Apr

22

Columbus OH Housing Market Report – March 2013

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Housing Activity Strong in the First Quart of ’13

Central Ohio home sales activity showed healthy increases during the first quarter of 2013. Residential home sales (4,844) were up 17.6 percent over the previous year (4,119) and the number of pending sales (3,245) were up 19.3 percent from the first three months of 2013.

Thus far, 2013 has been a flurry of activity from the start of the year. The mild winter weather offered eager buyers an opportunity to get a jump on finding their first – or next home – early in the year.

The median sales price of a home sold in central Ohio in March 2013 was $135,000, up 4.9 percent compared to last year ($128,650). The average sale price of $160,233 during March was also up 4.9 percent from one year ago.

There were 3,484 new homes put on the market last month, up slightly from the 3,458 listings added to the inventory last year during March. There are now almost 9,000 homes for sale in the central Ohio area, up slightly (0.5 percent) from last year, but still the lowest level of inventory since 2002.

We’re getting a lot of interest from current homeowners who’ve been paying attention to what’s been happening with housing recently. Low interest rates, strong demand and improved sale prices make a compelling argument for selling a home in Columbus and Central Ohio right now. Whether homeowners want to move up or out, they should seriously consider the benefits of the current housing market. Depleted inventory levels are forcing buyers to compete for homes in some Columbus and Central Ohio communities and neighborhoods, this is especially true in desirable markets on well maintained homes.

Click here to view the February sortable housing market report by area.
Click here to view the entire central Ohio Local Market Update.

For more information about the central Ohio housing market, visit our Housing Statistics.
To view commercial properties for sale or lease in central Ohio, visit COCIE.org.
To view residential properties for sale, visit BigHill.com.

The Columbus Board of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) serves all of Franklin, Delaware, Fayette, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Pickaway and Union Counties and parts of Athens, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Fairfield, Hocking, Knox, Logan, Marion, Muskingum, Perry and Ross Counties.

The monthly housing reports can be found at www.ColumbusRealtors.com/stats. The reports include breakouts for 18 central Ohio counties and 53 local municipalities and school districts. Buckeye Valley Schools was added to the reports in February 2013.

If you, or someone you know is considering Buying or Selling a Home in Columbus, Ohio please contact The Opland Group. We offer professional real estate advice and look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals!

The Opland Group Specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Home Sales, Short Sales in; Bexley Columbus Delaware Downtown Dublin Gahanna Grandview Heights Granville Grove City Groveport Hilliard Lewis Center New Albany Pickerington Polaris Powell Upper Arlington Westerville Worthington

For more information about the central Ohio housing market, visit http://columbusrealestatenews.featuredblog.com/category/market-reports/.

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Mar

22

Prices and Rents Continue to Rise in ’13

Central Ohio home sales for the first two months of 2013 were up 19.6 percent (2,878), compared to last year (2,406). There were 1,452 home sales in February, which is 14.9 percent higher than February of 2012.

We haven’t seen sales increases like this since housing peaked in ’06 and ‘07. We’re looking at a new housing market; one that’s smart and affordable, but also one in which prices are on a steady rise.

New listings added to the market in February totaled 2,880 – 5.9 percent higher than February 2012. The number of homes for sale in central Ohio inched up slightly from last month 8,935 to 9,035. Still, the inventory of homes for sale in central Ohio remains at its lowest point in more than a decade (summer 2002).

The median sales price of a home sold in central Ohio in February was $122,000, up 1.7 percent compared to one year ago ($120,000). The average sale price was $149,887, a slight drop (-0.6 percent) from the same time last year ($150, 757).

The combination of increased sales and low inventory will drive up home prices in the months to come. As we head into the buying season, we’re likely to see see sellers get much more aggressive with their pricing. Bidding wars have become increasingly common on appropriately priced homes which have been well maintained and located in desireable areas.

Rents are also rising due to demand. Although permits have risen, apartment construction slowed to a crawl after the housing boom and is still below historic norms and much of the available rental space was filled with displaced homeowners (those who lost their homes due to short sales, foreclosures and the like and will not be able to secure financing to purchase a new home for 2-5 years) over the last couple years.

Rents grew 3.8% in 2012, up from 2.4% in 2011 and 2.3% in 2010, according to real-estate research service Reis Inc. The firm projects annual increases of 4% to 4.5% through 2016.

