Localism: Anderson County, TN

2008 Oak Ridge Tennessee Market Study Third Quarter

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:19:54 -0600

Here are the numbers for the third quarter 2008 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The number of houses sold decreased by 11%, but it was a slight increase over the first quarter. The average sale price has actually increased each quarter this year, and the average days on market have reduced. The houses with 2000-2499, 3 bedroom, 2+ baths have been the most difficult to sell this year. In the third quarter, however, there was a drop in the price of those houses, and they sold quicker. The three best selling house sizes are:

1000-1499 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, one bath, but the price of those houses have dropped about 3%
1500-1999 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, two bath,but the price dropped 15% over the 2nd quarter
3000-3999 square foot house, those houses saw a 17.5% increase in average sale price

Zaa at the Oak Ridge Tennessee Farmer's Market

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:15:26 -0500

We had the best time this Saturday at the Oak Ridge, Tennessee Farmer's Market. Besides buying the freshest area grown corn, tomatoes, peppers, and squash, we got to eat lunch there, thanks to Zaa.

Zaa is a professional chef who cooks omelets and crepes for breakfast and pasta for lunch using foods bought at the farmer's market. He does bring a few prepared foods, unbelievably delicious brownies, chocolate cake, sweet potato pie, and the best deviled eggs you've ever eaten in your life. He treats his customers like royalty and doesn't charge anything, but he does take tips. I'm pretty sure after you meet him and eat his food, you will want to leave him a big tip!

He has quite an exciting story to tell about his life. You must ask him. He was present after Katrina. And he was a chef in a Dallas hotel where he cooked for presidents, The Rolling Stones, and many other famous people.

Now he is a caterer in the area. For more information on how to contact Zaa, send me an email: Cathy@CathyGlass.com

Oak Ridge Tennessee Real Estate Study First Quarter 2008

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:38:22 -0500

Oak Ridge, Tennessee Market Study, Compliments Cathy Glass, Realtor®
First Quarter 2008
	Number of homes SOLD	Average square feet	Average list price	Sales Price	Average Days on Market	List Price/Sale Price	Price per square foot	Low	High
999-, 3BR, 1+BA	3	896	$58,083	$56,465	25	97.21%	$63	$44,006	$74,500
999-, 2BR, 1BA	9	708	$52,799	$49,310	104	93.39%	$70	$42,000	$70,000
1000-1499, 2-BR, 1+BA	6	1178	$75,067	$70,808	99	94.33%	$60	$18,250	$144,000
1000-1499, 3+BR, 1BA	10	1184	$100,885	$95,915	78	95.07%	$81	$55,000	$110,000
1000-1499, 3+BR, 2+BA	6	1267	$107,467	$106,767	84	99.35%	$84	$74,900	$140,000
1500-1999, 3BR,2BA	10	1702	$113,595	$108,720	104	95.71%	$64	$69,000	$133,000
1500-1999, 4+BR,2BA	3	1912	$126,600	$120,600	79	95.26%	$63	$70,000	$149,300
1500-1999, 3+BR, 1BA	0	0	$0	$0	0	0.00%	$0	$0	$0
2000-2499, 3BR, 1BA	0	0	$0	$0	0	0.00%	$0	$0	$0
2000-2499, 3BR, 2BA	6	2183	$183,908	$177,067	127	96.28%	$81	$132,500	$224,000
2000-2499, 4+BR, 2+BA	4	2217	$150,825	$150,125	76	99.54%	$68	$122,500	$198,600
2500-2999, 3BR, 2BA	0	0	$0	$0	0	0.00%	$0	$0	$0
2500-2999, 4+BR, 2+BA	10	2769	$194,060	$188,858	157	97.32%	$64	$120,233	$285,000
3000-3999	3	3348	$281,133	$272,000	127	96.75%	$81	$168,000	$390,000
4000+	4	5231	$479,375	$460,352	163	96.00%	$88	$316,409	$715,000

Cathy Glass, Coldwell Banker Wallace & Wallace, 865-483-4303, Direct-865-384-8636

CathyGlass.com

Homes Closed in Briarcliff Subdivision since January 2007

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:43:55 -0500

LN:

506108

HSN:

109

LOT:

STR:

DANSWORTH LANE

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$377,500

LPSQF:

$108

CP:

$365,000

CPSQF:

$104

CD:

3/23/2007

OMD:

2/24/2007

DOM:

249

SUB:

BRIARCLIFF

SQF:

