APRIL 2018
Kimberly’s
V I C K E R Y M A R K E T U P D AT E
Dear Friends, Spring is always such a wonderful season. The flowers are blooming, the kids are playing outside again, and neighbors are reconnecting after hibernating inside all winter. Change is in the air and everyone is anticipating the lazy days of summer just ahead. Change is also evident throughout Vickery as more and more new homes spring up throughout the neighborhood. Soon, there will be no more concrete trucks streaming through the streets and the rumble of dump trucks will be just a thing of the past. I know they will be missed by all, just kidding of course; however, the lack of their presence will signal a new phase for Vickery and an exciting new future for the neighborhood. A quick review of the sales shown on page two of this update will reveal that 12 homes were sold during the first quarter of 2018 in Vickery. This compares to 18 homes sold during the first quarter of 2017. One year ago, over half of the 18 sold were either townhomes or condominiums and four were new homes. This year, all but two of the 12 reported sales were single, detached homes, and two of those were new homes. Resales of existing homes dominated those sold this past quarter, but the percentage of existing homes sold versus new homes may be slightly skewed because some sales of new home are not reported through the multi-list system from which we gather statistics.
KIMBERLY COUNTER REALTOR® Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty 1125 Sanctuary Parkway Suite 400 Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 c. 678.938.5885 o. 770.442.7300
The inventory of homes still available in Vickery continues to be plentiful, with 16 homes for sale at the end of the first quarter. An examination of the available listings revealed that most of the homes were resale properties, with just three newly constructed homes available. Prices ranged from a high $1,049,000 to a low of $496,990. None were townhomes, and all but three of the homes had over 3,000+/- square feet of living area. Those wanting to relocate to Vickery continue to have lots of choices and should have little problem finding their dream home. Vickery’s real estate market is constantly evolving, and my updates are designed to keep you informed of any changes. If quarterly updates are not enough, and you or others that you know have an interest in receiving information on a more frequent basis, I would also be happy to provide you with email updates on all of Vickery’s listings and sales on a daily, weekly or monthly schedule. You decide what you want to receive, and how often you want to receive it. No worries, the service can be discontinued at any time. Just email and let me know of your interest and the schedule you prefer and start receiving your updates right away. My email address is kimberlycounter@atlantafinehomes.com. Statistics are important when trying to evaluate the current market, but practical ideas can also be helpful tools for homeowners who are thinking of selling their home. Recently, it has been my privilege to write several articles for the Forsyth Herald focusing on some of those practical ideas. My most recent article titled, Rid Out and Move Up, generated lots of positive comments from many of you. For those who did not see it, the idea for the article came from the phrase, rid out, often used by my grandmother. Up until she died at age 98, my grandmother spent time every year ridding out her home, a process that went way beyond just mopping and dusting. To her, rid out meant to clear away the junk, get rid of the clutter and make her home shine in every way. Home sellers may want to take some advice from my grandmother. When buyers view a home, they need to really see it to appreciate it. Their focus should not be on the personal things located in the home. They need to focus on the homes features. Home sellers should get rid of the clutter, clear off the counters, take down the family photos, put away the collectibles and allow potential buyers to appreciate the home’s details. Help them see the lovely granite, the beautiful hardwood floors and the custom cabinets. Store away the excess furniture and clean out those closets so that buyers can visualize their belongings in your space. To get a faster sale at a better price in the shortest possible time, don’t forget to rid out! Hopefully you enjoy this quarter’s update and find it helpful. I have certainly enjoyed preparing it for you. If I can ever assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to call or text me at 678.938.5885. I welcome your comments and would love to hear from you at any time. Have a wonderful Vickery Day.
