Peter Boscas

Single Family Homes Available In Nottingham, Maryland

There are currently 89 single family homes available in Nottingham, Maryland. Nottingham is a popular subdivision of Baltimore County, Maryland which is in very close proximity to White Marsh, Maryland.

Nottingham is located conveniently close to I-95, Route 40 and 695 so Baltimore City and the surrounding areas are within a quick commute. There are plenty of shopping alternatives close by as well with the thriving shopping areas in and around White Marsh including White Marsh Mall, the Avenue In White Marsh and Nottingham Square. There are also a great deal of entertainment facilities in the area with nearby movies, bowling alleys, restaurants and pubs.

Most single family homes available in Nottingham have 3 to 4 bedrooms and 1 ½ or 2 baths. Many also feature off street parking and garages. Pricing for these single family homes range from $99,000 to $429,900.

There are homes of all types available in this community including bungalows, modern, colonial and ranch. Construction of the single family homes available in Nottingham run the gamut from vinyl siding, to cedar shake siding to brick and the age of construction of these homes vary from 1900 to 2010.

Of the single family homes available in Nottingham, only 8 are potential short sales, which represents a low saturation of short sale activity. Low foreclosure and short sale activity in a neighborhood is a strong indicator of a financially stable area. This is important when considering future sales and property values.

In addition to the single family homes available in Nottingham, there are also several opportunities to purchase lots and have new homes built.

In the last 30 days there were five sales of single family homes which ranged in price from $159,900 to $359,999.

Shopping In White Marsh Maryland

White Marsh, Maryland, located Northeast of Baltimore City, is home to a great deal of shopping options.

The Avenue, established in 1998, is an open air market street featuring old standbys like Starbucks, Chili’s and Staples, but also features popular local restaurants such as Della Rose’s and Red Brick Station. The Avenue also features a large multiplex AMC/Lowe’s movie theater.

Also in the Avenue, from July to October each year, is an outdoor Farmer’s Market featuring fresh breads, organic vegetables and fruits, local honey and more.

White Marsh Mall, which was built in 1981, is a large 2 story mall featuring several anchor stores such as Macy’s and JC Penney, but also includes a large selection of clothing companies, collectibles, sporting goods and an ample food court. Located in the heart of the mall’s food court is a large Merry Go Round (pictured) that is ideal for children who have grown cranky from a day’s worth of shopping.

All in all the mall hosts well over 100 stores. The mall was developed over the course of 10 years by the Rouse Company. Directly outside of the mall, in the same parking lot, is an Ikea and a PF Chang’s restaurant.

Just a minute down Campbell Boulevard from White Marsh Mall and the Avenue is a newer retail space known as Nottingham Square which is home to Best Buy, Lowe’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and a Target. Also in this shopping plaza are a Ledo’s Pizza, Chic Fil A and a Noodles & Company.

As you can see, White Marsh, Maryland offers a great selection for shopping, dining and entertainment.

For those looking for an escape from the processed, manufactured food you find at a fast food joint or from the microwaved, frozen stuff at the local chain restaurant, check out the FreshFarm Market in Silver Spring. In the heart of downtown Silver Spring on Ellsworth Drive between Fenton Street and Georgia Avenue you can find this fantastic open air market.

The market features over a dozen vendors who offer fresh produce, dairy, vegetables, fruits, flowers, meat and so much more. A few of the more exotic items offered are buffalo beef jerky, sunflower bread, spicy corn muffins and local honey. Some of the featured vendors are Atwater's Bakery, Blue Ridge Dairy, Chesapeake Greenhouse (NEW!), Evensong Farm and Everona Dairy.

The vendors are extremely knowledgeable and helpful and are eager to help with your selections. Recipes are available through FreshFarms so you can put your new fresh and organic ingredients to good use.

Beginning April 3^rd the regular season market hours are Saturdays from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. There is free parking available on Saturdays at the nearby public garage accessible from Georgia and Wayne Avenues. The closest metro stop is the Red Line Silver Spring stop which is about 1/3 of a mile away from the FreshFarm Market. There are many payment options including cash, debit card, food stamps, WIC and Seniors' Farmers Market Coupons.

