plymouth county: Homes sold in Scituate - September 2013
- 10/08/13 11:47 AM
Homes sold in Scituate - September 2013 In Scituate, Massachusetts, cooling temperatures have gone hand-in-hand with a much cooler number of sales, but at substantially higher average prices and prices paid per square foot. This summer has seen a significant advance in average prices, especially when compared with last year at the same time. 13 single-family homes sold in Scituate in September Down from 34 in August and 13 last September A detailed list about each sale appears below The AVERAGE SALE price was $520,000 up from $508,000 in August and $393,000 last September LISTING price was $537,000 up from $528,000 in August and $408,000 last September ORIGINAL price was $547,000 … (1 comments)
plymouth county: Homes sold in Hingham - September 2013
- 10/07/13 12:36 PM
Homes sold in Hingham - September 2013 With the approach of cooler weather, home sales in Hingham, Massachusetts, are following suit in an annual seasonal pattern that is typical of this time of the year. 25 single-family homes sold in September down from 38 in August, but up from 19 last September a list with details about each sale appears below The AVERAGE SALES price was $744,000 down from an unusually high $905,000 in August, but up from $720,000 in July and $726,000 last September LISTING price was $771,000 up from $739,000 in July and $753,000 last September ORIGINAL price was $827,000 up from $756,000 in July … (4 comments)
plymouth county: Homes sold in Duxbury - September 2013
- 10/06/13 07:49 AM
Homes sold in Duxbury - September 2013 The busy summer for home sales in Duxbury, Massachusetts, slowed dramatically in September, as it usually does at this time of year. 12 single-family homes sold in September down from 27 in August and 13 in September 2012 a list with details about each sale appears below The AVERAGE SALES price was $615,000 down from $626,000 in August and $928,000 last September LISTING price was $641,000 down from 650,000 in August and $1,013,000 last September ORIGINAL price was $648,000 down from $684,000 in August and $1,112,00 last September ASSESSMENT was $507,000 AGE is 38 years (built in 1975) Average = total prices … (4 comments)
plymouth county: Homes sold in Plymouth - September 2013
- 10/05/13 10:22 AM
Homes sold in Plymouth - September 2013 In Plymouth, Massachusetts, the busy summer home buying season is over. Average sales prices have fallen back after a summer surge, fewer homes are selling, and there are more homes on the market. 56 single-family homes sold in Plymouth in August down from 69 last month and 86 in July, but up from 41 last September A list with details about each sale appears below The AVERAGE SALE price was $312,000 down from $359,000 last month, $321,000 in July and $338,000 last September LISTING price was $326,000 down from $369,000 last month and $349,000 last September ORIGINAL price was $335,000 down from 374,000 last … (6 comments)
At the end of the third quarter, September 30th, comparisons with the same time last year show that the Plymouth County real estate market is healthy and doing well. The number of sales is up 5% The total value of all sales is up 12% The average sales price is up 7% Mortgage volumes are down 6% and Average mortgage amounts are up 1%.. Clearly, more homes are being bought for cash. The numbers also show what I would call "sensible" growth: not characterized by frothy, or bubble-like conditions the way … (2 comments)
plymouth county: Plymouth County sales for two years through September 30, 2013
- 10/05/13 02:06 AM
Plymouth County sales for two years through September 30, 2013 Here is a very useful chart! It shows two years of home sales activity for all of Plymouth County through the third quarter (September 30), 2013. It shows a very healthy real estate market that is behaving in a reliable, confidence-inspiring manner. The blue bars show the number of average monthly sales prices, and the blue trendline shows that the average price of homes sold in the past two years is rising. Note the seasonal pattern of low average prices in the winter and higher prices in the summer. (December 2012 … (4 comments)
The Pinehills is a community of homes set in the third-largest pine ecosystem in the world. In just over ten years, more than 1,700 homes have been built by a variety of builders. Each area has its own feel, its own style, and a slightly different package of amenities that come with the houses. At the center of the Pinehills is a golf course. Oh, that's right, THREE golf courses. Two of these are 18-hole courses at the Pinehills Golf Club, one designed by Rees Jones and the other by Nicklaus Golf. These are public, daily … (7 comments)
The Powder Point neighborhood in Duxbury has two main roads that encircle the peninsula. King Caesar Road runs down the south side to the Gurnet Bridge, and Powder Point Avenue runs back along the north side toward the center of Duxbury. The Gurnet Bridge is often called the Powder Point Bridge, or even the Duxbury Bridge. It's the wooden bridge that leads from the end of Powder Point to the Duxbury Beach. Powder Point is entirely residential single-family homes. There are families here whose lineage goes back 11 generations to the Mayflower, Myles Standish and the … (7 comments)
The Standish Shores neighborhood is a private, quiet peninsula in Duxbury. Captain Myles Standish lived here, in an area that was known in the 1600s as the Nook. Now a monument to Captain Standish stands in the middle of a state park bearing his name on Standish Shores. The monument is visible to boats and helps mariners navigate the waters off Duxbury and Plymouth Bay. Standish Road forms a loop, connecting with Crescent Street. The other main road, Marshall Avenue, dead ends near the shoreline. Standish Road empties into the traffic circle at Hall's Corner. It occupies the … (5 comments)
The Snug Harbor neighborhood is on Duxbury Bay in the center of Washington Street. The nearest cross street is Harrison Street. Washington Street runs along the north half of the shoreline in Duxbury from Powder Point to Hall's Corner. Bay Road runs along the southern half of the shoreline. Snug Harbor is a public focal point for local activity in Duxbury. Several popular shops make their home here, including the ever-popular French Memories bakery. On a warm day, there's nothing more pleasant than sitting on the deck with a scone and coffee. The harbor itself, and the … (0 comments)
