Wake Robin 3 bedroom homes for sale/sold in West Lafayette near Purdue University.

Year End Market Report: 3 bedroom homes for sale in Wake Robin Subdivision that closed in 2011.

Wake Robin is a subdivision located just outside the West Lafayette city limits and is composed mostly of 3 and 4 bedroom homes that come up for sale on the market.

Wake Robin is within a five minute drive of Klondike Elementary and Klondike Middle Schools, and it is very close to Purdue University as well!

West Lafayette shopping and dining is a quick trip by vehicle as well!

A 3 bedroom home for sale in the Wake Robin Subdivision that sold and closed in 2011 had an average and median sales price of almost $144,000.

A 4 bedroom home for sale in Wake Robin that sold and closed in 2011 had an average and median sales price of $176,500.

2011 WAKE ROBIN MARKET SNAPSHOT

Wake Robin 3 bedroom homes for sale that closed in 2011 were up 20% from the previous year.

***The Wake Robin AVERAGE 3 bedroom home sales price declined by 8% in 2011 from 2010.

***The MEDIAN sales price declined by 2% from the previous year.

*** Wake Robin 3 bedroom homes for sale that closed in 2011 had LOWER "lows" and LOWER "highs" compared to the previous year.

*** Median DAYS ON MARKET increased by 17% in 2011 from 2010; average DAYS ON MARKET went up 25% from the previous year.

ANALYSIS FOR 3 BEDROOM HOMES THAT SOLD IN 2011 IN WAKE ROBIN SUBDIVISION, West Lafayette, Indiana:

***Number of home sales increased by 20% in 2011 from the previous year.

*** While the average and median sales price dipped slightly from 2010; the average price per finished square foot was up almost $2 from the previous year.

Note: for 2011 the average finished square footage per sale decreased by 10% compared to sales in 2010.

That helps explain why the average sales price dipped 8% and the median sales price went down 2% from the previous year.

*** The average and median days on market increased in 2010; that is typical for this area of West Lafayette for 2011.

There have been transportation changes in the area of Lingberg road near Wake Robin Subdivision in West Lafayette. Lindberg Road is now open with the new bridge over the Celery Bog to West Lafayette and Purdue University! Wake Robin home owners now once again have a quick trip into Purdue University!

The new U.S. Highway 231 Bypass construction will connect West Lafayette to Lafayette in the future making for a very quick trip to the south and east side of Lafayette with its hospitals and major employers.

Wake Robin 3 bedroom home sales declined slightly in 2011 from the previous year, but the homes that sold in 2011 had an average of 10% less total finished square footage compared to 2010. Generally speaking, less finished square footage equals a lower sale price. The average price per square foot increased by almost $2 for the 3 bedroom homes that sold in Wake Robin in 2011.

Please contact Sharon Walter or Bruce Walter for more information on homes for sale in Wake Robin Subdivision, or other 3 bedroom homes for sale in West Lafayette near Purdue University.

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3 Bedroom home for sale with wooded lot in south Lafayette, in Wea Ridge Schools for $89,900 located at 825 South Wagon Wheel, Lafayette, Indiana 47909.

Looking for a south Lafayette location in the Wea Ridge schools that is close to all the shopping and major employers in Lafayette, Indiana with almost 1,250 finished square feet of living space?

Major updates include:

*** New furnace and air conditioning in 2007

*** New floor covering in 2007

*** New windows in 2009

*** New garage door in 2011

*** Exterior re-painted in 2011

The kitchen has tiled backsplash with lots of space that includes a functional breakfast bar and a large eat in kitchen!

The kitchen measures 19 x 11 feet and is completely open to the formal dining area and living room.

The formal dining room and living room are all open back to the kitchen.

This clean and lovingly cared for home is perfect for entertaining, or easy family living!

Additional upgrades include oak trim and a heated tile floor in the master bedroom.

This move-in ready home located at 825 South Wagon Wheel in Lafayette, Indiana is priced to sell at $89,900!!!

Call Sharon Walter today at 765-426-5343 to set up a showing for your personal tour of this 3 bedroom ranch in the Wea Ridge schools just south of Lafayette.

3,4,5 Bedroom homes for sale/sold in West Lafayette Arbor Chase Subdivision near Purdue University and Purdue Research Park with waterfront, lake view, and wooded lots.

MARKET REPORT: 3,4,5 Bedroom homes for sale in Arbor Chase Subdivision in West Lafayette that closed in 2011.

Arbor Chase is located at the near north end of West Lafayette right by the Purdue Research Park. You are just a few minutes from shopping and restaurants in West Lafayette, as well as the campus of Purdue University.

West Lafayette's Arbor Chase Subdivision is on the CityBus(Greater Lafayette's public transportation system) route and it is connected to the miles of the West Lafayette Parks and Recreation exercise trail system.

There is ongoing new construction in Arbor Chase as this beautiful subdivision continues to mature.

For a specific 2011 Market Report investigate the links below, or continue for the overall market report:

3 bedroom homes for sale in Arbor Chase that closed in 2011

4 bedroom homes for sale in Arbor Chase that closed in 2011

5 bedroom homes for sale in Arbor Chase that closed in 2011

Arbor Chase Market Report with combined 3,4,5 Bedroom homes for sale that closed in 2011:

Sales were up 30% for all homes sold in Arbor Chase in 2011 from the previous year.

Median sale price increased by 5.5% for a home sold in 2011 in Arbor Chase from the previous year.

The average sale price was up 5% from a home sold in 2010 in Arbor Chase in West Lafayette.

The highest sale in 2011 was more than TRIPLE the low sale price in Arbor Chase. New construction with water frontage or dense woods command prices of $350,000 and more.

