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Swampscott Brick Beauty within sound of the ocean

September 15, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports, Swampscott Housing Market

Just 250 yards from the entrance to Phillips Beach, close enough to hear the waves crashing, but far enough away to benefit from lower taxes than on neighboring houses which have Assessed Values up to $3 million.

This remarkable custom home offers:

  • 4 bedrooms, 2 full, 2 half baths.
  • A spacious, elegant foyer leading to a large chef’s kitchen with island and casual eating area.
  • Beautifully appointed rooms, lovely curved staircase, family room with fireplace, large media room with coffered ceiling, stunning open living/dining room, and multiple decks.
  • An exquisite master bedroom/bathroom suite, 2 additional spacious bedrooms and office/4th bedroom, guest bathroom, exercise/laundry room, and back staircase.
  • Finished lower level with half bath, steam shower. Heated two-car garage. New heating system (2018) and roof (2016).
  • Beautiful landscaping, circular paved driveway, and fully fenced in yard. We can’t wait to welcome you to this gorgeous property!

A home to match your lifestyle!

Click 34 Phillips Beach for more photos.

Open Houses: Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16, both days from 11:00 to 12:30.

Contact Cathy Shulkin 781.710.4261 or Hope Zabar 617.281.2116 for more details or to arrange a private showing.

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
www.SaganHarborside.com

Sotheby’s International Realty® is a registered trademark licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated

Housing Inventory: town by town guide

September 15, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Essex County Housing News, Market Reports

Last week’s report Housing inventory increases again pointed out that year-over-year inventory in the 34 cities and towns of Essex County had increased for the 3rd consecutive month (4th for condos), but also commented that inventory still remains very low overall.

As promised, here is a breakdown of the current supply of Single Family Homes (SFH) for each city and town, as measured by the number of months of sales represented by the number of houses for sale.

As a general guide, a market is regarded as being in equilibrium between buyers and sellers when there is 6 months of supply. Thus, while there has been – finally – some increase in supply, overall it remains clearly a strong sellers’ market, although there are signs that pricing power for sellers is not as strong as it was in the spring.

Essex housing marketEssex housing market

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
www.SaganHarborside.com

Sotheby’s International Realty® is a registered trademark licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated

 

New Listings week ending September 14

September 15, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

Here are the new listings over the last week:
New Listings
Marblehead new listings
Swampscott new listings
Salem new listings
Beverly new listings
Lynn new listings

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
www.SaganHarborside.com

Sotheby’s International Realty® is a registered trademark licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated

New Listings jump after Labor Day

September 12, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

Labor Day marks the start of the traditional second selling season here in New England, and we are already seeing an increase in the number of properties coming to the market in some towns, as well as in the overall inventory of properties for sale.
Here are the latest new listings:

New Listings

Marblehead new listings
Swampscott new listings
Salem new listings
Beverly new listings
Lynn new listings

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

Housing Inventory increases again

September 9, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Essex County Housing News, Market Reports

The number of Single Family Homes (SFHS) for sale in the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, as measured on the first of the month and compared with a year ago, increased for the 3rd consecutive month in September. This date, of course, was just before Labor Day, and there has been a sharp jump in the number of SFHs for sale in the last few days.

Housing Inventory

The number of Condos for sale increased for the 4th consecutive month.

Housing inventory

Comment
The percentage increases in the first few days of September was significantly greater in 2018 than in 2017, especially for condos. For both SFHs and Condos inventory is the highest in almost two years.
A later report will analyze the supply by individual city and town.

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

Open Houses Sunday September 9

September 9, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

With temperatures in the 50s this morning it feels like Fall, the second main home selling season. Here are today’s Open Houses:

Open Houses

Marblehead Open Houses
Swampscott Open Houses
Salem OpenHouses
Beverly Open Houses
Lynn Open Houses

Open Houses weekend September 8/9

September 8, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

The return to school and work after Labor Day, the Patriots first game and the beginning of Rosh Hashanah on Sunday all contribute to a small number of Open Houses this weekend.

Saturday
Open Houses
Marblehead Saturday Open Houses
Swampscott Saturday Open Houses
Salem Saturday Open Houses
Beverly Saturday Open Houses
Lynn Saturday Open Houses

Sunday
Open Houses

Marblehead Sunday Open Houses
Swampscott Sunday Open Houses
Salem Sunday Open Houses
Beverly Sunday Open Houses
Lynn Sunday Open Houses

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

 

Post Labor Day new Listings

September 8, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

Here are the week’s new listings:
New Listings

Marblehead new listings
Swampscott new listings
Salem new listings
Beverly new listings
Lynn new listings

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

New Listings after Labor Day

September 5, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

Here are the new listings immediately after Labor Day:

New Listings

Marblehead new listings
Swampscott new listings
Salem new listings
Beverly new listings
Lynn new listings

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

Open Houses Sunday September 2

September 2, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

Just a few Open Houses today:

Open Houses
Marblehead Open Houses
Swampscott Open Houses
Salem Open Houses
Beverly Saturday Houses
Lynn Saturday Houses

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

 

Open Houses Labor Day weekend

September 1, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

A limited number of Open Houses this Labor Day weekend:
Saturday

Open Houses
Marblehead Saturday Open Houses
Swampscott Saturday Open Houses
Salem Saturday Open Houses
Beverly Saturday Open Houses
Lynn Saturday Open Houses

Sunday

Open Houses
Marblehead Sunday Open Houses
Swampscott Sunday Open Houses
Salem Sunday Open Houses
Beverly Sunday Open Houses
Lynn Sunday Open Houses

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

 

New Listings week ending August 31

September 1, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

The last new listings before Labor Day:
New Listings
Marblehead new listing
Swampscott new listings
Salem new listings
Beverly new listings
Lynn new listings

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

Million Dollar Home Sales jump 56%

August 26, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Essex County Housing News, Market Reports

After holding steady for several years, sales of Single Family Homes (SFHs) over $1 million in Essex County jumped 56% from 91 to 142 in the first half of 2018.

Million Dollar Homes
While most sales took place in the $1-2 million range, there was a significant increase also in sales over $2 million.

Million Dollar Homes

And here is the town by town guide for the last two years, with the largest number of sales as usual in Marblehead and Andover, although Boxford showed a sharp increase.

Million Dollar Homes

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

Open Houses Sunday August 26

August 26, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

A picture perfect day to find your picture perfect new home.

Open Houses

Marblehead Open Houses
Swampscott Open Houses
Salem Open Houses
Beverly Open Houses
Lynn Open Houses

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

 

Open Houses weekend August 25/26

August 25, 2018 · by Andrew Oliver · in Market Reports

A gorgeous weekend to see these Open Houses:

Saturday

Marblehead Saturday Open Houses
Swampscott Saturday Open Houses
Salem Saturday Open Houses
Beverly Saturday Open Houses
Lynn Saturday Open Houses

Sunday

Open Houses
Marblehead Sunday Open Houses
Swampscott Sunday Open Houses
Salem Sunday Open Houses
Beverly Sunday Open Houses
Lynn Sunday Open Houses

Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty
The North Shore’s only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate
www.SaganHarborside.com

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