Prospect, CT Real Estate News

By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Friday Flags in Prospect CT June 2023+While sitting at the computer reading the blogs this morning, I realized that I didn't have a flag to post for Friday. Not a problem, as I only had to look out the window to see a possibility.To the left of the front stoop is the UConn banner. I am a 1971 graduate and proud of the school and the teams. It is standing atop the red dwarf maple that adorns the right side of the stoop.On the opposite side of the front porch is our country's flag. It is always out there, no disrespect intended.I have flown the flag ever since I moved into my first home in 1978, as a matter of pride in my country and for the service I gave it.I will keep a sharper eye this week to find a business that shares the sentiments.There is always the main streets through Prospect...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Easter Sunday . . . A Christian Day of Celebration, for He Has Risen The period of Lent and sacrifice is over, all 40 days. For Christians, the celebration of Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ, and his sacrifice for all.     Many people will attend services dressed in their spring finery, their easter Bonnets. Kids will have allready had their Easter Egg Hunt to se who could collect the most, although all will be winners. Family will gather and have a meal of good will and abundance at the end of their fast period. All will be happy and well fed.              
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Prospect CT Real Estate Sales Report for March 2011 Currently in Prospect CT there are 52 active residential listings for sale, with 2 new listings being added in March. They range from a small 672 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $25,000 to a 5300 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial with 18x36 pool listed at $669,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $340,899. The average days on market for these homes is 174 days. There are currently 5 homes under contract in Prospect CT, but none went under contract in the month of January. The average list price for these homes is $356,822 with an average day on market of 115 days. For the month of March, there were 2 new homes listed for sale in Prospect CT.   There were 6 closings in Prospect ...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Opening Day of the Fishing Season in Prospect CT . . . They Do Look Cold! The fishing season officially opened here in CT and the anglers alongside the pond at McGrath Park in Prospect CT were very thin this morning. Maybe the 43 degree weather with the 25 mile per hour wind had something to do with it. All over the state fishermen were out to try their luck at their favorite spots. The State of CT had already done it's part with stocking trout all over the state. Here in Prospect CT, a fishing derby for the young was postponed, and the weather had a lot to do with that, especially as rain is in the forecast. Not everyone was scared off, however, although there were different levels of success. This angler had 6 trout already on his string and was keeping them alive in the water.   This...
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By William James Walton Sr., Greater Waterbury Real Estate
(WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group)
PROSPECT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - MARCH 2011   Average sale prices are better than last month, but still lower than last year in Prospect CT. Sellers, you can attract buyers for your home in this market by correctly pricing your home to sell and by maximizing your curb appeal so that buyers will want to see your home.     2/2011 1/2011 2/2010 Active Listings 63 57 56 New Listings 13 9 20 Av. Listing Price $340,379 $335,690 $315,849 Av. Sq. Ft. 2233 2253 2070 Av. DOM 154 173 N/A Homes Sold 2 3 4 Av. LP – Homes Sold $234,900 $188,800 $304,675 Av. SP – Homes Sold $215,000 $173,833 $288,750 Av. DOM – Homes Sold 66 102 106 SP/LP Ratio 91% 92% 94% Absorption Rate 5.33 6.17 5.67 Months of Inventory 12 9 10   The single family Prospect CT homes for sale range from a 672 sq. ft. 2 bedroom ...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
 Paying it Forward . . Coffee for the Troops Having spent time in the Army, I can appreciate a break in the day with a 'Cup of Joe'. Even today I enjoy the relaxation offered with just taking a break. Here in our area, a few of the local Prospect CT businesses are serving as collection pints for the Coffee Mission for our troops.    For a while now, the coffee collected has been takento a central facility in Middletown, CT for boxing and then sent to our servicemen in Iraq and Afghanistan. The coffee must be brought in bags, as they pack more efficiently. It must also be ground coffee and not bags of beans. The request is also no flavored or decaf coffee. Here in Prospect CT, the collection points are the offices of the Prospect Pages. located in the Cross Pointe plaza on route 69, or a...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
 February 2011 Real Estate Sales Report for Prospect CT The real estate sales activity in Prospect CT is a bit sluggish, but some of that can be attributed to the heavy snowfalls and cold weather we have had this winter. Currently in Prospect CT there are 63 active residential listings for sale, which is 4 more than the number of listings in January. They range from a small 672 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $25,000 to a 5300 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial with 18x36 pool listed at $669,000 The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $340,379. The average days on market for these homes is 156 days. There are currently 5 homes under contract in Prospect CT, but none went under contract in the month of January. The average list price for ...
