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 )
With the leaves starting to change, it's time to put some consideration to getting the summer home ready for winter. As this valuable property will not be used for some time, necessary precautions should be taken so that when it's time to use it in the spring, it provides as much joy as it did the previous season. First is the water system. All lines in the house should definitely be drained at it's lowest point. If needed, be prepared to use an air compressor to get this done. Nobody wants to come back to the house in the spring to find that pipes froze and created significant damage. Drains that don't allow for full vacate, should be protected with RV anti-freeze. This is a safe, biodegradable solution that will not harm the waste or septic systems when the house is opened again in t...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
October 12 is the day I recognize as being the celebration of Columbus Day, going back to Miss DiPietro's class in second grade. It was taught to me almost as a song: In fourteen hundred ninety-twoColumbus sailed the ocean blue.He had three ships and left from Spain;He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.He sailed by night; he sailed by day;He used the stars to find his way.A compass also helped him knowHow to find the way to go.Ninety sailors were on board;Some men worked while others snored.Then the workers went to sleep;And others watched the ocean deep.Day after day they looked for land;They dreamed of trees and rocks and sand.October 12 their dream came true,You never saw a happier crew!"Indians!  Indians!"  Columbus cried;His heart was filled with joyful pride.But "India" the l...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
St Anthony's Pumpkin Patch, Prospect Ct The Pumpkin Patch in the parking lot of St Anthony's Church in Prospect Ct opened today, and will be open until Oct 31, Daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM The Pumpkin Patch is a new ministry called Hope, created by St Anthony's Church to assist any Prospect resident, regardless of religious affiliation. The purpose of the Hope ministry is to provide financial, educational, practical and spiritual guidance to help people in need. In addition to the pumpkin sales, there will also be:     Hayrides A Bounce House Obstacle Course Crafts Games Face Painting Storytime Food and beverages   All proceeds from the Pumpkin Patch are donated directly to the Hope ministry. The pumpkins are supplied by a non-profit organization based in New Mexico, which provides em...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
September 2010 Real Estate Sales Report for Prospect Ct Currently in Prospect Ct there are 57 active residential listings for sale, which is 5 less than the number of listings in August. They range from a small 1,056 square ft, 3 bedroom mobile home, listed at $34,900 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 $325,456. The average days on market for these homes is 171 days. In addition, there are currently 6 homes under contract in Prospect Ct , none of which went under contract in the month of September. The average list price for these homes is $260,400 with an average days on market of 75 days.    For the month of September, there were 9 new homes listed for sale in Pr...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
It was a memorable challenge and exceptional competition, with everything one could ask for and maybe a bit extra. Rain that just wouldn't go away, the best players in the world, competing head to head with Nationalistic pride on the line. All the weather problems had matches being carried on into the dark, and then to the next day. What should have been a 3 day event turned into 4. In the end, it was the flat stick that broke the back of the US Team, putters failed, and to anyone that has ever played the game, when the putter fails, there's a strain placed on every other club. For the US Team, it was apparent. Tiger Woods typifies this as his flat stick started working early and had him challenging the course. Something that he's lacked all year. So too did this display itself with th...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
As real estate agents we understand the necessity of respecting zoning in order to preserve the values of homes, and also to prevent homeowners from creating a burden on the resources available on a given plot of land. This is more critical where homes are serviced by wells and septic systems. Also being a real estate agent, with a reasonably good sized property, I need to make sure that I do not get unwanted squatters trying to move in and take over a portion of my property. Last year I noticed that a bird had created a home in one of the light posts that line my driveway. I dropped some anti deer treatment into the house and thought that I had rid my self of these squatters. Unfortunately, as I came into my driveway today, I heard knocking very close to the house. As I looked about, I...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
It's officially Fall and the pool at this facility was officially closed for the season. The residents had a great time this summer and nobody was hurt, or thrown into the deep end of the pool. The lifeguards were ever vigilant and their skills were never called upon. While there might be a few warm days left, the upkeep required to maintain would have been excessive and unjustified for a few hours of pleasure. So we say good bye for now, and see you again next spring.  
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By Dave Jones, Broker/Owner - e-PRO Dave Jones Realty llc Prospec
(Dave Jones Realty, llc.)
Congratulations to the new buyer (and of course our Seller)!  The home was priced right, and showed great.  It was on the market 12 days and closed Friday for $298,500. It is a 4 Bedroom, 3 Full bath Colonial with many ugrades.     Pour a glass of lemonade and relax on the beautiful front porch of this quality built home with many upgrades.  Desirable cul-d-sac location, C/A, crown molding, chair rail, irrigation systems, patio and deck. Truly a must see home.Great Commuter local.    
