Luxury Homes Sold on the South Shore - October 2013

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Brad MacKenzie

Luxury Homes Sold on the South Shore - October 2013

South Shore Luxury Homes Sold October 2013

The luxury sector represents the top 10% of homes by price in the South Shore market: homes with a list price of $1.25 million or more.

The luxury market is where the action is this season.

15 luxury homes sold on the South Shore in October

  • Only 3 sold last October
  • A detailed list appears below

There are many lovely luxury homes available on the South Shore right now.

 

The AVERAGE

  • SALE price was $2.13 million
    • up from $1.43 million last October
  • LISTING price was $2.32 million
    • up from $1.47 million
  • ORIGINAL price was $2.46 million
    • up from $1.57 million

Average = total prices / number of homes

South Shore Luxury Homes Sold October 2013
The MEDIAN

  • SALE price was $1.65 million
  • LISTING price was $1.70 million
  • ORIGINAL price was $1.85 million

Median = the home halfway down the list


The average

  • number of days on market was 137
    • up from 127 last October
  • square footage was 4,391
    • down from 4,774
  • price paid per square foot was $481
    • up from $325
  • luxury home sold for about 86% of their original asking price and 92% of their last listing price

There are 116 luxury homes on the market on the South Shore today

  • That's about 7 1/2 months of inventory

11 new properties came on the market in October

  • There are nearly as many luxury homes coming on the market as are being sold

Mortgage interest rates are trading around 4 1/4%

  • At 4.5%, the monthly payment per $100,000 of principal loan amount is $506

 

South Shore Luxury Homes Sold October 2013 

 Luxury Homes for sale on the South Shore

 

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Comments (4)

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate

Hey Handsome, I'm just stopping by to say hello and compliment you on your South Shore Luxury Homes Market Report. Wishing you continued happiness and success. 

Nov 07, 2013 01:24 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

What a difference a year makes, eh Brad?  Only 3 luxury homes sold in 2012, as opposed to 15 in 2013! That's quite good news for Luxury Home sellers in South Shore. You'd be the guy to call if someone wants to sell, or buy, a luxury home in 2013 and 2014.

Nov 07, 2013 01:42 AM
Brad MacKenzie
Brad MacKenzie - Duxbury, MA
Turning Houses into Homes on the South Shore

Aww, KD, you slay me! Thanks and same to you. Safe travels!

So true, Debb! The high-end buyers and sellers are back. It's good news for everyone.

Nov 07, 2013 03:21 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Brad - Wow, sales are really UP in South Shore compared to last year, that's an incredible increase.

Nov 07, 2013 09:59 AM

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