Mother Lode Happenings
November 5 - 8
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? If so, here is a sampling of what is happening this weekend in and around Sonora:
Rod Harris Jazz Combo
Columbia College Jazz Series director Rod Harris and his saxophones will take center stage for a special concert at 8pm Saturday at Stage 3 Theater in Sonora. Admission is $15. For more information call 209-533-1778.
Craft Faire
The Sonora Senior Lounge and Boutique will hold a craft faire from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday in the Firemen's Museum at 125 N Washington St in Sonora. Admission is free. Crafts, scones and coffee will be available. Proceeds will benefit the senior lounge, a place for senior citizens to meet, watch television and play games, including bingo. For more information, call Susan Lowe at 209-533-2859.
Open Garden Day
Tuolumne County Master Gardeners will host open garden day on Saturday at their demonstration garden on the Cassina High School campus at 251 Barretta St. in Sonora. The garden opens at 10 am and demonstrations begin at 10:30 am. Planting and transplanting native plants will be first on the agenda, followed by how to make a rock garden. Lastly, there will be a talk on paths and walkways and fire safe landscapes. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions. There is no charge. For more information call 209-533-5696.
Nutcracker Tea Party
Soroptimist International of Sonora will hold its first Nutcracker Tea Party for children of all ages from 3 to 6 pm Saturday at the Humane Society of Tuolumne County at 10040 Victoria Way in Jamestown. Santa Claus will be present, along with entertainment, tea and prize drawings. Tickets are $15 per child or adult. For availability, call Carol Norwood at 209-728-5034. All proceeds will go to service projects of Soroptimist International of Sonora.
Hike to Natural Bridges
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will sponsor a hike to Natural Bridges at 10 am on Sunday. Meet at the
trailhead on Parrots Ferry Road just outside Columbia. No dogs are allowed on the trail. Bring plenty of water and clothing appropriate for the weather. For more information call 209-536-9094.
This is just a few of the things happening this weekend, so get out, enjoy the wonderful fall weather and HAVE FUN!
Tuolumne County Real Estate Monthly Market Report
October 2009
During October 2009, 52 residential properties closed escrow. The average sale price was $223,293 and the average days on the market were 129. Thirty-seven percent (or 19) of the residential properties that sold were bank owned and 8% (or 4) were short sales. Fifty-three residential properties went under contract during the month with an average list price of $224,415. Below is the breakdown:
# of Homes Average Price Median Price Average Days on Market
Pending - Single Family 21 $206,817 $195,000 137
Pending - SF w/acreage 6 $269,933 $281,900 209
Pending - Man/Mod w/acreage 1 $169,900 $169,900 13
PC Backups - SF 17 $201,235 $189,000 123
PC Backups - SF w/acreage 8 $292,544 $277,900 178
Sold - Single Family 36 $201,284 $195,500 118
Sold - SF w/acreage 13 $297,770 $300,000 172
Sold - Manuf. w/acreage 3 $164,667 $164,000 74
This information is complied from TCAR MLS data and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed This information does not include the areas of Pine Mountain Lake, Groveland or Don Pedro.
If you would like information on lots or acreage contact me or search my website
Tuolumne County Weekly Real Estate Market Report
October 24 - October 30, 2009
There are currently 499 active residential listings in Tuolumne County with half of those priced at $299,000 or below. The average days on the market is 181 days. During the week, 16 homes went under contract bringing the total single family homes pending sales transactions to 82. Of the 82 pending, the average price is $235,425. There were 8 homes sold with an average price of $236,603 during this same time period. Below is the breakdown:
# of Homes Average Price Median Price Average Days on Market
Pending - Single Family 6 $186,783 $182,950 38
Pending - SF w/acreage 2 $281,900 $281,900 241
Pending - Man/w/acreage 1 $169,900 $169,900 13
PC Backups - SF 5 $224,780 $204,900 172
PC Backups - SF w/acreage 2 $332,475 $332,475 150
Sold - Single Family 7 $256,132 $260,000 118
Sold - SF w/acreage 1 $99,900 $99,900 531
The active residential listings are in the following price ranges:
87 are listed below $199,999
181 are listed between $200,000 - $299,999
106 are listed between $300,000 - $399,999
61 are listed between $400,000 - $499,999
58 are listed between $500,000 - $999,999
6 are listed between $1,000,000 - $2,000,000
The number of homes sold to date this year is 380 with an average price of $266,241.
