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"Antoinette" Scognamiglio, GRI 201.240.8699 ~ Morris County, NJ Homes

Getting to Know A Neighborhood

One of the most important decisions a home buyer must make is choosing the right neighborhood. While this is a very personal decision that often hinges on hundreds of different factors, you should always keep in mind the following...

If you're considering buying in an unfamiliar neighborhood and aren't working with a local REALTOR just yet, there's no reason why you shouldn't take matters into your own hands to scope out neighborhoods of interest.

Take the time to walk or drive around your area of interest, during the day and ESPECIALLY in the evening.

Make a list of amenities that are most important to you and then check out the availability of these in the neighborhood(s) you're considering. For example, if you commute, where and what is the best mode of public transportation? Where is the closest park? How about stores, churches and schools? If you have school-age children you can always visit the local schools and daycare centers. Contact the main office of the facility you're considering and ask for an interview with the Principal or Proprietor. They should be happy to accommodate you.

It's a great idea to travel the new driving route to and from work during the appropriate times to see what traffic is like. Don't rely on what anyone else has to say about commute times! One person's 'reasonable commute' may seem like torture to you!

The quality of neighborhood planning, any future development plans and local zoning will also have a significant effect on a neighborhood's desirability. Re-sale values and even future property taxes are likely to be affected by any significant neighborhood changes. Are developers interested in the neighborhood? If so, find out what kind of projects they have planned. You should remember that attractive tree-covered empty spaces often become the location of new development in desirable areas.

Find out if there are any major infrastructure projects planned for the area. Major construction projects, which could be anything from building a new mass-transit station to widening the area's major roadway, are usually part of a long-range city, town or county plan and will be available to you if you ask. And, while construction can be disruptive, you need to determine if it will have a positive or negative long-term effect on the neighborhood and its property values. Find out all you can before you decide to buy.

Finally, take time to talk to the neighbors. They could be one of your most valuable sources of community information. People are always ready to be forthcoming about township news...ESPECIALLY when they're UNHAPPY about a change! Why not find out if you're compatible with the neighbors BEFORE you buy?

Boonton Twp. NJ Real Estate Market Report ~ February 2009

Boonton Twp., NJ currently has 28 homes actively listed for sale. At this writing, there are 4 homes under contract. Following is data on the solitary sale for the month of February 2009.

Residential / Condo / Coop Listings

No:

Address

List Price

Style

RM

BR

TBT

Gar

BSMT

Sold Price

DOM

1

173 KINGSLAND RD*

$869,900

Colonial

16

5

4.1

3

Yes

$876,000

20


"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), REALTOR® Associate, Prudential New Jersey Properties, 64 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834.

"Antoinette" Scognamiglio specializes in Morris and Sussex Counties, with an extra focus on lakefront property, in particular Lake Hopatcong. Please visit my website learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business, and also to access the resources I offer to the public at large.

My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands. Contact me directly on my cell at 201-240-8699 or my Denville office at 973-625-1870, ext. 105.

Roxbury NJ Home Sales Report ~ February 2009

Roxbury, NJ currently has 141 homes actively listed for sale. At this writing, there are 26 homes under contract. Following are sales data for the month of February 2009.

Residential / Condo / Coop Listings

No:

Address

List Price

Style

RM

BR

TBT

Gar

BSMT

Sold Price

DOM

1

6 REED RD*

$209,900

Cape Cod, Fixer Upper

6

3

2

2

Yes

$199,000

51

2

183 WOODS EDGE DR*

$249,000

Townhouse-End Unit

5

2

1.1

1

No

$239,500

134

3

33 MAPLEDALE AVE*

$299,900

Cape Cod

5

3

1

1

Yes

$277,750

182

4

55 MOONEY ROAD

$319,000

Ranch

9

3

2

1

Yes

$290,000

127

5

82 Whisper Way East

$328,000

Townhouse-Interior

6

3

2.1

1

No

$320,000

41

6

16 W CIRCUIT DR*

$379,000

Bi-Level

8

4

1.2

2

No

$340,000

204

7

290 Emmans Road (9.01)

$999,999

Custom Home

11

5

4.1

3

Yes

$918,000

331


"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), REALTOR® Associate, Prudential New Jersey Properties, 64 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834.