3507

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

LAN:

TPE:

2 Story

STY:

Traditional

CNS:

Brick, Frame

GAR:

Attached, Side/Rear Entry, Two Car

FEA:

Breakfast Room, Burglar Alarm, Central Vacuum, Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Intercom, Pantry, Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Split Bedrooms, Walk-in-Closets, Washer/Dryer Connections, Whirlpool/Tub

EXF:

Deck, Gas Grill, Insulated Windows, Screened Porch, Vinyl Windows, Wood Windows

RM:

PRIVACY IN THIS LOVELY SCREENED PORCH TUCKED INTO SMALL GRASSY AREA & FENCE LIKE TREES, NUMEROUS AMENITIES: HW FLOORS, CHERRY CABINETS, GAS STOVE, COMPACTOR, CIRCULATING HOT WATER, WOOD BLINDS, SECURITY SYSTEM, CENTRAL VAC, SPRINKLER SYSTEM, HARDWOOD AND MORE.

LN:

519163

HSN:

111

LOT:

STR:

Clemson Drive

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$249,900

LPSQF:

$86

CP:

$242,000

CPSQF:

$83

CD:

1/12/2007

OMD:

1/30/2007

DOM:

116

SUB:

Briarcliff

SQF:

2909

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

TPE:

Basement Ranch

STY:

Traditional

CNS:

Brick, Frame

GAR:

Attached, Two Car

FEA:

2nd Rec Room, Basement Rec Room, Breakfast Room, Cathedral Ceiling, Dishwasher, Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Washer/Dryer Connections, Wet Bar

EXF:

Deck, Insulated Windows, Neighborhood Pool, Patio, Porch - Covered

RM:

Immaculate home with large rooms. Bright and cheery, lovely wooded back yard. Extra large parking area, specially constructed to hold heavy loads. Neutral colors, Knoxville ancestral brick fireplaces. A rare find.

LN:

536917

HSN:

236

LOT:

STR:

Briarcliff Ave.

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$204,000

LPSQF:

$85

CP:

$192,000

CPSQF:

$80

CD:

4/19/2007

OMD:

4/9/2007

DOM:

SUB:

Briarcliff

SQF:

2396

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

TPE:

Split Foyer

STY:

Traditional

CNS:

Brick, Frame

GAR:

Basement, Garage Door Opener, Two Car

FEA:

Basement Rec Room, Dishwasher, Disposal, Drapes, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Walk-in-Closets, Washer/Dryer Connections, Wet Bar

EXF:

Aluminum Windows, Cable Available, Deck, Insulated Windows, Patio

RM:

Beautiful level, private backyard, backs to city park. Interior in exceptional condition. Four nice sized bedrooms. Master with walk-in closet and separate dressing area. Rec room with wet bar, fireplace and access to covered patio. Oversized double garage with workshop and plenty of built-in storage. Many upgrades. Must see to appreciate. (Measurements from tax file.)

LN:

539086

HSN:

213

LOT:

STR:

Briarcliff Avenue

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$299,500

LPSQF:

$86

CP:

$285,000

CPSQF:

$82

CD:

9/21/2007

OMD:

9/1/2007

DOM:

195

SUB:

Briarcliff

SQF:

3481

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

TPE:

Basement Ranch

STY:

Traditional

CNS:

Frame/Brick

GAR:

Basement, Detached, Four Car, Garage Door Opener, Side/Rear Entry, Two Car

FEA:

2nd Rec Room, Basement Rec Room, Burglar Alarm, Cathedral Ceiling, Dishwasher, Disposal, Master Bdrm Main Level, Microwave, Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Washer/Dryer Connections

EXF:

Cable Available, Deck, Detached Workshop, Insulated Windows, Patio, Sunroom, Wood Windows

RM:

Exceptionally well maintained & updated; great, large kitchen with newer appliances; main level family room plus lower level rec room; gorgeous 26x16 sunroom w/vaulted ceilings & seperate room HP; 26x26 detatched garage w/floored attic; tile baths and underground back yard fence.

