Medfield, MA

Market Report Medfield MA December 2011

The following report contains the market statistics for the Town of Medfield for the month of December 2011. The real estate market, while showing a decline in comparison to December of 2010, appears to be showing a positive trend with an increase in activity and a slight decrease in inventory over the past several months.

Medfield MA

Is located approximately 17 miles south west of Boston. Originally part of the town of Dedham, Medfield was settled in 1649. Residents would find their way to the banks of the Charles River where the grasses and growth there provided a good source of food for their animals. In 1650 there were 13 house lots laid out and, in 1651 it was incorporated as a town of its own.

Today, Medfield is home to approximately 13,000 residents. It is a community with a deep sense of commitment to education and to the well being of it's residents.

If you are looking to purchase a home in Medfield or sell your current home. Please give me a call. I have been selling real estate in the community for the past 24 years.

Contact Cal@AlandCal.com or 508-494-9061

Learn Animal Tracking Rocky Woods Reservation Medfield MA

This is one event you don't want to miss!

For me, the Trustees of the Reservation is a big deal. Not only do they provide fun and interesting places to go to enjoy nature in and around the Medfield MA area but they preserve, educate and offer opportunity to explore nature and the past.

Most of you know how much I enjoy the outdoors, especially paddling the Charles River watching the wildlife that live there, admiring the plants and trees as they change throughout the seasons. I owe a lot of that to the Trustees of the Reservation.

So it comes as no surprise to me that the Trustees have some really fun events planned for this winter in the Medfield area.

One of these is Winter Tracking at Rocky Woods! On January 14th from Noon to 3 p.m.

Charley Eiseman from Northern Naturalists. Will be your teacher and guide for an afternoon of tracking at the Rocky Woods Reservation! Imagine searching and learning the tracking skills that our ancestors used to track local mammal species. A lost art in this day and age, this will be your opportunity to learn something new or to enhance your tracking skills.

Not just for beginners, experienced trackers will also enjoy looking for anything from "moose to mink" in the woods of the reservation in Medfield. By investigating animals foot prints and other traces, we can learn about these animals in their own habitat. It will also be a great opportunity to learn about the winter plants and trees and listen to bird song and vocalization!

In order to participate in this really interesting an fun event, you must pre register.

Go to charlesrivervalley@ttor.org

Trustees Members: Adult $10; Child (12 and under) $5.

Nonmembers: Adult $20; Child (12 and under) $5

If you are on the hunt for a new home, or searching for a Buyer and want to sell your home. Please give me a call.

I am your guide in the Medfield Real Estate market and have been selling homes here for the past 24 years.

Cal@alandcal.com 508-494-9061

What you get for your Money in Medfield MA

Ever wonder what your hard earned money can buy in Medfield MA these days? Today with interest rates at an unbelievable low and homes priced aggressively to secure that qualified Buyer, there has never been a better time to jump into the Real Estate market or to move up to that larger home that you have always wanted!

Here is a sample of what your money can buy! For a complete list of homes in your range, give me a call and I will send them to you!

For under $300,000 there are 4 homes to choose from. Expect 1500 s.f. half duplex or a single family home in need of updating.

From $301,000-$400,000 there are 5 homes for sale. Expect 1400 sq.ft. or less, 2-3 bedrooms, updates and 1 or 2 baths.

$401,000 - $500,000 there are 7 homes for sale. Expect 3 to 5 bedrooms, multi baths, updates and nice lots.

$501,000 - 600,000 there are 3 singe family homes for sale. (and some very nice new town homes) Expect land and options.

$601,000 - $700.000 there are 4 homes available. Expect conventional 4 bed, young, multi bath with garage and land.

$701,000 - $800,000 there are 3 homes available. Expect homes with detail and style. 4 beds, multi baths and garages.

$801,000 - $1,000,000 There are 16 homes available. Expect size elegance and detail or....

expect new construction village style homes emphasizing life style!

from $1,000,000 and higher, there are 13 homes available. Expect unique, stately, elegant, and sizable homes and grounds.

NICE HOMES... NICE COMMUNITY... NO MATTER THE PRICE RANGE! Is it time to make your move?

