunning sunsets can be seen from this location.
Homeowners in Wildwood Glen report being highly satisfied with the location due to it’s proximity to I-495, the schools, the town center and major retail outlets in neighboring Milford.
The neighborhood is active with progressive dinners, and Halloween parades among other holiday parties for adults and kids alike.
Further along Glen Road lies Hopkinton Ridge, an adjacent neighborhood of an additional 36 homes, so together Wildwood Glen and Hopkinton Ridge make quite a sizeable development with sidewalks throughout.
If you would like to be notified when homes in Wildwood Glen become available for sale, like the home at 26 Glen Road currently on the market, please let us know and we will keep you apprised.
One of the great advantages to being an independent, non-franchise local brokerage firm is the flexibility it provides in sponsoring local community events. The Hopkinton Community Spelling Bee is a collaborative effort between the two main school support non-profits in town: the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association (HPTA) and the Hopkinton Education Foundation (HEF). We love to sponsor this event because it brings together so many different organizations in Hopkinton. Last year for example, some of the teams (yes spelling is done by consensus in teams of three) competing were the Hopkinton Athletic Association, Boy & Girl Scouts, the Senior Center, the Schools, the Police Department, the Garden Club, the Board of Selectman, and our local newspaper the Hopkinton Independent.
During the event, refreshments are available and a 'Mini-Bee' takes place during intermission giving K-5 students an opportunity to compete in their own age-appropriate bees. Last year over $7000 was raised to benefit the HEF & HPTA who bring innovative and enriching programs to our Hopkinton Public Schools.
For more information, to register a team, or to sponsor the event, please visit HopkintonSpellingBee.info.
Springwood Estates is one of the largest subdivisions in Hopkinton and remains exceedingly popular due to its convenient location, lack of highway noise, and relatively level lots. The first homes in the neighborhood were built in the early 1990's on Gibbon Road and building continues to this day on Connelly Hill Road.
Proximity to the center of town and the schools, as well as major retail outlets ensure the ongoing popularity of Springwood.
Homes in Springwood over the past year have sold in the price range of $625,000-$1,180,000. The most recent home for sale in the neighborhood, 14 Smith Road, came on the market for $949,900 and is featured below:
Elegant & Gracious Home in Springwood Estates, Hopkinton
Here are the details of the Springwood Estates properties (including Connelly Hill) sold over the past year:
If you'd like more information about Springwood Estates or other neighborhoods in Hopkinton, please contact us. We would be happy to notify you when homes in this desirable neighborhood become available for purchase. We specialize in residential real estate in and around Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Home for sale in coveted Springwood Estates, Hopkinton, MA.
Elegant archways and gracious curves define this lovely home with over 5400 square feet of living space on three levels including a sumptuous master bedroom suite with delightful architectural details.
Elegant & Gracious Home in Springwood Estates, Hopkinton
The home at 14 Smith Road is a stately colonial style residence built in 2001 which sits slightly elevated from the street and sidewalk in a well-established section of Springwood Estates. The facade presents nicely due to its brick federal front, hip-roof and portico entrance to the glass front door with sidelights and transom windows.
Foyer: The two-story foyer uplifts as it welcomes with fluted archways into the formal rooms and light streaming from the palladian window over the holiday shelf. Turned banister on the wood stair case, crown molding, and hardwood flooring lend elegance and warmth.
Living Room: A decorative trey ceiling adorns the living room along with crown molding and hardwood flooring.
Dining Room: The ambassador-sized dining room is nicely finished with dentil crown molding, modified chair rail with wainscotting, trey ceiling, classic chandelier, and hardwood flooring with decorative inlay accent.
Office: Convenient first floor office with French doors is as lovely as it is functional with hardwood flooring, a walk-out bay window, a wall of built-in shelving for books and accessories, and crown molding offset by warm Lennox tan painted walls.
Family Room: Dramatic and gracious describe the cathedral ceiling family room anchored by the gas fireplace and paneled mantle with built-in shelving extending the length of the back wall. Gorgeous picture windows, sconces, hardwood flooring, and a curved balcony above lend elegance to this gorgeous space.
Kitchen: Everything the contemporary home owner is looking for: plentiful and beautiful red birch cabinetry with roll out shelving and under-cabinet lighting, neutral and indestructible granite countertops including large island with stool seating, double wall ovens, gas cooktop, spacemaker microwave, paneled dishwasher and refrigerator, large table area and 9' of glass with slider to deck and back yard.
Convenient mud room creates access to 3-car garage, side door to the exterior driveway, and laundry room with utility sink and storage.
Basement: The lower level has been professionally finished to the same high standards as the rest of the home with a media room to accommodate super sized screen, a bar area with tile flooring, cherry cabinetry, granite countertops with stool seating, an exercise area with built-in speakers, large carpeted play area with storage shelving, and convenient half bath.
Second Floor: The three secondary bedrooms all with double closets share a hall bath with dual sinks and a Corian® countertop vanity.
