Cape Cod Seafood Secrets………

  This month’s issue of Cape Cod Magazine has a feature article entitled “40 Secrets of Seafood” which is really terrific!   It’s full of fun   information such as the fact that Wellfleet oysters are descendants of transplanted oysters from CT and Chesapeake Bay.  Who knew?   Ever wonder why lobsters, unlike some other New England seafoods, never seem to be “overfished”?  According to the article,  that’s because of the inefficiency of lobster traps – only 6% of lobsters who encounter a trap will ever actually be caught.  Plus the current traps are very easy to escape from – it’s a wonder we ever get a lobster on the table at all! :)   Perhaps my favorite “fun fact” is the meaning of the word SCROD – I knew that scrod is not actually a type of fish, but loved the way they give to remember that it is a way to describe the catch of the day: Specially Caught Right Off the Dock!   The article also has tips from local chefs such as the two things people do wrong when making a Newburg sauce or the key to making perfect oyster stew.  Be sure to pick up the magazine to find out for yourself how Yuji Wantanabe, chef/owner of Inaho, chooses his fish! :)

Elaine

“Northside Fine Foods” Opens in Dennis Village

You might recall around this time last year, I did a video blog  on a new business that opened in the Village – Nancy’s Candy, Etc.  (Click on the link in case you missed that one!) Located just west of the Dennis Village post office on Route 6A, Nancy has a new neighbor right next door -  a  gourmet food shop called NORTHSIDE FINE FOODS.  Proprietor Jane Mason says ” I truly enjoy perusing through gourmet food shops - wherever I am…and that will reflect in the products you’ll find in Northside Fine Foods.  Honey from Savannah, delicate oils from Italy, Black Lava Cashews from Hawaii, exotic dips from an organic farm in Florida.”  Here is a video of Jane as she tells you all about her new venture.

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Big News in Dennis Village – Gas Station is OPEN!

New Gas Station on Route 6A in Dennis Village

 

I know….it must be  a slow news day if this item is big, BUT if you have been among those of us waiting interminably for the old Christy’s to reopen,  yesterday was a red letter day!  After over a year of construction shrouded in mystery, the new CAPE COD FARMS opened yesterday (not sure about that name as not a tomato in sight….)  on the corner of Route 6A and Old Bass River Rd. here in the Village.  No longer must we head to East Dennis or Yarmouth Port to gas up – we now have our very own station PLUS a convenience store right here in the Village.  The design is attractive and in keeping with the historic nature of the “northside” so all in all, a great new addition to our Village life!  P.S.  $3.49 per gallon………and no FULL SERVE.

Waiting Until Spring to List your Property? Read this…………

 

 

Two weeks into the New Year, showing and sales activity in Dennis has been more brisk than we had anticipated.  Could it be the Spring-like temperatures  bringing out the buyers?  Speaking of Spring, one of our favorite industry sources posted this article for those of you who may be waiting until the Spring market to put your Cape Cod property up for sale.  Read it……. then think about listing NOW!

 

 

 

 

 

Elaine

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November-December Sales Data for Dennis, MA Real Estate

Sales in the five villages of Dennis created a new threshold this month as not one property sold  for an amount over  $600,000.    Further, the majority of sales are in the south side villages of Dennisport, South Dennis, and West Dennis indicating a continuing demand for lower priced properties.

Neighborhood Sales Activity
November 19, 2011 through December 17, 2011
Address List Price Sell Price % Diff
23 Captain Prestons Rd Dennis 325,000 307,000 94
125 Whig St Dennis 529,000 500,000 95
103 Corporation Rd Dennis 639,000 592,000 93
230 Old Wharf Rd Dennis Port 65,000 62,500 96
10 Morris Rd Dennis Port 319,900 300,000 94
11 Carver Rd East Dennis 255,000 240,500 94
52 Funn Pond Rd East Dennis 349,052 316,000 91
318 Airline Rd South Dennis 209,900 185,000 88
24 Alexander Dr South Dennis 199,000 198,000 100
60 Dorothy Way South Dennis 225,000 205,000 91
53 Cedar Ln South Dennis 225,000 225,000 100
34 Holly St South Dennis 234,900 228,000 97
3 Piccadilly Rd South Dennis 264,500 235,000 89
282 Center St South Dennis 299,000 267,000 89
29 Saga Rd South Dennis 279,900 272,000 97
488 Old Chatham Rd South Dennis 425,350 420,500 99
23 Jays Dr South Dennis 469,000 435,000 93
507 Main St South Dennis 495,000 477,000 96
20 Regan Rd West Dennis 259,000 238,000 92
145 School St West Dennis 324,000 293,000 90
20 Surfside Rd West Dennis 499,900 455,000 91
60 Garfield Ln West Dennis 569,000 500,000 88

 

 

Time for Christmas Strolls on Cape Cod!

