Single Family- Raised Ranch in Fall River, MA

Take a look at this bank owned opportunity!! Recently spruced up and ready for you to move in. Great family home in nice area close to the Tiverton line. If you are looking for a deal AND a great family home, don't hesitate. This home will sell quickly!

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Single family home sales in Fall River during 2011

Single family home sales in Fall River during 2011

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Fall River for all of 2011 and how it compares to last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

226 single family homes sold in Fall River during  2011 at an average sale price of $183,361 and median price of $180,000. For the same 12 month period in 2010, 247 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $188,643 and median price of $190,000.

2011 volume was down 9% compared to last year, while the average price was down 2.8% and the median price down 5.3% or $10,000.

As of January 1 2012 there were 173 single family homes for sale in Fall River, with a median asking price of $209,900, as compared to January 1 a year ago when there were 185 homes with a median asking price of $219,900.

What does all this mean? Inventory is down about slightly as compared to this time last year but lower asking prices, and the current historically low interest rates, make this an excellent time to be buying a single family home in Fall River!

To learn more about the Greater Fall RiverMA area, visit my website athttp://www.stevew-homes.com/or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

How do you get to Fall River?

How do you get to Fall River?

The new Veterans Memorial Bridge, which replaced the old Brightman Street Bridge, is open and I think it is great, but how do you get to Fall River? It takes only minutes to get from President Avenue to the Home Depot in Somerset. Coming back from Somerset is a breeze also. Less stop and go, and just smooth sailing. BUT……, I can’t figure out the signage. When traveling from Fall River to Somerset there are four or five signs directing you to Somerset and letting you know what town you are in on the first few exits.

 

But when traveling back to the River, the signs take you to Middleboro, Tiverton and New Bedford. Not once do the signs let you know you are in Fall River.

I guess it is up to the State to decide what to put on the highway signs, but who figured out that a commuter would need to know how to get to cities and towns 10 to 20 miles away, rather than letting you know how to get to, say the Industrial Park, or maybe President Avenue or Davol Street, or Heritage State Park, or Battleship Cove?

                           

As you head east on the bridge you are faced with a decision to go left or right at the end. If you bear left and head north the sign says you are going to Middleboro. What happened to North Fall River, Freetown, Assonet, Berkley and Taunton? If you take the right at the end of the bridge and head south, you are on your way to New Bedford and Tiverton. Well at least Tiverton is the next town you will hit, if you travel the complete north south length of Fall River, but New Bedford? You’re going to have to go through Westport and Dartmouth and travel about 15 miles first. Also, the signs direct you to Tiverton by staying on Route 79, but if you are trying to get to New Bedford, the state signs direct you to get off the highway and follow Route 6.Why would they direct you to city streets and stop lights rather than staying on Route 79 and take 195 East to NB?

Oh well, as I said, the bridge is great, but you would thing that someone, during the 30 years it took to build it, could have figured out better signage for us confused drivers.

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To learn more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at  www.stevew-homes.com  or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Fall River during October

Single Family homes sold and for sale in Fall River during October

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Fall River during the month of October and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 20 single family homes sold in Fall River during October 2011 at an average sale price of $196,315 and median price of $197,650. For the same period in 2010, 22 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $199,405 and median price of $198,700.

Volume is off this month by 9% compared to last year, while the average price is off 1.5% and the median price down 1/2%.

There are currently 206 single family homes for sale in Fall River, with a median asking price of $219,425, as compared to a year ago when there were 199 homes with a median asking price of $227,900.

Once again this month buyers are in the driver’s seat. Greater inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in the Greater Fall River area in a very good position. Be one of the lucky ones to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Start looking for your next home today!

To learn more about the Greater Fall RiverMA area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

HUD owned one family home for sale in Fall River MA

HUD owned one family home for sale in Fall River MA

Here is a great property on Seaview Street in Fall River - Asking price of $146,000 for this 5 room, 2 bedroom home with 1½ baths, fireplace in the living room, some hardwood floors, deck with water views, and 1 car garage on a 7841 square foot lot in Fall River’s south end.

                            

Property is owned by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Case#251-347779). Neither owner nor agent makes any warranties or representations. This property is being sold "As Is" "As Seen".

For an appointment to see this property call me at
508 558 8035, or visit my website at
 www.stevew-homes.com to see other opportunities in the Greater Fall River area!

Fall Weekends are packed with activities in the Greater Fall River Area!

Fall Weekends are packed with activities in the Greater Fall River Area!