Central Ohio REALTORS® agree as 11 percent said rents have increased “significantly” since last year and 56 percent said rents have increased “somewhat” according to the latest Housing Market Confidence Index (by the Ohio Association of REALTORS®).

As rents continue to rise, homeownership becomes even more appealing. Not only will you get a solid return on your investment and the tax deduction, you’ll get the security of knowing your ‘housing expense – rent’ won’t go up. See The Tax Benefits of Homeownership

Click here to view the February sortable housing market report by area.
Click here to view the entire central Ohio Local Market Update.

For more information about the central Ohio housing market, visit our Housing Statistics.
To view commercial properties for sale or lease in central Ohio, visit COCIE.org.
To view residential properties for sale, visit BigHill.com.

The Columbus Board of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) serves all of Franklin, Delaware, Fayette, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Pickaway and Union Counties and parts of Athens, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Fairfield, Hocking, Knox, Logan, Marion, Muskingum, Perry and Ross Counties.

The monthly housing reports can be found at www.ColumbusRealtors.com/stats. The reports include breakouts for 18 central Ohio counties and 53 local municipalities and school districts. Buckeye Valley Schools was added to the reports in February 2013.

If you, or someone you know is considering Buying or Selling a Home in Columbus, Ohio please contact The Opland Group. We offer professional real estate advice and look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals!

The Opland Group Specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Home Sales, Short Sales in; Bexley Columbus Delaware Downtown Dublin Gahanna Grandview Heights Granville Grove City Groveport Hilliard Lewis Center New Albany Pickerington Polaris Powell Upper Arlington Westerville Worthington

For more information about the central Ohio housing market, visit http://columbusrealestatenews.featuredblog.com/category/market-reports/.

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Feb

21

January home sales highest since 2007

Central Ohio home sales during the first month of 2013 were the highest for January since 2007 just before the housing market began to feel the effects of the economic recession. The 1,374 closings exceeds the previous year by 20.4 percent (1,141) according to the Columbus Board of REATORS®.

Housing activity was up abnormally high during the end of year 2012, so the jump in closings in January comes as no surprise. The fall and winter months are typically the slowest onths for housing however, this was certainly not the case this year.

Home prices hit their lowest levels in several years during the recession but are well on their way back. The average sale price of a home sold in central Ohio in 2012 was $167,459, which is 7.2 percent higher than in 2011.The average sales price ($149,477) jumped 5.1 percent from January of 2011 and the median sales price ($129,000) was up 5.3 percent.

New listings as added to the market in January totaled 2,578, which is down 6.0 percent from last year. The number of homes for sale in central Ohio is down to 8,935 – the lowest since summer of 2002.

We’ve watched inventory in Columbus and Central Ohio dwindle steadily over the last year as demand continued to grow. Homeowners that have been waiting to buy on a move up purchase, or those who attempted to sell their home a few years ago, should seriously consider listing their home. It’s a whole new game out there today and the market has improved drastically.

According to the latest Housing Market Confidence Index (by the Ohio Association of REALTORS®), 96 percent of central Ohio REALTORS® describe the current housing market as moderate to strong and 100 percent expect the housing market to be moderate to strong over the next six months. As for home prices, 91 percent expect home prices to remain the same or rise in the next year.

Click here to view the January sortable housing market report by area.
Click here to view the entire central Ohio Local Market Update.

For more information about the central Ohio housing market, visit our Housing Statistics.
To view commercial properties for sale or lease in central Ohio, visit COCIE.org.
To view residential properties for sale, visit BigHill.com.

The Columbus Board of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) serves all of Franklin, Delaware, Fayette, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Pickaway and Union Counties and parts of Athens, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Fairfield, Hocking, Knox, Logan, Marion, Muskingum, Perry and Ross Counties.

The monthly housing reports can be found at www.ColumbusRealtors.com/stats. The reports include breakouts for 18 central Ohio counties and 52 local municipalities and school districts.

If you, or someone you know is considering Buying or Selling a Home in Columbus, Ohio please contact The Opland Group. We offer professional real estate advice and look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals!