Every year at this time various Cape Cod villages go all out with their annual Christmas Strolls  – and it is worth the trip here to experience them!!  No one does Christmas like Cape Cod – right out of Currier and Ives :)

Here  are a few highlights in the Mid-cape area:

Sunday December 4:

BREWSTER FOR THE HOLIDAYS – 2:00 P.M. Cape Cod Museum of Natural History – Family Party! Santa, story telling, exhibits, music crafts.    Tree and Windmill lighting Friday at 4 in Drummer Boy Park !

YARMOUTH PORT CHRISTMAS STROLL 1-4 p.m.  Businesses, restaurants and residents are decorated for the holidays along Route 6A.  Treats and music of the season!  Tree lighting on  the common at 4:15 p.m.

CHATHAM CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA  – Events kick off with Santa’s arrival at the Fish Pier, Shore Rd. followed by Chatham Town Band and an evening of dinner and dancing at Chatham Bars Inn.

Sunday, December 11:

DENNIS VILLAGE CHRISTMAS STROLL – 1-4 p.m.  The Village is transformed into a winter wonderland, with Santa AND Mrs. Claus and the not-to-be-missed annual craft fair at the Dennis Memorial Library.  And don’t forget to visit us here at Lomenzo Properties for a sprig of FRESH MISTLETOE!

Elaine

October – November Sales Data for Dennis, MA Real Estate

 

Here is the October/November sales data for the five villages of Dennis.   Unit sales across the 5 Villages of Dennis declined by -1%  as the median price continued to decline -8% year-to-date.  Interestingly, 86% of sales for the past month were under $700,000.  For the first time this year,  no sales occurred over $ 1,000,000.

 

 

 

Neighborhood Sales Activity
October 17 through November 18, 2011
Address List Price Sell Price % Diff
68 Long Hill Rd Dennis 298,900 285,000 95
35 Princess PA Dennis 599,000 570,000 95
12 Dunes View Rd Dennis 725,000 645,000 89
44 Silverleaf Dennis 979,900 968,000 99
10 Ezra Ln Dennis 1,149,533 950,000 83
11 Indian Chief Dennis Port 129,000 119,000 92
32 Myrtle Rd Dennis Port 259,900 251,000 97
2 Gages Ln Dennis Port 270,000 270,000 100
18 Cross St Dennis Port 335,000 320,000 96
30 Center St Dennis Port 349,000 322,000 92
10 High Head Rd East Dennis 384,500 370,000 96
124 Forest Pines Dr East Dennis 399,000 392,000 98
23 Lombard Way East Dennis 538,800 505,000 94
25 Quivet Dr East Dennis 599,000 569,000 95
33 Dr Lords Rd East Dennis 997,000 970,000 97
46 Debbie Ln South Dennis 160,000 140,000 88
5 Coach House Ln South Dennis 179,900 182,500 101
256 Old Bass River Rd South Dennis 199,900 190,000 95
295 Old Bass River Rd South Dennis 226,295 220,000 97
23 Charing Cross Rd South Dennis 249,500 225,100 90
16 Elton Pl South Dennis 289,000 267,500 93
29 Windsor Ave South Dennis 299,900 287,000 96
31 Jays Dr South Dennis 399,900 395,000 99
31 Chandler Dr South Dennis 399,000 399,000 100
10 Beach Rd West Dennis 349,900 320,000 91
11 Scott Tyler Rd West Dennis 359,000 345,000 96
71 Cove Rd West Dennis 589,000 530,000 90
27 Porter Ln West Dennis 599,000 543,000 91
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September – October Sales Data for Dennis, MA Real Estate

Estate Property in Dennis Village $750,000

 

 

 

Here is the latest sales data for the five villages of Dennis.

 

September kickedoff a different Fall market than in previous years, as properties sold in price categories above $1,000,000 and above $3,000,000 for the first time all year. The overall Dennis market saw price declines of 9.3% YTD while sales volume increased 5.8%.  Buyers are continuing their pursuit of value and appear willing to take advantage of low interest rates.

