WOLCOTT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT- NOVEMBER 2011   Wolcott CT-Real Estate Market Report November 2011 The number of homes for sale, and the months of inventory in Wolcott CT  has remained constant between this year and last year, but home sale prices continue to decline. Buyers can still get a bargain, though, with the majority of homes in the Wolcott CT market under $300k, so if you are a seller and you want your home sold, you need to price it accordingly.   10/2011 10/2010 Active Listings 101 101 New Listings 13 20 Av. Listing Price $288,498 $318,421 Av. Sq. Ft. 2021 2096 Av. DOM 161 161 Homes Sold 3 9 Av. LP – Homes Sold $170,933 $250,144 Av. SP – Homes Sold $165,967 $232,311 Av. DOM – Homes Sold 34 83 SP/LP Ratio 98% 93% Absorption Rate 10.17 10 Months of Inventory 10 10   TheW... 11/30/2011

Wolcott CT Real Estate Sales Report for October 2011       Currently in Wolcott CT there are 115 active residential listings for sale, with 14 new listings being added in October. The homes for sale in Wolcott CT range from a 1,400 square ft, 4-bedroom Colonial needing complete rehab, needing re-hab and listed at $69,900 to a 2,100 square ft, 4 bedroom, lake front cape listed at $850,000.        The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Wolcott CT is $282,412. The average days on market for these homes are 136 days. In addition, there are currently 6 homes under contract in Wolcott CT, two having gone under contract in October.     In October, 3 homes closed in Wolcott CT. They were a 1,728 sq ft 3-bedroom  raised ranch  which sold for $245,000; a 1,820 sq ft, ... 11/11/2011

The Wolcott Senior Center will be hosting a free seminar on Home Staging, "Downsize Design" and Decorating on a Budget Thursday November 10, 20110  at 12:00 p.m. at the facility on 211 Nichols Road in Wolcott CT    Participants will learn how to overcome the challenges of preparing for a downsize move and affordable decorating tips for small spaces.  Karen Bernetti of Staging4Smooth Transitions and Jennifer Napolitano (A.K.A "The DollarWise Deocrator") of JN Design will be presenters.   For more information or to register, contact Donna Belval at  203-879-8133 11/07/2011

Wolcott CT Real Estate Sales Report for September 2011     Currently in Wolcott CT there are 115 active residential listings for sale, with 22 new listings being added in September. The homes for sale in Wolcott CT range from a 1,400 square ft, 4-bedroom Colonial needing complete rehab, needing re-hab and listed at $69,900 to a 2,100 square ft, 4 bedroom, lake front cape listed at $850,000.      The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Wolcott CT is $287,618. The average days on market for these homes is 134 days. In addition, there are currently 8 homes under contract in Wolcott CT, three having gone under contract in September.     In September, 10 homes closed in Wolcott CT. They ranged from a 1,612 square ft, 3-bedroom, ranch that sold for $283,000 to a 67... 10/14/2011

Wolcott CT Real Estate Sales Report for August 2011     Currently in Wolcott CT there are 118 active residential listings for sale, with 15 new listings being added in August. The homes for sale in Wolcott CT range from a 616 square ft, 1-bedroom REO ranch, needing re-hab and listed at $67,900 to a 2,100 square ft, 4 bedroom, lake front cape listed at $850,000.      The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Wolcott CT is $289,919. The average days on market for these homes is 134 days. In addition, there are currently 10 homes under contract in Wolcott CT, one having gone under contract in August.     In August, 17 homes closed in Wolcott CT. They ranged from a 2,284 square ft, 4-bedroom, colonial that sold for $325,000 to a 1,092 square ft, 2-bedroom, ranch, t... 09/19/2011

 Open House 14 Allentown Road, Wolcott, CT 06716 – Sunday, August 21, 2011 2-4 p.m.   Come and join William James Walton, Sr. of Weichert, Realtors® - Briotti Group  on August 21, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. for a personal tour of this lovely raised ranch on 14 Allentown Road.   Features of this home, being offered for $270,000, include ·         Spacious yard ·         Formal Dining Room ·         Eat-In Kitchen with stainless steel appliances ·         3 bedrooms, one full bathroom, one half bath ·         Master bedroom with private deck ·         Finished lower level with additional room for possible in-law expansion ·         Circular driveway with 30 amp and 120 amp electrical outlets ·         Central Air Conditioning   Call William James Walton, Sr. at (203) 558-7463 to arrange a priv... 08/20/2011

Wolcott CT School System is Getting Ready to Open Here is the calendar for the 2011-2012 Wolcott CT school system. In preparation for High School, incoming high school freshmen are asked to attend an orientation at the high school on Wednesday evening, August 24, from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the high school. Also, the Superintendent of Schools in Wolcott, Dr. Joseph Macary will hold an Open House on Sat August 27 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The open house will be held at the Administrative Offices at  154 Center StreetWolcott, CT 06716  Main Phone: (203)879-8183. This Open House is open to all parents, residents of Wolcott CT and anyone else with an inetrest in discussing a child's eductional development, the school curriculum, or the direction of the Wolcott CT public School ssytem. Additiona... 08/20/2011

