Green Lake Inventory of Active Homes

Green Lake Inventory of Active Homes

Let’s take a look at the 30 active Green Lake homes right now on the market.  Inventory is tighter now than it was a year ago.  In fact 53.3% less homes are on the market today than October 2011. 

Searching the entire database of active homes in Green Lake, I found just three condos and the rest were single family homes.  The lowest price being $189,000 and the highest of $1.25M brings the median price in Green Lake to $449,600.

I generally like to price homes by cost per square foot.  By doing so the average cost per square foot is around $252.00.

Here is a snapshot of the 30 active Green Lake homes:

More photos and details on these active Green Lake listings can be found at our information rich website www.cooperjacobs.com or
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Green Lake Homes are Selling!

Green Lake Homes are Selling!

Here we are in December 2010 and rumor has it, one of the slowest times of the year for real estate.  Or is it?

Taking a look at the real estate stats for the last 30 days in the Green Lake neighborhood, there has been 24 transactions.  18 solds and 6 pending to close.  Not too shabby!  Along with these closed or closing homes, there’s 15 active homes on the market right now.  Looking at the last two months of inventory in Green Lake, it appears the inventory has reduced just a bit from 29 active homes.

The median price range has held steady in these autumn months - teetering back and forth between $493,500 and $498,000 but from October through today sellers have retained 98% of their list price.

Cooper Jacobs Real Estate currently represents three properties in Green Lake in all three categories - one closed, one pending to close and one active.  We’ve seen a demand for quality, newer or newly remodeled homes.

Grandly Restored Green Lake Craftman

For example this beautifully restored craftsman on Meridian - blocks from Blanchet High School.     Selling for full asking price, the seller honed in (with a lot of sweat equity) on her restoration efforts by keeping true to the era of the house but also keeping in mind energy efficiencies and qualities people are seeking for in a newer home today.

Newly remodeled Green Lake home

Another stunning Green Lake remodeled home is pending to close.  The sellers also kept true to the beautiful craftsman’s lofty ceilings, bold crown moulding, and predictable roofline and pillars.  They created warm and inviting rooms that their family shared the most time in, making practical spaces throughout the entire 2400 square foot house.

And last but certainly not least is a 2006 newer home in Green Lake for sale.  If you’re looking for a spacious home with openess and comfort then look no further.  This home has it all and just blocks to the lake for a morning walk or pedal on the bike commuting lane for work.  The possibilities are endless for this over 3400 square foot house complete with 4 bedrooms and 4.25 baths.  A huge garage and extra parking in the back is perfect for your recreational toys too!

Newer Green Lake Home For Sale

There are some wonderful homes on the market right now in Green Lake!  Are you interested in knowing if it’s the right time for you to sell?  What is your home worth in the current market trends?  Give us a call or shoot us an email.  We’d be happy to consult you!  For more Green Lake real estate for sale, visit us at our website.

Condos vs Lawsuit: How does Green Lake Compare?

Condos vs Lawsuit:  How does Green Lake Compare?  Recently I had the need to look up some downtown Seattle condos for a buyer.  One right after another I would find the perfect place.  And one right after another there were pending lawsuits  ~ some even lingering for 4 years.  From a faulty roof to some twisting their ankle to the builder’s shoty construction. 

Green Lake's Circa Condos

Oh boy, this is going to harder than I thought.  Then I encouraged my buyer to look just 5 minutes north to Green Lake.  I held my breath as I researched my Condos vs Lawsuit predictament.  What did I find?

13 ACTIVE CONDO and/or townhome listings right now in Green Lake.  Only one has a pending lawsuit.  I can now exhale.  

Lenders + pending litigation = red flag. 

Lenders see the number of units going up for sale but none of them closing.

If you’re a buyer who has cash or a healthy downpayment – 20…30% or more and want rock bottom prices then by all means – consider buying that bank owned condo.  Just make sure the builder has agreed to pay for litigation and remedy the problem in full.  Also make sure any assessments are spelled out in the condo association. 

The first question I raise when my client is thinking about purchasing a condo is whether the Home Owner Association is healthy.  Does it have lawsuits pending, how are the reserves, what condition is the building in, are the monthly HOD in sync with the condition and ammenities of the condo building.

Green Lake is more populated with single family homes but there are some amazing deals right now for condos too ~ as low as $163,400 for a 1 bed 1 bath and clean as a whistle!  

I look forward to hearing from you!  Feel free to write any comments, questions, or feedback.  If you’re in the condo or townhome market, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate would be happy to show you these excellent investments.

Green Lake Blog: Condo Market VS Townhouse Market

Green Lake Blog: Condo Market VS Townhouse Market.

I was curious what the latest and greatest were on the Green Lake condo vs. townhouse market.  If you’re in the market to buy either a condo or townhome, chances are you have your eye on both types of housing structure.

Okay, so let’s look at the Green Lake CONDO conditions first:

Currently there are only 16 ACTIVE listings looking to get sold.

Ranging from $179,000 for a 1987 2 bed/2bath unit to a gleaming 2003 $639,000 unit with views. 2 bed, 2 bath, 1522 square feet of living space and just steps to the lake! These pedestrian lifestyle condos are loaded with amenities anywhere between granite and garages, creative storage, and rooftop decks. The average number of days on the market is 99.

8 condos SOLD in the last six months! Average days on the market is 31. And of these 31 days, the seller received 97.3% of their asking price. Between 31 and 60 days, seller received 99% of asking price. Bottom line: Priced right = it will sell. But the inventory is low low low for condos in Green Lake and only 8 selling in the last six months tells me people are holding them or renting them.  Many of the buildings originally planned for condo living coverted to apartments so this would explain the inventory lack of inventory.

So let’s look at Green Lake Townhouse stats. Currently, a whopping 23 lovely townhouses for sale in Green Lake.

The prices range from $259,000 to $540,000. And just like the range in pricing, so are the range of homes. From brand new structures with views, eco-efficient uses, and modern twists with 2 bed 2 bath and 1256 square feet of luxury to an adorable 1000 square feet townhome with private fenced areas and priced right! All walking distance to Green Lake which supplies an endless array of sport activities, a very popular community center, restaurants, bars, cafes and local merchants.

How many sold townhouses within the last six months in Green Lake?

Answer: 55
These don’t include pending sales (which are just about to close). To including pending sales that figure bumps up to 64.  Out of 55 solds, 33 were in the $300,000 to $350,000 price range.

Average Days On The Market: 45
Percent Of Original Asking Price: 99.5%
Average Square Footage: 1549
Average Sold Price: $353,091
Which gives us a grand total of roughly $227.00 per square foot on average.

It’s a healthy condo and townhouse market in Green Lake!