Prospect, CT Real Estate News

By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
What Makes Prospect CT A Fine Place to Call Home?The residents of Prospect CT enjoy a quality of life that is unique and different than the residents of surrounding towns.  While enjoying a simple non-commercial town, there are many pleasantries enjoyed that come to be enjoyed by neighboring town's residents. First, Prospect CT was established in 1827 and is located in the Northwest corner of New Haven county surrounded by Bethany, Waterbury, Cheshire, and Naugatuck. The town is 5 miles long and 4 miles wide with a population of approximately 9,959 as of the year 2020.The town has been recognized by Money magazine as one of the best small towns in the United states and has many residents proud to call Prospect "The Best Small Town in Connecticut.As a small town, the residents still find...
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By Dave Jones, Broker/Owner - e-PRO Dave Jones Realty llc Prospec
(Dave Jones Realty, llc.)
12th Annual Prospect Pumpkin Festival It's fall again and that means it's time for the Annual Prospect Pumpkin Festival, featuring costume parade, vehicle parade, haunted house and hayride, t-bone, segway rides, train rides, DJ and dancing, food and vendors, games and prizes. Prizes will be awarded for adult carved pumpkins and children's decorated pumpkins!!! You can also enter your orange or decorated vehicle in the parade for more fun!! Parade begins at 5:45 PM at Chandler Drive and continues to the Festival. Line up at 5:15 PM.Come join the festivities on Saturday, October 17, 2105, on the Town Green from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Rain date is Sunday, October 18, 2015.
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Come and visit with Ed Silva and appreciate this wonderful Active 55+ Condo in Prospect CT, on Sunday, Sep 27 from  1 PM to 3 PM.9 Lilac Lane Prospect CT in Regency by Toll BrothersMLS# N1105273   Priced at $325,000    This 1500 sq foot condo has spacious rooms and a lot of privacy as well with a treed border as part of the rear yard.Hardwood floors Upgraded Cherry cabinets Granite counters Private deck Walk-out basement  2-car garageFirst floor laundry Master bedroom suite with tray ceilings This condo is in the exclusive Toll Brothers Regency development in Prospect CT on Scott Rd. Directions, Scott Rd to White Oak, left onto Sycamore, left onto Lilac. Sunday Sep 27 from 1 PM to 3 PM.Open House Sun Sep 27  9 Lilac Lane Prospect CT
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
The 2015 Annual Fall Festival and Carnival takes place September 18, 19 and 20, 2015. Fall Festival:There are over 50 Crafters & Vendors for the Fall Festival FREE games & crafts for children ages 3 - 10 in the Grange while you shop!  Silent Auction:  Saturday the 19th from 12 pm - 6 pm in the Meeting House.   September 19th from 11 am - 6 pm September 20th from 12 pm - 5 pm Join us for three days of rides, games, shows, music, shopping and a truck and motorcycle show. Something for everyone!!  Carnival: Friday, 6 pm - 10 pm Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm Sunday, 12 pm - 6 pm Individual tickets and wristbands will be available.   Entertainment: Friday September 18th 6 pm - 10 pm DJ Dance Party 0 all night music provided by DJ Joe"Rock Blocks" all night long with 3 songs in a row from the same ...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Real Estate Market Statistics for Prospect CT August 2015   Currently in Prospect CT there are 75 active residential listings for sale, with 17 new listings being added in August. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 938 square ft, 3-bedroom mobile home, listed at $39,500 to a 3,721 square ft, 3-bedroom colonial listed at $599,900.  Search for Homes in Prospect CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $366,100. The average days on market for these homes are 120 days. In addition, there are currently 6 homes under contract in Prospect CT. In August 2015, 17 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CT ranged from a 876 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, which sold for $42,000 to a 2,989 square foot, 4-bedroom coloni...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
What's the Difference Between an Appraisal and a Comparative Market Analysis No proper real estate transaction can completed unless the true value of the house is determined. Most real estate agents will look into closed sales to use as a guide to reaching a Fair Market value for the subject property. This would be considered a Comparable Market Analysis, or CMA.In researching the CMA, like properties are selected, as close as possible to the subject property and normally no sales beyond 90-120 days. Adjustments are then made for differences in the properties using the subject home as the base and making dollar allowances up or down depending on the variables.Allowances are normally made for square footage differences; lot size, number of bedrooms, baths, garages, pools and any item of ...