The third annual “Boo at the Zoo” returns to Buttonwood Park in New Bedford for a “Spooktacularly Good time”. The family event features a “haunted cemetery’, hay maze, lighted pumpkins, rides and treats. Proceeds help support the Zoo’s educational and family programs. Boo in the Zoo will take place for 8 nights during October. See the schedule at bpzoo.org.

The weather for the weekend is supposed to be crisp and sunny and the Trustees of The Reservation hope you will join them at the Westport Town Farm for their 3^rd annual Harvest Festival!  Saturday October 15 from noon to 4 pm enjoy a farmers market, family activities like pumpkin painting, kid’s scavenger hunt and petting zoo. Explore the Town farm with its historic buildings and fantastic views of the WestportRiver. Bring a non perishable food donation to support the Council on Aging’s food pantry.

44 young actors will “spook” you when the Little Folks Theatre present “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” October 28 through 30^{th at}Bristol Community College.  Watch as the famed Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane and Brom Bones among others come to life providing edge of your seat suspense mixed with hilarious action. The Little Folks Theatre  is part of the Dighton Community Arts and “has become a well known company in the Southern Mass–Rhode Island area exposing young minds and those minds young at heart, to the thrill of live performances”. Find times and ticket info at www.littlefolkstheatre.com .

For more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at  www.stevew-homes.com  or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

What has been going on in the City of Fall River housing market during September?

What has been going on in the City of Fall River housing market during September?

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market in Fall River during the month of September and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 18 single family homes sold in Fall River area during September 2011 at an average sale price of $185,293 and median price of $179,950. For the same period in 2010, 25 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $179,508 and median price of $169,900.

Volume is off this year by 28%, while the average price is up 3.2% and the median price up 5.9%.

 

There are currently 213 single family homes for sale in Fall River, with a median asking price of $219,900, as compared to a year ago when there were 205 homes with a median asking price of $219,900.

Greater inventory along with stable asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Fall River in a very good position. It’s time to act now!

To learn more about the Greater Fall RiverMA area, visit my website at  www.stevew-homes.com  or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

What has been going on in the City of Fall River housing market during August?

What has been going on in the City of Fall River housing market during August?

Here is some real estate market data describing the housing market here in Fall River during the month of August and how it compares to the same time last year. The data is from the MLS and is for single family homes.

There were 19 single family homes sold in Fall River during August 2011 at an average sale price of $174,742 and median price of $175,000. For the same period in 2010, 26 single family homes sold with an average sales price of $177,475 and median price of $190,000.

Volume is off this year by 27%, while the average price in down 1.5% and the median price down 7.9%.

There are currently 215 single family homes for sale in Fall River, with a median asking price of $219,900, as compared to a year ago when there were 195 homes with a median asking price of $229,900.

Greater inventory along with lower asking prices and historically low interest rates puts those interested in purchasing a single family home in Fall River in a very good position. It’s time to act now!

To learn more about the Greater Fall River MA area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

 

Hurricane Irene is heading for the Greater Fall River area!

Hurricane Irene is heading for the Greater Fall River area! Earlier this week I blogged about being prepared in the event of a hurricane. Well, today I found myself following my own advice. Hurricane Irene is bearing down on the east coast and forecasters are telling New Englanders to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. This morning I put away all my back yard and porch furniture, brought in the hanging plants, picked the ripened tomatoes, and took down the bird feeders. I also found my flashlights, check the batteries, located my old  battery operated transistor radio (it’s over 35 years old and still works great). All the time I was doing this I was hoping it will have been a waste of time and I will be putting everything back Monday to enjoy the rest of the summer!

The storm is still 2 days away, but the campgrounds at HorseneckBeach, and all the residents of the summer trailers on the East beach are expecting the town of Westport to order an evacuation this afternoon when the hurricane watch becomes a warning. Swansea police are cautioning the public to expect access roads closures in the Ocean Grove area. Even inland the Freetown police are concerned with flooding at the TauntonRiver in Assonet. Other than flooding, the overriding concern throughout the Greater Fall River area is the potential for widespread power outages from the wind and downed trees.

If you haven’t already prepared, check out my last blog for some tips and play it safe this weekend!

For more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Hurricane season is here. Are you prepared for an emergency?

Hurricane season is here. Are you prepared for an emergency? The great hurricane of 1938 hit the south coast of New England without warning, claiming roughly 200 lives here in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and causing millions of dollars in damages. (Great info and video links are available at the Sea Fever blog 70^th anniversary site: http://sea-fever.org/2008/09/21/70th-anniversary-of-the-1938-hurricane .