The Opland Group Specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Home Sales, Short Sales in; Bexley Columbus Delaware Downtown Dublin Gahanna Grandview Heights Granville Grove City Groveport Hilliard Lewis Center New Albany Pickerington Polaris Powell Upper Arlington Westerville Worthington

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Is the Columbus Real Estate Market a buyers market or a sellers market

During the housing bubble of the early-to-mid 2000s, the real estate market was considered to be a seller’s market. Property was in high demand and was likely to sell even if it was overpriced or not in the best condition. In many cases, homes would receive multiple offers and the price would be bid up above the seller’s initial asking price. The subsequent housing market crash created a buyer’s market in which sellers had to work much harder to generate interest in their properties. Buyers expected homes to be in excellent condition or priced at a discount and could often secure a purchase agreement for less than the seller’s asking price for the property.

A buyer’s market is one in which there are more sellers and homes for sale than buyers. Since supply is greater than demand, homes will be lower priced, making them more attractive to buyers. In a buyer’s market, sellers may have to accept a lower price than they want to sell their home and may have to resort to staging and incentives. This is the ideal situation for buyers, because they can get a great deal.

In contrast, a seller’s market is one in which there are lots of buyers and relatively few homes for sale, which often leads to multiple offer situations that drive up prices. This means that buyers will have to spend more to get what they want. This is the ideal situation for sellers of well maintained desirable properties, because they get a great price on their homes.

It’s important to remember that even within the same country or the same state, there can be several different markets. So you might run into a situation where you’re both selling your home at an advantage and buying a new home at an advantage, or any combination of the two, depending on where you decide to move to. This is often a factor in people’s relocation decisions.

Buyer’s markets and seller’s markets don’t last forever. It’s hard to predict what the market will do with any accuracy, though, and things change slowly. You might end up waiting months or years for things to change. And when circumstances do change, they may not change in your favor. This is an important factor to consider when you’re deciding when to buy or sell real estate.

A balanced housing market for Columbus and Central Ohio is 6.5 to 7 months. 

Nationally there is talk that home sales are up, inventory is scarce and in some markets sellers are receiving multiple offers on their homes. Is this true of homes in the Columbus and Central Ohio Market? Central Ohio currently has an average of 6.3 months of inventory and as such is considered to be a balanced market. There are a number of markets well below this including: Bexley (3.4), Dublin (3.6), Gahanna (3.4), German Village (3.8), Grandview Heights (2.8), New Albany (2.9), Powell (2.9), Upper Arlington (2.2), Westerville (3.5). In markets such as these we are frequently seeing multiple offers on well maintained homes that are appropriately priced.

Depending on where you are searching for a home as a buyer you may find your options are few. Other areas might offer plenty of homes to choose from. Choosing a community and neighborhood is equally important as the home itself. 

Homes for sale in the Columbus – Search the Columbus MLS. This link is to the home search on my BHG Real Estate website. You can search all homes currently for sale in central Ohio here. 

As a real estate agent with Better Homes and Gardens we specialize in assisting buyers and sellers in Franklin County, Delaware County and Union County 

Columbus Board of REALTORS Market Report for January 2013

  • Months of homes for sale is 6.3 vs. 8.8 in January 2012
  • Homes for sale 6,704 vs. 8,208 in January 2012

The months supply of inventory based on sales is down 28.8% from this time a year ago. Fewer homes for buyers to choose from means less competition and is good news for sellers. The average sales price of a home in Central Ohio was up 10.1% from a year ago while days on market for homes sold was down by 24.6% from a year ago. All good news for sellers!

The good news for buyers, while prices have stabilized and actually begun to recover in most of our local markets, interest rates are currently at all time lows making it more affordable than ever to purchase and own a home! Most buyers simply consider the price of a home, however, more important than the price is the cost of the home. What’s the difference you ask? The interest rate one pays determines the cost of owning a home and a small half of a point increase in interest rates can translate to thousands of dollars in additional interest over the course of a 30 year mortgage. So while it’s a good time for sellers to sell a home, there has never been a better time to buy a home! 

If you, or someone you know is considering Buying or Selling a Home in Columbus, Ohio please contact The Opland Group. We offer professional real estate advice and look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals!

The Opland Group Specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Home Sales, Short Sales in; Bexley Columbus Delaware Downtown Dublin Gahanna Grandview Heights Granville Grove City Groveport Hilliard Lewis Center New Albany Pickerington Polaris Powell Upper Arlington Westerville Worthington

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Jan

24

2012 home sales, prices flourish – best year since 2007

The Columbus housing market reached an important milestone in 2012. During all four quarters of the year, the median home price rose above 2011 levels. Those four consecutive quarters of year-over-year gains are being driven by less supply, more demand and less downward price pressure brought on by foreclosures and short sales.