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By William James Walton Sr., Greater Waterbury Real Estate
(WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group)
PROSPECT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT for JULY 2015 What does the real estate market look like in Prospect, CT? Real estate prices in Prospect CT remain below where they were at this time last year. The number of pending sales and pending days on market leave a glimmer of hope for sellers that better days may lie ahead. There are 57 single family Prospect CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $320,620 and a median listing price of $329,900.       There are 28 Pending sales (under contract), with an average asking price of $299,614, a median asking price of $272,400, and an average of 67 days on market before accepting an offer.      10 homes were sold in Prospect CT in the month of July, with an average sale price of  $282,080, a median sale price of  $289,500, and an aver...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
It's the 30th Prospect CT Sock Hop and Car show on the Green in Prospect CT .  It's the unofficial end of summer festival as the schools are primed to open for the new yearThis is a well organized and highly anticipated event with all manner of cars and antique vehicles getting cleaned up and polished to be exhibited.Two live bands will play the sounds of the 50's and 60's all afternoon.The event starts at noon and runs through 6 PM.Trophy's will be awarded to the cars at 5:3-0 pm.The weather  has been wonderful lately bordering on hot so the day should be ideal.  Food and Beverage stands will be set-up by in-town vendors.Find some time to come out, work the memories and maybe even the feet to the tunes.Parking is available behind the town hall and nearby school lot.Prospect CT Sock Hop...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
What’s Happening in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market July 2015?     Currently in Prospect CT there are 78 active residential listings for sale, with 34 new listings being added in July. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 938 square ft, 3-bedroom mobile home, listed at $39,500 to a 3,212 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial listed at $550,500.   Search for Homes in Prospect CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $350,372. The average days on market for these homes are 92 days. In addition, there are currently 12 homes under contract in Prospect CT.  In July 2015, 10 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CT ranged from a 1,224 square ft, 2-bedroom REO colonial, which sold for $80,000 to a 1,800 square foot, 2-bed...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Adult Condos in Prospect CTProspect CT is a town of predominately single family residences. There are  2 condo developments in Prospect CT and they are designed for owners 55 years old minimum, The smaller of the 2 developments is called Boulder Brook Condos located off of Union City Rd, (Rt 68).   Built in 2005, Boulder Brook has just 35 units, all offering spacious 1590 sq ft, 2 bedroom homes.The basics include first floor master bedroom suites with plenty of closet space. All models have second floor landings with sitting areas and another full bedroom suite for guests or adult family members.Full garages with storage areas, gas heat pump furnaces with central air offer efficient year round temperature control.Large kitchens with formal dining areas make these luxurious and comfortab...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Come and visit with Ed Silva and appreciate this wonderful Active 55+ Condo in Prospect CT, on Sunday, Aug 9 from  2 PM to 4 PM.MLS# N1105273  This 1500 sq foot condo has spacious rooms and a lot of privacy as well with a treed border as part of the rear yard.Hardwood floorsUpgraded Cherry cabinetsGranite countersPrivate deckWalk-out basement 2-car garage:First floor laundryMaster bedroom suite with tray ceilings This condo is in the exclusive Toll Brothers Regency development in Prospect CT on Scott Rd. Directions, Scott Rd to White Oak, left onto Sycamore, left onto Lilac. Sunday Aug 9 from 2 PM to 4 PM. Open House in Prospect CT 9 Lilac Lane  Aug 9
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
A summer blend of Colors that are longer than their Day.We have a stretch of flowers along the border of the driveway that offer much color, even if short lived. There is a mixture of iris, lily of the valley and day lilies.  Normally we get the day lilies in yellow and occasionally some with a reddish tint.Maybe it was because of the nature of our last winter, but this year the colors are so much brighter and far more hues than we have ever had before.They are also up longer than in the past.  It is so pleasant to come up the drive and have the colors waving in the breeze. Summer Flowers that Give more than 24 Hours of Delight 
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
For the benefit of the Woodland Touchdown Club Here in Prospect CT, the Woodland high School Football Team will hold a recycling drive for cans and bottles on Saturday July 18. The proceeds will go toward their costs of travel, etc for their games and practices.Several groups collect recyclables a few times a year, and we always save our cans and bottles just for these drives.With 6 months worth of empties in various oversized plastic bags, I will load up the car and drive to the parking lot of St Anthony's church in the center of town. There the volunteers will gladly take all the bags and carry them to the sorting area and then into the truck .  The hours for the collections are from 9 am to 1 PM  I may leave them a few dollars worth of empties, but that will be so much more rewarding...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
What’s Happening in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market June 2015?    Currently in Prospect CT there are 80 active residential listings for sale, with 18 new listings being added in June. The homesfor sale in Prospect CT range from a 938 square ft, 3-bedroom mobile home , listed at $39,500 to a 3,285 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial listed at $549,900.   Search for Homes inProspect CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is$300,576. The average days on market for these homes are 92 days. In addition, there are currently 5 homes under contract in Prospect CT.   In June2015, 12 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CTranged from a 1,224 square ft, 2-bedroom REO colonial, which sold for $80,000 toa 1,800 square foot, 2-bedroom c...
