What's My Mason Ohio Condo Worth? November 2015
Christmas is just around the corner and that USUALLY means a slowing of the Mason condo market. But USUAL didn't apply to November, with higher than typical sales and higher than typical prices! What isn't higher? The number of Mason condos available to buy! Inventory is tight!
Stay with us for the whats, whys and hows of the Mason condo market! And a bonus at the end, easy to use Search For Mason Ohio Condos For Sale links! And if you want to know How Much Is My Mason Condo Worth?, just click the link, fill out the form and we'll be in touch soon!
If you're interested in the Mason single family home November market report update just click the link for the details.
All data is derived from the Cincinnati MLS system. If any Mason condos traded hands without a REALTOR® involved, then it won't be reflected in this report. All data is for the Mason School District area, so is not limited solely to Mason city limits.
With Mason being named #17 on the Money Magazine Top 50 Best Small Town Places To Live list for 2015 (and #7 in 2013), Mason received recognition that area residents already knew was well deserved! With top notch public schools, extensive entertainment and dining options, and a premier community center combined with superb accessibility to downtown Cincinnati, Mason has become one of the most desired living areas in the region!
Mason offers a full range of price points, with some entry level condos below 100k and luxury/golf course community condos well into the $300k and even $400k price point. So whether you want an economy condo, or the luxury version, we can help you find the right Mason condo for you!
Our listing in Villas of Hunters Green, 6483 Partridge Way
In general, you can expect to pay a premium for Mason condos when compared to communities further away from Cincinnati, although there is diminished opportunity for condos as you head away from Cincinnati.
So, on to the data!
First up is the number of Mason condos sold on a month by month basis for 2010 to present:
Next is the Mason condo median price summary chart.
Mason Condominium Data Summary:
Condos Sold: 19 (0 Bank/Government Owned, 0 Short Sale) UP 4
Average Price: $175,323 UP $18.5k
Median Price: $170,000 UP $16.5k
Days on Market Average for SOLD: 49 UP 4
Condos Active 12/7/15: 42* DOWN 3
Condos Pending 12/7/15: 22 DOWN 10
Average Sales/List %: 95.2% DOWN 1.7%
Most Expensive Condo Sold: $295,000
Least Expensive Condo Sold: $84,145
*There are some two communities offering new construction condos and not all are listed in Cincinnati MLS so they're NOT included in the stats above and will also not show in the search links below. If you're interested in new construction ranch condos at approximately $270-400,000 in price or patio homes in the $350-550,000 range, contact us at 513-520-5305 and we'll provide details.
So what do the stats indicate about Mason Ohio condo sales?
Key takeaways this month:
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Mason condo inventory continues to shrink! With a mere 42 condos not under contract, and the time of year when not many come on the market, supply is likely to stay tight. When you factor in specific needs as a buyer, you might be down to just a handful of potential condos that match your needs.
- Three condos sold for less than $100,000 and 8 above $200k. With that heavy segment of $200,000 or greater, average and median prices shifted up. Keep in mind that with only 19 condos sold, it's fairly easy to alter the prices one direction or another.
- This bears repeating from past months: there ARE some new construction opportunities not reflected in the 42 condos for sale, but they're going to cost you around $300,000 or more. Lakeside Cove is picking up pace on sales and Beacon Hill is close to final builds. Fox Hollow is adding patio homes, but they're going to cost you (high $300s and into the $500s). Immediately adjacent to Mason are some other new construction condos if being directly in Mason isn't a concern. Contact us for details Liz@LizSpear.com or 513-520-5305. Patio homes and condos are a specialty of ours.
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Distressed condos (foreclosures and short sales) for sale continue to be almost nonexistent. None sold last month and two short sales are currently not under contract and for sale. Mason condo buyers insisting on buying a distressed property are likely to be VERY disappointed.
So what does this mean to you as a Mason Ohio condo owner?
The low inventory can really work in your favor if you're willing to sell your home. While there might not be as many buyers as peak season, the low inventory is forcing more buyers to look NOW rather than waiting for warmer months. Updated condos will generally sell faster. Some communities take longer than others to sell as price point and HOA fees/amenities, age of the unit, etc. can have significant influence on demand. We've got a solid track record for selling Mason condos, so we'd love to help you achieve your real estate goal of selling your Mason condo.
Mason condos will remain in demand because they're an affordable entry point into Mason living versus the average Mason single family home selling well into the $300ks. The only niche that is a bit slower are the luxury Mason condos, as that segment is competing against new construction.
For an evaluation of your condo's marketability, please contact us at 513-520-5305.
So what does this mean to you as a potential Mason condo buyer?
NO CHANGE TO LAST MONTH'S ADVICE: The conditions affecting your purchase haven't shifted since last month. Selection is still VERY limited, so it won't take long to determine if there's a Mason condo that will work for you. However, new construction is still a possibility and not all of them make it into MLS (and they're not cheap either). We can help with those too, even if they're not in Cincinnati MLS. We represent YOU and not the builder, and it costs you nothing extra to hire us to help you!
If you HAVE to have a Mason home, but don't like the pricing premium for a regular single family home, Mason condos make a great alternative (but don't forget to factor in the HOA fees). Use our links below to check availability for your price range.
And if you need an FHA loan to finance, quite a few of the condo communities are NOT eligible for FHA certification. Check with us to verify the condo that interests you can be FHA financed. The same applies for VA financing.
Check the search links below to view Mason condos currently for sale (the results include ACTIVE and PENDING, so look under the left photo in the results to distinguish).
Search Mason Ohio Condos For Sale Under $150000
Search Mason Ohio Condos For Sale $150000 to $300000
Search Luxury Mason Ohio Condos For Sale $300,000 And Up
If you're interested in buying a Mason condo, please contact us 513-520-5305 with your needs and we'll help you find the right Mason community for you!
Serving Mason's condo buyers and sellers,
Liz and Bill aka BLiz
Recent Mason Condo Market Reports:
October 2015 Mason Ohio Condo Market Report
September 2015 Mason Ohio Condo Market Report
August 2015 Mason Ohio Condo Market Report
July 2015 Mason Ohio Condo Market Report
June 2015 Mason Ohio Condo Market Report
May 2015 Mason Ohio Condo Market Report
April 2015 Mason Ohio Condo Market Report
March 2015 Mason Ohio Condo Market Report
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