door county properties: Flashback Friday to "The Shire" - 08/04/23 08:42 AM
Flashback Friday:  Taking a little trip back in time to a SOLD listing from 2019/2020.  We LOVED this property and hope its new owners love it as much as the previous owners (who built it and lived on the property for decades) have.  Let us help you find a unique Door County home that is PERFECT for you in 2023 (this was a 2019 listing) For a list of CURRENT listings, please visit our site at moredoorcounty.com  
Note:  This is a re-blog of a previously sold property, all photo rights reserved.
SOLD!  SOLD!  SOLD!
Welcome to "the Shire"...
 
 

  
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door county properties: Door County Real Estate Market Update: Housing Supply vs. Demand - 02/17/19 02:47 PM
DOOR COUNTY REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE:
Housing Supply vs. Housing Demand
 
What an interesting dilemma....Door County's residential housing market has stabilized to an area that I haven't seen since 2006/2007.....demand is actually exceeding supply!
 
Residential homes, residential condominiums and waterfront/water view residences are in high demand.  
 
If 2019 is the year that you decide to stop taking vacations here and start creating traditions here....we can help.  This market update is to assist you in analyzing the spring 2019 real estate market for northern Door County, Wisconsin.
 
Listings below $300,000 are quite rare at this point, regardless if you're in Ellison Bay or in Egg Harbor.  Our listing at … (2 comments)

door county properties: Door County Real Estate: Appraisers Confirm It's Still A Buyer Market - 08/01/13 11:29 PM
Door County Real Estate: Appraisers Confirm It's Still A Buyer Market. 
Two appraisals this week have shed light on the fact that it's a great time to purchase property in Door County, Wisconsin, for buyers, because  as of this writing, Door County is still a Buyer's Market.  We have more inventory than we have buyers at this time.
Please note I did NOT need any appraiser to shed light on this fact for me (or for many of our listing clients).  We have a lot of inventory, and unless it's priced extremely competitively, it's not moving.  Qualified onsumers have TOO MANY CHOICES … (3 comments)

door county properties: Door County Wisconsin is Open for Business: The 2013 Season is Here - 05/12/13 11:38 PM
Door County Wisconsin is Open for Business:  The 2013 Season is Here.  Despite a weekend of cold and snow showers, Door County business are open and in full force for the 2013 season.  Here is a list of businesses that have opened their doors for 2013:
Pasta Vino:  Located on the Ellison Bay hill, Pasta Vino opened just in time for Mother's Day weekend. Great food, worth the drive.
The Shoreline Restaurant:  Located in the heart of Gills Rock, The Shoreline always gets rave reviews from me and my family.  See what Trip Advisor has to say about The Shoreline here.
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door county properties: Door County Real Estate for Sale: Dreams turned into Reality - 04/29/13 06:39 AM
“Dreams come true; without that possibility nature would not incite us to have them.”  John Updike

When driving the back roads or the Coastal Byways of Door County, have you ever come upon a piece of property that made you stop in awe?  Literally catch your breath?  A charming log cabin, a field full of cherry trees in full bloom, a cottage by the beach, or a towering evergreen forest?  Properties are unique creatures. That may sound funny to you, but the longer I'm in the professional real estate industry and as the years pass by, the more I find … (0 comments)

door county properties: Door County Real Estate for Sale: Homes and Condominiums - 04/01/13 03:45 AM
Door County Real Estate for Sale: Homes and Condominiums Priced to Sell in a competitive real estate market.
Every week I do a comprehensive newsletter to my sphere and to potential and past customers and clients focusing on what I feel is a "great deal" for Door County--regardless of whether it's my own listing or not. People have been appreciative that I can use my market knowledge to help them know if they are getting a great deal on a home. Every well-priced property or price reduction could be the next MLS sale.
This week's featured Door County properties include a luxury estate, … (1 comments)

door county properties: Door County Real Estate Market Update for March, 2013 - 03/08/13 06:10 AM
Door County Real Estate Market Update for March, 2013.  OUR MARKET CONTINUES TO IMPROVE IN A SLOW BUT POSITVIE MANNER.  New listings are plentiful earlier this year than normal, as Sellers get ready to take advantage of an improving market, but prices remain lower than in previous years.  Predictions are that this trend should stop by the third quarter as more data will be available for appraisals from 2012 and prices may begin to stabilize and rise.  We are writing a lot of purchase contracts right now in all price points for land, condominiums and single family homes.  Foreclosures remain popular, … (0 comments)

