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Welcome to Centers and Squares
As a Cambridge real estate agent, the city squares of Cambridge, Somerville and Medford and the town centers of Arlington, Watertown and Belmont, Massachusetts are my home turf. And as a lifelong New Englander who’s lived within twenty miles of Boston most of my life, I can introduce you to other nearby towns as we search for your new home. If you’re planning to sell your home in Cambridge, MA or nearby you’ll find plenty of info about the home selling process here too. Questions? Send me an email or call me at 617-504-1737.
Fire Ants In Cambridge
In the middle of this summer’s drought it feels like the desert around here. But maybe it’s the jungle. Turns out we’ve got fire ants in Cambridge. How weird is that?
Fire Ants In The Hot City
The City of Cambridge website has an alert about the fire ants recently discovered in North Cambridge in Danehy Park and several Bellis Circle yards. These are European Fire Ants – thought to have been brought to Cambridge in plants from Maine.
The Cambridge Chronicle reported today on efforts to eradicate the fire ants which, according to one homeowner who has colonies in his backyard, will “crawl up your legs and bite you” if you venture near them. Eeek!!
Somerville Real Estate Sales – July 2010
Welcome to the Somerville Real Estate Report
Here’s the last of the monthly real estate reports with a quick look at Somerville real estate sales in July 2010.
Somerville Real Estate on the Market
253 residential properties were listed for sale in Somerville in the MLS on July 31, 2010 for asking prices between $118,500 and $1,600,000. Average days on market for these properties was 112.
Somerville Real Estate Sales - July 2010
55 residential properties sold in Somerville in July with a median sales price of $449,900. That’s a third fewer properties than sold in July of last year. The number of properties on the market at the end of the month, though, is unchanged from last year. Many agents feel that if there were more properties available on the market there would be more sales. We’re all working with buyers who haven’t been able to find what they want and would buy if they did.
7 Somerville single family houses sold in July for prices between $239,000 and $800,000. The median sales price was $311,000. On average, houses sold for 98% of asking price.
29 condos sold in Somerville last month for prices from $155,000 to $760,000. These condominiums were on the market an average of 69 days. The median condo sales price was $345,200. On average, condos sold for 97% of the asking price.
19 multi-family houses sold during July for prices from $274,000 to $779,000. The median sales price was $595,000. On average, multi-families sold for 98% of the list price and were on the market 62 days.
Total value of Somerville real estate sales in July 2010 was $24,868,500.
See also:
Somerville Homes Sold in June 2010
Info about Somerville real estate sales in July 2010 from MLSpin
Cambridge Hawks on Concord Ave
Two Cambridge Hawks
Cambridge Hawks on Concord Ave Lately one of my favorite things to do when I leave my Coldwell Banker office is to look up at the steeple on St. Peter’s Church on Concord Ave.
There’s a good view of the steeple from our front door.
A couple of months ago I spotted a hawk on the steeple. But better yet - now there are often two hawks sitting on opposite sides of the cross.
My theory is that these are two hawk siblings from the hawks’ nest on Alewife Brook Parkway that caused such a stir earlier this year. Why else would a hawk allow another on its perch?
I’m happy they’re together and have found a new hangout.
I figure they can see me as they keep watch over the neighborhood so I sometimes give a little wave.
Medford Real Estate Sales – July 2010
Welcome to the Medford Real Estate Market Review
Here’s a quick look back at Medford real estate sales in July 2010.
Medford Real Estate On the Market
On July 31, 2010 188 residential properties were on the market in Medford priced between $159,900 and $1,300,000. Inventory levels continue to be high relative to last year when 33% fewer properties were listed for sale at this time of the year.
Medford Real Estate Sales – July 2010
28 properties sold in Medford during July 2010, a significant drop from 2009 when 47 homes sold in July. The median sales price in July 2010 was $400,000. Properties that sold had been on the market an average of just 35 days and sold for an average of 97% of the asking price.
16 single family houses sold in July for sales prices between $179,000 and $618,000. The median sales price for a single family home was $400,000. Houses were on the market 36 days on average and sold for an average of 96% of the list price.
6 condos sold in Medford last month priced between $200,000 and $463,000. The median condo sales price in July was $283,500. Condominiums sold for an average of 96% of the list price and were on the market an average of 31 days.
6 multi-family houses sold during July in Medford for prices from $345,000 to $555,000. These properties sold for an average of 101% of asking price and were on the market an average of 39 days.
Total value of Medford real estate sales in July 2010 was $10,919,060.
Also see:
Medford Homes Sold In June 2010
SEARCH FOR PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN MEDFORD MASS
Information about Medford real estate sales in July 2010 from MLSpin
Medford – Somerville Marker
Medford - Somerville Boundary Marker Near Tufts
Medford – Somerville Marker Often, when I drive up Curtis Street (or is it Winthrop?) I find myself wondering where the Medford-Somerville line is.
How many times did I drive past this granite post before realizing what is was?