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Saturday, September 25 is the collection date for residents of Prospect, along with other towns in their region to safely dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste. The Public works garage in Wolcott, at 48 Todd Rd, which is near the intersection of Woodtick Rd will be the regional collection point for the following towns: Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington and Wolcott. Household Hazardous waste is generally defined as a household waste that is toxic, flammable, reactive or corrosive. Common HHW includes oil-based paints, thinners, pool chemicals, pesticides, mercury fever thermometers, and gasoline.     A detailed listing of Household Hazardous Waste can be found on the St of Ct HHW site If you have a storage shelf in the bas...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
OPEN HOUSE Sunday September 19, 12 Noon to 2:00 PM . . 14 Pinecrest Dr, Prospect ,Ct Listed at $ 179,900    MLS# W1056351 An open flow 2 bedroom ranch, ideal for first time buyers looking to get into Prospect; well maintained pine walls & ceilings, newer roof, furnace, HW Heater, private yard partially fenced, ideally located and convenient to highway access and stores    Color: Brown Style: Ranch Number of Levels: 1 Year Built: 1952 Total Fin. SqFt: 1,152 Sqft SqFt Source: Town Records Rooms: 4 Bdrms: 2 Baths: 1   Porch Type: Screened In Garage Desc: Attached Garage Cap.: 1 Acres: 0.51 acres Zoning: RA-1 Assessed Value: $139,760 Taxes: $3,494 High Sch: Woodland Middle Sch: Long River Elementary Sch: Algonquin OPEN HOUSE Sunday September 19, 12 Noon to 2:00 PM . . 14 Pinecrest Dr, Prosp...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
August 2010 Real Estate Sales Report for Prospect Ct Currently in Prospect Ct there are 62 active residential listings for sale, which is the same number of listings as there were in July. They range from a small 924 square ft, 2 bedroom mobile home, listed at $37,000 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 $336,275. The average days on market for these homes is 162 days. In addition, there are currently 3 homes under contract in Prospect Ct , none of which went under contract in the month of August. The average list price for these homes is $336,630 with an average days on market of 90 days.   For the month of August, there were 8 new homes listed for sale in Prospect C...
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By William James Walton Sr., Greater Waterbury Real Estate
(WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group)
PROSPECT, CT REAL ESTATE – MARKET UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2010   Buyers looking for Prospect CT real estate homes for sale can find the latest statistics for the Prospect, CT real estate market for the month ending on August 31, 2010: Active Listings 64 New Listings 0 Average List Price $336,277 Median List Price $327,000 Average Sq. Ft. 2206 Median Sq. Ft. 2116   There are 64 Prospect, CT homes for sale. The average listing price for Prospect, CT homes for sale is $336,277, and has an average of 163 days on market. The homes on the market in Prospect, CT range from a 924 sq. ft. 2 bedroom mobile home being offered for $37,000 to a 5305 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial home being offered for $669,900. 8 of the Prospect, CT homes for sale were just listed in the month of August. The average listing ...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
If you have ever gone into a lumber yard you may have seen people picking up framing lumber and trying to sight edge them looking for curvature, or more precisely lack of curvature. This is in the belief that when they use the lumber, there will be less likelihood that the wood will turn when used and not have nails popping and damaging a finished product. Experienced builders will opt for kiln dried lumber, which has already had the majority of moisture removed by 'baking' the wood slowly at controlled temperatures. While driving home today, I noticed a bit of curvature that I never noticed before. At first I thought it might have been the result of an accident recently, and that I could possibly find some scrappings or residue on the pole that would verify this. Nothing This pole has ...
