About Litchfield County, CT

Crestbrook Park Golf Course Watertown CT Opens For the Season, Again

Crestbrook Park Golf Course in Watertown CT is open for the Season. After being opened in February, a brief lapse back into winter forced it to close again.

Both sides of the course are open and carts are allowed out, on paths.

Winter fees are still in effect until Sunday March 18, and the New Rates take effect Monday March19.

Winter Rates:
9 Holes - - - - - - - walking $16.00, w/cart $19.00
18 Holes - - - - - - - walking $21.00 w/cart $29.50

The course is in good shape as we did not have enough snow to do any severe damage. There are some wet spots but they do not impact play. It’s a great time to play as there are no leaves and no out of bounds stakes, yet.

Crestbrook Park Golf Course is located at 834 Northfield Rd, Watertown, CT 06795-1423 Tel: (860) 945-5249

Crestbrook Park Golf Course is governed under the Connecticut section of the PGA (Professional Golfers' Association of America) and the USGA(United States Golf Association). It has a seasonal staff of starters and rangers who work under the control of the Head Professional, Ken Gemmel. Mr. Gemmel also oversees the surplus of leagues that operate out of Crestbrook Park everyday including Men, Women and Junior golf programs.

Crestbrook Park Golf Watertown CT Course Opens For the Season, Again

Litchfield County Real Estate. Is anything sellling in Bridgewater, CT? The numbers show that Bridgewater, Connecticut homes sales in Litchfield County are down.

As of today there are 38 single family homes on the market in Bridgewater, CT.

• average list price: $1,164,568
• median list price: $999,999
• average days on market: 211
• 2 short sales/1 foreclosure
• no homes showing under deposit

3 homes in Bridgewater, CT are pending sale.

• average list price: $435,005
• median list price: $399,000
• average days on market: 172
• one home pending sale is a short sale
  

In February of 2012, 1 home is listed as being sold in Bridgewater, CT

• list price: $319,000
• sale price: $285,000
• days on market: 153

As it stands it will take 38 months to sell the current inventory of single family homes for sale in Bridgewater, CT. THAT IS JUST A BIT OVER 3 YEARS!

In January of 2012, 1 home is listed as being sold in Bridgewater, CT

• list price: $350,000
• sale price: $316,000
• days on market: 206

Previous years single family home sales comparison, 2010-2011 Bridgewater, CT.

Clearly the real estate market in Bridgewater, CT is suffering. Although sales rose in 2011, it has a long, long way to go to show real signs of improvement. Homes are taking a long time to sell, if at all. The only chance someone would have to sell in a timely fashion is to price it will ahead of any and all competition, that includes the surrounding towns, especially Roxbury and Washington. Then make sure the home is marketed to as many potential buyers as possible, such as our Ultimate Marketing 24-7.

For buyers, you will have the "pick of the litter" if the seller really wants to, or needs to sell in Bridgewater, CT. You can start your home search here in Bridgewater, CT.



Date provided by Greater Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service (CMLS). Information deemed reliable but not necessarily accurate.

The Warren CT real estate market report for February 2012. Is anything selling in Warren, CT? Warren is a small, rural town in Litchfield County. The population as of the 2010 census was 1,461 and the town is 27.6 square miles. Plenty of room and not so many people. But those who live there love it, Warren has a deep sense of community. Just ask anyone who lives there! And Warren is beautiful, peaceful, a fantastic place to live!

As of today there are 28 single family homes for sale in Warren, CT.

• average list price: $722,529
• median list price: $459,500
• average days on market: 231
• one foreclosure listed
• one short sale listed
  

Of the 28 single family homes on the market, 2 are under deposit.

1. average list price: $670,750
2. average days on market: 233
   

One home in Warren, CT is in the "pending sale" status.

• listed at $249,000
• 117 days on the market
  

The highest priced home for sale in Warren, CT is listed at $2,200,000. An 85 acre parcel with a small home on it. At this price point you will be looking for someone to come in and do a "tear down", putting a substantial home, one that would support a large price tag. It is noted that more land is available. This home has been on the market for 424 days.

The lowest priced home for sale in Warren, CT is a foreclosure listed at $115,000. This is a cape on 4 acres, it has a failed septic system and will require a new heating system to be installed.

No homes sold in Warren, CT in February of 2012.

In January of 2012, one home sold. The original list price was $749,000, it had been reduced to $649,000, and sold at $567,000. this home was on the market for 406 days.

The market is slow in Warren, CT. Homes are just slow to sell. If you want to sell your home in Warren, CT you must price it ahead of the market, you must attract buyers to not only your house, but to Warren. You should look at homes in the surrounding towns as well as what is on the market in Warren. Then you must adjust the price according to what is going on around you. Your Realtor® needs to use all the best marketing techniques available to push your home ahead of the competition in Warren, CT. We have developed a fantastic real estate marketing system called 24-7 to push your house ahead of the competition in Warren, CT.