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By William James Walton Sr., Greater Waterbury Real Estate
(WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group)
PROSPECT CT REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - FEBRUARY 2011   More homes available for sale is good for buyers looking to purchase a home in Prospect CT. Sellers, the increase in competition means that you must price your home correctly and prepare it to be seen in the best possible light in order to attract not only buyers’ attention, but also offers.   1/2011 12/2010 1/2010 Active Listings 57 49 45 New Listings 9 9 6 Av. Listing Price $335,690 $329,879 $310,753 Av. Sq. Ft. 2253 2225 2064 Av. DOM 173 184 Homes Sold 3 9 2 Av. LP – Homes Sold $188,800 $222,744 $224,950 Av. SP – Homes Sold $173,833 $212,167 $205,250 Av. DOM – Homes Sold 102 107 294 SP/LP Ratio 92% 95% 91% Absorption Rate 6.17 6.33 7.5 Months of Inventory 9 7.74 6 The single family Prospect CT homes for sale range from a 672 sq....
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
The Proper Technique to Making a Snowman  There are many ways to build a snowman. The key essential would be the proper type and amount of snow. We have been blasted this winter with snow. It came in huge amounts and it was so cold that it was powdery light, which as any body versed in snow man making is not the right type. Snowmen require the proper degree of wetness in order to properly be rolled and also to be shaped. But more importantly, it requires the determination to do it. We got snow Saturday evening, and hopefully it will be the last snowfall for the year. This was not only the right consistency, it was also the right amount for a first time novice.    Saturday was the 2nd birthday for Grandson Raphael, and even though we have had bunches of snow, it wasn't at all proper for ...
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By William James Walton Sr., Greater Waterbury Real Estate
(WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group)
  Prospect CT 2010 Year-End Real Estate Market Report     In 2010, 76 homes were sold in Prospect CT, with an average sale price of $270,740 and an average of 103 days on market. The homes that sold ranged from a 728 sq. ft. 2 bedroom mobile home that sold for $29,900, to a 3200 sq. ft. colonial that sold for $575,000.     2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 Homes Sold 76 77 69 81 91 Av. Listing Price 279.533 267,544 298,900 325,355 337,714 Av. Sale Price 270,740 257,008 284,010 312,425 325,950 Av. DOM 103 86 109 90 71 SP/LP Ratio 96% 96% 95% 96% 97%   2010 was a good year for the majority of sellers in Prospect, as the average SP/LP ratio was 96% and average sale prices were up 5% from 2009’s sale prices. What does this mean for Prospect sellers looking to sell their homes in 2011? Continuing to ...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
When the Bus Isn't Available It's fairly common to see special buses that service seniors pulling into shopping plazas or stores to discharge their riders. Appointment need to be made to get onto the buses and their allotment of time has to be met as there are probably too few buses and too many seniors that need assistance. With the storms that we've had lately, the burden on these buses must be heavy, and there are many a senior that just doesn't get out. I received a call from an old family friend recently. She was on the mailing list for the calendars I send out. This woman with a great deal of starin in her voie was asking for a ride to tgo grocery shopping. She hadn't been out in over 3 weeks, and just couldn't get the bus to help here.   I went by the house, took her to go shoppi...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
January 2011 Real Estate Sales Report for Prospect CT    Currently in Prospect CT there are 59 active residential listings for sale, which is 3 more than the number of listings in December 2010. They range from a small 672 square ft, 2 bedroom mobile home, listed at $25,000 to a 5300 square ft, 4 bedroom colonial with 18x36 pool listed at $669,000 The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $335,787. The average days on market for these homes is 171 days.  In addition, there are currently 4 homes under contract in Prospect CT , with two having gone under contract in the month of January. The average list price for these homes is $328,527 with an average days on market of 66 days.  For the month of January, there were 9 new homes listed for sale in ...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
There's so Many Things to Look for With this Ice and Snow Before it Causes Real Damage We're having a brutal winter here in Connecticut. Every storm that comes up the coast has turned left and brought so much misery with it. The snow gets taken off the roads and the driveways get cleared as do the walks. The burden of all the weight has created severe problems for many with no immediate end in sight. The piles of snow on the roofs has started to create major ice issues that are starting to become bigger yet. Stores in our area cannot keep snow rakes in stock, and one dealer has already sold over 6,000 while still expecting more. When rakes aren't available a good shovel, or maybe even a push broom might work. Be careful when on the roofs not to fall and not to damage the roof itself. La...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Sunday Photo . . . Help, I'm Stuck in Here!!   It's no secret we've had a lot of snow, and it started very early in the year. We've had almost 60" of snow so far this month. Many decorations are buried under the depth of snow. As I was driving around yesterday, I came across this front yard scene. It's too bad the snow's so deep, as I would have liked to have seen some creative kids put a couple of smaller snowman around this one trying to pull it out.    