Sincerely,Kimmy “Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of others.” - Barbara Bush
SOLD IN VICKERY ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
FIRST QUARTER 2018
SOLD PRICE
SQ. FEET (+/-)
SP/SQFT
CLOSING DATE
5821 Long Park Road
$899,000
$840,000
5845
$144
03/30/18
6113 Odell Street
$695,000
$660,000
4110
$161
02/15/18
7105 Cordery Road
$689,900
$677,400
3411
$199
02/15/18
5808 Long Park Road
$579,000
$555,000
2968
$187
03/16/18
6910 Vickery Creek Road
$550,000
$535,000
3101
$173
03/09/18
5815 Edenbrooke Drive
$519,990
$515,000
3350
$154
01/26/18
7050 Round Road
$517,900
$515,000
2020
$255
03/29/18
6525 Center Grove Street
$510,000
$515,000
2723
$189
02/15/18
7510 Cordery Road
$480,033
$484,048
2650
$183
02/02/18
6127 Vickery Creek Road
$475,900
$460,000
2606
$177
02/09/18
6760 Meeting House Road
$470,000
$445,000
2106
$211
03/09/18
5920 Bond Street, No. 407
$310,000
$286,000
1272
$225
02/26/18
FEATURED LISTINGS 13220 OWENS WAY ACTIVE
SIX HILLS - MILTON, GEORGIA FMLS 5899809 7 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms 2 half bathrooms Listed for $1,249,999 INCREDIBLE EXECUTIVE HOME FEATURING AMAZING POOL RETREAT IN DESIRABLE MILTON
This architecturally designed custom home in Six Hills, one of Milton’s most desirable neighborhoods, is an entertainer’s dream with an amazing outdoor pool retreat complete with multi-level decks and entertainment areas inside and out. Located minutes from Crabapple in the Milton High School district, it features everything you need, including a master suite on the main level, a stunning wood-paneled library or office, six fireplaces, two sunrooms, a billiard room, a media room, a spa and a complete in-law suite with full kitchen. It is truly a dream come true and a must-see for those seeking the best that Milton offers.
12589 CRABAPPLE ROAD ACTIVE
PARKVIEW AT CRABAPPLE - MILTON, GEORGIA FMLS 5956573 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Listed for $449,500 LAST CHANCE TO OWN A NEW CUSTOM-DESIGNED HOME IN PARKVIEW AT CRABAPPLE
You must hurry if you want to live in Parkview at Crabapple, one of the most desirable new communities in the heart of the Crabapple area of Milton, because this gorgeous new three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome is the very last one available. Offering a great floor plan with amazing details this new home has an exquisite master suite, a main level flex room, a designer kitchen opening to a spacious great room, both formal and informal dining, covered patio plus a main level two-car garage. Located in the Milton High School district, and a maintenance-free lifestyle, this home is calling your name. Better hurry because this home will not last long. All of the listing and sales information provided in this update is taken from First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), the premier MLS system in our area. Other properties may have been marketed within the neighborhood but will not be included if they did not appear in FMLS. Every attempt has been made to insure the reliability of all data. Although our sources are deemed reliable, we are not responsible for any errors that inadvertently appear within the information presented. Kimberly did not represent all of the transactions.
2017
R E M A R K A B L E R E S U LT S
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR HOME ON THIS LIST? LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO FEATURE YOUR HOME AS ONE OF THE 2018 REMARKABLE RESULTS
CUMM I N G
MILTO N
1590 BERRYHILL ROAD*
2795 WEBB ROAD*
CUM M IN G
MI LTON
ROSWEL L
7130 CORDERY ROAD 1520 PARKSIDE DRIVE* 385 CAMBER TRACE
CUMMI NG
MILTON
6895 BUCKS ROAD
2010 PARKSIDE COURT
2 +/- Acres ALP HA RETTA
M ILTO N
CUMMI NG
MI LTON
GAI NESVI L L E
MILTON
12200 MCCOY WAY
2050 PARKSIDE COURT
7450 SAMPLES FIELD ROAD
540 PARKVIEW DRIVE
7415 WHITTAKER LANE*
520 PARKVIEW DRIVE
AVA LO N
ALPH ARE TTA
BUCKHEAD
MI LTON
CUMMI NG
MILTON
144 GRAND CRESCENT*
1035 CRABAPPLE TRACE 3190 FERNCLIFF COMMONS*
ROSW EL L
M ILTO N
2302 VILLAGE LANE*
505 PARKVIEW DRIVE
BUFOR D 6595 RIVER ISLAND DRIVE*
525 PARKVIEW DRIVE
4755 ALEXANDRIA AVENUE* 12601 CRABAPPLE ROAD
MI LTON
AL PHAR ET TA
MILTON
560 PARKVIEW DRIVE
315 WAKEFIELD TRACE*
500 PARKVIEW DRIVE
AT L A N TA F I N E H O M ES.C O M | S I R .C O M ©MMXVII Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. *Artwork by Alfred Sisley used with permission. *Represented the buyer.
Kimberly’s V I C K E R Y M A R K E T U P D AT E APRIL 2018
KIMBERLY COUNTER REALTOR® c. 678.938.5885 o. 770.442.7300 kimberlycounter@atlantafinehomes.com 1125 Sanctuary Parkway, Suite 400, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
©MMXVII Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.