In fact, the number of active lender-mediated / distressed properties on the market is down over 50% from peak supply levels in 2010 and down 37.5% in the past year alone according to the 4Q12 Lender-Mediated Properties Report published by the Columbus Board of REALTORS®.

Central Ohio saw 22,915 single-family and condominium home sales in 2012, up 15.5% from the previous year according to the Columbus Board of REATORS®. This marks the highest number of residential home sales since 2007 – the end of the housing boom.

The average sale price of a home sold in central Ohio in 2012 was $167,459, which is 7.2% higher than in 2011. The average sale price for the month of December was $158,898 – a 7.5% increase over the same time last year.

The median sale price of a home sold in 2012 was $144,500 – up 8.7% from 2011. The median list price of a home sold in December was $136,450, which is 9.2% higher than one year ago.

The difference between the average sales price and the median sales price is that the average sales price is the sum of all the prices for all closed sales in a given month, divided by the number of homes sold. The median sales price is a mathematical result that indicates that one half of the group is higher and one half lower. The median price of 101 sold homes would be that price which is lower than 50 of the prices and also higher than 50 of them.

The inventory of homes for sale in central Ohio is at its lowest point in over a decade (9,252) – 18.8 percent less than December 2011.

“Homeowners who are putting off listing their house because we’re not “in season” are missing out on opportunity,” added Pedon. “Buyers are out there – and they’re not waiting for summer to buy.”

“Because the demand exceeds the supply today, both distressed and non-distressed homes are selling more quickly,” adds Pedon. “During the fourth quarter, homes sold in an average of 83 days. Last year, it was taking an average of 101 days to sell a home.”

Click here to view the December sortable housing market report by area.
Click here to view the entire central Ohio Local Market Update.

For more information about the central Ohio housing market, visit our Housing Statistics.
To view commercial properties for sale or lease in central Ohio, visit COCIE.org.
To view residential properties for sale, visit BigHill.com.

If you, or someone you know is considering Buying or Selling a Home in Columbus, Ohio please contact The Opland Group. We offer professional real estate advice and look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals!

The Opland Group Specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Home Sales, Short Sales in; Bexley Columbus Delaware Downtown Dublin Gahanna Grandview Heights Granville Grove City Groveport Hilliard Lewis Center New Albany Pickerington Polaris Powell Upper Arlington Westerville Worthington

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While there were a number of short sales in the community in 2012 homes values in McCammon Estates are on the rise due in part to pent up demand, low interest rates and a decline in the inventory of distressed properties throughout Central Ohio. Days on market for inventory has decreased and on average, the time to sell a home in McCammon Estates is now 29 days. This is good news for local property / real estate values in general.

Looking for real estate in McCammon Estates – Lewis Center, OH? Look below or click to see active homes for sale in McCammon Estates.

ACTIVE LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Current List Price Original List Price
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PENDING LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Current List Price Original List Price
7369 Walker Wood 3,012 4 2.1 2010 101 $275,000 $319,900
3159 Farmers Delight 2,868 4 2.1 2008 25 $350,000 $350,000
SOLD LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Final List Price Sales Price
7397 Walker Wood 2,491 3 2.1 2011 310 $269,990 $262,000
3069 Pleasant Colony 3,024 4 2.1 2008 54 $299,900 $285,000
3289 Wind Dr 3,402 4 3.1 2005 5 $299,900 $305,000
3277 Farmers Delight 2,872 4 2.1 2008 57 $319,900 $300,000
3332 Vinson Dr 3,673 4 3.2 2006 2 $384,900 $375,000

The information presented is deemed accurate but not reliable or guaranteed. Reasonable precautions were taking in the preparation of and presentation of this information to ensure accuracy, but the author assumed no liability for any actions taken based on this information. Safe harbor for forward looking statements; some opinions expressed represent forecasts of economic conditions as they impact real estate values. All such information is solely conjecture and should be regarded as opinion only and not serve as the sole basis for any financial decision.

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Jan

3

Belvedere Market Report – Dublin, OH – 2013

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Due in part to pent up demand as well as low interest rates and a decline in the inventory of distressed properties throughout Central Ohio, prices in Belvedere have been steadily rising over the past 12 months, this while days on market for inventory has decreased dramatically. On average, the time to sell a home in Belvedere is now just 63 days.