Wolcott Country Fair - Wolcott CT Well, it's that time of the year again, folks! The Wolcott Country Fair, hosted by the Wolcott CT Lions Club, will be held on August 19, 20, and 21 at the Frisbee Fairgrounds, located behind Frisbee Elementary School on Woodtick Road. Admission information: $5.00 on Saturday and Sunday before 4:00 PM $7.00 Friday, Saturday and Sunday after 4:00 PM $5.00 for Seniors (all hours) $18.00 for 3-day pass Your Best Value 10 years old and under accompanied by a parent - Free There are carnival rides, great food, and special exhibitions for everyone to enjoy. There is a fee for parking, and space around the school/fairgrounds is limited. Local residents nearby do offer their yards and driveways to Wolcott country Fair guests for a nominal fee. You can go to Wolc... 08/18/2011

WOLCOTT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT- AUGUST 2011   Sellers, the best news that I can give you is that both the number of homes being sold, and the average list price/sales price ratios is holding steady in Wolcott CT, with  an average of 11 homes per month being sold over the last three months, and sellers netting an average of 98% of what they are asking for. Buyers can still get a bargain, though, with the majority of homes in the Wolcott CT market under $300k, so if you are a seller and you want your home sold, you need to price it accordingly.     TheWolcott CT homes for salerange from a 624 sq. ft. 3 bedroom cape being offered for $74,900 to a 2100 sq. ft. 4 bedroom cape being offered for $850,000.   Here is a breakdown of the home prices in Wolcott CT:                            ... 08/17/2011

Wolcott Country Fair, August 19, 20, & 21 Wolcott Ct The Wolcott Country Fair takes place this weekend, August 19, 20, & 21 on the grounds of Frisbie School, Todd Rd in Wolcott Ct Wolcott Country Fair is the area's largest agricultural and family fun event of the summer. During the course of the annual 3-day event, over 30,000 people come to the beautiful town of Wolcott to enjoy the fair's sights and sounds. Attendees are treated to a traditional country fair with events including the judging of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, paintings and photography. The fair hours are Friday 4 PM to 11:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM    Admission:   $5.00 on Saturday and Sunday before 4:00 PM $7.00 Friday, Saturday and Sunday after 4:00 PM $5.00 for Seniors (all... 08/17/2011

Peterson Park - Wolcott CT View Larger Map Peterson Park, located on Mad River Road, is one of two recreation spots in Wolcott CT and is the only public park in town. My son insisted on going to a playground yesterday, and the closest one was at Peterson Park. I'm glad that I listened to the little man. It gave me an opportunity to explore the park, which I had not taken the time to do in my previous excursions there. Peterson Park has two pavilions; the pavilion closest to the park's exit is available for rental to both residents and non-residents of Wolcott CT. Besides the standard picnic areas, tennis courts and basketball courts, Peterson Park also has two full playground areas for children of all ages to enjoy, and is one of the few parks in the area that boasts a skateboard park f... 08/13/2011

Wolcott CT Real Estate Sales Report for July 2011   Currently in Wolcott CT there are 124 active residential listings for sale, with 26 new listings being added in July. The homes for sale in Wolcott CT range from a 624 square ft, 3-bedroom cape, needing re-hab and listed at $74,900 to a 2,100 square ft, 4 bedroom, lake front cape listed at $850,000.    The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Wolcott CT is $290,122. The average days on market for these homes is 117 days. In addition, there are currently 15 homes under contract in Wolcott CT, six of which went under contract in July.   In July, 11 homes closed in Wolcott CT. They ranged from a 2,961 square ft, 5-bedroom, colonial that sold for $311,000 to a 945 square ft, 3-bedroom, cape, that sold for $70,000... 08/11/2011

Mahrajan Lebanese Heritage Festival Weekend in Wolcott Ct, August 12-14,  Ehden Lebanese American Club   The Ehden Lebanese American Club is hosting it's 52st Annual Mahrajan or Lebanese Heritage Festival this weekend, August 12-14. The neighborhood at 3 Garthwait Rd, Wolcott Ct will be alive with the sounds of traditional Lebanese music, the smell of Middle Eastern Cooking, and the laughter of hundreds of people of Lebanese descent. A weekend of Music, Dancing, Food, and Fun August 12, 13 & 14, 2010  Friday August 12, 6pm - 12amMusic Mix provided by DJAmerican FoodBellyDance Performance by Kelvia Saturday August 13, 12pm - 12amMusic by Salah Kurdi & BandBellyDance Performance by Careesah Sunday August 14, 10am - 7pm(Manakeesh will be available from 10am - 12pm)Music by Salah Kurdi & Ba... 08/10/2011

