Brookfield, CT

There was a grand opening ceremony this morning to commemorate the long awaited completion of the extension of Super 7 from the Southern end of Brookfield, CT to the Southern end of New Milford.

State Representative David Scribner of the 107th District, serving Bethel and Brookfield put out the following statemtent at 2:30 PM today.

Dear Neighbors, We did it! After many years, a few set backs, and a lot of hard work, the Route 7 Brookfield Bypass is officially open for motorists. I was honored to join Governor Rell and Senator Andrew Roraback for the official grand opening this morning, and am excited that this critical project has finally been completed.

This extension of Route 7 will help alleviate traffic congestion in Brookfield. This is not only a boon to motorists tired of hitting the brake pedal on their way to and from work, it is an important step forward for the business community in Brookfield and making our town more attractive to those who want to open or expand a business here. As the Ranking Member of the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee, as well as a member of the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee, I have made the Route 7 Bypass a priority during my time in the Legislature. I have been extremely fortunate to be joined in that fight by Senator Roraback, as well as Brookfield’s own Governor Rell. This project will certainly be among the most important legacies of her Administration. Working as a team, we were able to ensure the funding was made available, negotiate obstacles, and see the project through.

As for me I'm on my way out to my Honda Civic to test it out before any potholes develop.

From a Real Estate persepctive this opens up many new opportunities for folks commute to the west or South of Danbury to purchase affordable housing in Brookfield and New Milford.

Brookfield, Connecticut Real Estate Update
September, 2009

Closed home sales in Brookfield, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
There were 6 single family home sales closed in Brookfield, CT.

The median closed sales price was $427,500.
On average, these homes sold for 91.8% of their final list price.
Days on Market average 238 days of market time.

This compares to 15 closed sales in September, 2008, with a median closed sales price of $405,000.

Condos:
There were 5 condominium sales closed in Brookfield, CT.
The median sales price was $229,000.


This compares to 2 closed sales in September, 2008 with a median sales price of $233,500.

Currently available homes for sale in Brookfield, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 144 single family homes for sale in Brookfield, CT.
List Prices range from $185,000 for an antique cape to $2,195,000 for a newer waterfront home.

Condos:
Currently, there are 42 condos for sale in Brookfield, CT. List prices range from $147,000 for a one-bedroom unit to $575,000 for a new unit in an active adult community.




Brookfield, Connecticut, is located between Candlewood Lake and Lake Lillinonah, creating a multitude of water recreation opportunities in the town. Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. Brookfield enjoys a population of about 16,000 residents.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Connecticut Real Estate & Appraisals
203.746.1199
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Brookfield, Connecticut Real Estate Update
August, 2009

Closed home sales in Brookfield, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
There were 13 single family home sales closed in Brookfield, CT.

The median closed sales price was $330,000.
On average, these homes sold for 97.2% of their final list price.
Days on Market average 199 days of market time.

This compares to 26 closed sales in August, 2008, with a median closed sales price of $408,500.

Condos:
There were 6 condominium sales closed in Brookfield, CT.
The median sales price was $181,500.


This compares to 3 closed sales in August, 2008 with a median sales price of $290,000.

Currently available homes for sale in Brookfield, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 144 single family homes for sale in Brookfield, CT.
List Prices range from $185,000 for an antique cape to $2,195,000 for a newer waterfront home.

Condos:
Currently, there are 42 condos for sale in Brookfield, CT. List prices range from $147,000 for a one-bedroom unit to $575,000 for a new unit in an active adult community.




Brookfield, Connecticut, is located between Candlewood Lake and Lake Lillinonah, creating a multitude of water recreation opportunities in the town. Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. Brookfield enjoys a population of about 16,000 residents.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Connecticut Real Estate & Appraisals
203.746.1199
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

If you are looking for a home in a lake community, the Candlewood Shores development in Brookfield should be on your list.  The community is very accessible, right off of Candlewood Lake road and is only 5 minutes from I-84 and Route 7.

With almost all lake communities, there is a variety of home styles, sizes & price ranges. Many of the homes in Candlewood Shores sit on around a 7000 square foot lot. Some have a garage, others don’t.  Some of the original 1950s ranches & raised ranches have been added on to over the years, while others remain modest homes.  There has been some construction of new homes on some of the remaining lots. Even some of the small homes sitting directly on Candlewood Lake have been torn down  to make way for much larger homes.

Because there are large variances in sizes, styles & waterfront vs. non waterfront homes, prices are all over the map. There are currently 18 homes on the market in Candlewood Shores (per CMLS 10/5/09), with prices ranging from $209,900 to $1,875,000. The average listing price is $705,800, which is weighed heavily because there are 5 waterfront homes listed over $1 million. The median listing price is $385,000.

Candlewood Shores offers what many consider to be the best beach on Candlewood Lake. There is a playground and sport field facilities within the community. There are limited boat moorings, on top of a boat ramp. Throughout the year, community events are held.

Click here to visit the Candlewood Shores Homeowner’s Association Website.

For more information for real estate in the Candlewood Shores community of Brookfield, call Jonathan Hall at 203-417-0523 or email to jonathan.hall@sothebysrealty.com

Brookfield, Connecticut Real Estate Update
July, 2009

Closed home sales in Brookfield, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
There were 18 single family home sales closed in Brookfield, CT.

The median closed sales price was $383,450.
On average, these homes sold for 94.2% of their final list price.
Days on Market average 288 days of market time.

This compares to 19 closed sales in July, 2008, with a median closed sales price of $439,500.

Condos:
There were 2 condominium sales closed in Brookfield, CT.
The median sales price was $220,000.


This compares to 2 closed sales in July, 2008 with a median sales price of $330,000.

Currently available homes for sale in Brookfield, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 147 single family homes for sale in Brookfield, CT.
List Prices range from $185,000 for an antique cape to $2,495,000 for a Lake Lillinonah waterfront home.

Condos:
Currently, there are 39 condos for sale in Brookfield, CT. List prices range from $130,000 for a one-bedroom unit to $609,900 for a new unit in an active adult community.




Brookfield, Connecticut, is located between Candlewood Lake and Lake Lillinonah, creating a multitude of water recreation opportunities in the town. Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. Brookfield enjoys a population of about 16,000 residents.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Connecticut Real Estate & Appraisals
203.746.1199
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.