For additional information about the market, including a full roster of participating vendors, please visit FreshFarm Market in Silver Spring, MD.

Home Sales In Takoma Park, Maryland - I was approached by a woman recently who was interested in purchasing a home in Takoma Park, Maryland. She loves the area, the close proximity to public transportation and Washington, DC, the charm of the area and the diversity. She was concerned, however, that she had seen a staggering decrease in home sales prices in the area. Her concern was that she did not want to buy a home in this area if the prices were going to continue to decline.

Research into the average home sales price in Takoma Park, Maryland show that the average sold price has dropped over $116,000 since the same period last year. This represents a decrease in average sales price of nearly 32%, which is obviously a very significant number. These numbers are arrived at by looking at all of the sales prices of homes sold in this area during a 12 month span.

Takoma Park, Maryland is a large community consisting of primarily single family homes and a few scattered condominium projects. The asking prices for single family homes can range anywhere from $300,000 to $900,000.

It is important to keep in mind, however, that a new luxury condominium project known as Takoma Overlook has recently begun settling units. Though this luxury condominium project offers many high end amenities such as a pool, tennis court, full fitness center, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and more, it is one of only a handful of non-single family homes for sale in the area.

To date, there have been nearly 35 settled units in this condominium development. Because the average sales price for a condo in Takoma Park is considerably less than the average sales price for a single family home, the numbers are skewed lower than last year at this time prior to the condo development settling.

In the previous year, there have been 78 home sales in Takoma Park, Maryland. As you can see, the 35 units that have sold in the luxury condominium complex represent nearly half the sales in this area in the last 12 months. This building may be bringing down the average price of home sales in Takoma Park, Maryland but that is not necessarily a true reflection of the values in this area.

Situations like this one in affecting home sales in Takoma Park, Maryland only further prove that statistics and numbers only tell half of the story. As is usually the case when looking for a home to purchase, you are well served to find out as many details as possible about a location and specific property without letting the raw numbers sway your opinion. A competent real estate agent can help you work through the numbers to find the true value of a home or neighborhood you may be interested in.

Condos In Takoma Park, Maryland

One of the most exclusive new renovation projects in the southern Maryland/Washington DC area is the luxury renovation of the Takoma Overlook condos in Takoma Park, Maryland. The renovations to this solidly built 1967 concrete building are quite extensive.

From a construction standpoint the building has been upgraded with new plumbing, new electrical and a completely new heating and air conditioning system. The lobby has been upgraded with marble tile and new leather furniture for guest seating. The hallways feature new carpeting and tile elevator landings with a modern color scheme.

The individual condo units have also undergone substantial renovations. They now feature hardwood floors, new energy efficient windows and sliding glass doors, privacy tinted balcony treatments, glass shower enclosures and so much more. The kitchens boast granite counters, cherry 40" cabinets, professional grade stainless steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting and extra touches like hidden trash cans and Lazy Susans.

Since these condos in Takoma Park were originally built in the 1960's they enjoy large floor plans with an incredible amount of storage. For instance, the 2 bedroom/2 bath units have 3 huge walk-in closets! They also have concrete slab construction from floor to floor which helps reduce noise from neighboring units.

Prices on these units are quite aggressive, as well. Studios are available at $124,500. Huge 1 bedroom units can be purchased at $181,500. One bedroom & den units start at $203,500. The enormous 2 bedroom/2 bath units begin at $229,500. These prices include all upgrades and there are no hidden fees or charges! All of these units are move-in ready so you can still take advantage of the tax break while purchasing one of these exclusive condos.

The grounds have been newly landscaped with a beautiful garden and park area in front of the building. Currently the exterior of the building is being completed as the building receives its final coat of paint.

These condos in Takoma Park, Maryland also feature a swimming pool, tennis court, fenced-in dog park, full fitness center, designated parking, free additional laundry rooms and property management has an office on-site. All of these amenities are covered by the modest condo fees which include ALL utilities except for internet/phone/cable.

For additional information or to schedule a tour of this project, please feel free to drop me a line.