For a complete listing of homes in Medfield in your range, please give me a call or would you like homes in your price range emailed directly to you each morning? Let me know.

I have been living in the community and selling homes here since the 1980's.

Just the Facts Medfield MA Housing Stats November 2011

The following report contains information for the Medfield MA real estate market for November 2011. The Medfield market remained stable from October to November 2011 for both condominium, town homes and single family homes. There was a slight increase in Sales up from November 2010 and the average days on market were less for single family homes.

17 Miles south west of Boston you will find the picturesque town of Medfield MA. With deep roots in American history, including the King Philip Indian War, the town has several historical buildings that spark the imagination. The local historical committee strives to preserve the history of the town and has been instrumental in restoring and preserving the Dwight Derby home, (one of the oldest in the country) and recently has moved the Lowell Mason home (think "Mary had a Little Lamb") to a new site on Green Street where it is in the beginning stages of a restoration process. The "Peak House" is a town icon and greets you as you drive to the town on Route 109.

Medfield is known for it's commitment to education and quality of life for the residents. The center of Medfield is picture book New England. Here you will find tree lined streets, American flags and small shops and galleries. There is an old fashioned "soda fountain" in the quaint, you can find anything here, department store.

Medfield is a well run community and the town meeting form of government ensures that a resident can really have his say in shaping the policies of the town, and believe me they do!

If you are looking to make a move in the Medfield, MA area, please give me a call. Carol-Ann Palmieri 508-494-9061

18 Miles Southwest of Boston Inner Peace Harmony and a Little Chi

I woke up this morning, Monday December 5th to a weather report that is almost unbelievable in New England for this time of year.

I have a lot to do.

The opportunity that presents itself today is just to much to ignore. The weather is too ridiculous to ignore, the water is cold, but so what?

The outside temp might reach 60, the water temp is still very cold. The last thing I want to do is end up in the drink! I grab the very stable Dirigo Old Town (named Cloud, of course) out of the garage and load it into the car and head down to one of my favorite paddling spots. At West Street in Medfield MA, there is an easy spot to put in. I don my PFD, bright red. See and be seen is the motto. ( Oh, just like real estate! ), get my gloves on and push out.

That nagging little guy on my shoulder is saying, it's Monday! I ignore him and get into the rhythm.

The water today proves to be a tough challenger. It is high, the current is strong and with the wind out of the west, I know, I will not only have to work pretty hard but, I will have to watch out for hunters! I head up river. The sky is gray and the foliage is all but gone. My brother in law would would ask what I find beautiful about it.

It's not about that. Is about achieving a bit of Chi and Inner peace that only nature can bring. After about an hour of battling the current and the wind, I get into my mental state of letting it all go.

It is then that I realize that this is not taking a day off!!! This is where I do my best thinking!!

As I paddle hard, with no interruptions, I am formulating and finishing up my business plan in my mind for 2012! I am deciding new strategies for my current listings! Implementing these will make a big difference in my business for this year and next! I am on a roll, literally!

Paddling hard through the twists and turns of the Charles River, I miss the wildlife that I usually find here. Most of the birds have flown south. I guess the Herons do too. I will have to look that up. No turtles jumping off their logs as I pass by, no fish jumping up to scare the hell out of me. No fox. No owls. No deer. Just me and my thoughts. Well I did see a hunter hidden in the brush. Thank God for orange. I splash hard so that he hears me. Yea, I am sure he loved that!

So, What's this have to do with Real Estate, you might ask?

Here is my answer.

Approximately 18 miles southwest of Boston, in the small town of Medfield on the Millis line you can achieve a bit of inner piece and harmony. For Free! The landscape of the Charles River is breathtaking. Even this time of year. I don't care what my brother in law says!

This is a beautiful place to live! Plenty of things to do. If you crave art, we have galleries. If you love good food, we have excellent restaurants! If you want things to do for the family. Plenty!! It you want that small town feel just minutes to Boston. You have it. Shopping? Within minutes! Public tran? Yep, close by!

This is the place to be. Medfield or the surrounding towns.

If you would like to live here, please give me a call.

I have lived here since the 80's and would love to be your guide!