Buyers interested in purchasing a home in Maynard MA it's time to get moving as there the number of homes available continues to decline; only 32 single family homes for sale compared with 43 last year at this time; and 7 of the 32 already have accepted offers with contingencies waiting to clear. Additionally, there are 13 single family homes with sales pending. Pending sales will close in the next month or two.
Prices for single-family homes in Maynard range from $111,000 to $599,000; the median list price is $308,950; the average is $344,331. Last year at this time the median list prices was $329,900; the average was $340,120. The average time on the market is 86 days down from 152 days a year ago.
There were 9 closed sales during September 2009 compared with 9 for the same period in 2008. The median sale price was $285,000 up from $253,750; the average was $290,089; and it took less time for houses to sell - average time on the market for homes closed in September 2009 was 126 days compared with 157 days for closed sales in September 2008.
The condo/townhouse market continues to offer good values, but fewer on the market - 25 compared with 35 at this time last year. Prices range from $161,900 for apartment-style condos; $234,000 to $284,900 for townhouse re-sales at desirable Deer Hedge Run, Oak Ridge, and Apple Ridge. New construction townhomes starting at $279,000 for age restricted units and $329,000 for non-restricted townhouses with first floor master bedrooms and garages. Overall, condominium prices have dropped in Maynard so there are some great opportunities available.
Interest rates have recently gone down again and Maynard home prices are some of the most affordable in the area, however, less supply is already starting to put upward pressure on price; recent sales are selling close and sometimes above the asking price and there have even been some multiple offers. If you're interested in becoming a home owner in Maynard, be prepared to step-up or you may miss out!
To find out what homes are available in Maynard and the nearby towns west of Boston, visit www.marilynmessenger.com your on-line source for real estate listings, news and information or call Marilyn Messenger at 508-596-3501 for personal real estate services. *Data Source - MLSPIN (Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network.)
ZIP Code: 01754 Approximate Location Boundaries: Maynard is surrounded by Concord, Sudbury, Stow, and Acton.
Location Characteristics: 25 miles northwest of Boston, Maynard was ranked #13 out of 147 MA towns and cities in Boston Magazine's April 2004 edition which featured Best Places to Live/Best Bang for the Buck when they compared cost of living to quality of life. It was number ONE in the "Safest Towns for the Buck" category and in the top 10 for "Best Schools for the Buck". Although Maynard is modest in population, it has managed to attract a number of high technology firms, due in part to its strategic location in close proximity to Route 128 as well as Routes 2 and 2A. This remarkably balanced and diverse community encompasses an attractive mix of quiet, residential neighborhoods along tree-shaded streets as well as commercial and industrial sectors.
Maynard features a number of pleasing residential neighborhoods that provide a combination of well-kept older homes and newer construction in many architectural styles and price ranges. The downtown district offers a good collection of small shops and services, and additional shopping can be found in adjacent Acton and Concord. Commuter rail service to Cambridge and Boston is also available just a few minutes away.
Facilities for leisure activities include a community center with recreational programs, a country club, golf course, sports fields, playgrounds, tennis courts and a skating rink.
About Marilyn Messenger, CRS:
"Marilyn exemplifies what every real estate agent should be. She was professional, thoughtful and tough when she needed to be. I would not have made it through if Marilyn was not at the helm. I cannot recommend her highly enough" - Jessica
"Marilyn went beyond the call of duty...All the 'i's were dotted and the 't's were crossed in a very professional manner. You [William Raveis] are fortunate to have her on your staff" - Alice
…Thanks so much for all you did to help us through the process of buying our first home...[Marilyn] made the process easier than we ever thought possible." -- Matt & Julie
Marilyn Messenger has been representing buyers and sellers of residential real estate west of Boston since 1993. She is a licensed Broker (not a salesperson), and additionally, she has earned the following designations: CRS - Certified Residential Specialist - only 3.5% of Realtors nationally have completed the requirements for CRS; ABR - Accredited Buyers Representative; SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist; RECS - Real Estate Cyberspace Society members are dedicated to using the latest technology to benefit their clients. She is also a member of the MA and National Association of Realtors.
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