This is good news for sellers as it means that they can expect a rapid transaction for a well maintained, properly priced home. It is also good news for local property / real estate values in general as well as buyers who can rest assure they’re buying into a stable community and that their investment is a sound one!

Looking for real estate in Belvedere – Dublin, OH? Look below or click to see active homes for sale in Belvedere.

ACTIVE LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Current List Price Original List Price
6298 Belvedere Green 3,187 4 4.1 2003 86 390,000 390,000
PENDING LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Current List Price Original List Price
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SOLD LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Final List Price Sales Price
6274 Belvedere Green 3,116 4 3.1 2002 197 378,900 370,000
8169 Summerhouse Dr 3,368 4 2.1 2002 63 414,900 395,000
6265 Ross Bend 4,583 3 3.0 2001 49 419,900 405,000
6296 Ross Bend 3,113 4 3.1 2001 24 433,900 425,000
6277 Bellow Valley Dr 3,271 4 3.0 2003 72 439,000 420,000
8142 Timble Falls Dr 3,281 5 4.0 2003 6 445,000 445,500
8114 Summerhouse Dr 3,650 4 3.1 2004 47 464,900 465,000
6285 Bellow Valley Dr 3,533 4 3.1 2001 33 465,000 452,000
8145 Summerhouse Dr 3,582 4 3.1 2003 141 475,000 465,000
8153 Timble Falls Dr 3,725 5 3.1 2002 21 489,900 475,000
8055 Alimoore Green 3,464 5 4.1 2004 43 495,000 485,000

The information presented is deemed accurate but not reliable or guaranteed. Reasonable precautions were taking in the preparation of and presentation of this information to ensure accuracy, but the author assumed no liability for any actions taken based on this information. Safe harbor for forward looking statements; some opinions expressed represent forecasts of economic conditions as they impact real estate values. All such information is solely conjecture and should be regarded as opinion only and not serve as the sole basis for any financial decision.

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Dec

3

Towne Park Market Report – Gahanna, OH – 2012

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Due in part to pent up demand as well as low interest rates and a decline in the inventory of distressed properties throughout Central Ohio, prices in Towne Park have been steadily rising over the past 12 months, this while days on market for inventory has decreased dramatically. On average, the time to sell a home in Towne Park is now 43 days for town homes, and 192 days for single family homes.

This is good news for sellers as it means that they can expect a rapid transaction for a well maintained, properly priced home. It is also good news for local property / real estate values in general as well as buyers who can rest assure they are buying into a stable community and that their investment is a sound one!

Looking for real estate in Towne Park – Gahanna, OH? Look below or click to see active town homes / homes for sale in Towne Park.

ACTIVE LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Current List Price Original List Price
TOWN HOMES              
4136 Cambron Dr 1,751 2 2.1 2007 57 124,600 124,600
4124 Kinnia Dr 2,214 3 2.1 2008 56 169,900 169,900
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES              
2665 Oswin Dr 1,888 3 2.1 2013 39 177,520 189,296
2734 Rinaldi Dr 1,888 3 2.1 2013 39 184,940 189,940
4111 Adalric Dr 1,776 3 2.0 2012 9 184,990 184,990
4082 Leontria Ave 2,608 4 2.1 2009 201 207,500 210,719
2647 Aeden Dr 2,679 4 2.1 2012 9 214,685 214,685
2786 Marcellus Dr 2,140 4 2.1 2006 187 218,900 221,900
4123 Adalric Dr 2,535 4 2.1 2012 16 223,010 228,010
PENDING LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Current List Price Original List Price
TOWN HOMES              
2761 Acarie Dr 2,286 3 2.1 2009 16 169,900 169,900
2778 Acarie Dr 2,286 3 2.1 2009 3 171,900 171,900
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES              
3979 Hoffman Valley Dr 1,939 3 2.1 2006 5 159,900 159,900
2857 Regaldo Dr 1,776 3 2.0 2012 3 174,990 174,990
2648 Oswin Dr 2,220 4 2.1 2012 11 199,455 204,455
2858 Marcellus Dr 2,396 3 3.2 2008 11 214,900 214,900
2647 Aeden Dr 2,579 4 2.1 2012 41 219,685 205,990
2641 Oswin Dr 2,579 4 2.1 2012 19 221,990 221,990
SOLD LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Final List Price Sales Price
TOWN HOMES              
4135 Claver Dr 1,750 2 2.1 2007 163 134,900 125,900
4120 Cambron Dr 1,744 2 2.1 2007 11 127,000 127,000
2745 Acarie Dr 2,296 3 2.1 2009 10 149,900 148,000
2782 Acarie Dr 2,226 3 2.1 2009 3 156,900 152,500
4122 Cambron Dr 2,286 3 2.1 2007 73 164,900 158,500
2777 Acarie Dr 2,218 3 2.1 2008 14 167,900 161,000
2843 Acarie Dr 2,218 3 2.1 2006 29 169,900 161,000
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES              
2821 Regaldo Dr 1,811 3 2.1 2011 224 167,990 167,990
3924 Ostia Dr 2,608 4 3.1 2010 277 179,500 180,000
2845 Regaldo Dr 1,811 3 2.1 2011 261 181.990 181,990
2839 Regaldo Dr 2,535 4 2.1 2011 166 197,990 193,741
3943 Hoffman Valley Dr 1,912 3 2.1 2007 33 215,000 200,000