door county properties: Endorsing a Fellow AR Member: Joe Schroedl, Surveyor Extraordinaire - 01/22/13 11:31 PM
Endorsing a Fellow AR Member:  Meet Joe Schroedl of Peninsula Land Consultants in Door County.  Joe is a newcomer to ActiveRain, but I am highly and strongly endorsing him based on our nearly eight years of working closely together on various projects.
Endorsing a Fellow AR Member:  Joe Schroedl, Surveyor Extraordinaire.  I was introduced to Peninsula Land Consultants and Joe Schroedl in approximately 2005.  We have several excellent surveyors in this area, but Joe was always the first to respond, and always with an extremely competitive bid.  He is timely, accurate, and my customers and clients have appreciated his services.  He … (5 comments)

door county properties: SOLD in Door County, Wisconsin--2012 Door County Real Estate Review - 01/20/13 05:12 AM
SOLD in Door County, Wisconsin--2012 Door County Real Estate Review.
2012 marked what many will feel is a new beginning in Door County real estate sales.  We watched our market absolutely topple in 2008/2009 and, other than some unrelated activity, 2012 really marked what was the beginning of what we hope is a sustained real estate market recovery in Door County.
FACT:  Total sales as recorded via the Door County Multiple Listing Service topped $300,000,000.00 for recorded transactions sides for the first time since 2007.  Our Door County Properties via MLS data went from a peak high of approximately $477,000,000 in 2005 to
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door county properties: Six Acres off Highway 42 in Ellison Bay WI Sold--But We Have More! - 12/28/12 03:18 AM
Six Acres off Highway 42 in Ellison Bay WI sold today--But We Have More!  A new six acre parcel at the end of a private easement has been released at $39,900.00.  This is an exceptional opportunity to purchase some affordable land for your future Door County dream home.  SIX ACRES AT A FANTASTIC PRICE from Door County Properties via Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group! This private & affordable land off Hwy 42 between Ellison Bay & Gills Rock would make a lovely future homesite. Owner currently leases under agricultural use, but this Heartland property is in an area of lovely … (0 comments)

door county properties: A Crystal Ball for Door County Real Estate Investing 2013 - 12/16/12 01:16 AM
My crystal ball for Door County Real Estate 2013 is firmly in the closet right now.  Last night, I picked up a copy of People.  Flipping through it, I caught my breath.   Kate Hudson is pregnant again?  There's a great photo of Whitney Houston looking beautiful and well.  Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes?  It wasn't until I found a picture of Katy Perry with Russell Brand with Katy's 90 year old grandmother quoting "I can't wait for them to have babies!" that I said, "Wait a minute" and flipped to the front cover.  November, 2011.  Ooops.  The moral of reading an … (2 comments)

door county properties: Is your Door County property search getting frustrating? I can help. - 11/27/12 09:56 PM
“Ideas are like rabbits.  You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.”  John Steinbeck
Is your Door County property search getting frustrating?  I can help.  Not having a choice in buying is frustrating.   But having too many choices can be just as frustrating.  As I work with buyers on their unique Door County search, my job often involves generating a lot of options, but then carefully sorting them out.  Door County real estate is unique.  Some properties may languish years on the market; others sell within sixty days of release.
In learning specific … (0 comments)

door county properties: What to Do in Door County--a Playground for All Ages - 11/18/12 01:31 AM
“Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play”. 
Mike Singletary
Door County is the ultimate place for "children of all ages" to PLAY.  The Door Peninsula has long been known for its fantastic variety of year ‘round sporting activities that provide hundreds of things to do in Door County--it's a playground for all ages.  From dozens of golf courses, to fantastic winter sporting events, to the opportunity for an almost endless variety of water sports, our locals and visitors alike have learned that a visit to Door County isn’t complete without a visit to … (2 comments)

door county properties: Dream Big--and Think Door County for Real Estate Investments - 11/17/12 05:13 AM
“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs
and returns home to find it”.  George Moore
 