The campus of the Duxbury Middle School and the Duxbury High School is on St. George Street, east of Tremont Street (Route 3A). For the moment, the High School is on one side of the street and the Middle School is on the other side, along with the playing fields and the Percy Walker swimming pool. In 2014, the new, and astonishing, co-located Middle and High School will open up for students on the same campus. The Duxbury High School is ranked #10 in Massachusetts by U.S. News. You can read more about … (1 comments)
The Duxbury neighborhood of Tinkertown is an area on the southwest side of Duxbury. The area runs along both sides of Elm Street and Tobey Garden, north of Tremont Street, from Tremont Street up to the Route 3 overpass. Tinkertown was established in 1757. Many tinkers and other tradesmen, especially those serving the shipbuilding trade, lived here in years past. In the past few years, homes in this neighborhood have sold for prices between about $300,000 to $600,000. The Duxbury public schools start with Chandler Elementary School, then the Alden School, Duxbury Middle School and Duxbury High School. … (0 comments)
The Duxbury neighborhood of Apple Hill Lane is a cul-de-sac neighborhood on the west side of Duxbury, near the Chandler Elementary School. In the past few years, homes in this neighborhood have sold for $495,000 to about $550,000. The Duxbury public schools start with Chandler Elementary School, then the Alden School, Duxbury Middle School and Duxbury High School. I lived here once, over ten years ago. It's really nice, quiet and friendly. It's surrounded by conservation land and edged with a big pond. Many of the residents are raising their families here, or have raised … (3 comments)
plymouth county: Flood zones, FEMA maps and Massachusetts flood insurance
- 09/22/13 11:02 AM
Flood zones, FEMA maps and Massachusetts flood insurance There are a lot of scary stories floating around in the media these days about flood insurance and crazy increases in insurance premiums. Much of this is exaggerated because the media is into scaring and shocking people so they'll watch or read the news. Even a story like this one from the Boston Globe that tries to be balanced can, at this point, seem scary because people are either genuinely unsure about what will happen or flipping out about what they think is happening!
Still, this news needs your attention if you … (5 comments)
plymouth county: South Shore towns I serve
- 09/22/13 05:08 AM
South Shore towns I serve Hingham, Cohasset, Norwell, Scituate, Marshfield, Pembroke, Duxbury, Kingston and Plymouth
These are the nine South Shore towns I serve: the towns where I develop and maintain my market knowledge every day. The South Shore is a collection of small towns, and there is always something new to do and learn. When you are looking to buy or sell South Shore real estate, you'll enjoy working with me, and you will be very happy with my service, attention to your needs and desires, and the way I help you achieve your real estate goals. … (4 comments)
plymouth county: Living on the South Shore - a 2-minute video overview
- 09/21/13 10:50 PM
Living on the South Shore - a 2-minute video overview This video about living on the South Shore was distributed by our local Realtor board, the Plymouth and South Shore Association (PASS), to show some of the attractions and features of the places and homes on the South Shore and the things that people love that make them want to live here. People HAVE been choosing to live in towns here since the 1630's, when Plymouth and Duxbury were established. These are the two oldest towns in the United States of America. It's a wonderful place to live, to work, to raise a … (0 comments)
Harvest Moon over Rivermoor, Scituate 9/19/2013 Photo by imcndbl
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plymouth county: Jordan hospital
- 09/19/13 01:26 AM
An attractive and sought-after area in Plymouth is the area around Jordan hospital, especially on the south side close to Chiltonville.
The view of the hospital here is from the main entrance, with the emergency room entrance around the left side. This entrance is reached from Sandwich Street. It is along Sandwich Street that you'll find many traditional New England homes, some of them lived in by generations of the same families, often in the same home, and perhaps just as frequently, in and around the neighborhood and other parts of Plymouth. While many things change in this world, … (3 comments)
The Pinehills is a community of homes set in the third-largest pine ecosystem in the world. In just over ten years, more than 1,700 homes have been built by a variety of builders. Each area has its own feel, its own style, and a slightly different package of amenities that come with the houses. At the center of the Pinehills is a golf course. Oh, that's right, THREE golf courses. Two of these are 18-hole courses at the Pinehills Golf Club, one designed by Rees Jones and the other by Nicklaus Golf. These are public, … (0 comments)
plymouth county: Homes for Sale in Morton Park, Plymouth
- 09/18/13 06:26 AM
Homes for Sale in Morton Park, Plymouth Morton Park is a hidden gem in Plymouth. Just west of exit 6, with swift access to Route 3, a short, tree-lined road leads down to Morton Park Pond, where joggers, dogs and their humans, beach-goers and picnickers share the beach, paths and water. Children in Morton Park usually attend Cold Springs for elementary school, PCIS for middle school and Plymouth North High School. It's less than a mile down Summer Street to Plymouth center, an area whose description is often preceded by "historic". There are certainly days that commemorate Plymouth's past and its … (6 comments)
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Homes sold in Scituate - September 2013 In Scituate, Massachusetts, cooling temperatures have gone hand-in-hand with a much cooler number of sales, but at substantially higher average prices and prices paid per square foot. This summer has seen a significant advance in average prices, especially when compared with last year at the same time.
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