LN:

545654

HSN:

121

LOT:

STR:

Connors Dr

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$379,900

LPSQF:

$100

CP:

$373,000

CPSQF:

$98

CD:

5/29/2007

OMD:

5/19/2007

DOM:

SUB:

Briarcliff

SQF:

3788

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

TPE:

Split Level

STY:

Traditional

CNS:

Frame, Stone

GAR:

Two Car

FEA:

Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Smoke Detector, Walk-in-Closets, Washer/Dryer Connections

EXF:

Cable Available, Chain Fence, Professional Landscaped, Storage Shed, Sunroom, Swimming Pool (Inground), Wood Fence, Wood Windows

RM:

Sunrm 11x31 w/hardwood floor. office 15.6x16 or family room w/stone fireplace and hardwood floor. Kitchen has been remodelled with white cabinets, solid tops, hardwood floor. Extra large master suite with walk-in closet.

LN:

548370

HSN:

112

LOT:

STR:

Crestview Ln

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$275,750

LPSQF:

$67

CP:

$269,000

CPSQF:

$66

CD:

6/8/2007

OMD:

5/25/2007

DOM:

SUB:

Briarcliff

SQF:

4100

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

TPE:

2 Story Basement

STY:

Traditional

CNS:

Frame/Brick

GAR:

Attached, Garage Door Opener, Main Level, Two Car

FEA:

Additional Living Quarters, Basement Rec Room, Dishwasher, Disposal, Drapes, Pantry, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Walk-in-Closets, Washer/Dryer Connections, Wet Bar

EXF:

Aluminum Windows, Cable Available, Deck, Insulated Windows, Neighborhood Pool, Patio, Porch - Covered, Professional Landscaped, Sunroom

RM:

Large home on street of higher priced homes. Separate living quarters possible on lower level with bedroom, full bath, & kitchenette. Lovely woodwork & solid wood doors throughout. Sunroom has all knotty pine with cathedral ceiling and skylites. Door to deck off family room. Lovely decor with brick fireplaces & woodstove insert in rec. room. Gas grill hookup & hot tub on patio off rec. room. Workshop(not heated or cooled)off garage with workbench & pegboard. Extra storage on lower level. Near walking trail to marina. Community pool (optional) and park. Room for all & everything!

LN:

552124

HSN:

119

LOT:

STR:

Clemson Drive

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$239,500

LPSQF:

$78

CP:

$235,000

CPSQF:

$77

CD:

8/20/2007

OMD:

8/1/2007

DOM:

SUB:

Briarcliff

SQF:

3060

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

TPE:

2 Story Basement

STY:

Traditional

CNS:

Concrete Block, Frame

GAR:

Attached, Carport, Side/Rear Entry, Three Car

FEA:

2nd Rec Room, Basement Rec Room, Breakfast Room, Burglar Alarm, Dishwasher, Disposal, Drapes, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Washer/Dryer Connections, Wet Bar

EXF:

Bay Window, Cable Available, Deck, Neighborhood Pool, Patio, Porch - Covered, Professional Landscaped, Sunroom, TV Antenna, Wood Windows

RM:

Visit for the location and you'll stay for the quality and value at $83.00/sqft!! Custom built and meticulously maintained. Sunroom off eat-in kitchen. 4 BRs on one level plus 2 BRs, full bath and rec. room down. Workshop with exterior entrance.

LN:

552804

HSN:

LOT:

STR:

Brewster Lane

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$220,000

LPSQF:

$88

CP:

$217,000

CPSQF:

$87

CD:

6/15/2007

OMD:

6/15/2007

DOM:

SUB:

Briarcliff

SQF:

2498

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

TPE:

Split Foyer

STY:

Traditional, Tudor

CNS:

Brick, Frame

GAR:

Attached, Basement, Two Car

FEA:

Cathedral Ceiling, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer Connections

EXF:

Deck, Insulated Windows, Vinyl Windows

RM:

SEASONED WITH LOVE AND CARE. Move-in ready home on quiet cul-de-sac in Briarcliff. Large open foyer with hardwoods leads to upper and lower levels. Living Room/Dining Room has beamed Cathedral ceiling. Deck overlooks large level yard. Many updates to Kitchen and all baths. Family/RR combined. Sq. ft. taken from tax records.