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By William James Walton Sr., Greater Waterbury Real Estate
(WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group)
PROSPECT, CT REAL ESTATE – MARKET UPDATE AUGUST 2010   Buyers looking for Prospect CT real estate homes for sale can find the latest statistics for the Prospect, CT real estate market for the month ending on July 31, 2010: Active Listings 62 New Listings 0 Average List Price $328,906 Median List Price $322,450 Average Sq. Ft. 2152 Median Sq. Ft. 2054   There are 62 Prospect, CT homes for sale. The average listing price for Prospect, CT homes for sale is $328,906, and has an average of 154 days on market. The homes on the market in Prospect, CT range from a 924 sq. ft. 2 bedroom mobile home being offered for $37,000 to a 5305 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial home being offered for $669,900. 8 of the Prospect, CT homes for sale were just listed in the month of July. The average listing price f...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
OPEN HOUSE Sunday August 8, 1-3 PM . . 14 Pinecrest Dr, Prospect Ct Listed at $ 185,000 An open flow 2 bedroom ranch, ideal for first time buyers looking to get into Prospect; well maintained pine walls & ceilings, newer roof, furnace, HW Heater, private yard partially fenced, ideally located and convenient to highway access and stores    Color: Brown Style: Ranch Number of Levels: 1 Year Built: 1952 Total Fin. SqFt: 1,152 Sqft SqFt Source: Town Records Rooms: 4 Bdrms: 2 Baths: 1   Porch Type: Screened In Garage Desc: Attached Garage Cap.: 1 Acres: 0.51 acres Zoning: RA-1 Assessed Value: $139,760 Taxes: $3,494 High Sch: Woodland Middle Sch: Long River Elementary Sch: Algonquin OPEN HOUSE Sunday August 8, 1-3 PM . . 14 Pinecrest Dr, Prospect ,Ct Listed at $ 185,000
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
July 2010 Real Estate Sales Report for Prospect Ct Currently in Prospect Ct there are 62 active residential listings for sale, which represents an increase of 3 homes over June's inventory. They range from a small 864 square ft, 2 bedroom ranch, listed at $170,900 to a 5300 square ft, 5 bedroom colonial with 18x36 pool listed at $669,000 The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect Ct is $328,900. The average days on market for these homes is 155 days. In addition, there are currently 2 homes under contract in Prospect Ct . Of these, 4 went under contract in the month of July. The average list price for these homes is $242,500 with an average days on market of 132 days.   For the month of July, there were 7 new homes listed for sale in Prospect Ct.  The a...
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By Dave Jones, Broker/Owner - e-PRO Dave Jones Realty llc Prospec
(Dave Jones Realty, llc.)
It is that time of the year again.  Mayor Bob Chatfield's annual "Sock Hop on the Green." This year is a celebration of the 25th year!     I can say I have never missed one, and can remember back to when it started on the green in 1985 with about 50 cars and a hotdog cart! It is easily the biggest event of the year now in Prospect Get there early to get the best spot if you are bringing a car.    mayor Bob told me over breakfast this morning that he expects 4,000 people, and close to 500 cars.  It is one of the biggest in the state now.  There will be all the local vendors setup too The Dairy Bar www.facebook.com/prospectdairybar will be doing Phlly Steak sandwiches, Fries, Burgers & Dogs Baki's Pizza will be there along with; Prospect Pizza Spill the Beans The Big Dipper Ice Cream The ...
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By Dave Jones, Broker/Owner - e-PRO Dave Jones Realty llc Prospec
(Dave Jones Realty, llc.)
Prospect Connecticut Real Estate market report. As of 7/28/2010 There are currently 71 Properties for sale with an average list price of $331,179.  These properties had an average days on market of 143 days.  The largest market segment in Prospect is currently the $300,000- $399,999 which has a total of 21 listings.      Sold Properties in Prospect for June 2010.   A total of 12 properties sold in Prospect for June 2010.  The highest price home was $448,230 and the lowest was $62,000. The average price of a sold home in Prospect Connecticut for June 2010 was $257,636.   The average number of Days on Market for Prospect Ct for June 2010 was 133 days.     For an up to the minute report emailed to you instantly please stop by.  www.SoldInProspect.com It is free and instant!
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
2010 Mid Year Real Estate Sales Analysis for Prospect Ct For the first 6 months of 2010 there were 37 residential properties sold in Prospect Ct. The median price of these homes was $280,000 with an average days on market of 112. The absorption or rate of sales for this period was slight greater than 6 closings per month. By comparison, for all of 2009, there were a total of 77 residential properties sold in Prospect Ct with a median price of $260,000 and an average days on market of 74. This represented a sales rate of 6 homes per month Currently in Prospect Ct there are 60 active residential listings for sale. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect Ct is $335,780. The average days on market for these homes is 144 days. If the absorption rate remai...
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By William James Walton Sr., Greater Waterbury Real Estate
(WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Briotti Group)
PROSPECT, CT REAL ESTATE – MARKET UPDATE JULY 2010   Buyers looking for Prospect CT real estate homes for sale can find the latest statistics for the Prospect, CT real estate market for the month ending on June 30, 2010: Active Listings 64 New Listings 0 Average List Price $333,123 Median List Price $351,200 Average Sq. Ft. 2147 Median Sq. Ft. 2070   There are 64 Prospect, CT homes for sale. The average listing price for Prospect, CT homes for sale is $333,123, and has an average of 133 days on market. The homes on the market in Prospect, CT range from a 1056 sq. ft. 3 bedroom mobile home being offered for $44,900 to a 5305 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial home being offered for $669,900. 7 of the Prospect, CT homes for sale were just listed in the month of June. The average listing price fo...
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