Towhee Lane Association Beach On PLEASANT BAYLook no further for your ORLEANS summer home!  The idyllic setting of this charming 3BR/2.5 BA property is exactly what you’ve been looking for.  Located on Towhee Lane, just minutes from the private association beach on PLEASANT BAY, this property offers tranquil pond views  of Deep Pond from the large mahogany deck. The deck is accessed through French doors in the home’s spacious living/dining room.  The inviting first floor master bedroom overlooks the pond as well, and features a private bath and walk-in closet.  A naturally-lit open kitchen, hardwood floors  throughout and central A/C  all add to the appeal of this pondfront home.  Two additional bedrooms on the lower level provide plenty of room for family and guests.  Apply for your boat mooring on Pleasant Bay and your summer picture is complete!  Call us for more details on this exceptional Orleans pondfront home.

Cape Cod Neighborhood Sales Data: October/December 2009

The following is recent real estate sales activity for the Mid-Cape villages of Dennis, East Dennis and West Dennis.

October 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 as reported by the Cape & Islands MLS.

    List Price Sale Price SP%LP
         
10 Signe Rd Dennis 179,900 163,000 91
13 Fairview Ave Dennis 229,000 217,500 95
61 South Yarmouth Rd Dennis 249,900 241,000 96
4 Whittier Dr Dennis 300,000 305,000 102
42 Billingsgate Rd Dennis 399,500 392,000 98
198 New Boston Rd Dennis 419,500 395,000 94
29 Six Penney Ln Dennis 419,500 412,000 98
455 Main St Dennis 489,000 420,250 86
38 Partridge Ln Dennis 520,000 450,000 87
47 Rodolph Way Dennis 485,000 481,000 99
44 Studio Way Dennis 549,900 515,000 94
43 Dr. Stanton Rd Dennis 599,900 599,900 100
84 Nobscusset Rd Dennis 659,900 622,500 94
32 Pilgrim Rd Dennis 639,000 657,750 103
20 Bay View Rd Dennis 755,000 685,000 91
97 Horsefoot Path Dennis 1,679,000 1,400,000 83
16 Luscombe Ln Dennis 3,800,000 3,625,000 95
29 Blackfoot Way East Dennis 299,900 285,000 95
35 Blackfoot Way East Dennis 349,000 330,000 95
1280 Route 134 East Dennis 389,000 375,000 96
174 King James Dr East Dennis 425,000 410,000 96
73 Prince Way East Dennis 599,900 555,000 93
9 Holway Dr East Dennis 599,000 599,000 100
4 Surrey Ln East Dennis 750,000 730,000 97
65 Stephen Phillips Rd East Dennis 1,075,000 935,000 87
41 Stillman Kelley Rd East Dennis 1,199,999 1,140,000 95
56 Old Town Ln East Dennis 2,495,000 1,800,000 72
26 Teal Cir West Dennis 299,900 284,000 95
146 Loring West Dennis 289,500 289,900 100
15 Mari Jane Rd West Dennis 319,900 305,000 95
21 Indian Pond Rd West Dennis 335,000 320,000 96
6 Shore Rd West Dennis 379,000 352,500 93
10 Chapman Rd West Dennis 425,000 426,000 100

Cape Cod Real Estate: What’s Going On?

Winter on Cape Cod

Winter on Cape Cod

“Happy New Year!” is the refrain at this time of year.  And here at Lomenzo Properties, we are indeed off to a happy start!

On New Year’s Day, after several months of less than vigorous sales activity, we received FOUR offers from our clients on properties in price ranges from $200K to $2,000,000.  Interestingly, the properties are located in towns/villages  representing a wide range of Cape markets: DENNIS , CHATHAM,  WEST YARMOUTH and HARWICH PORT.  Two of the offers have been negotiated to acceptance and two more are in process.

Needless to say,  this kind of activity fuels our optimism for the upturn in the Cape Real Estate Market for 2010!  What are you waiting for ?!  :)

Elaine

Cape Cod Real Estate Rebounding for the Season

Cape Cod Real Estate is rebounding from 3 long years of declining values.  The year-to-date change in Sales Volume of Single Family homes in Dennis and Brewster are leading the way for all of Cape Cod.  Brewster and Harwich are experiencing only slight declines in Median Prices, while Dennis is seeing a surge in Sales Volume to less than a 5% decline.  Cape Cod has shown amazing resilience this year as Sales Volume and Median Prices have dropped under 9%.  We call it a rebound.  You can call it – Opportunity!