The information presented is deemed accurate but not reliable or guaranteed. Reasonable precautions were taking in the preparation of and presentation of this information to ensure accuracy, but the author assumed no liability for any actions taken based on this information. Safe harbor for forward looking statements; some opinions expressed represent forecasts of economic conditions as they impact real estate values. All such information is solely conjecture and should be regarded as opinion only and not serve as the sole basis for any financial decision.

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Due in part to pent up demand, as well as low interest rates that are fueling the high-end market and luxury home sales, days on market over the past 12 months for inventory has decreased. On average, the time to sell a property is now 76 days for condominiums, 82 days for single family homes, and 22 days for villas / patio homes in Ballantrae – Dublin, OH.

This is good news for sellers as it means that they can expect a rapid transaction for a well maintained, properly priced home. It is also good news for local property / real estate values in general.

Looking for real estate in Ballantrae – Dublin, OH? See below or click to see active homes for sale in Ballantrae.

ACTIVE LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Current List Price Original List Price
CONDOS              
5988 Roundstone Pl 2,704 3 3.1 2002 72 339,000 339,000
6898 Foresthaven Loop 2,445 2 3.1 2006 33 269,800 269,800
5659 Montridge Ln 2,085 2 2.1 2011 419 272,200 272,200
5655 Montridge Ln 2,085 2 2.1 2011 419 273,500 273,500
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES              
5565 Royal Dublin Dr 2,949 4 2.1 2003 22 335,315 345,315
5920 Trafalgar Ln 2,959 4 3.1 2012 102 379,990 389,990
5627 Tynecaste Loop 3,700 4 3.0 2003 21 399,900 399,990
5887 Winslow Ct 3,597 4 2.1 2012 34 399,900 419,900
5953 Vandeleur Pl 3,371 4 2.1 2005 14 435,000 435,000
6619 Traquair Pl 3,559 5 3.1 2004 245 439,000 490,900
6005 Baronscourt Way 4,095 5 4.1 2006 98 479,900 479,900
6676 Ballantrae Pl 4,400 4 4.1 2005 246 539,900 579,900
5752 Bonaly Ct 5,474 4 4.1 2004 83 569,990 575,000
6714 Swickard Ct 4,929 5 3.1 2004 1 615,000 615,000
PATIO HOMES              
5766 Crighton Dr 2,689 3 2.1 2012 127 424,360 424,360
6574 Tantallon Sq 2,702 3 2.1 2004 56 425,000 425,000
6558 Tantallon Sq 2,799 4 3.1 2002 36 454,900 454,900
PENDING LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Current List Price Original List Price
6851 Ballantrae Pl 4,707 4 4.1 2003 24 529,900 529,900
6587 Baronscourt Loop 3,500 4 3.1 2006 26 425,000 425,000
6556 Ballantrae Pl 3,528 4 3.1 2003 268 499,700 529,900
6639 Ballantrae Pl 3,787 4 2.2 2003 2 318,000 318,000
6599 Carinlough Pl 3,850 4 4.1 2004 82 479,900 479,900
6648 Carinough Pl 2,726 3 2.1 2012 189 423,900 423,900
5797 Trafalgar Ln 3,467 4 3.1 2012 46 469,990 489,990
5813 Glendavon Loop 4,344 4 3.1 2012 138 579,990 599,990
6034 Tuswell Dr 2,624 4 2.1 2000 4 259,900 259,900
6050 Tuswell Dr 2,350 4 2.1 2000 11 262,900 262,900
5618 Montridge Ln 2,619 3 2.1 2012 201 323,500 323,500
SOLD LISTINGS Sq Ft #Beds #Baths Year Built DOM Final List Price Sales Price
CONDOS              
6889 Foresthaven Loop 2,900 2 3.1 2006 59 289,850 284,000
6882 Foresthaven Loop 3,005 2 2.2 2006 20 298,600 295,000
5622 Montridge Ln 2,516 2 2.1 2012 37 308,475 339,888
2,516 Montridge Ln 2,516 2 2.1 2012 35 313,000 348,062
5651 Montridge Ln 2,633 3 2.1 2011 227 332,415 359,216
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES              
6808 Trafalgar Loop 3,439 5 4.0 2009 20 424,900 415,000
6629 Stratern Ct 4,428 4 2.2 2003 131 437,900 424,000
6728 Trafalgar Loop 5,210 4 4.1 2009 9 439,900 439,900
6843 Balalntrae Pl 4,689 4 4.1 2003 73 469,000 440,000
6591 Baronscourt Loop 4,521 4 3.1 2003 12 449,900 442,000
6493 Ballantrae Pl 4,746 5 4.1 2004 236 499,900 470,000
6501 Ballantrae Pl 4,898 4 4.1 2003 37 519,000 500,000
5875 Dunheath Loop 4,102 4 4.1 2005 146 587,900 560,000
6895 Ballantrae Pl 5,149 4 4.1 2004 77 649,900 640,000
PATIO HOMES              
6590 Tantallon Sq 3,190 4 3.1 2004 54 439,900 420,000
5823 Crighton Dr 3,804 3 2.2 2012 1 524,660 524,660
5706 Ennishannon Pl 4,492 3 3.1 2006 30 599,999 575,000
6663 Carinlough Pl 3,764 3 2.2 2012 1 619,744 604,427