 

 

Neighborhood Sales Activity
September 18 through October 18, 2011
Address List Price Sell Price % Diff
174 South Yarmouth Rd Dennis 195,000 175,000 90
12 Mooring Ln Dennis 275,000 260,000 95
6 Billingsgate Rd Dennis 499,000 488,300 98
3 Curtis Ln Dennis 625,000 620,000 99
42 Princess PA Dennis 699,000 680,000 97
10 Cutter Ln Dennis 1,290,000 915,000 71
62 Seaside Ave Dennis 1,479,000 1,350,000 91
18 Smith St Dennis Port 250,000 246,000 98
38 Barnard Rd Dennis Port 279,900 265,000 95
35 Center St Dennis Port 285,000 285,000 100
11 Nipigon Way West Dennis Port 307,000 296,000 96
174 Old Wharf Rd Dennis Port 329,900 300,000 91
14 Timber Ln East Dennis 292,500 269,000 92
59 Braddock Cir East Dennis 300,000 287,500 96
63 Quivet Dr East Dennis 359,000 335,000 93
39 Cedar Hill Rd East Dennis 344,000 340,000 99
1214-A  Route 6A East Dennis 445,000 420,000 94
131 Bakers Pond Rd East Dennis 549,000 515,000 94
36 Old Sailors Way South Dennis 150,000 167,000 111
39 Hickory Ln South Dennis 184,900 174,000 94
58 Freydis Dr South Dennis 219,900 209,000 95
26 Freydis Dr South Dennis 226,900 216,000 95
6 Country Cir South Dennis 235,000 220,000 94
11 Bass River Ln South Dennis 255,000 255,000 100
48 Viking Dr South Dennis 275,000 260,000 95
129 Mayfair Rd South Dennis 349,000 317,500 91
21 Chadwick Rd South Dennis 374,000 360,000 96
99 South Village Rd West Dennis 279,000 263,500 94
12 Wheatfield Ln West Dennis 3,500,000 3,150,000 90

Lomenzo Properties Announces New Sales Associate!

The Lomenzo Properties’ team  is very pleased to announce our new sales associate, Cara McLaughlin Joly. A 2003 Boston College graduate, Cara’s love and knowledge of the Cape comes from spending summers here with her family since she was young.  In addition to her real estate sales background, Cara brings her clients the creativity developed during her time in the marketing and design department of a major Boston real estate developer.

You can contact Cara at 508-385-4944.

August – September Sales Data For Dennis, MA Real Estate

Here is the latest sales data for the five villages of Dennis.    As prices decline over 11% year-to-date, sales volume remains flat as compared to 2010.  However, as you see, the majority of properties are selling below $500,000.  Buyer preferences continue to drive the market.  Even given these facts, fall activity at Lomenzo Properties is brisk!
Neighborhood Sales Activity
August 18, 2011 through September 18, 2011
Address List Price Sell Price % Diff
35 Ox Bow Way Dennis 339,000 300,000 89
65 Robbins Cir Dennis 439,900 392,500 89
62 Packet Dr Dennis 595,000 550,000 92
55 Bain Rd Dennis Port 169,000 153,000 91
19 Myrtle Rd Dennis Port 248,310 227,500 92
39 Capt Chase Rd Dennis Port 274,900 260,000 95
111 Cornell Dr Dennis Port 279,900 279,000 100
8 Clipper Ln Dennis Port 299,900 290,000 97
70 Uncle Rolf Dennis Port 335,000 321,000 96
26 Ocean Dr Dennis Port 399,000 375,000 94
59 Braddock Cir East Dennis 300,000 287,500 96
33 Sea Meadow Dr East Dennis 425,000 415,000 98
154 Forest Hills Dr East Dennis 499,000 499,000 100
132 Bakers Pond Rd East Dennis 599,000 550,000 92
39 Hickory Ln South Dennis 184,900 174,000 94
19 Pheasant Ln South Dennis 249,900 230,000 92
3 Country Cir South Dennis 249,900 240,000 96
140 Trotting Park Road West Dennis 199,900 200,000 100
40 Tower Rd West Dennis 289,000 277,000 96
16 Brooksweld Ln West Dennis 424,900 405,000 95
28 Garfield Ln West Dennis 550,000 476,305 87

 

Elaine