Door County is not just a place; it’s a peninsula with incredible natural beauty and a unique “Door County” lifestyle.  Finding your new Door County property is a process.  It’s a journey.  It’s not an event.  You may feel that you are just beginning your search, or are still in the “information gathering” stage.  If that’s the case, I am uniquely familiar with Door County, and I’m here to help you find your dream home.  With unique inventory … (0 comments)

door county properties: Do You Drink Water in Wisconsin? Some great facts about PRIVATE WELLS - 11/14/12 10:07 PM
Access to safe drinking water is something that gets increasing attention, especially after a national disaster like Sandy or the drought that has devastated parts of the United States.   I have two homes on market with "difficult" wells right now, and I found a Wisconsin resource that I have to share because it's so interesting and provides GREAT information at our fingertips if there is any recorded information on older, private wells. In Door County, Wisconsin, 85% of residences have a private water source.
To utilize this resource, you have to be savvy with recorded information and know your town, … (3 comments)

door county properties: Price Reduction on Door County Property on Forest Lane in Sister Bay - 11/05/12 11:50 PM
Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group is pleased to announce a $30,000 price reduction on our listing at 10653 Forest Lane in Sister Bay.  Spacious ranch-style home offers easy one-floor living in a lovely wooded setting with towering stone fireplace and room for family and friends galore! Hardwood floors, walls of windows, large master suite and ample room for hobbies, including sitting room, den, workshop and more. Access to homeowners' association shore and dock with membership to Bay Shore Estates at a very nominal rate. This is a great opportunity to be in the Village of Sister Bay with all its … (3 comments)

door county properties: Vacant Land Sales Marking a Turn in the Door County Market - 10/24/12 02:04 AM
Vacant land transfers are marking a turning point for the Door County market.  While prices per acre continue to decline, the number of inquiries and offers on vacant land are starting to sharply increase throughout the Door Peninsula.
We represent outstanding vacant land opportunities on GIBRALTAR BLUFF ROAD, COTTAGE ROAD, LAKEVIEW ROAD, HILLCREST COURT, FITZGERALD ROAD, BLACKBERRY ROAD and some EXCEPTIONAL acreage on State Highway 42.

Looking to build the perfect home?  Ask about our vacant land opportunities or search Door County Properties here.
Looking for reputable builders?  We have a list of the area's best and most reputable builders … (0 comments)

door county properties: Door County's Real Estate Roller Coaster--Continue to Hang On! - 10/08/12 06:32 AM
The Door County Real Estate Roller Coaster is still in full swing.  Failed appraisals, bank owned properties, lowball accepted offers on distressed properties, combined with some very high sales, have created a series of ups and downs this year.  The Door County MLS High Waterfront Sale for 2012 year to date is $3,490,000.00 while the lowest priced waterfront property sold for $68,000.00.  Properties listed for high sales last year adjusting monthly this year to meet the changing market. 
The good news?  We are seeing a reduction in inventory for the first time in two years.  What will this winter bring?  Hopefully, … (1 comments)

door county properties: 3rd Quarter Housing Market Statistics 2012--Door County, Wisconsin - 10/02/12 05:19 AM
3rd Quarter Housing Market Statistics 2012--Door County, Wisconsin.  According to data from the Door County MLS, 166 properties transferred between July 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012.  These numbers do not include properties that have transferred outside of the Door County MLS.  The numbers included approximately:  82 residential homes, 27 vacant land parcels, 2 commercial properties, 5 recreational condominiums, 12 hotel condominiums, and 33 residential condominiums.  The highest sale recorded was a Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group listing at $3,490,000 for a waterfront home in downtown Fish Creek, and the lowest recorded sale was for vacant land in Nasauwaupee:  .64 … (0 comments)

door county properties: Nice Price Reduction on Deer Trail in Door County - 10/02/12 03:20 AM
Nice price reduction on Deer Trail in Door County!  Lovely three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in a pristine wooded setting with a lovely level of finish, woodburning fireplace, master suite on first floor.  Close to Northport, Newport State Park annd more.  This would make a fantastic year-round or vacation home.   deertrailhome  Reduced to $399,900

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MaryKay Shumway, Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert  (The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948))

MaryKay Shumway

Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert

Sister Bay, WI

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