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Canton, CT: 2008 Real Estate Market Statistics
Recently I wrote a post covering 2008 real estate market statistics for the Greater Hartford area. This post focuses on data specific to Canton, Connecticut. All information came from the CTMLS and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. All data is for single family homes only.
Median sale price for 2008 was $343,450 compared to $374,750 in 2007. The Average Days on Market for 2008 was 95 days, versus 81 days last year. The Average Sale Price per Square Foot in 2008 was $159.91, in 2007 it was $177.21. Finally, the Sale Price to List Price Ratio for 2008 was 94.7%, compared to 96.9% in 2007.
The following two graphs present the same data, the number of closed transactions by month. Typically the busy period is in the early summer which means the majority of the closings happen between May and August.
It’s also interesting to look at the distribution of sales by price point to get a better sense of what the Median Sale Price really means. This graph helps you understand how a town’s inventory is distributed by price range and can be compared to other towns.
As always, I’m available to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to post a comment or send me an email.
Avon, CT: 2008 Real Estate Market Statistics
Recently I wrote a post covering 2008 real estate market statistics for the Greater Hartford area. This post focuses on data specific to Avon, Connecticut. All information came from the CTMLS and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. All data is for single family homes only.
Median sale price for 2008 was $470,000, compared to $524,000 in 2007. The Average Days on Market for 2008 was 73 days, versus 64 days last year. The Average Sale Price per Square Foot in 2008 was $175.68, in 2007 it was $185.11. Finally, the Sale Price to List Price Ratio for 2008 was 95.8%, compared to 97.5% in 2007.
The following two graphs present the same data, the number of closed transactions by month. Typically the busy period is in the early summer which means the majority of the closings happen between May and August.
It’s also interesting to look at the distribution of sales by price point to get a better sense of what the Median Sale Price really means. This graph helps you understand how a town’s inventory is distributed by price range and can be compared to other towns.
As always, I’m available to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to post a comment or send me an email.
Leaf Collection and Disposal in Greater Hartford
Autumn is my favorite time of year, as I really enjoy the fall colors on the trees. I don’t enjoy the leaves quite so much once they’ve fallen on the ground.
We have 4 ginormous maple trees that hover over our postage stamp sized lot in Hartford. Our yard is also fenced, which causes challenges in getting our leaves to the street for vacuum pickup. But somehow we manage. Each year rakes, tarps, and an electric leaf blower are used to usher our collection to the street. One good thing about the impressive piles we create is the no one can park in front of our house for a few days. I love creating traffic chaos. 
Depending on where you live, you’ll have your own struggles with the leaves. The town may pick them up for you (bagged or with a vacuum), or you may need to bring them to an area landfill/waste site. Here are links to area towns in Greater Hartford and what you can expect this year regarding the schedule for leaf removal. Happy raking!
Avon
Bloomfield
East Hartford
Farmington
Glastonbury
Hartford
Manchester
New Britain
Newington
Rocky Hill
Simsbury
South Windsor
West Hartford
Wethersfield
Windsor
Vernon