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Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut:

There were 2 home sales that closed in Sherman during March, 2011.  

The median sales price was $300,000.

On average, these homes sold for 88% of their final list price.

Days on Market averaged 91 days of market time.

This compares with 8 this month one year ago, with a median sales price of $367,500.

Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 82 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.
List Prices range from $119,900 for a two-bedroom fixer to $4,800,000 for a spacious Candlewood Lake waterfront colonial.

Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the south and hugs the northwestern shores of Candlewood Lake.  Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities.  The northernmost town in Fairfield County, Sherman is often cited as being the fastest growing town in Connecticut per capita, yet still retains its rural roots and charm.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Closed home sales in Ridgefield, Connecticut: 

There were 17 home sales closed in Ridgefield, CT. 

The median closed sales price in Ridgefield was $725,000.

On average, these homes sold for 92% of their final list price.

Marketing time averaged 243 days on market. 

NOTE:  24% of these sales were bank-owned foreclosure properties or short sales.

This compares with 9 closed sales in this month one year ago, with a median sales price of $735,000.

Currently available homes for sale in Ridgefield, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 282 homes for sale in Ridgefield, CT.
List Prices range from $130,680 for an unfinished bank-owned property to $18,000,000 for an estate home on 87 acres.

Ridgefield, Connecticut is a wonderful New England town bordering New York's Westchester County. It is popular with those commuting to lower Fairfield County, Westchester County and New York City.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Closed home sales in Bethel, Connecticut: 

There were 4 home sales closed in Bethel, CT. 

The median closed sales price in Bethel was $233,000.

On average, these homes sold for 97% of their final list price.

Marketing time averaged 98 days on market.  (This is an exceptionally low average marketing time for Bethel)

This compares with 6 closed sales in this month one year ago, with a median sales price of $301,500.

Currently available homes for sale in Bethel, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 124 homes for sale in Bethel, CT.
List Prices range from $151,000 for a short sale fixer home to $949,000 for a large colonial on over 5 acres.

Bethel, Connecticut is a quaint New England town with a wonderful pedestrian-friendly downtown area with plenty of shops. Bethel borders Danbury to the west, Brookfield to the north and Redding to the south.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Closed home sales in New Milford, Connecticut: 

Single Family Homes: 
There were 7 single family home sales closed in New Milford, CT. 

The median closed real estate sales price for single family homes in New Milford was $319,000. 
On average, these homes sold for 97% of their final list price. 

Days on Market averaged 261 days of market time. 

 NOTE:  19% of these closes sales were either bank-owned foreclosure sales or pre-foreclosure short sales.

This compares to91 single family homes closed in this month last year, with a median closed sales price of $240,000.

Condos: 
There were 3 condominium sales closed in New Milford, CT.

The median closed real estate sales price for condos in New Milford was $188,500.

This compares to 3 condos closed in this month last year, with a median closed sales price of $120,000.

Currently available homes for sale in New Milford, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 257 single family homes for sale in New Milford, CT.
List Prices range from $57,900 for a small bank-owned home to $5,900,000 for am expansive home on more than 75 acres.

Condos:
Currently, there are 70 condos available for sale in New Milford, CT.
List prices range from $55,000 to $659,900.

New Milford, Connecticut, is the southernmost town in Litchfield County and is known as The Gateway to Litchfield County. The town borders the northeastern shores of Candlewood Lake. Several lake communities surround its Candlewood Lake shores, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. New Milford enjoys a population of about 28,000 residents.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Closed home sales in Brookfield, Connecticut: 

Single Family Homes: 
There were 4 single family home sales closed in Brookfield, CT.

The median closed sales price was $342,500.
On average, these homes sold for 97% of their final list price. 
Days on Market average 297 days of market time.

This compares to 7 closed sales in February, 2010, with a median closed sales price of $440,000.

Condos: 
There was 1 condominium sale closed in Brookfield, CT. 
The median sales price was $117,000. 


This compares to 0 closed sales in February, 2010 with a median sales price of $0.

Currently available homes for sale in Brookfield, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 136 single family homes for sale in Brookfield, CT.
List Prices range from $159,900 for a bank-owned, unfinished cape to $2,295,000 for a large waterfront home on Candlewood Lake.

Condos:
Currently, there are 55 condos for sale in Brookfield, CT. List prices range from $129,900 - $509,900.




Brookfield, Connecticut, is located between Candlewood Lake and Lake Lillinonah, creating a multitude of water recreation opportunities in the town. Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. Brookfield enjoys a population of about 16,000 residents.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut:

There was 1 home sale that closed in Sherman during February, 2011.  This was a bank-owned home.

The median sales price was $254,600.

On average, these homes sold for 85% of their final list price.

Days on Market averaged 138 days of market time.

This compares with 0 closed sales in February, 2010, with a median sales price of $0.

Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 82 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.
List Prices range from $119,900 for a two-bedroom fixer to $4,800,000 for a spacious Candlewood Lake waterfront colonial.

Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the south and hugs the northwestern shores of Candlewood Lake.  Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities.  The northernmost town in Fairfield County, Sherman is often cited as being the fastest growing town in Connecticut per capita, yet still retains its rural roots and charm.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Closed home sales in New Fairfield, Connecticut:

There were 10 home sales closed in New Fairfield, CT. 

The median closed real estate sales price for New Fairfield was $285,000. 

On average, these homes sold for 95% of their final list price.

Days on Market averaged 144 days of market time.

** 30% of these sales were distresses sales - bank-owned properties or short sales.

This compares with 4 closed sales in February, 2010, with a median sales price of $288,450.

Currently available homes for sale in New Fairfield, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 149 homes for sale in New Fairfield, CT.
List Prices range from $54,900 for a bank-owned fixer to $2,450,000 for a spacious Candlewood Lake waterfront home.

New Fairfield, Connecticut is a small community of about 14,000 residents that borders New York State to the west and Candlewood Lake to the east. Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. New Fairfield enjoys a convenient commute location to lower Fairfield County and Westchester County, New York. New Fairfield is situated just over an hour by car to Hartford, Connecticut and New York City.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate

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New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate For Sale 

***   PENDING SALE   ***

12 Belair Drive
New Milford, CT 
$49,900

Why rent when you can buy for less than $50,000?
 

• Updated, Bank-Owned Condo
• 1 Bedroom
• 1 Full Bath
• Updated Kitchen
• Newer Carpeting and Paint
• In-building Laundry
• Expansive Lawn Areas

Don't miss out on this wonderful New Milford home in move-in condition.

Don Fabrizio-Garcia
Fab Real Estate
don@FabRealEstate.com
www.FabRealEstate.com

New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate

Danbury, Connecticut Real Estate For Rent

***   RENTED   ***   JULY 2011   ***

73 Boulevard Drive, Unit 13
Danbury, CT 
$2,100 per month

Wonderful Lake Place West
Sited on Lake Kenosia!

• Gorgeous Updated Townhome 
• Luxury awaits the new owner!
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Full Baths
• Lower Level Recreation/Game Room with Storage
• Huge, Huge, Huge Closets
• Attached Two-Car Garage
• Private Back Patio
• Community Beach Access, Pool and Tennis
• Convenient west-side location

Don't miss out on this wonderful Danbury home in move-in condition.

Don Fabrizio-Garcia
Fab Real Estate
don@FabRealEstate.com
www.FabRealEstate.com

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Redding, Connecticut Real Estate Update 
January, 2011

Closed home sales in Ridgefield, Connecticut: 

There were 7 home sales closed in Redding, CT. 

The median closed sales price in Redding was $527,260.

On average, these homes sold for 94% of their final list price.

Marketing time averaged 276 days on market. 

NOTE:  14% of these sales were bank-owned foreclosure properties

This compares with 2 closed sales in this month last year, with a median sales price of $796,250.

Currently available homes for sale in Redding, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 83 homes for sale in Redding, CT.
List Prices range from $275,000 for a small cape to $9,500,000 for an antique estate on 65 acres.

Redding, Connecticut is a wonderful New England town that has maintained its rural charm while becoming a popular residence of those who commute to lower Fairfield County or Westchester County and New York City.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Ridgefield, Connecticut Real Estate Update 
January, 2011

Closed home sales in Ridgefield, Connecticut: 

There were 13 home sales closed in Ridgefield, CT. 

The median closed sales price in Ridgefield was $940,000.

On average, these homes sold for 94% of their final list price.

Marketing time averaged 405 days on market. 

NOTE:  15% of these sales were bank-owned foreclosure properties

This compares with 12 closed sales in this month one year ago, with a median sales price of $626,250.

Currently available homes for sale in Ridgefield, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 161 homes for sale in Ridgefield, CT.
List Prices range from $210,000 for a two-bedroom fixer to $5,295,000 for a large, newer colonial..

Ridgefield, Connecticut is a wonderful New England town bordering New York's Westchester County. It is popular with those commuting to lower Fairfield County, Westchester County and New York City.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Bethel, Connecticut Real Estate Update 
January, 2011
 

Closed home sales in Bethel, Connecticut: 

There were 8 home sales closed in Bethel, CT. 

The median closed sales price in Bethel was $332,000.

On average, these homes sold for 97% of their final list price.

Marketing time averaged 257 days on market. 

This compares with 4 closed sale in this month one year ago, with a median sales price of $253,450.

Currently available homes for sale in Bethel, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 73 homes for sale in Bethel, CT.
List Prices range from $115,000 for a fixer home to $949,000 for a large colonial on over 5 acres.

