Life in Newtown, CT

Real Estate Statistics for Newtown, CT - as of 9/25/09.  Because the real estate market is constantly changing, this is a just a snap shot in time for real estate statistics in Newtown, CT as of 9/25/09.  All information is from the Greater Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for the town of Newtown as of today.  Here goes:

As of this moment, there are 289 actively listed single family homes for sale in Newtown whose prices range from $38,900 for a mobile home to $1,599,000 for 7,200 square foot Colonial on 3.0 acres that was built in 2007.  Houses that are not mobile homes start at $169,900.  There are twenty-five (25) homes that are marked as being under deposit.  Eighteen homes are marked as pending sale - which means a contract of sale has been signed.  One Hundred and fifty homes have been sold in Newtown since January 1, 2009.

The homes that have SOLD so far this month are:

We hope that you have found these real estate statistics for Newtown, CT to be helpful in letting you know what is happening in our local market.  If you have any questions, please email us!

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Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR
Prudential Connecticut Realty
www.connecticuthomesforsale.com
Cell - (203) 470-9818

Short Sales in Newtown, CT - as of 9/20/09.  Back in September 2008, we posted a blog titled "Short Sale - What is It?".  We think this is useful information as we frequently explain what a short sale is to both buyers and sellers.  Our intention is to update you every 2 months about the short sale activity in Newtown, CT.

There has been a lot of activity in the Newtown, CT short sale market since our last short sale post.   August and September have shown the greatest number of closed short sales since we started tracking them.  As of today, the number of short sales increased by 8.7% to 25 (twenty-five) actively listed homes that are identified as being a "possible short sale" on the multiple listing service (MLS).  They range in price from $169,900 to $1,160,000.

Please note that of the actively listed short sales:

• 8 are NEW to this list  
• 17 REMAIN from our last post
• 5 are UNDER DEPOSIT from our last post
• 5 have been REDUCED since our last post

Of the homes that are no longer on the list:

• 1 sold in December 2008
• 1 sold in February 2009
• 1 expired in December 2008
• 1 expired in February 2009
• 1 was withdrawn from the market in February 2009 
• 1 was canceled in April 2009
• 1 sold in May 2009
• 2 sold in August 2009 (1 was not on our prior lists as it was marked "short sale" when the status changed to pending)
• 1 was canceled in August 2009
• 1 was withdrawn in August 2009
• 3 sold in September 2009
• 1 was canceled in September 2009

In our last short sale post, there were 23 homes that were identified as being a possible short sale on the multiple listing service - 17 of them have carried over to this report.  The one home that has on the list from our original September 2008 post finally closed in August!

To get a list of the short sales in Newtown, CT, just send us an email and we'll forward it to you ASAP. 

If you need to sell your house and feel it might be a short sale, please contact us - we can help.  Anything you tell us will be held in confidence and will not be shared with anyone else.

Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR
Prudential Connecticut Realty
www.connecticuthomesforsale.com
Cell - (203) 470-9818

Spay and Neuter Association of Newtown, CT - Does your pet need to be spayed or neutered and you are finding the cost too much?  If you live in Newtown, CT, call the Spay & Neuter Association at (203) 426-5730.  Leave a message and they will call you back.  They can help you get your pet spayed or neutered.

Spay and Neuter Association of Newtown, CT also accepts donations.  Same as above, just give them a call.

Sorry there is no link to their website, but they don't have one yet.

Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR
Prudential Connecticut Realty
www.connecticuthomesforsale.com
Cell - (203) 470-9818

Newtown, CT Labor Day Parade - 2009 was really fun and shows you what Life in Newtown is all about!  As in past years, the town resident participation was phenomenal!  The variety of parade marchers spread the gamut of politicians, including Governor Jodi Rell, to school bands, Miss Connecticut and the Shriner's in their little red cars.  Many spectators brought along their dogs (Riley, the Real Estate Dog, was in attendance until the Civil War re-enactment people shot off their rifles and then he had to hide in the car.) 

The theme of the 2009 Newtown, CT Labor Day Parade was "Passion for Newtown" and the Grand Marshall was Julia Wasserman, CT State Representative from 1991 to 2007.  By the way, this was the 48th annual Labor Day Parade.  Awards and trophies were given out for different categories like:

• Best Musical Entry - Senior
• Best Musical Entry - Junior
• Best Float
• Best Fire Company
• Best Non-Musical Entry
• Best School
• Best Crowd Pleasing Rooster Award
• Legends & Pioneers - this is a new award that will be given out annually to individuals or groups who have been longtime participants/marchers who have helped to make the parade a special tradition.  This year's winner:  Lathrop School of Dance

We hope that you've enjoyed looking at these photos.  Perhaps, next year, we'll see you at the 2010 Newtown Labor Day Parade.

Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR
Prudential Connecticut Realty
www.connecticuthomesforsale.com
Cell - (203) 470-9818

55+ Active Adult Communities in Newtown, CT.  Many people ask us about housing in Newtown that is specifically for 55 and older or active adult.  There are four complexes that fit this need in Newtown and they are:

1. Regency at Newtown - This is a Toll Brothers complex with units still available.  This complex is located in Sandy Hook near Exit 11 on I-84.  Prices in this carriage home community for active adults are generally in the $400,000's.  There are different unit styles available.
2. Walnut Tree Village - is located in Sandy Hook close to Exit 10 on I-84.  There are 190 units set on 52 acres and built between 1995 and 2005.  Prices are in the $300,000's. 
3. The Liberty at Newtown - This complex was built by Ginsberg Development Companies.  There are 96 units in this complex which is located near Exit 9 on I-84.  Price range in the $500,000's.
4. Woods at Newtown - This complex is also located near Exit 9.  It is currently under construction and when completed will contain a large clubhouse with 1 meal served daily, clubhouse condominiums and luxury townhomes.  There are several floor plans available and prices range from the $300,000's to the $600,000's.

The surrounding towns also have 55+ Active Adult Communities.  The largest community with 2,580 units nestled in 1,000 acres is Heritage Village located in Southbury, CT.  Heritage Village is built around a golf course and there are many different styles available in the complex.  Prices range from the $100,000's to the upper $200,000's

If you would like us to send you a list of available units in Newtown's 55+ Active Adult Communities, please email us or call us at (203) 470-9818.

Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR
Prudential Connecticut Realty
www.connecticuthomesforsale.com
Cell - (203) 470-9818