The master suite serves as a sumptuous retreat with delightful architectural details such as the deep trey ceiling accented by cove lighting and crown molding, and the walk-out bay window with built-in window seat. Recessed lighting and a paddle ceiling fan allow for maximum ambiance control. Three closets offer plenty of wardrobe storage and a separate flex room currently serves as a sitting room.
Cove lighting also graces the master bath with tile shower, Jacuzzi tub, dual sink Corian® vanity, separate commode, and convenient linen closet.
The house sits back approximately 78 feet from the front property line on a well landscaped one acre parcel with that rarity in Hopkinton--a private and level backyard. The rear property line extends into the woods over 100 feet from the back of the home with no wetland or other deed restrictions encumbering the title.
Just released: the latest video discussing inventory trends and current events for late summer real estate market in Hopkinton, MA. Charts in the video are also included below for your reference.
* 76 single-family homes on the market currently and of those 7 have accepted offers and remain as "active" only to seek back-up offers. * Average DOM (days on market) is up to 117 from 108 in mid-June. * The $500,000-$700,000 price range accounted for nearly half (10 out of 21) of the homes that went under agreement during the past month.
Below is the inventory trend chart shown in the video. The dark blue represents the number of homes in each price range this month, the gray bar line is the same number from one month ago, and the red line to the right in each price range indicates the number of homes which have gone under agreement since 8-15-09.
Below is the chart showing inventory trends since January 2005. You can see that our inventory levels are relatively low.
For more detailed information about the homes for sale in particular or the Hopkinton housing market in general, don't hesitate to contact us at 508-275-9155 Star Realty Hopkinton
Just released: the latest video (it's long this month, about 9 minutes) discussing inventory trends and current events for summer real estate market in Hopkinton, MA. Charts in the video are also included below for your reference.
* 78 single-family homes on the market currently and of those 13 have accepted offers and remain as "active" only to seek back-up offers. * Average DOM (days on market) is up to 113 from 108 in mid-June. * The $500,000-$700,000 price range accounted for nearly half (10 out of 21) of the homes that went under agreement during the past month.
Below is the inventory trend chart shown in the video. The dark blue represents the number of homes in each price range this month, the lighter blue line is the same number from one month ago, and the red line to the right in each price range indicates the number of homes which have gone under agreement since 6-15-09.
Below is the chart showing inventory trends since January 2005. You can see that our inventory levels are relatively low.
For more detailed information about the homes for sale in particular or the Hopkinton housing market in general, don't hesitate to contact us at 508-275-9155 Star Realty Hopkinton
It comes as no surprise to those of us living here in Hopkinton, and now Money Magazine has put together a Top 100 List of best towns to live in the U.S.* Their criteria included affordability of housing, incomes, commute times, climate, job growth, and clean air ratings. In the words of Money magazine, "Yes, strong local economies still exist. These small towns have 'em - plus great schools, affordable homes, low crime, and much more."
Quality of education always plays a role in these rankings and Hopkinton has consistently performed very well on that score. See the links below for more details about Hopkinton's award winning school system, the financial stability and health of the town, and some of the natural beauty we so love about Hopkinton.
The MetroWest Daily News also picked up the story with quotes from Tim Kilduff from the Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce, Brian Herr, the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, and local real estate agents Bill Gassett and Katie McBride. The Worcester Telegram and Gazette also ran the story and quoted our Board of Selectman Chair Brian Herr: "Once we looked at the real estate & the schools, we were hooked (on Hopkinton),"
*CNNMoney's Best Places database of 1,800-plus U.S. cities includes towns with populations 8,500 to 50,000 with satisfactory education and crime scores, where income is below 200% of the state median, and that are no more than 95% white – as well as cities with populations 90,000 and up.
Click below to view the video (about 7 minutes) discussing sales volume for single-family homes in Hopkinton, MA for the first half of 2009. Slides in the video are also included below for your reference.
* 55 single-family homes were sold in the first six months of the year, down from 63 at this same point in time last year. * Average DOM (days on market) for those sales was 126, also down from 151 days last year. * The median sale price was $445,000, down significantly from mid-2008 when it stood at $562,000.
Below is the History of Sales Volume slide shown in the video. We have fewer than half the sales of homes in the first six months of 2009 than we had during the same period in 2000.
Below is the slide presenting inventory supply at this point in 2009 as compared to last year at the end of June. Some experts define a market in balance as one with a six month supply of inventory. The nearly nine-month supply we currently have would be deemed a buyer's market.
In conclusion, sellers must be aware that the inventory supply will continue to exert downward pressure on prices. Macro-economic conditions such as unemployment and mortgage rates are still uncertain, hence sellers should guard against the overconfidence that recent multi-offer situations may have encouraged.
If you are considering buying or selling and are in need of expert advice in the Hopkinton real estate market, please contact us at Star Realty Hopkinton, 508-275-9155.
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