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Distressed homes on the market continue to decline

The number of distressed single family homes for sale in central Ohio during the third quarter of 2012 is down 39.2 percent and condos for sale are down 51.0 percent from the previous year. At 1,947, the total distressed listings (which means they were bank-owned/REO, HUD, short sale, VA, or foreclosures) are down almost 41 percent over third quarter of 2011 (3,286) according to the 3Q-2012 Lender-Mediated Properties Report provided by the Columbus Board of REALTORS®.

The number of active, lender-mediated properties on the market has been dropping considerably over the last 21 months. With less than 2,000 listings, we’re down 51.0 percent from peak supply levels in 2010.

The share of all new listings that are lender-mediated held steady at 23.6 percent.

Homes listed for $80,000 or below account for 40.6 percent of the distressed inventory on the market today. Single family homes and condos listed between $80,000 and $120,000 make up 20.1 percent of the inventory. And 26.8 percent of the distressed homes for sale are listed for over $120,000.

One in four homes sold in central Ohio during 3Q-2012 were distressed (bank-owned/REO, HUD, short sale, VA, or foreclosures). This is down 8.7 percent from a year ago (3Q-2011) when one of every three homes sold were in a distressed state. In early 2011 when inventory levels were twice what they are today, almost half the sales were distressed!

With fewer distressed properties selling, the traditional segment has regained some of its historically-typical market share, this has enabled not just one, but three consecutive quarters of year-over-year gains in median sales price for the entire market. Home prices were up 10.4 percent to $148,000 – the highest level since mid-2007! The housing recovery continues to gain momentum and distressed property inventories will continue to decline as home values continue to rise. 

The 3Q-2012 Lender-Mediated Properties Report also includes inventory, sales and price comparisons for properties in 18 counties and 52 cities & school districts in the central Ohio market.

View the 3Q-2012 Lender-Mediated Properties Report
View previous Lender-Mediated Properties Reports

For more information about the central Ohio housing market, visit our Housing Statistics.
To view commercial properties for sale or lease in central Ohio, visit COCIE.org.
To view residential properties for sale, visit BigHill.com.

If you, or someone you know is considering Buying or Selling a Home in Columbus, Ohio please contact The Opland Group. We offer professional real estate advice and look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals!

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