Greenhaven Real Estate Market Report for January – June 2009

The Greenhaven real estate market has seen some decent activity over the last 6 months. We saw an average of about 1.6 Greenhaven homes sell each month. Let’s take a look:

Active Greenhaven Homes for Sale*

• Available Listings: 10 homes
• List Price Range: $214,900 – $333,000
• Average Asking Price: $261,870
• Median Asking Price: $252,000
• Bedrooms and Bathrooms: 2-5 bedrooms and 3-4 bathrooms
• Finished Square Feet: 1,430 sf – 3,393 sf
• Total Square Feet: 2,151 sf – 3,467 sf

Comments: All homes, except one, are listed at under $300,000.  4 of the homes actively for sale are from the  Cottage series (up to about $230k), and the remaining 6 Greenhaven homes are from the Windchime series – to the North of the neighborhood (starting at about $250k).

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Pending Homes Sales in Greenhaven*

• Under Contract Listings: 1 home
• List Price: $194,900
• Days on Market: 49 days

Sold Homes in Greenhaven

• Sold Homes Since Jan 2009: 10 homes
• List Price: $162,900 – $269,900
• Sale Price: $160,000 – $270,000
• Average Sale Price: $219,500
• Average Sale Price to List Price Ratio: 98%
• Days on Market: 6-571 days

Comments: The average home for sale in Greenhaven sells in about 5 months (151days) and gets about 98% of asking price. Four of the homes that sold since January of 2009 sold for $200,000 or less. In the full history of the Greenhaven real estate market, only 3 resale homes have sold for over $300,000. One in 2006, for $350k, one in 2007, for $303k and one in 2008, for $310k.

Looking to sell your Greenhaven home? Contact your Greenhaven real estate experts for more information on how WE can help: greenhavencommunity@gmail.com or 719.434.7525

Selling your Greenhaven home For Sale By Owner? We will be happy to advertise your home, here … for FREE! Just send your sale details and photos to GreenhavenCommunity@gmail.com

Greenhaven Open House – Saturday May 16th – 6738 Silverwind

6738 Silverwind Circle – Greenhaven

11am – 2pm

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Hosted By: Wagner iTeam and Marcus Nicolas
Keller Williams Hope Realty

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Featured Greenhaven Listing – 6738 Silverwind Circle

6738 Silverwind Circle, Colorado Springs CO 80923
~ Greenhaven ~

Super-Clean 5Bed 3 Bath Home Near Greenhaven Neighborhood Park & Schools. Move-In Ready! Main Level boasts a spacious living room/great room with a custom-tiled gas fireplace and wired TV niche.

Adjacent to the living room is the dining area, and just past that is the sunny kitchen with breakfast bar, tiled floors, canned lighting, pantry, all-black appliances to include an upgraded gas stove. The kitchen walks out to the low-maintenance rear yard with 20×15 patio.

There is a quiet main level master bedroom in the rear of the home with coved ceilings, fan, a private 5-piece master bath with double vanity, tiled shower and oval soaking tub and 2-large closets.

The 2nd bedroom has custom paint accents, chair rail, walk-in closet and built in shelves. There is another bedroom in the front of the home just off the tiled front entry, which would make a great office or den. The main level of this home also has a walk0in hall/linen closet, main level full bathroom, a nicely tiled laundry room with built-in shelving and access to the over-sized 2-car garage.

The basement has been finished to include a huge family room, a large unfinished storage room and 2 more bedrooms. One bedroom has a walk-in closet and private access to the full bathroom.

This home is located in a great neighborhood with a park, close to schools and a straight shot to Peterson AFB.

MLS# 465130  ~  $265,000
5 Bedroom  ~  3 Bathroom
3,160 Finished sf

Recorded Information Hotline:
1-800-610-0037 Extension: 3064

Listed and Marketed by the Wagner iTeam
Keller Williams Hope Realty
719.434.7525 Direct

12 Holiday Decorating Tips for Your Greenhaven Home for Sale

Many people who have a home for sale in Greenhaven this season will want to decorate for the holidays. However, everyone has different decorating tastes, and you will want to make sure that you are following the same guidelines for your holiday decorations as you do when you stage your home to sell.

Here is a list of simple holiday decorating tips for home sellers in Greenhaven that will help your home appeal to the MOST amount of Buyers, without losing any holiday spirit.

Read the Full Article: Rules for Tasteful Holiday Décor

1. Add tasteful, generic decorations. Don’t get too personal or religious with your decorations.

2. Trade non-seasonal for seasonal decorations. This helps the house feel less cluttered.

3. Don’t imitate Scrooge. Don’t avoid decorations all together. People expect SOME holiday spirit.

4. Think green…and metallic, and white. Drowning your home in bright green, red and gold can be a bit overwhelming. Go a little lower-key while trying to sell your home.

