Wild turkey in a Belmont MA yard

What a beautiful bird he is!

When he spreads his feathers (is there a term for this display?) he’s absolutely enormous.

One Big Belmont Turkey

The Belmont real estate market was on the upswing in 2010.  Numbers of properties sold were up over 2009 and so were median prices. The number of condos sold increased dramatically – by more than 25% over 2009.

Belmont MA Real Estate Market In 2010 – Year In Review 

Total residential properties sold in Belmont:

Belmont MA Real Estate Report

Numbers in parentheses show the change from the year before

• In 2010: 261  ( +7.41%)
• In 2009: 243 (+13.56%)
• In 2008: 214

Average days on market for Belmont real estate:

• 2010: 104
• 2009: 93
• 2008: 100

Total value of Belmont MA real estate sales:

• 2010: $169,907,968 (+11.73%)
• 2009: $152,079,929 (+6.89%)
• 2008: $142,278,688

Properties sold for:

• 2010: 97% of asking price on average. The median price was $620,000 (+12.00%)
• 2009: 97% of asking price on average. The median price was $555,000 (-6.91%)
• 2008: 97% of asking price on average. The median price was $596,195

Belmont Annual Single Family Sales

• 2010: 145 (-2.03%)
• 2009: 148 (+23.34%)
• 2008: 120

Lowest to highest prices for single family homes in Belmont:

• 2010: $320,000 to $2,731,377
• 2009: $338,500 to $2,200,000
• 2008: $342,000 to $2,600,000

Median price of single family houses sold:

• 2010: $701,000 (+8.10%)
• 2009: $648,500 (-6.52%)
• 2008: $693,725

Belmont single families:

• In 2010: average days on market was 79. Houses sold for 97% of the asking price.
• In 2009: average days on market was 94. Houses sold for 97% of the asking price.
• In 2008: average days on market was 81. Houses sold for 96% of the asking price.

Belmont Condo Sales

• 2010: 84 (+27.28%)
• 2009: 66 (-2.95%)
• 2008: 68

Price range for Belmont MA condos:

• 2010: $166,000 to $1,100,000
• 2009: $205,000 to $1,305,375
• 2008: $190,000 to $1,185,000

Median price of condos sold in Belmont:

• 2010: $376,250 (+2.81%)
• 2009: $366,000 (+1.11%)
• 2008: $362,000

On average, Belmont condominiums:

• In 2010: average days on market was 161. Condos sold for 98% of list price.
• In 2009: average days on market was 106. Condos sold for 97% of list price
• In 2008: average days on market was 139, Condos sold for 97% of list price

 Belmont MA Multi-Family Sales

• 2010:  32 (+10.35%)
• 2009: 29 (+11.54%)
• 2008: 26

Price range for multi-family properties:

• 2010: $418,000 to $760,000
• 2009: $350,000 to $830,000
• 2008: $290,000 to $770,000

Median price of multi-family houses sold in Belmont:

• 2010: $585,000 (+6.37%)
• 2009: $550,000 (-00.68%)
• 2008: $553,750

On average, Belmont MA multi-families:

• In 2010: were on the market 65 days and sold for 98% of list price.
• In 2009: were on the market 62 days and sold for 96% of list price
• In 2008: were on the market 82 days and sold for 97% of list price

Belmont Real Estate for Sale

50 homes were on the market in Belmont, MA on the last day of 2010 priced between $164,900 and $2,650,000.  The inventory of properties for sale is typically at a low point at the end of the year.

Belmont Real Estate Market Activity December 2010

28 homes sold in Belmont in December 2010.  Properties sold for an average of 97% of the list price and had been on the market an average of 86 days.  

17 single family houses sold in December - almost twice as many as sold in November. Sale prices ranged from $350,000 to $1,350,000.  The median price was $701,000. Average days on market was 99.  Houses sold for an average of 96% of the asking price.

5 condos sold in Belmont MA in Dec. 2010  priced between $294,500 and $1,050,000.  The median price was $363,000.  Condominiums sold for an average of 98% of the list price and were on the market 75 days on average.

6 Belmont multi-family houses sold during December priced between $418,000 and $665,000.  Average days on market was 56 and these properties sold for an average of 96% of the asking price.

Total value of Belmont MA Real Estate Market Sales in December 2010 was $17,899,600

Also see:

Belmont MA Real Estate Market -November 2010

Info about the Belmont MA real estate market in 2010 is  from MLSpin.

Belmont MA Real Estate Report

Here’s a quick look at the Belmont MA real estate market in November 2010.   

Belmont MA Real Estate for Sale

73 homes were on the market in Belmont, MA on the last day of November priced between $164,900 and $4,200,000.  That’s a substantial decrease from one month before when 94 homes were listed for sale. Many homeowners opt to take their properties off the market for the holidays.  Inventory is also down from one year ago when 85 homes were listed for sale on November 30th.

Belmont MA Real Estate Market Activity November 2010

19 residential properties sold in Belmont MA during the month of November 2010.  Properties sold for an average of 96% of asking price and had been on the market an average of 73 days.  

9 single family houses sold in November for sale prices between $404,000 and $1,100,000.  The median sales price was $648,500. Houses were on the market 66 days on average and sold for an average of 95% of the list price.

7 condos sold in Belmont MA in Nov. 2010  for prices between $215,000 and $985,000.  The median price paid was $395,000.   Condos sold for an average of 98% of the asking price and were on the market 104 days on average.