Sixteen years later Hurricane Carol ripped through southern New England and her 14 foot storm surge in Narragansett Bay left downtown Providence under 12 feet of water. The coastal areas of Fall River, Westport, Somerset, Swansea, Dartmouth, and Tiverton and Portsmouth Rhode Island were devastated. (See more at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB3IPzn6_Ew

On August 19, 1991 Hurricane Bob focused on southern New England and was the most recent hurricane to strike New England.

The Greater Fall River area is vulnerable to hurricanes and as such we should all take the threat seriously. Today’s weather forecasting is far superior to that of the last century, but residents must heed the warnings and take precautions to prevent needless injury and property damage.

These precautions include having a disaster supply kit ready in the event of an emergency. Suggested items include canned foods (meats and fish, fruits and vegetables, soups, etc.), cookies, crackers, peanut butter, coffee, tea and bottled water. Also practical items like a manual can opener, battery powered radio, extra batteries, flashlights and extra batteries, first aid supplies, propane gas grills, toiletries and medications, a full tank of gas for you car. Another item easy to overlook is cash. In the event of extended power outages, ATM’s and banks may not be available.

For complete lists visit the NationalHurricaneCenter website at www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/supply_kit.shtml or see the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) site list at www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/mema/disaster_supply_list.pdf.

This time of year many of us enjoy the summer weather outside and have deck, patio, pool side, and yard furniture out.. Put away any loose furniture, toys, bikes, trash cans, and anything which could become a flying projectile in a storm. Flip patio tables over so the table top is on the ground. Bring in potted and hanging plants. High winds can cause anything loose fly around possibly breaking windows, damaging cars or other property.

Most importantly, listen to weather advisories and take precautions before the bad weather hits.

For more about  the Greater Fall River area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Fall River, MA 2011-2012 Back to School Calendar

Fall River, MA 2011-2012 Back to School Calendar

It’s that time of year again! The summer vacation is winding down and it is time to start thinking of school clothes and supplies, after school activities, homework, lining up for the bathroom in the morning, and everything else that goes along with the busy school year.

Although Fall River Public Schools teachers and staff will be starting a few days earlier, 1^st grade through 12^th grade students first day of school is Thursday September 8.  Kindergarten will begin on September 15. Kindergarten parents will receive a letter with information regarding screening dates.

The Christmas-New Year recess starts at the close of school on Friday December 23, Classes resume Tuesday January 3, 2012.

The winter recess is scheduled for the week of February 20, and the spring recess for the week of April 16.

School is scheduled to end on Tuesday June 19, (unless Mother Nature causes some school cancellations during the year). Here is the complete 2011-2012 Fall River School calendar

Elementary schools start each day at 8:35 AM and end at 2:52 PM, middle schools start time is at 7:25 AM and end at 2:10 PM, and High School begins at 7:45 and the day ends at 2:30 PM.

Visit the Fall River School Department website for more specific information. Each of the city’s 9 elementary, 5 middle and 2 public high schools have their own school specific websites with a wealth of information for parents and students. Information about School Spirit Wear, expanded learning time schedules, extra curricular activities, staff contact information, and much more is available on these sites.

So enjoy these last few weeks of summer because the hustle and bustle of the 2011-2012 school year is right around the corner!

 

To learn more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website atwww.stevew-homes.comor contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Now is the time to buy a home in the Greater Fall River area!

Now is the time to buy a home in the Greater Fall River area! There are tons of homes on the market and mortgage rates are terrific. ( See Mortgage Rates Reach Record Lows). With decent credit and as little 3.5% down, you could be in your own home in no time. Programs are available for first time home buyers with 10% down (and good credit) to get a 30 year fixed loan in the 4’s with no PMI! Many homes in rural areas qualify for USDA zero down, 30 years fixed loans with no PMI. Visit USDA site for info.

I recently searched MLS for single family homes currently for sale in Fall River and found there are 129 homes available with asking prices between $150,000 and $250,000.  In the same price range Somerset has 50. Swansea has 43, Dartmouth has 45, Westport has 11, Freetown has 14, and Dighton and Berkley each have 6. That’s just over 300 homes for sale in the Greater Fall River area, and if you’re in the market for something a little more pricey, these same communities have another 426 ranging in price from $250,000 to $500,000, and yet another 136 more ranging in price from $500,000 to one million dollars!