5. Remember the joy of entertaining. Make sure that your home (especially kitchen) looks inviting for holiday entertaining. Remember: People looking to buy your Colorado Springs home are buying a home … AND a lifestyle.

6. Be mindful of valuable gifts. Do not leave valuable heirlooms and/or gifts out during showings.

7. Keep up decorations for a limited time. “Dave Sears, co-founder of OptHome, a homeownership resource Web site in Winchester, Mass., advises a maximum of two weeks before and two after Christmas.”

8. Add warmth and energy. Consider putting your holiday lights on a timer so that home buyers can enjoy them, but your ultility bill doesn’t go through the roof.

9. Minimize smells. Instead of the standard artificial-smell plug-ins, consider mulling some cider or baking cooking before a showing.

10. Play soothing music. “Most people get their fill of jingles and carols, so suggest nonseasonal favorites that appeal year-round, says Sears.”

11. Use timely marketing materials. Make sure that your Greenhaven Realtor® is marketing your home with seasonally appropriate photos.   

12. Remember winter’s threat. Keep your walkways and sidewalks free of snow and ice.

These are simple and effective ways to enhance the sale of your Colorado Springs home this holiday season.

Read Also:

• 5 Tips for Selling Your Home During the Holidays
  
• How to Keep Your Home Clean During Showings
  

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Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent – Wagner iTeam
The Wagner iTeam is a power team of Keller Williams Realty,
specializing in Colorado Springs Real Estate and Monument Real Estate.
719.434.7525

Greenhaven Real Estate Market Report for August – October 2008

The Greenhaven neighborhood has seen a little movement over the last 3 months. We are used to seeing 1 house selling every 2 months, but recently it is closer to one a month.

14 Active Homes for Sale in Greenhaven:

Search All Homes for Sale in Greenhaven – Detailed Information and Pictures

 

1 Pending Homes for Sale in Greenhaven:

2 Homes SOLD in Greenhaven from 8/1/2008 – 10/31/2008:

Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent

Best Buy Real Estate Deal in Greenhaven – 6979 Silverwind Circle

6979 Silverwind Circle is a 3 Bed 3 Bath “Serenade” model home with 2,757 total square feet with 1,837 sf finished and a 920 sf unfinished basement. It is currently listed at $224,999 which is about $20k less than the lowest price home his size has sold for this year. From the MLS remarks and photos, this home looks like it is in nice condition and we all know, it is in a wonderful neighborhood – Greenhaven.

It is currently listed by Candice Despy of Merit Company 719.596.7800 MLS# 440676

If you or someone you know is interested in buying this home, you can contact the listing agent, or for more information on this or any other home for sale in Greenhaven, you can contact the Wagner iTeam at Keller Williams Realty 719.434.7525

Greenhaven Real Estate Market Report for August 2008

The Greenhaven Real Estate Market currently has 17 active homes for sale, 1 home pending and 1 home sold in August, 2008.

Current Homes for Sale in Greenhaven:

• 7123 Silverwind $212,500
• 6593 Abbeywood $219,900
• 6979 Silverwind $224,999
• 6499 Silverwind $226,950
• 6451 Silverwind $235,000
• 7067 Silverwind $239,900
• 6594 Abbeywood $239,999
• 6624 Abbeywood $245,000
• 6633 Abbeywood $264,900
• 6574 Thistlewood $275,000
• 6882 Silverwind $279,875
• 6524 Thistlewood $279,000
• 6667 Silverwind $286,900
• 6883 Silverwind $289,900
• 6673 Thistlewood $291,900
• 6738 Silverwind $295,000
• 6643 Thistlewood $300,000

Check out pictures and more information on these homes for sale in Greenhaven here

Pending Home Sales in Greenhaven (as of 9/11/01):

• 6652 Euclid Drive $258,000 (closing 9/30/08)

Sold Homes in Greenhaven for August 2008:

• 6835 Silverwind Sold for $310,000 (minus $1,700 in concessions)

Read Also: Thoughts and Observations on the Greenhaven Real Estate Market

Thoughts and Observations on the Greenhaven Real Estate Market

The Greenhaven Real Estate Market is definitely split. Based on recent MLS data, it shows that there is 17 months of inventory in Greenhaven. This means that the average home in Greenhaven will take 17 months to sell. However, the homes that ARE selling are selling in under 90 days with most selling in under 60 days. This tells me that a home MUST be aggressively priced and marketed to even have a chance at selling.

Unfortunately, homes in Greenhaven were built and purchased at the height of the “boom” that the Colorado Springs real estate market had, which means that in order to sell a home in Greenhaven right now, most homeowners are going to break-even at best, and in most cases, homes will be selling for less than they were originally purchased for. (In fact, only 2 homes in the past 18 months have ever broke the $300,000 mark.)