This information is complied from TCAR MLS data and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed This information does not include the areas of Pine Mountain Lake, Groveland or Don Pedro.
If you would like information on lots or acreage contact me or search my website
www.sugarpinerealty.com/kburby
Mother Lode Happenings
October 29 - 31
Are you looking for spooktacular fun this weekend? If so, you may want to check out these haunted gatherings:
Realms of Darkness
The Hi 4-H Haunted House will be open Friday and Saturday from 7-10 pm. It is located in the red barn behind JS West Lumber at 730 S. Washington St in Sonora. Performances are not recommended for young children. Admission is $6. All proceeds benefit the Hi 4-H teen program. For more information call 209-533-6990 or visit www.realmsofdarkness.org.
Ghouls Night Out 2009
This event will be held Saturday at 7pm at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. All ages are welcome and no alcohol is allowed. Tickets are $10 at the door, include a free prize drawing. Bands will include Dishonorable Discharge, False Freedom, Sedated, Bloddy Knuckles and more.
Harvest Haunt Express
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park will present "Harvest Haunt Express" train rides on the hour from 11am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Train tickets, which include park admission, are $13 adults, $6 youths ages 6-17, children under 5 are free. Visit www.railtown1897.org www.columbiacalifornia.com for more information.
Illumination for the Jack-o'-Lanterns
This annual event is sponsored by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. It begins at 5:30 pm Friday in Columbia State Historic Park. Everyone is welcome to carve their own pumpkins and bring them to the Columbia Museum on Main Street for judging. Prizes will be awarded for the most original, most gruesome, most entertaining and more. The Gold Rush Balladeers will perform authentic songs of the Gold Rush era, and the jack-o'-lanterns will be illuminated at dusk. Admission is free and Halloween costumes are encouraged. For more information call 209-536-1672 or visit www.columbiacalifornia.com.
Halloween Parade and Costume Contest
The Junction shopping center will present its annual event beginning at 11 am Saturday under the clock. Registration starts at 10 am. Costume judging will be held in three age groups -up to age 4, 5 to 8, and 9 to 12 - plus a group category. Cash prizes will be awarded.
This is just a few of the Halloween happening this weekend, so get your costume and HAVE FUN!
Tuolumne County Weekly Real Estate Market Report
October 17 - October 23, 2009
There are currently 505 active residential listings in Tuolumne County with half of those priced at $299,630 or below. The average days on the market is 180 days. During the week, 18 homes went under contract bringing the total single family homes pending sales transactions to 84. Of the 84 pending, the average price is $239,969. There were 13 homes sold with an average price of $259,816 during this same time period. Below is the breakdown:
# of Homes Average Price Median Price Average Days on Market
Pending - Single Family 8 $243,463 $245,500 233
Pending - SF w/acreage 2 $273,400 $273,400 199
PC Backups - SF 5 $144,559 $152,900 91
PC Backups - SF w/acreage 3 $340,600 $315,900 277
Sold - Single Family 7 $200,786 $200,000 123
Sold - SF w/acreage 5 $356,422 $349,999 130
Sold - Man/Modular 1 $190,000 $190,000 98
The active residential listings are in the following price ranges:
84 are listed below $199,999
183 are listed between $200,000 - $299,999
113 are listed between $300,000 - $399,999
62 are listed between $400,000 - $499,999
57 are listed between $500,000 - $999,999
6 are listed between $1,185,000 - $1,795,000
This information is complied from TCAR MLS data and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed This information does not include the areas of Pine Mountain Lake, Groveland or Don Pedro.
If you would like information on lots or acreage contact me or search my website
www.sugarpinerealty.com/kburby
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