Buyers, it is clearly your time to buy a home in Warren, CT. Homes are selling for less than the listed price, sellersl are inclined to negotiate far better prices, according to the statistics. Take the time to explore Warren and all living in Warren has to offer. Lake Waramaug is a great attraction, as well as the rural lifestyle that those in Warren love so dearly.

Search homes for sale in Warren, CT.

The above data is taken from the Connecticut Multiple Listing Service. Information deemed reliable, but not necessarily accurate.

How is the real estate market in Washington, Washington Depot and New Preston CT?

This report refers to all of Washington, CT which includes Washington, Washington Depot and New Preston, CT.

As of today, there are 87 active single family homes on the market in Washington, CT.

• average list price: $1,246,511
• average days on market: 234
• median list price: $649,500

What can you buy for the money? Well, the most expensive home in Washington, CT is currently priced at $8,995,000. A spectacular luxury compound on Lake Waramaug originally built in 1910. The property has a main house, a guest house, a boat house, an apartment over the garage, direct waterfront, you get the idea. Truly spectacular!

Currently the least expensive home in Washington is a modest 3 bedroom cape built in 1830, priced at $160,000.

And for the median price range, there are about 5 homes available, from an in town antique to a home on Lake Waramaug that does have waterfront, but will need renovating.

Of the 87 single family active homes for sale in Washington, CT, one is under deposit and 4 are pending sale.

In February of 2012 1 home sold in Washington, CT. It closed at $350,000, was listed at $450,000 and was on the market for 966 days.

In January of 2012, 4 homes sold, an average list price of $906,225, average sale price of $801,500. The average days on market for January was 127 days.

You can read the 2011 year end market report for Washington, CT here.

Buyers can find some beautiful homes for sale in Washington, CT. If the sellers really want to sell, a good deal can be had. The market is certainly not as strong as it once was, but Washington is still a great place to get that country home, for either a wonderful weekend retreat or a full time residence. Search homes for sale in Washington, Washington Depot and New Preston, CT here.

Sellers need to really understand the market. Testing the market can cause your home to stay on for a much longer period of time. Pricing ahead of the competition, pricing your home to sell in Washington CT, using an aggressive marketing strategy are key in this buyers market.

Here are two of our listings currently available for sale in Washington, CT.

Roxbury Connecticut in Litchfield County has the highest recorded sale in Litchfield County for 2011, that much I can tell you for certain. $8,900,000, this amazing home sold for $7,775,000, from start to finish an amazing 190 days. That is 87% list to sale price sale. And what will $7,775,000 get you in Roxbury, CT? A fantastic estate home, over 10,000 square feet on 66 plus acres complete with guest house, tennis court, pool, etc. All the best of a Roxbury Connecticut estate. The current real estate market in Roxbury, Connecticut looks like this:

• 60 active single family homes
• Average list price, $1,262,984
• Median list price, $995,000
• Average days on market, 246

Lowest list price active in Roxbury CT, $179,000. This is foreclosure, a home that will need total renovation. It is in a great location however and can support a total renovation price tag. Highest list price active in Roxury, CT, $4,800,000. What an amazing contemporary home with walls of windows to soak in a fantastic view! This very unique home sits on 9 beautiful acres. It is a 3 bedroom, 4.5 bath home, totaling 3,321 square feet. The property has a horse barn and paddock. Quite the dramatic and different home. 3 homes are currently under deposit. The average list price for these homes is $2,361,667, the average days on market is 201. There is one home pending sale in Roxbury, CT. This is a short sale listed at $299,000. No homes are listed as having sold in February 2012 in Roxbury, CT. In the last six months there were 7 single family homes that sold in Roxbury, CT.

• Average list price, $619,829
• Average sale price, $548,214
• Median sale price, $530,000

What does it all mean? The market is slow in Roxbury, but the higher end market seems to be surviving the best. Roxbury is a much sought after location for the impressive Litchfield County Estate Home. It has often been said that at the higher price points, price is not a factor. The right buyer needs to come along and have the money to pay. At the medium and lower end of the scale in Roxbury, CT pricing is very important. Well priced homes are considered before overpriced homes, end of story.

If you are thinking of buying a home in Roxbury, CTyou should expect a bit of a higher price tag than in other locations. Roxbury has a unique charm of its own. Take a moment and see Roxbury, CT through my eyes and perhaps you will understand what it is that has attracted people to the town.

Want to sell your home in Roxbury, CT? The statistics tell you it will take time. And if you truly want to sell your home you need to price it WELL AHEAD of the others. Then market the heck out of the home. Before you decide to sell your home in Roxbury, CT I would suggest you read "The Great Real Estate Divide"

Take a moment to check out two homes we have for sale in Roxbury, CT. The first is an amazing barn that has been renovated. This is a most unique property at 95 Tophet Road, Roxbury CT is in an area of like estate homes. With an almost magical quality to the property it is truly a very special place indeed.

This second home we have listed for sale in on 2 Old Turnkpike Road E, Roxbury, CT. This offers the buyer a well priced home, suitable to either move in as is or renovate for that estate type home Roxbury is famous for. Set on over 3 private acres, bordering Bridgewater, CT this home offers value for the buyer.