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Bolton CT Real Estate Market Report-February 2014

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington 0788174

"Bolton is one of the older Connecticut towns, having been incorporated in October 1720." According to the Town's history, many of the early settlers came from Bolton, Lancashire, England, from which the town received its name. Town of Bolton Connecticut.

In the town of Bolton is the Lower Bolton lake which is only approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from the state's capital, Hartford. Lower Bolton lake is 175 acres. It is restricted to 6HP motor boats. Know more about Lower Bolton Lake.

Currently, there are 24 properties listed for sale. A 6223 sq.ft. home with 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms is pegged as the most expensive at $749,900 and has been on the market for 275 days.

The lowest-priced home has 1096 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is still new on the market--3 days.

 bolton ct real estate market

 

Twelve properties are under contract as of today. The most expensive is listed at $749,000 with 5,051 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Before it went under contract, it had been on the market for almost a year. 363 days to be exact.

The least expensive is listed for $103,950 with 900 square feet, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

Six properties were sold in December 2013. The average listing price is $248,417 with an average size of 1,981 square feet.

 

 

Last month, 7 properties were sold. The average listing price is $240,643 and the average size of the house is 1,708 square feet.

The average listing price maybe lower in January. However, take note of the average square feet which is almost 300 square feet less compared to that of December's average listing price. 

 

Given the number of units sold in December and January, there is shortage of inventory in the town of Bolton. The current inventory is good for barely 4 months.

Posted by

        Maria Gilda Racelis 

      "I Always Strive to Make a Difference."

         Serving Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex Counties

Phone: 860-995-9473

Email: mariagracelis@gmail.com

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Comments(11)

Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hi Maria-nice report and some interesting facts about the history. The photo of the lake sure is pretty-unfrozen

Feb 14, 2014 01:12 AM
ReadySetLoan Team
ReadySetLoan Condo Team LLC - South Windsor, CT
Residential, Commercial & Condo Financing Experts

Bolton is a beautiful town.  It is close to shopping and Hartford, yet out of the way enough to feel rustic and quiet.  Great details in this report!

Feb 14, 2014 01:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Another excellent market report.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Feb 14, 2014 01:52 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Maria. Excellent job with your report, very detailed and at the same time, easy to understand.

Make it a great weekend!

 

Feb 14, 2014 07:09 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Maria, thanks for the Bolton CT Real Estate Market Report.

Feb 14, 2014 09:31 PM
Bruce Swedal
Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate

Much appreciated information on the market there, the neighborhood looks amazing. You're definitely the local expert.

Feb 14, 2014 10:38 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Maria, great market report for Bolton with valuable information for anyone looking to buy or sell.

Feb 14, 2014 10:41 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Nice post on Bolton CT Maria...I am also a sucker for rainbow photos...good job!

Feb 15, 2014 01:32 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Maria - Thank you for sharing an excellent blog about Bolton, Connecticut real estate market report February 2014.

Feb 15, 2014 08:42 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Another excellent market report. I love your rainbow photograph.

Have a very special week.

Feb 16, 2014 09:53 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Maria, it sounds like Bolton is doing great with an active real estate market...a 4 month supply is definitely a sellers market.

Feb 17, 2014 07:49 AM