If you are considering selling your Greenhaven home, you may want to consider renting it out for the next few years instead while the local housing economy readjusts itself. If you absolutely MUST sell, then be prepared to bring money to the table.

However, if you are like MANY people in the area right now, you may NEED to sell but cannot afford to bring money to the table, which may qualify you for a short sale. A short sale means that your lender MAY accept a payoff for LESS than you owe for your home. This can be a very viable option for homeowners who are facing foreclosure: They can sell their home instead of having it foreclose.

Right now, there are at least 9 homes in some stage of pre-foreclosure in Greenhaven and only 2 of those homes are currently listed for sale. If you are facing foreclosure, or cannot keep up on your mortgage payments, you need to contact a real estate agent IMMEDIATELY who specializes in short sales. (The Wagner iTeam is one of your options – We are Certified Distressed Property Experts, and have helped MANY people sell their homes and avoid foreclosure… and it costs the homeowner almost NOTHING out of pocket. 719.434.7525)

But don’t let this “doom and gloom” discourage you. In fact, the current real estate market has created an EXCELLENT opportunity to BUY homes – maybe an investment property? There are some awesome deals throughout Colorado Springs right now … and the rental market is very strong. So, if you are thinking of taking advantage of the market and maybe making a little extra money each month, contact us for a free list of “Best Buys” in Colorado Springs: 719.434.7525

Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Wagner iTeam at Keller Williams Realty

Falcon School District 49 Boundary Maps

Falcon School District 49 services all of Greenhaven (as well as Springs Ranch, Stetson Hills, Forest Meadows, and the eastern communities of Falcon like Woodmen Hills). Here are direct links to the boundary maps for the Elementary, Middle and High Schools in Falcon School District 49:

Falcon D-49 Elementary School Boundary Map (as of 7/2008 )

(Greenhaven = Ridgeview Elementary School)

Falcon D-49 Middle School Boundary Map (as of 7/2008 )

(Greenhaven = Skyview Middle School)

Falcon D-49 High School Boundary Map (as of 7/2008 )

(Greenhaven = Vista Ridge High School)

Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Wagner iTeam at Keller Williams Clients’ Choice Realty
Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent – Greenhaven Real Estate Expert
(719) 434-7525(Note: new number)

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Greenhaven Real Estate Market Report June 2008

Here is the Greenhaven Real Estate Market Report for June 2008 – July 19, 2008.

Active homes for sale in Greenhaven as of July 19, 2008: 17 homes

Address	Beds/Baths	Total SF	Asking Price
6586 Silverwind Circle	2/3	2,151	$225,000
6593 Abbeywood Drive	3/3	2,495	$230,050
6587 Silverwind Circle	3/3	2,495	$234,900
7067 Silverwind Circle	3/3	2,351	$239,900
6624 Abbeywood Drive	3/3	2,555	$245,000
7050 Silverwind Circle	3/3	2,484	$250,000
6652 Euclid Drive*	3/3	2,990	$255,000
6633 Abbeywood Drive	3/3	2,555	$264,900
6667 Silverwind Circle	4/3	3,160	$275,000
6574 Thistlewood Street	4/4	2,996	$275,000
6882 Silverwind Circle	4/4	2,996	$289,000
6524 Thistlewood Street	5/4	3,106	$289,900
6673 Thistlewood Street	3/3	2,996	$291,900
6883 Silverwind Circle	4/3	3,118	$294,812
6738 Silverwind Circle	5/3	3,040	$295,000
6835 Silverwind Circle	5/4	3,106	$315,000
6643 Thistlewood Street	5/4	3,467	$325,000

*Home is under contract, but owner is accepting back-up offers.

Average Days on Market for active homes in Greenhaven in 101 days (4-353 days).

Sold Homes in Greenhaven Since June 1, 2008: 1 home

Address	Beds/Baths	Total SF	Asking Price	Sold Price	Days on Market
6573 Abbeywood	4/4	2,555	$255,000	$252,000	49 days

Historical Greenhaven real estate data:

• Only 3 resale homes (not including new build homes from John Laing) ever sold for more than $300,000.
• The median sold price for a Cottage series home since 2006 is roughly $245,000.
• The median sold price for a Windchime series home since 2006 is roughly $280,000.
• The average days on market for resale homes that sold in Greenhaven since 2006 is 75 days (4-300 days).

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“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (”RSC”), for the period 6/1/2008 through 7/19/2008.  RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy.  Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.”

Posted By: Wagner iTeam – Keller Williams Clients’ Choice Realty
(719) 434-7525 Direct