"Antoinette" Scognamiglio specializes in Morris and Sussex Counties, with an extra focus on lakefront property, in particular Lake Hopatcong.

Please visit my website learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business, and also to access the resources I offer to the public at large. My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands. Contact me directly on my cell at 201-240-8699 or my Denville office at 973-625-1870, ext. 105.

Randolph NJ Residential Real Estate Market Report ~ February 2009

Randolph, NJ currently has 119 homes actively listed for sale. At this writing, there are 18 homes under contract. Following are sales data for the month of February 2009.

Residential / Condo / Coop Listings

No:

Address

List Price

Style

RM

BR

TBT

Gar

BSMT

Sold Price

DOM

1

49 SCHOOLHOUSE RD

$215,000

Cape Cod

7

3

2

2

Yes

$251,500

9

2

11 OLD BROOKSIDE RD*

$229,900

Bi-Level

7

3

2

2

No

$220,000

30

3

25 W ELIZABETH DR*

$424,900

Ranch

7

3

1

2

Yes

$417,000

144

4

20 FORDS RD*

$479,900

Colonial

10

4

3.1

2

Yes

$420,000

230

5

21 LONGVIEW AVE*

$529,900

Colonial, Custom Home

8

4

3

2

Yes

$498,000

126

6

33 BEDMINSTER

$579,900

Colonial

8

4

2.1

2

Yes

$535,000

79

7

44 Everdale Road

$599,900

Colonial

9

4

2.1

2

Yes

$580,000

117

8

20 Parkview Road

$619,000

Colonial

10

4

2.1

2

Yes

$606,000

141

9

17 Orchard Dr.

$680,000

Colonial

9

4

2.1

2

Yes

$645,000

26

10

59 QUAIL RUN*

$949,900

Colonial

15

5

3.1

3

Yes

$875,000

104


"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), REALTOR® Associate, Prudential New Jersey Properties, 64 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834.

"Antoinette" Scognamiglio specializes in Morris and Sussex Counties, with an extra focus on lakefront property, in particular Lake Hopatcong. Please visit my website learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business, and also to access the resources I offer to the public at large.

My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands. Contact me directly on my cell at 201-240-8699 or my Denville office at 973-625-1870, ext. 105.

Mount Arlington NJ Residential Sales Report ~ February 2009

Mount Arlington, NJ currently has 73 homes actively listed for sale. At this writing, there are 12 homes under contract. Following are sales data for the month of February 2009.

Residential / Condo / Coop Listings

No:

Address

List Price

Style

RM

BR

TBT

Gar

BSMT

Sold Price

DOM

1

76 CRESTVIEW LN*

$229,000

First Floor Unit, One Floor Unit

5

1

1

0

No

$214,000

65

2

43 Maple Lane

$339,900

Townhouse-End Unit

6

2

2.1

1

No

$318,000

85

3

99 ZACHARY WAY*

$649,900

Colonial

8

2

2.1

2

Yes

$463,500

194


"Antoinette" Scognamiglio (licensed as Maria), REALTOR® Associate, Prudential New Jersey Properties, 64 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834.

"Antoinette" Scognamiglio specializes in Morris and Sussex Counties, with an extra focus on lakefront property, in particular Lake Hopatcong. Please visit my website learn more about my philosophy in conducting real estate business, and also to access the resources I offer to the public at large.

My credo is..."The title of REALTOR® should be held with great care or not held at all." Put your real estate transaction in careful hands. Contact me directly on my cell at 201-240-8699 or my Denville office at 973-625-1870, ext. 105