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Kathie Burby Tuolumne County Real Estate Guide

Tuolumne County Real Estate Weekly Market Report

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Tuolumne County Weekly Real Estate Market Report

October 3 - October 9, 2009

There are currently 513 active residential listings in Tuolumne County with half of those priced at $299,500 or below. The average days on the market is 178 days. During the week, 12 homes went under contract bringing the total single family homes pending sales transactions to 91. Of the 91 pending, the average price is $238,032. There were 3 homes sold with an average price of $231,667 during this same time period. Below is the breakdown:

# of Homes Average Price Median Price Average Days on Market

Pending - Single Family 5 $190,970 $151,100 145

PC Backups - SF 3 $255,500 $249,500 78

PC Backups - SF w/acreage 4 $289,950 $285,000 93

Sold - Single Family 2 $192,500 $192,500 74

Sold - SF w/acreage 1 $310,000 $310,000 269

The active residential listings are in the following price ranges:

87 are listed below $199,999

184 are listed between $200,000 - $299,999

119 are listed between $300,000 - $399,999

63 are listed between $400,000 - $499,999

54 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

Mother Lode Happenings October 9 -11, 2009

Mother Lode Happenings

October 9 - 11

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? If so here is a sampling of what is happening this weekend around the Mother Lode:

Sonora Lions Club Annual Lobster Dinner

The Sonora Lions Club will serve its annual lobster dinner from 5:30 - 8pm tonight at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Fresh lobsters will be flow in from Maine today. Tickets are $35 and available by calling 209-586-2452. Proceeds benefit the club's community service projects.

Hike to Heron Point

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will sponsor an easy two-mile hike to Heron Point at 9am Saturday at New Melones Reservoir. A ranger will demonstrate how federal stimulus dollars are being used to improve the trail system. Meet at the Tuttletown Entrance Station at 9 am to caravan to the trailhead. Participants will receive a parking pass for the duration of the event. Bring plenty of water and clothing appropriate for the weather. For more information call 209-536-9094.

25th Annual Harvest Festi-Fall in ColumbiaShady Streets of Columbia State Historic Park

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will hold is annual festival from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday on the shady streets of Columbia State Historic Park The streets will be decorated and filled with more than 45 vendors dressed in old-fashioned attire and displaying their hadmade arts and crafts, including jewelry, pottery, apparel, home décor, wood furniture, baked goods and more. Admission is Free. Visit www.columbiacalifornia.com for more information.

4th Annual Autumn Festival in Railtown

This annual event will be on Saturday from 10am - 2pm and kicks off four weekends of harvest related activities for all ages. Visitors will enjoy handcar rides, games, crafts activities, demonstrations, live entertainment and more. "Harvest Haunt Express" train rides will depart on the hour from 11am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday and again the next four weekends. Park entrance fees are $5 adults and $3 for youths ages 6 -17, children under 5 are free. Train tickets, which include park admission, are $13 adults, $6 youths ages 6-17, children under 5 are free. Visit www.railtown1897.org.

fairy queenFall Faerie Festival

This event will be held from 12:30 - 2:30 pm Sunday at Columbia Nursery and Florist at 22004 Parrotts Ferry Road in Columbia. Admission is Free. The event will incluse a Faerie Parade, food, music, cake walk and games. The parade, for those in costume or not, will be led by the King of the Elves and Princess Penny-Pooh. For more information call 209-532-6878.

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 Quarterly Sold Report

The Farmer's Friend a store in Columbia State Historic Park Columbia CA

Tuolumne County Real Estate

2009 Third Quarter Sold Residential Report

There are currently 507 active residential listings in Tuolumne County with half of those priced at $299,900 or below. The average days on the market is 178 days. There were 129 residential sales during the quarter spread throughout the county with an average sale price of $256,777. Below is the breakdown of sold residential properties during the third quarter:

Sold - Single Family

Area # of Homes Average Price Median Price Average Days on Market

Jamestown 8 $171,375 $175,500 184

Sonora 24 $269,019 $252,450 166

East Sonora 2 $177,500 $177,500 100

Phoenix Lake 10 $252,450 $232,500 116

Mono Vista 6 $298,750 $324,000 124

Big Hill/Cedar Ridge 7 $187,071 $200,000 125

Tuolumne 5 $169,780 $153,900 78

Twain Harte 17 $277,103 $285,000 139

Mi Wuk Village 12 $227,642 $238,750 106

Long Barn 5 $80,400 $89,000 82

Pinecrest 11 $319,532 $330,000 221

Sold - Single Family with Acreage

Area # of Homes Average Price Median Price Average Days on Market

Jamestown 4 $368,438 $347,500 103

Columbia 2 $422,500 $422,500 261

Sonora 2 $450,250 $450,250 120

East Sonora 1 $180,000 $180,000 212

Phoenix Lake 2 $377,000 $377,000 161

Mono Vista 1 $219,000 $219,000 129

Big Hill/Cedar Ridge 1 $232,100 $232,100 127

Tuolumne 1 $433,866 $433,866 506

Twain Harte 3 $311,950 $259,000 95

Mi Wuk Village 1 $385,000 $385,000 124

Sold - Manufactured/Modular

Jamestown 2 $233,500 $233,500 133

Sold - Manufactured/Modular with Acreage

Columbia 1 $125,000 $125,000 169

Phoenix Lake 1 $156,000 $156,000 94

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

Tuolumne County September 2009 Real Estate Market Report

Entering Downtown Twain Harte CA

Tuolumne County Monthly Real Estate Market Report

September 2009

During September 2009, 52 residential properties closed escrow. The average sale price was $261,996. Twenty Five percent (or 13) of the residential properties that sold were bank owned and 6% (or 3) were short sales. Fifty-four residential properties went under contract during the month with an average list price of $241,207. Below is the breakdown:

# of Homes Average Price Median Price Average Days on Market

Pending - Single Family 18 $201,288 $187,000 71

Pending - SF w/acreage 7 $266,152 $250,000 85

PC Backups - SF 19 $251,639 $219,000 73

PC Backups - SF w/acreage 6 $339,064 $292,000 191

PC Backups - Man/Mod. 3 $174,633 $149,900 43

Sold - Single Family 43 $244,827 $235,000 125

Sold - SF w/acreage 8 $359,277 $387,500 160

Sold - Manuf. w/acreage 1 $222,000 $222,000 99

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

Tuolumne County Weekly Real Estate Market Report 9/26/09-10/02/09

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Tuolumne County Weekly Real Estate Market Report

September 26 - October 2, 2009

There are currently 507 active residential listings in Tuolumne County with half of those priced at $299,900 or below. The average days on the market is 178 days. During the week, 16 homes went under contract bringing the total single family homes pending sales transactions to 87. Of the 87 pending, the average price is $237,476. There were 14 homes that sold during this same time period. Below is the breakdown:

# of Homes Average Price Median Price Average Days on Market

Pending - Single Family 7 $217,640 $195,000 46

PC Backups - SF 7 $279,543 $219,000 97

PC Backups - SF w/acreage 1 $599,500 $599,500 155

PC Backups - Man/Modular 1 $149,000 $149,000 3

Sold - Single Family 10 $229,690 $232,500 126

Sold - SF w/acreage 4 $284,250 $278,500 98

The active residential listings are in the following price ranges:

85 are listed below $199,999

178 are listed between $200,000 - $299,999

118 are listed between $300,000 - $399,999

62 are listed between $400,000 - $499,999

58 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