LN:

561540

HSN:

111

LOT:

STR:

DANBURY DRIVE

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$399,900

LPSQF:

$122

CP:

$390,000

CPSQF:

$119

CD:

1/18/2008

OMD:

12/30/2007

DOM:

185

SUB:

BRIARCLIFF

SQF:

3276

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

TPE:

1-1/2 Story

STY:

Traditional

CNS:

Brick

GAR:

Two Car

FEA:

Breakfast Room, Burglar Alarm, Cathedral Ceiling, Dishwasher, Disposal, Drapes, Great Room, Master Bdrm Main Level, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Split Bedrooms, Walk-in-Closets, Washer/Dryer Connections, Wet Bar, Whirlpool/Tub

EXF:

Cable Available, Gas Grill, Insulated Windows, Neighborhood Pool, Patio, Wood Windows

RM:

STUNNING HOME, OUTSTANDING FEATURES & EXCEPTIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD! Open floor plan w/2 sty marble foyer, sunken living rm, master BD & family rm w/vaulted ceiling & balcony. Spacious sunken master on main w/oversize walk-in closet, whirlpool tub & separate shower. Open gourmet kitchen w/42" solid wood cherry cabinets, ceramic tile & beautiful breakfast rm. Quality finishing w/all the details - crown moulding throughout, soaring ceilings & extensive built-in solid cherry cabinets. A stone patio AND perfect back yard! Buyers verify footage, taken from CRS. Warrantech Home Warranty Offered

10.

LN:

563909

HSN:

104

LOT:

STR:

DANBURY LANE

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$394,500

LPSQF:

$98

CP:

$381,000

CPSQF:

$95

CD:

11/8/2007

OMD:

10/31/2007

DOM:

111

SUB:

BRIARCLIFF

SQF:

4016

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

TPE:

2 Story, Basement

STY:

Traditional

CNS:

Brick

GAR:

Attached, Main Level, Two Car

FEA:

2nd Rec Room, Basement Rec Room, Breakfast Room, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Walk-in-Closets

EXF:

Deck, Fenced Yard, Gas Grill, Insulated Windows, Neighborhood Pool, Patio, Sunroom, Wood Fence

RM:

STUNNING HOME W/9 FT. CEILINGS W/CUSTOM TRIM.EXTRA LARGE KITCHEN W/CUSTOM CABINETS, CORIAN COUNTERS, TILE BACKSPLASH. TWO STAIRCASES FOR EASY FLOW THROUGH HOME. OFFICE ON MAIN LEVEL, SUNROOM THAT LEADS TO DECK AND PRIVATE FENCED BACKYARD. LOWER REC. ROOM W/ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR FINISHING AND PLUMBED FOR FULL BATH.

11.

LN:

569178

HSN:

106

LOT:

STR:

BRENTWOOD DR

AR:

SBA:

301

LP:

$222,900

LPSQF:

$84

CP:

$203,500

CPSQF:

$77

CD:

12/14/2007

OMD:

11/30/2007

DOM:

110

SUB:

BRIARCLIFF

SQF:

2648

BR:

BTH:

HB:

AGE:

TPE:

Tri-Level

STY:

Traditional

CNS:

Brick, Frame

GAR:

Attached, Garage Door Opener, Two Car

FEA:

Breakfast Room, Cathedral Ceiling, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Smoke Detector, Walk-in-Closets, Washer/Dryer Connections

EXF:

Deck, Insulated Windows, Porch - Covered, Professional Landscaped, Wood Windows

RM:

BRING ALL OFFERS TO THIS GORGEOUS 4 BR, 2.5 BATH TRI-LEVEL LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL BRIARCLIFF S/D WITH THE REMODELED BATHS, NEW PAINT, NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, TILE FLOORS, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, WASHER & DRYER INCLUDED. TONS OF SPACE MAKES THIS HOME A BUYERS DREAM. COMMUNITY POOL, NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AND MELTON LAKE MINUTES AWAY. COME SEE THIS ONE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. **SELLER HAS HOME INSPECTION AVAILABLE**BUYERS CONFIRM ALL MEASUREMENTS. BIKE & WALKING TRAILS, LAKE WITHIN MINUTES.

North Ridge Trail, Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:37:47 -0500

My family spent many afternoons and Saturday mornings on the North Ridge Trail when my daughters were young. We saw fantastic mountain views, identified wildflowers, watched creek life. hiked, picnicked, climbed rocks, and even saw evidence of historical homesites. What great memories we have of the North Ridge Trail.

The North Ridge Trail in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is a great 7.5 mile hike that goes most of the length of Oak Ridge. There are several accesses to the trail, Endicot Lane, Georgia Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Orchard Lane, Walker Lane, Wedgewood Roda, Illinois Avenue at W. Outer Drive, and W. Outer Drive (west of No. 852). You can find out the lengths and difficulties from http://www.orrecparks.org/

Hikers can also let maintenance people know about problems on the trail at http://www.tcwp.org/northridgetrail.shtml