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Paying It Forward . . Nothing Stops the Mail From Being Delivered Last week, coming home for a break, I started to stop in front of the house like I usually do to collect the mail. The box was empty, which is a bit unusual at this time of month because it's typically bill delivery time. As I turned back to my car, I saw my mail person, Gina, walking towards me, which is unusual as we are on a motor route, waving at me with mail in her hand. As she got closer, she started to explain that the truck's transmission had stopped and she was just delivering our street, which is a cul-de-sac, and then she would have to wait for someone to come out to get her. She was very frustrated as she had already called twice that day for help, explaining to the office that the truck was acting up and the ...
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By William James Walton Sr., Greater Waterbury Real Estate
(WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group)
PROSPECT CT REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - JANUARY 2011 The best news coming out of the stats for the Prospect CT real estate market is that there is no increase in inventory, as the number of homes that were listed in December is equal to the number of homes that were sold in the same time period. If this continues over the next several months, Prospect CT sellers may start to see the market shifting more in their favor​. Active Listings 49 New Listings 0 Average List Price $329,879 Median List Price $339,900 Average Sq. Ft. 2225 Median Sq. Ft. 2198 There are 49 single family Prospect CT homes for sale , with an average listing price of $329,879, and 184 days on market, ranging from a 672 sq. ft. 2 bedroom ranch being offered for $25,000 to a 5305 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial being offered...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
We've Got a  Blow Going and It Isn't Stopping for A While! The snow started at just about 10 PM last night with just the faintest of flurries, but we had been warned that is was going to last for a while. At 7 AM this morning we were into a white out situation. A white out is just so much snow so quickly that that's all that can be seen. So at 11 AM I opened the front door to take a look at the yard, and it's all white. So let's take a look out the side door at the neighbor's house to see what it looks like that way. Yep, it's white there as well, and I also can't see my driveway. I wanted to open the doors to the deck but the snow would have dropped into the house, and there is still an 8" step up to those doors. So let's take a peek into the back yard. Yep, that's white as well as tha...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
December 2010 Real Estate Sales Report for Prospect CT  Currently in Prospect CT there are 56 active residential listings for sale, which is 3 less than the number of listings in November.     They range from a small 672 square ft, 2 bedroom mobile home, listed at $25,000 to a 5300 square ft, 4 bedroom colonial with 18x36 pool listed at $669,000 The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $330,600. The average days on market for these homes is 166 days.       In addition, there are currently 6 homes under contract in Prospect CT , with two having gone under contract in the month of December. The average list price for these homes is $264,600 with an average days on market of 58 days.   For the month of December, there were 11 new homes listed for ...
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By William James Walton Sr., Greater Waterbury Real Estate
(WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group)
PROSPECT CT REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - DECEMBER 2010 Active Listings 58 New Listings 0 Average List Price $313,254 Median List Price $292,475 Average Sq. Ft. 2056 Median Sq. Ft. 1910 There are 58 Prospect CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $318,243, and 172 days on market, ranging from a 672 sq. ft. 2 bedroom ranch being offered for $25,000 to a 5305 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial being offered for $669,900. 11 of the Prospect CT houses for sale were just listed in the month of November, with an average listing price of $290,364. Here's a breakdown of the Prospect CT homes for sale prices: List Price Houses % < 200,000 10 17 200,001-250,000 8 14 250,001-300,000 13 22 300,001-350,000 5 9 350,001-400,000 10 17 400,001-450,000 7 12 450,001-500,000 1 2 >500,001 4 7 You can se...
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By Dave Jones, Broker/Owner - e-PRO Dave Jones Realty llc Prospec
(Dave Jones Realty, llc.)
  Welcome to Woodmont Estates, Mikayla Lane, Prospect.  One of the premier subdivisions in Prospect.  There has been a slew of activity lately and several lots have gone under contract.  When you see the quality from this local builder, with prices starting in the upper $300's, it is no wonder.  The Beautiful & Desirable Woodmont Estates subdivision in Prospect. features  variety of different style homes on some of the nicest lots in Prospect.  There is Plenty of time to be a part of the planning with this quality home builder and choose the cabinets, tile, carpet & fixtures. All in the unbeatable town of Prospect.   View from the top of Woodmont Estates Mikayla Lane Prospect looking down towards Summit Road.  Woodmont Estates is a beautiful section of Prospect.  Call today to schedule ...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Paying It Forward . . . Santa Makes a Visit and Someone will Get Heat Every year we have a Christmas Luncheon for our family and closest friends. It is a great time, and everybody enjoys themselves. For this party, I also arrange to have a special visit from Santa Claus for all the kids. This is something that the kids wait for all year, and even the day of the party Santa cannot show up too soon for them. As everyone knows, Santa Claus needs to be very organized, and he has also become high tech, with his own email address, and I understand he's also working on a web site. If the kids had sent Santa their email list, he was kind enough to bring it with him and discuss it with them so that he knew exactly what they were asking for. Of course, he also let them understand that if they did...
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