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Real Estate Tax Appeal Deadline February 20. 2010

It is not too soon to begin planning if you are thinking about filing tax appeal for your New Canaan property taxes. By statute, property owners who wish to challenge their tax assessment on the October 1. 2009 Grand List must file an appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals by February 20, 2010. An appeal must be based on appropriate legal and valuation grounds, never on a mere belief that the taxes are "too high". If you have any questions, call me to discuss.

Interesting Real Estate Activity in New Canaan this week

New Canaan Holiday Stroll December 4, 2009
The town looked beautiful all decked out in holiday lights and the crowds really enjoyed the evening.

In the last five days there were 4 sales which closed. All of them were definately in the lower end of the market
238 Old Stamford Rd $755,000
124 Farm Rd $804,500
57 Shaker Rd $848,750
8 Hampton Lane $1,100,000

However,contradicting this trend, there were also two pending contracts in the higher end of the market

57 Welles Lane $2,700,000
945 Oenoke Ridge Rd $3,875,000

New Canaan Real Estate Activity November 2009

MEAD PARK ON NOVEMBER 29, 2009


To sum up how the month fared, I am noting a gradual increase in activity with 13 closed sales as compared to November 2008. The average sales price this past month was $1,836,555 which is a decrease of 6% over last November's average sales price of $1,921,000. Compared to the third quarter 2009, which marked a decrease of 20% over third quarter 2008, the 6% shows an improving trend. The average days on the market for closed sales was 237 days and the list to sales ratio is 90.8%, fairly consistant with November 2008 ratio of 90.9%.

The following is the list of closed residential transactions for November

817 New Norwalk Rd $669,000
60 Fawn Lane $890,000
73 Bridle Path $1,105,000
161 Skyview Lane $1,260,000
6 Parish Rd $1,305,000
161 Bowery Rd $1,411,000
128 Dunning Rd $1,500,000
184 Lukes Wood Rd $1,900,000 (HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!)
928 Ponus Ridge Rd $1,920,000
68 Ludlowe Rd $2,300,000
253 Oenoke Ridge Rd $2,400,000
78 Thurton Dr $3,110,000
119 Clearview Lane $3,975,000


In addition there are 9 pending transactions awaiting closing

129 Weed St $697,000
4 Village Dr $857,000
124 Farm Rd $875,000
103 South Ave $1,145,000
31 Thurton Dr $1,695,000
1313 Smith Ridge Rd $1,749,000
327 Frogtown Rd $2,395,000 (HOORAH!!!!!!!!!!!)
31 Beacon Hill Rd $2,695,000
945 Oenoke Ridge Rd $3,875,000

Happy Thanksgiving Day

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The state of the market. My next article in The New Canaan Advertiser's Online Real Estate Column

The state of the market

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184 Lukes Wood Rd, New Canaan, Ct. Rented until 6/30/2010.

This exceptional property will be offered for rent again on July 1, 2010. It is currently rented. Over 8,000 sq ft of living space with 6 bedrooms, 3 car garage, 7+ private acres and a fully finished lower level which is an entertainment center extraordinaire. Visit website at www.newcanaancountryestate.com or click on title.

184 Lukes Wood Rd Rented

This luxury home is now sold and closed. The new owner offered this property for rent at $10,000 per month and we found a tenant quickly. This property will be available for rent again starting July 1, 2010.

Bill Raveis speaks about how to analyze data to buy or sell your home

The last one minute of this video offers some very helpful hints.

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184 Lukes Wood Rd, Sold and Closed

After 457 days on the market this bank owned property sold. The buyer is extremely happy and received an outstanding value.

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274 MARIOMI RD
NEW CANAAN, CT
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This home leads the way in 'green' construction. Built with eco friendly materials such a hardiplank siding, azek trim, 100 yr shingle roof and a geothermal heating and cooling system with icynene insulation, this home is in a class by itself. With over 8000 sq ft of living space and state of the art kitchen and baths by Kitchens by Deane, it is definately worth a look. Stop by on Sunday and see for yourself.

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