 

 

      17-Dec-09        
               
  Unit Sales (YTD)   Median Price (YTD)
  2008 2009 % Change   2008 2009 % Change
Dennis              
Single Family 237 226 -5%   $325,000 $285,000 -12%
Condo 68 35 -49%   $126,250 $157,500 25%
Days on Market 126 114 -10%        
% Meet Selling Price 93 94 1%        
               
Yarmouth              
Single Family 410 342 -17%   $267,900 $255,000 -5%
Condo 52 51 -2%   $246,250 $180,000 -27%
Days on Market 101 149 48%        
% Meet Selling Price 92 93 1%        
               
Brewster              
Single Family 118 117 -1%   $370,000 $355,000 -4%
Condo 36 28 -22%   $240,000 $232,500 -3%
Days on Market 118 179 52%        
% Meet Selling Price 94 91 -3%        
               
Harwich              
Single Family 214 194 -9%   $350,000 $325,500 -7%
Condo 10 15 50%   $197,445 $160,000 -19%
Days on Market 156 137 -12%        
% Meet Selling Price 94 93 -1%        
               
               
Orleans              
Single Family 88 67 -24%   $537,050 $502,000 -7%
Condo 27 16 -41%   $225,000 $234,500 4%
Days on Market 157 133 -15%        
% Meet Selling Price 95 92 -3%        
Barnstable              
Single Family 453 458 1%   $406,250 $375,000 -8%
Condo 4 7 75%   $225,500 $122,000 -46%
Days on Market 157 133 -15%        
% Meet Selling Price 95 92 -3%        
               
Cape Cod              
Single Family 2796 2582 -8%   $350,000 $320,000 -9%
Condo 654 572 -13% # $230,000 $225,000 -2%
Days on Market 143 154 8%        
% Meet Selling Price 93 92 -1%        

Cape Cod Real Estate Stats – Dennis Leads the Positive Trend

October sales results indicate a recovery in unit sales and median prices for Dennis, Brewster and Barnstable.  While the rate of sales is down from last year, the rate of decline is half of September’s.  A good trend and time for Buyers to jump in!

      17-Nov-09        
               
  Unit Sales (YTD)   Median Price (YTD)
  2008 2009 % Change   2008 2009 % Change
Dennis              
Single Family 221 200 -10%   $328,000 $295,500 -10%
Condo 68 35 -49%   $126,250 $157,500 25%
Days on Market 126 114 -10%        
% Meet Selling Price 93 94 1%        
               
Yarmouth              
Single Family 388 312 -20%   $269,500 $255,000 -5%
Condo 52 51 -2%   $246,250 $180,000 -27%
Days on Market 101 149 48%        
% Meet Selling Price 92 93 1%        
               
Brewster              
Single Family 116 105 -9%   $370,000 $353,000 -5%
Condo 36 28 -22%   $240,000 $232,500 -3%
Days on Market 118 179 52%        
% Meet Selling Price 94 91 -3%        
               
Harwich              
Single Family 198 173 -13%   $354,250 $324,000 -9%
Condo 10 15 50%   $197,445 $160,000 -19%
Days on Market 156 137 -12%        
% Meet Selling Price 94 93 -1%        
               
               
Orleans              
Single Family 81 58 -28%   $540,200 $494,000 -9%
Condo 27 16 -41%   $225,000 $234,500 4%
Days on Market 157 133 -15%        
% Meet Selling Price 95 92 -3%        
Barnstable              
Single Family 426 401 -6%   $406,250 $375,000 -8%
Condo 1 2 100%   $225,500 $122,000 -46%
Days on Market 157 133 -15%        
% Meet Selling Price 95 92 -3%        
               
Cape Cod              
Single Family 2265 1926 -15%   $335,000 $307,450 -8%
Condo 624 461 -26%   $247,000 $225,000 -9%
Days on Market 143 154 8%        
% Meet Selling Price 93 92 -1%        
               