It's almost that time of year again.  One of the larger local fairs is about to begin. There is so much to do here with the local vendors and exhibitors.  There are animals, shows, rides, games bunging jumping, rock climbing wall,and of course food.  Ican almost smell the Candy apples and Fried Dough now! You also dont want to forget the Pig races!!! Some of the features are ; Firday, August 19th 4pm-11pm. Cristian/Reid Imperial Circus Balloon Benders-Baloon artists The Zoo-(Finalists in MTV's ultimate cover band) playing Hip Hop, Pop & Rock. Saturday, August 20th 10am-11pm. Oxen Pulling contest. Cristian/Reid Imperial Circus Balloon Benders-Baloon artists The Cast of Beetlemania. Sunday, August 21st 10am-10pm. There is also a raffle faturing; 1st Prize Harley Davidson Deluxe Softail De... 08/01/2011

The Hobby Gallery, Wolcott CT,  - - - Where Imaginations Can Run Wild I recently had a toy repair to do on one of our grandson's favorite trucks, a broken wheel. I tried to fix it, but it was evident that a new wheel would be needed. I thought it was going to need to be thrown out, when he wasn't around, and then the light went on. I had not been to the Hobby Gallery in some time, but thought that just maybe I could get lucky and be able to find a replacement wheel that would be used on an RC toy.       The store front display was like a scene right out of a Christmas Catalog. A model train set with all manner of curves, elevation changes, homes, a simulated waterfront, and a running train. Protected from curious fingers by a plexiglass barrier, it was amazing to just watch the train do... 07/22/2011

WOLCOTT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT- JULY 2011   For buyers, there are still plenty of opportunities to buy a home in Wolcott CT, with relatively the same amount of inventory available; however, the time to have gotten a bargain may be past, as average sales prices have been steadily climbing over the last eight months, and are significantly higher compared to both last month and last year’s figures. Sellers, continue to attract buyers by pricing your home competitively and keeping your home in its best showing condition.   The Wolcott CT homes for sale range from a 624 sq. ft. 3 bedroom cape being offered for $74,900 to a 2100 sq. ft. 4 bedroom cape being offered for $850,000.   Here is a breakdown of the home prices in Wolcott CT:                                      You can search f... 07/16/2011

WOLCOTT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT- JUNE 2011   For buyers, there are still plenty of opportunities to buy a home in Wolcott CT, with relatively the same amount of inventory available.  Keep an eye on average sale prices, however, as average sale prices continue to rise compared to both last month and last year’s figures. Sellers, continue to attract buyers by pricing your home competitively and keeping your home in its best showing condition.   The Wolcott CT homes for sale range from a 1344 sq. ft. 2 bedroom ranch being offered for $119,900 to a 7765 sq. ft. 6 bedroom contemporary home being offered for $1.95 million.                                      You can search for Wolcott CT homes for sale by visiting William’s Places! The Wolcott CT homes that sold in May range from a 1294... 07/16/2011

WOLCOTT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT- MAY 2011   Sellers, average sale prices in Wolcott CT have been slowly increasing over the last two months, compared to last year’s figures. However, with inventory still high, at 15 months at an absorption rate of 6.5 homes being sold, you would do well to price your home competitively for its condition in order to see it sold within the upcoming months.   The Wolcott CT homes for sale range from a 1344 sq. ft. 2 bedroom ranch being offered for $119,900 to a 7765 sq. ft. 6 bedroom contemporary home being offered for $1.95 million.                                      You can search for Wolcott CT homes for sale by visiting William’s Places!   The Wolcott CT homes that sold in April range from an 860 sq. ft., 3 bedroom cape that sold for $100,000 to... 07/16/2011

WOLCOTT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - APRIL 2011   For buyers, there are still plenty of opportunities to buy a home in Wolcott CT, with relatively the same amount of inventory available.  Keep an eye on average sale prices, however, as it looks like the market may be on an upswing, compared to last year’s figures. Sellers, continue to attract buyers by pricing your home competitively and keeping your home in its best showing condition.   The Wolcott CT homes for sale range from a 1344 sq. ft. 2 bedroom ranch being offered for $119,900 to a 7765 sq. ft. 6 bedroom contemporary home being offered for $1.95 million.                                    You can search for Wolcott CT homes for sale by visiting William’s Places! The Wolcott CT homes that sold in March range from an 1825 sq. ft... 07/16/2011

Wolcott CT Real Estate Sales Report for June 2011  Currently in Wolcott CT there are 127 active residential listings for sale, with 29 new listings being added in June. The homes for sale in Wolcott CT range from a 624 square ft, 3-bedroom cape, needing re-hab and listed at $74,900 to a 2,100 square ft, 4 bedroom, lake front cape listed at $850,000.   The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Wolcott CT is $291,593. The average days on market for these homes is 119 days. In addition, there are currently 19 homes under contract in Wolcott CT, four of which went under contract in June.  In June, 11 homes closed in Wolcott CT. They ranged from a 2,854 square ft, 4-bedroom, colonial that sold for $379,900 to a 1,044 square ft, 3-bedroom, ranch, that sold for $146,0... 07/14/2011