Bethel, Connecticut is a quaint New England town with a wonderful pedestrian-friendly downtown area with plenty of shops. Bethel borders Danbury to the west, Brookfield to the north and Redding to the south.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate Update 
January, 2011

Closed home sales in New Milford, Connecticut: 

Single Family Homes: 
There were 10 single family home sales closed in New Milford, CT. 

The median closed real estate sales price for single family homes in New Milford was $260,000. 
On average, these homes sold for 94% of their final list price. 

Days on Market averaged 157 days of market time. 

 NOTE:  30% of these closes sales were either bank-owned foreclosure sales or pre-foreclosure short sales.

This compares to 11 single family homes closed in this month last year, with a median closed sales price of $212,000.

Condos: 
There were 2 condominium sales closed in New Milford, CT.

The median closed real estate sales price for condos in New Milford was $106,500.

This compares to 2 condos closed in this month last year, with a median closed sales price of $174,000.

Currently available homes for sale in New Milford, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 222 single family homes for sale in New Milford, CT.
List Prices range from $89,900 for a small bank-owned home to $5,900,000 for am expansive home on more than 75 acres.

Condos:
Currently, there are 74 condos available for sale in New Milford, CT.
List prices range from $54,900 to $532,700.

New Milford, Connecticut, is the southernmost town in Litchfield County and is known as The Gateway to Litchfield County. The town borders the northeastern shores of Candlewood Lake. Several lake communities surround its Candlewood Lake shores, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. New Milford enjoys a population of about 28,000 residents.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Brookfield, Connecticut Real Estate Update
January , 2011

Closed home sales in Brookfield, Connecticut: 

Single Family Homes: 
There were 7 single family home sales closed in Brookfield, CT.

The median closed sales price was $570,000.
On average, these homes sold for 97% of their final list price. 
Days on Market average 252 days of market time.

This compares to 10 closed sales in January, 2010, with a median closed sales price of $425,000.

Condos: 
There were 4 condominium sales closed in Brookfield, CT. 
The median sales price was $207,500. 


This compares to 4 closed sales in January, 2010 with a median sales price of $172,250.

Currently available homes for sale in Brookfield, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 89 single family homes for sale in Brookfield, CT.
List Prices range from $185,000 for an antique cape to $1,795,000 for a newer waterfront home.

Condos:
Currently, there are 35 condos for sale in Brookfield, CT. List prices range from $149,000 for a one-bedroom unit to $529,900 for a new unit in an active adult community.




Brookfield, Connecticut, is located between Candlewood Lake and Lake Lillinonah, creating a multitude of water recreation opportunities in the town. Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. Brookfield enjoys a population of about 16,000 residents.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

Danbury, Connecticut Real Estate Update
January, 2011

Closed home sales in Danbury, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
There were 16 single family home sales closed in Danbury, CT.

The median closed real estate sales price for single family homes in Danbury was $268,000. 

On average, these homes sold for 95% of their most recent list price.

Days on Market averaged 170 days of market time. 

This compares with 19 closed sales in January, 2010, with a median closed sales price of $210,000.

***  What is interesting to note is that 31% of these sales were either short sales or bank-owned foreclosure sales.

Condos:
There were 16 condominium sales closed in Danbury, CT.
The median closed sales price was $203,700.
On average, these homes sold for 94% of their most recent list price.

This compares with 11 closed sales in January, 2010, with a median closed sales price of $190,000.

 *** What is interesting to note is that 19% of these sales were either short sales or bank-owned foreclosure sales.

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Currently available homes for sale in Danbury, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 236 single family homes for sale in Danbury, CT.
List Prices range from $99,900 for a bank-owned fixer to $3,750,000 for a large estate home on more than 50 acres.

Condos:
Currently, there are 194 condos available for sale in Danbury, CT.
List prices range from $53,500 - $639,000.

Danbury, Connecticut, a former military depot during the American Revolution, is a diverse community of about 78,000 residents that borders New York State to the west and the southern shores of Candlewood Lake.  Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities.  Danbury enjoys a convenient commute location to lower Fairfield County and Westchester County, New York.  Danbury is situated just about an hour by car to Hartford, Connecticut and New York City.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update
January, 2011

Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut:

There was 1 home sale that closed in Sherman during January, 2011.

The median sales price was $920,000.

On average, these homes sold for 77% of their final list price.

Days on Market averaged 206 days of market time.

This compares with 2 closed sales in January, 2010, with a median sales price of $1,002,250.

Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 59 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.
List Prices range from $205,000 for a small, one-bedroom home to $4,000,000 for a spacious Candlewood Lake waterfront colonial.

Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the south and hugs the northwestern shores of Candlewood Lake.  Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities.  The northernmost town in Fairfield County, Sherman is often cited as being the fastest growing town in Connecticut per capita, yet still retains its rural roots and charm.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
203.947-1107
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.