Arbor Chase followed the overall trend in 2011 for West Lafayette with increased average DAYS ON MARKET from the previous year.

3 Bedroom homes for sale in Arbor Chase that closed in 2011 had a decrease market time of 45%.

ARBOR CHASE MARKET REPORT SUMMARY FOR 2011

*** Houses for sale in Arbor Chase that closed in 2011 were up 30% from 2010.

*** The average and median sales price was up by 5% from the previous year in Arbor Chase.

*** New construction on densely wooded or waterfront lots have seen sales top the $500,000 price point.

*** Overall, average DAYS ON MARKET were up in Arbor Chase with the exception of 3 bedroom homes sold.

Arbor Chase in West Lafayette continues to do well and hold its home values in this uncertain real estate market. It is a great location with all of West Lafayette dining and shopping and Purdue University within minutes by car or CityBus.

Arbor Chase has a neighborhood park and walking trails, and there are three day care centers within a mile from the subdivision.

If you are interested in more information please call or email Bruce Walter or Sharon Walter at the contact information below or visit our website at www.SharonWalter@kw.com to search ALL homes on the market. Please register under Sharon Walter and we promise not to invade your privacy and provide you with just the information you seek!

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West Lafayette 5 bedroom homes for sale/sold in Arbor Chase Subdivision close to Purdue Research Park and Purdue University.

Market Report: Arbor Chase 5 bedroom homes for sale that closed in 2011

Looking for a smaller home in Arbor Chase? Try clicking on these 2011 Market Reports:

3 Bedroom homes sold in Arbor Chase

4 Bedroom homes sold in Arbor Chase

3,4,5 Bedroom homes; Composite Market Report for Arbor Chase

Arbor Chase in West Lafayette is close to the Purdue Research Park and a quick trip to the Purdue University campus, dining, and shopping in West Lafayette!

Homes vary from waterfront, lake view, wooded, and sun drenched locations with the Arbor Chase subdivison.

West Lafayette Parks and Recreation soccer and softball fields are within a short 20 minute walk of most of the homes.

2011 MARKET SNAPSHOT

The sale of 5 bedroom houses in Arbor Chase more than doubled in 2011 from the previous year.

West Lafayette Arbor Chase 5 bedroom home sales dipped slightly in 2011 from the previous year:

*** The average sales price decreased by 4%

*** Median sales price dropped 5%

5 bedroom home sales in Arbor Chase saw a lower "HIGH" sale in 2011, and a higher "LOW" sale than the previous year.

The Average Days on Market for a home to be under contract increased from 18 days in 2010 to 131 days in 2011 for the sale of 5 Bedroom homes in Arbor Chase.

SUMMARY OF 5 BEDROOM HOME SALES IN ARBOR CHASE IN WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA IN 2011:

*** These sale statistics should be view with caution as there were only TWO sales in 2010 and one of the sales was a very high end home.

*** Sales did more than double in 2011 with 5 total homes being sold.

*** In spite of the few sales to compare in 2010; the average and median sales prices combined were off between 4-5% in 2011 from the previous year.

*** New construction in Arbor Chase remains robust as more choice wooded and lakefront lots are being built on.

Please contact Bruce Walter or Sharon Walter for more information about homes for sale in Arbor Chase or other locations in West Lafayette, or the surrounding area. Whether it is a starter home, a "Kiddie" condo for your Purdue University student, or a large family home that meets your needs please give us a call or email us!

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I'm Back, with BACK TO BACK - I'VE GOT YOUR YOUR BACK, FRIDAY STORIES

Last Friday I was doing a walk through in a short sale and I foolishly parked across the street of the house we were checking on.

Why foolish?

I was greeted by a large dog that came up aggressively to my passenger window- a Doberman that was frothing at the mouth to be exact! He was frantically trying to get into the house on the side of the street that I parked.

I waited for him to go around the side of the house before I opened the door and crossed the street with my back turned to the dog. (not exactly the smartest thing I have done lately!)

As I neared the top of the driveway to open up the house we were checking on my buyer all of a sudden yelled, "JUMP INTO THE BACK OF THE TRUCK!!!" and Tom moved forward to protect me. The frothing Doberman stopped five feet short of saying "hello" to me!

I never opened a lockbox so fast in my life as Tom(my buyer) had my back looking out for a return visit from the Doberman. Tom immediately called animal control as the neighborhood elementary school was about to let out and children would be walking past the house with this aggressive dog still on the loose.

I still had a problem when we were finished of how to get back to my truck without the dog paying me a return visit. That was solved with the arrival of animal control!!!

THANKS, TOM FOR HAVING MY BACK!!!

Yesterday I visited the courthouse and then the county records building to do deed research for an incredible property that we just re-listed. It is almost 50 acres of wooded land with a stream that has a 2500 square foot ranch house with outbuildings located at 4125 North 300 West in West Lafayette, Indiana.

I went to pay for the deed copies in the recorders office and handed the staff member a $20 bill. There was a question about one of the deeds so they suggested I go next door to the auditor's office and discuss the matter with them. I left the $20 bill with the staff member and she said to come back and pay her when I received the information I needed about the deed copies next door.

It turned out I needed two more deed copies so I went back to the recorder's office and paid another staff member the $12 they needed in cash and then walked away.

I met the original staff member in the hallway returning from break and she asked me if I received my change back from the $20 bill I gave her.

I HAD FORGOTTEN I HAD ALREADY PAID HER before I went next door to the auditor's office and the $20 bill was still laying on the counter by her workstation!

I COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT THE $20!!!!

Thank you Tippecanoe County Recorder's Office you sure had MY BACK!!!!

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