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By William James Walton Sr., Greater Waterbury Real Estate
(WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group)
PROSPECT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT for JUNE 2015 What does the real estate market look like in Prospect, CT? Real estate prices in Prospect CT have been declining somewhat steadily over the last year, in spite of being higher for this June compared to last June. Buyers have been moving rather quickly on homes in Prospect CT, and current pending sales prices and number of sales provides some hope for sellers thinking about putting their homes on the market in the upcoming months and for those sellers whose homes are already on the market. There are 66 single family Prospect CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $302,476 and a median listing price of $289,450.      There are 18 Pending sales (under contract), with an average asking price of $309,922, a median asking price...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Music Under the Stars in Prospect CT  It's time for the summer concerts on the Green in Prospect CT.  Through Aug 19. every Wednesday evening starting at 7 PM the music on the green will be presented. The music is partially funded by a grant from the  Connecticut Community Foundation.  Here is the schedule of performers: July 1        Steppin' Out July 8        The Survivors (7 piece swing band) July 15       CJ West and the Downtown Train July 22       Vincent Ingala July 29       Simply Swing Aug 5         River Mud Aug 12       Credence Fogetherty Aug 19       E2 The Eagles Tribute Band In the event of rain the music may be moved to the nearby Grange Hall.  Parking is available behind the Town Hall.Come early, enjoy a light snack and appreciate the music under the stars. Prospect CT ...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
The Top 5 Reasons Prospect CT Is the Best Small Town in Connecticut A few years ago, Money magazine honored Prospect CT as one of it's top 300 small towns in the country.  This was based on quality of life, services to residents, average income of the families and the school systems.There are so many things that people take for granted in their communities, especially when it is a large city or town that offers so many options.  In a small town of 9,600 residents it could be very easy to venture into the neighboring larger towns for diversions.  It does happen for the finer restaurants and the arts, but for the day to day  life events, Prospect CT offers as much or more than it's neighbors. The town Center, once called the Meeting Center is still the location where a majority of many ac...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Show us Your Home for The SummerMany of us here in the Northeast have shown the photos of the heavy snow accumulations we get in winter.  We do know there is color in the dormant vegetation underneath. Part of our distress with the snow and cold is we do know how pleasant our yards can be when in full bloom.We have a yard where there is always a pleasant color on a bush or flower in bloom.  It was part of the reason we appreciated the house when we bought it.Trying to do an overhead, I'll try to offer a glimpse of what we enjoy. Area 1 is a rock garden at the entrance to the driveway.  Within the garden is flox, which offers up the light blue and pink colors in earl spring.  There are also daffodils within the garden for the early color and the bush that backs the garden gives up a pret...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Today is not only the longest day of the year, but also Father's Day.  We did do the big barbecue that we normally do, but still managed to convince mom and dad to have dinner with us.  Dad, Joe Silva, has always been there when we needed help and was a hard worker to make sure his family was never without. Back in 1956, he took us all to Portugal where we could meet and visit with the relatives that were still there, including  both our grandmothers. Both he and my mother were born in the US, Dad in Erie PA, and mom ion New Bedford MA.They both came back to the US just before World War 2, and as he was an American citizen, shortly after the declaration, he was drafted into the Navy.  As kids, we were always at the ball park, after all there were no computer games back then and watching...
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
I noticed a bit of color on the ground as I walked along a fairway recently. As I got closer I realized it was a  butterfly, and it stayed on the ground as if posing for me. The yellow and black so striking against the green of the grass.  It then turned to be somewhat ironic that we would have more butterflies around us the following day as we were attending a wedding of our niece. The second and third were made as wedding favors by a friend of the bride and they did an incredible job, but still not the perfection of Mother Nature. Nature's Beauty Can be Copied but Never Duplicated
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By Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Throughout the summer, there are special events all over the state.  The intent is to get people to appreciate the history of our state as well as the educational and entertainment value.  A detailed calendar of events can be found at the official web site, ctvisit.com Here in Prospect CT, the Hotchkiss House will be open.  It is the location of the Prospect CT Historical Society.Built in 1819, the Hotchkiss House was the main building for the farm.  For over 160 years, a Hotchkiss family member lived in the house, and were all prominent in the development of the town of Prospect CT.  The museum will be open for visitors this Saturday.  Among the things to do will be an archaeological dig on the grounds to attempt to find artifacts, as has been done in the past. If a trip to Prospect CT...
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