On one side is carved an “M” for Medford – on the other an “S” for Somerville. Here is the line.
But what’s the “14″ carved on the side between the two?
The answer can be found in a 1915 issue of the Medford Historical Register. Turns out there are – or were – some 30 of these numbered granite posts, marking the boundaries of Medford. City law requires that municipal officials walk the boundaries – the “metes and bounds” – every five years.
The article describes a series of photographs of the granite markers, taken during a survey of Medford’s boundaries in 1888. I would love to see the photographs – perhaps the city has them or the Historical Society. What a perfect way to compare the city – then and now.
I’m going to be on the lookout for the other 29 granite posts. Let me know if you’ve seen them.
Arlington Real Estate Sales – July 2010
Welcome to the Arlington Real Estate Sales Report
Here’s a quick look back at Arlington homes sold in July 2010.
Arlington Real Estate On The Market
There were 150 Arlington homes for sale on July 31, 2010 priced from $164,900 to $1,350,000. Average days on market for these properties was 86.
Arlington Real Estate Sales - July 2010
46 Arlington homes sold in July, more than a third fewer properties than sold in July of last year. That’s a bit sobering given the amazingly low interest rates that are available now. Our bump in sales during the first half of the year seems to have drained some of the activity from the market. The median price paid in July 2010 was $524,500. Homes sold on average for 99% of the asking price.
33 single family houses sold in July for $350,000 to $1,220,000. The median price paid was $555,000. Houses were on the market an average of just 39 days and sold on average for 99% of the asking price.
9 condos sold in Arlington in July 2010 for prices from $325,000 to $605,000. The median sales price was $470,000. Condominiums sold for an average of 101% of the asking price and were on the market an average of 60 days.
4 Arlington multi-family houses sold in July for prices between $496,250 and $763,000. These properties sold on average for 100% of asking price.
Total value of Arlington real estate sales in July 2010 was $26,112,600.
SEARCH FOR ARLINGTON MASS REAL ESTATE
ARLINGTON Homes Sold in June 2010
Information about Arlington homes sold in July 2010 from MLSpin
Cambridge Discovery Days – Aug 7 & 14, 2010
Cambridge Discovery Days
The next two Saturdays are Cambridge Discovery Days on August 7, 2010 and August 14, 2010.
Each Saturday there are a variety of tours and talks about Cambridge history offered around Cambridge.
The theme of this year’s Discovery Days is Women’s Voices.
Some of the tours and talks include:
On Aug. 7th:
- James Russell Lowell’s Brattle Street – 9:30 am
- Culinary Cambridge: Our City’s Role in Shaping America’s Love of Fine Food – 1 pm
- The Ladies of Tory Row – 3:30 pm
- Margaret Fuller and the Writers of Cambridge – 5:30 pm
On Aug 14th:
- Longfellow Homes on Brattle Street – 9:30 am
- Women: Their Presence, Influence and Use of Fresh Pond – 1 pm
- The Women of Central Square – 2 pm
- William James in Cambridge – 3 pm
There will be tours of Mount Auburn (self guided) and the Longfellow House (admission charged) throughout the day. From noon to 4 pm you are invited to bring old photos of Cambridge and Cantabridgians to be scanned at the Cambridge Historical Society – and get a free ice cream for doing so!
Most events are free of charge. A few require advance registration. The city of Cambridge website has the full details and a calendar of Cambridge Discovery Days events.
Cambridge Discovery Days 2010 – Women’s Voices – will take place on two Saturdays, August 7 and August 14, 2010.
Cambridge Real Estate Sales – July 2010
Welcome to the Cambridge Real Estate Sales Report
Here’s a quick recap of Cambridge real estate sales in July 2010
Cambridge Real Estate On the Market - July 31, 2010
On July 31, 2010 there were 366 residential properties listed for sale in Cambridge, down from 432 one month ago. Inventory tends to be at a low point in mid summer. Asking prices ranged from $182,900 to $4,000,000. The median asking price was $499,000. Properties had been on the market an average of 107 days.
Cambridge Real Estate Sales – July 2010
98 homes sold in Cambridge during July 2010. Sales prices ranged from $178,000 t0 $2,250,000. These properties had been on the market an average of 61 days. July 2010 sales numbers were down significantly from July 2009 when 127 properties sold.
13 single family houses sold in July 2010 for prices ranging from $29`,000 to $2,200,000. Average days on market was 69 and these houses sold on average for 96% of asking price. The median sales price was $840,000.
76 condos sold in Cambridge in July for sales prices from $178,000 to $2,250,000. The median condo sales price was $439,750. Condos sold on average for 98% of the asking price and were on the market an average of 62 days.
9 multi-family houses sold in July. Sales prices ranged from $429,000 to $1,430,000. Average days on market was just 39.
The total value of Cambridge homes sold in July 2010 was $61,766,050.
Information about the Cambridge real estate sales in July 2010 from MLSpin.
Last month’s numbers:
Cambridge Homes Sold in June 2010
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