If you have been thinking about finding your dream home, or maybe you would like to take advantage of bargain prices for an investment opportunity, now is the time to act. Housing inventories include a mix of conventional, short sale, and bank owned properties. Some are in pristine, move in condition, some are handy man specials and fixer uppers, and some require complete rehab, but the selection is great, prices are down and financing terms are tremendous! With mortgage rates at record lows, now is the time to buy a home in the Greater Fall River Area!

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To learn more about the opportunities in the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at http://www.stevew-homes.com/ or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Market Analysis, Houses for sale in Greater Fall River, MA (including Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and Dartmouth)

Market Analysis, Houses for sale in Greater Fall River, MA (including Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and Dartmouth)

The following market analysis of houses current for sale are from MLS as of7/21/11.
Fall River, MA                                                    
There are 221 single family houses for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $226,438. These homes have been on the market for an average of 164 days.
There were 219 single family houses for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $232,444 at this time last month.
There are 151 multi family houses for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $241,355. These homes have been on the market for an average of 241 days.
There were 154 multi family houses for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $241,942 at this time last month.
There are 66 condos for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $146,070. These have been on the market for an average of 207 days.
There were 71 condos for sale in Fall River MA with an average price of $142,490 at this time last month.

Somerset, MA
There are 105 single family houses for sale in Somerset MA with an average price of $279,990. These homes have been on the market for an average of 178 days.
There were 111 single family houses for sale in Somerset MA with an average price of $273,344 at this time last month.
There are 5 multi family houses for sale in Somerset MA with an average price of $260,920. These homes have been on the market for an average of 210 days.
 There were 6 multi family houses for sale in Somerset MA with an average price of $269,916 at this time last month.
There are 2 condos for sale in Somerset MA with an average price of $227,450. These have been on the market for an average of 59 days.
There were 3 condos for sale inSomersetMAwith an average price of $208,933 at this time last month.
 

Swansea, MA
There are 105 single family houses for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $324,396. These homes have been on the market for an average of 154 days.
There were 104 single family houses for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $328,733 at this time last month.
 There are 4 multi family houses for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $265,950. These homes have been on the market for an average of 153 days.
There were 5 multi family houses for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $260,140 at this time last month.
There are 5 condos for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $198,760. These have been on the market for an average of 314 days.
The same 3 condos were for sale in Swansea MA with an average price of $198,760 at this time last month.

Westport, MA
There are 133 single family houses for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $571,572. These homes have been on the market for an average of 133 days.
There were 124 single family houses for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $563,784 at this time last month. 
There are 9 multi family houses for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $556,540. These homes have been on the market for an average of 259 days.
There were 10 multi family houses for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $531,890 at this time last month.
There are 24 condos for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $321,537. These have been on the market for an average of 91 days.
There were 7 condos for sale in Westport MA with an average price of $258,271 at this time last month.

Dartmouth, MA
There are 226 single family houses for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $700,853. These homes have been on the market for an average of 226 days.
There were 227 single family houses for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $687,084 at this time last month.
There are 7 multi family houses for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $251,914. These homes have been on the market for an average of 229 days. 
The same 10 multi family houses were for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $251,914 at this time last month.
There are 15 condos for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $544,093. These have been on the market for an average of 393 days.
There were 17 condos for sale in Dartmouth MA with an average price of $582,664 at this time last month.

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To learn more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.

Fall River MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1st half of 2011

Fall River MA. Real Estate Market Activity for the 1^st half of 2011 according to MLS Market Statistics is summarized below:

For the period of January 1 through June 30 2011, 215 properties sold (single family, multi family and condos) in Fall River, MA. For the same period in 2010, 255 properties sold. This was a decrease of 40 properties or 16%.

For the same period the average selling price in Fall River in 2011 was $160,714 versus $166,251 in 2010, or a 3% decrease.

The average number days homes were on the market (amount of time it took to sell the property) in Fall River for this period in 2011 were 156 days versus 139 days in 2010 - an increase of 17 days or 12%.

To summarize, home sales for the first six months of this year versus last year, in Fall River MA, were off 16%, the price the homes sold for was down 3% and the length of time it took to sell these home increased 12%. There are 444 homes for sale in Fall River as of 7/1/11 with an average list price of $218,406 and have been on the market for an average of 194 days.

To learn more about the Greater Fall River area, visit my website at www.stevew-homes.com or contact me directly at 508-558-8035.