3 Belmont multi-family houses sold in November priced between $490,000 and $535,000.  These houses were on the market an average of just 24 days and sold for 95% of the asking price on average.

Total value of Belmont MA Real Estate Market Sales in November was $11,364,000

Also see:

Belmont MA Home Sales October 2010

Info about the Belmont MA real estate market in November 2010 is  from MLSpin.

Belmont MA Real Estate Report

The numbers are in – here’s the monthly recap with the Belmont properties sold in September 2010.   

Belmont MA Properties for Sale

99 residential properties were on the market in Belmont, MA on September 30, 2010 priced between $164,900 and $4,800,000.  These properties had been on the market an average of 89 days. There hasn’t been an increase in inventory in Belmont this year – the number of properties on the market at the end of September is exactly the same as last year.

Belmont Properties Sold in September 2010

11 Belmont properties sold during the month of September 2010.  Properties sold for an average of 96% of asking price and had been on the market an average of 198 days.  That shows how averages can be a bit misleading – days on market for properties sales that closed last month ranged from 7 to 751.

7 single family houses sold in September for sale prices between $320,000 and $1,200,000.  The median price was $606,000. Average days on market was 88 and houses sold for an average of 97% of asking price.

4 condos sold in Belmont in September 2010  for prices between $330,000 and $975,000.  The median price paid was $619,500.   Condos sold for an average of 98% of the asking price. Two of the condos were at the Woodlands and had been on the market for close to two years or more.

No Belmont multi-family sales closed in September.

Total value of Belmont properties sold in September was $7,193,000.

Also see:

BELMONT Home Sale Report August 2010

Info about Belmont propeteis sold in September 2010 is  from MLSpin.

Belmont MA Real Estate Report

Here’s our monthly recap of Belmont home sale activity with the  August 2010 numbers.   

Belmont MA Real Estate for Sale

84 residential properties were on the market in Belmont, MA on August 31, 2010 priced between $155,500 and $1,975,000.  These properties had been on the market an average of 98 days. The number of homes for sale in Belmont is down 18.5% from the same time last year when 103 properties were listed for sale in Belmont.

Belmont Home Sales - August 2010

28 homes sold  in Belmont during the month of August 2010.  Properties sold in August had been on the market an average of 82 days and sold for an average of 96% of asking price.  

14 single family houses sold in August for sale prices between $490,000 and $2,400,000.  The median price was $700,000. Average days on market was 56 and houses sold for an average of 95% of asking price.

9 condos sold in Belmont in August 2010  for prices between $204,500 and $995,000.  The median price paid was $340,000.   Condos sold for an average of 98% of the asking price.

4 multi-family properties sold last month for prices from $459,000 to $640,000.  These properties had been on the market an average of 145 days and sold for 97% of asking price.

Total value of Belmont homes sold in August was $19,927,900.

Also see:

BELMONT REAL ESTATE SALES IN JULY 2010

Info about Belmont home sales in August 2010 is  from MLSpin.

Meet Belmont - Thursday August 26th

Meet Belmont  Have you just moved to Belmont?  Still finding your way about?

Even if you’ve lived in Belmont for years, you’ll want to stop by the 8th Annual Meet Belmont next Thursday.

From 6 to 8:30 representatives from town departments, local government, civic organizations and community groups will be available to answer questions and provide information about local amenities, organizations and services.

You can register to vote, get bus maps, find out about arts and recreation opportunities and more.

Free and open to the public.

Meet Belmont is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 26th, 2010 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chenery Middle School, 95 Washington Street, Belmont, MA

Belmont MA Real Estate Report

Here’s our monthly recap of Belmont real estate sales for July 2010.   

Real Estate For Sale In Belmont MA

81 residential properties were on the market in Belmont, MA on July 31, 2010 priced between $155,500 and $1,975,000.  These properties had been on the market an average of 96 days.

Belmont Real Estate Sales - July 2010

31 homes sold  in Belmont during the month of July 2010.  That’s four fewer than sold during July 2009. The decrease is less pronounced than in nearby communities.  The properties sold in July 2010 had been on the market an average of 61 days and sold for an average of 98% of asking price.  

21 single family houses sold in July for sale prices between $420,000 and $1,695,000.  The median price was $740,000. Average days on market was 65 and houses sold for an average of 99% of asking price.

6 condos sold in Belmont in July 2010  for prices between $305,000 and $517,000.  The median price paid was $425,750.   Condominiums sold for an average of 98% of the asking price.

4 multi-family houses sold last month for prices from $546,050 to $705,000.  These properties had been on the market an average of 53 days and sold for 97% of asking price.

Total value of Belmont homes sold in July was $22,132,199.

Also see:

BELMONT HOMES SOLD IN JUNE 2010

Info about Belmont real estate sales in July 2010 is  from MLSpin.

Sergi Farm Belmont MA

Did you know that there’s a working farm in suburban Belmont?  Sure enough, Sergi Farm in Belmont, MA is a working five acre farm close to the Cambridge line.

One of the area’s best kept secrets, the folks at Sergi Farm sells vegetables, herbs and flowers that they grow themselves.

We stopped by on Wednesday after our weekly tour of new listings. I bought some fresh picked broccoli for supper.

Check out the Sergi Farm website to find out what’s fresh and for sale in the stand, info about volunteer opportunities, and their blog that will keep you up to date on what’s going on at the farm.

See you in line when the corn’s in!

Sergi Farm is located at 34 Glenn Road, Belmont, MA. Take Blanchard Road to Glenn Road and watch for the sign.