Dennis MA Features Best of New England Golf

(4/365) :: Golf Thursdays

Dennis Pines and Dennis Highlands are two of the finest golf courses on the Cape and in New England for that matter.  When I moved to the Cape, 13 years ago, golf was considered a year-round, weather permitting sport.  From early Spring through most of Winter, playing golf in Dennis is a dream come true.  The tree lined Dennis Pines is a par 72 true test of golf from either tee.  Gold Championship tees are 7,000 yards to “think about it” while the Whites at 6,157 and Reds at 5,567 will still let you have fun.  The Highlands is shorter and much trickier.  Blue Tees can stretch you even at 6,464 yards and the Whites are 6,076 with the tantalizing Reds at 4,884.  Don’t be fooled by the length.  The greens have helped develop some of the finest amateur golfers on the Cape and the layout requires a true test of golf course management. 
So whether it is length or challenge that “drives” you, Dennis Golf has it all.  And if you are looking for a golf get-away, consider a ready-to-move-in CONDO AT OAK RUN IN EAST DENNIS. Drop your worries at the door step and grab your clubs from the walk-out basement.  You’re 5 minutes from the first tee!

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An Historic Surprise!

Copy (1) of IMG_4019Folks still complain that when they bought their cherished piece of real estate in Dennis Village, Cape Cod, they had no idea that they were in an Historic area.  What a surprise!  A pleasant surprise for some and not so pleasant for others.  Living in the Historic areas of Cape Cod means  living with history.  However, it also means historic preservation and that means a Historic Committee will have to approve any designs or changes to your home. 

All the historic villages on The Cape have the same fundamental guidelines for architectural features, landscaping, paint colors, windows, cupolas, fences and even flag poles.  The benefits are the appearance and charm of all the towns and villages we  love so much on the Cape.  The down side is the restrictions and regulating that require extra steps and extra effort by the homeowner  to meet the guidelines of each Historic Committee. 

So don’t be surprised, be informed!

Peter

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Coveted Keveney Lane in Yarmouth Port, Cape Cod

Keveney Lane BridgeA recent article in the Cape Cod Times highlighted the exceptional neighborhood of Keveney Lane in Yarmouth Port.  The gist of the article is that this particular lane takes the natural beauty of Cape Cod to a whole  new level!

We are fortunate enough to represent a property on this very lane!  AerialwithLines169 Keveney Lane is being offered for sale and talk about VIEWS! Expansive and breathtaking views of Cape Cod Bay are a stand-out feature of this well-constructed 3 BR/3BA ranch set on 1.5 rolling acres.  Many recent updates include a gourmet  kitchen, renovated bathrooms and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. A magnificent stone fireplace in the home’s family room adds drama to the spacious living area, complementing the spectacular marsh and Bay views from the same room.  Come and see for yourself! Offered at $1,790,000 for the discerning Northside Cape Cod buyer.

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Historically Speaking…..about Cape Cod Wind Turbines and Wind Mills

Modern wind energy plant in rural scenery.
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Controversy is swirling  around Cape Cod about the desire of Cape Cod Community College to install a 400’ high wind turbine on its West Barnstable campus.  The Barnstable Old King’s Highway Regional Historic District Committee, the historic governing body in that part of the Cape, was not asked by the College to review the plan. The District believes it is a violation of The Historic Act to skip that step.   The Historic Act, passed in 1973, requires review of any proposed structure located in the historic district area north of the mid-Cape highway from Sandwich to Orleans.  Additionally, the desire of organizations to “get around” the Historic Committee for the purposes of allowing Alternative Energy installations is troubling because it is the same Historic Act whch many people applaud for keeping the Cape looking like THE CAPE.

Now to the matter at hand.  Wind energy is not new to the Cape.   Wind mills were part of our landscape since the late 1600’s.  They generated the power to pump water all over the Cape and graced the scenery with unique architectural structures that stood approximately 12 feet high.   Now the desire for alternative energy is creating interest in turning wind energy into electricity.  A great idea in search of a better solution than a 400’ propeller.  Wind energy can be a viable alternative to reduce our dependency on oil.  However, the smaller wind turbines are a much more appropriate solution and could be built in areas not visible to the public.  Modern wind turbines are not historic looking  but they do have a place in the Cape’s landscape  - provided they can’t be seen.

Peter

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Best Value in Quivett Neck, East Dennis Real Estate!

33 South St., East Dennis

33 South St., East Dennis

By far the best value in Quivett Neck in East Dennis to come along in years!  Offered at $725,000, this charming home has LOTS of room for family and guests and is minutes to both Cold Storage and Sea Street beaches. Separate wing for in-laws! Recent upgrades include heating system, roof, Harvey windows. The  3/4 acre lot borders Quivett Creek. Get in now and host Thanksgiving dinner! (Go to Our Listings on our website homepage for more details.)