My January 2017 Newsletter is Available Now

My January 2017 newsletter is available for download. This issue has my market update report (ie through November), my year-end predictions, the new 'mortgage landscape', a customer testimonial, a few local happenings, and my Holiday greeting.

This newsletter has been published every month for 13 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my January newsletter now.

November Sales - Not Bad For A November

Eastham's November 2016 sales were pretty good, but a tad behind last month. This year, we had 14 sales in November, down only 1 from October. The 'real' story, however is the low active inventory. It's at levels we haven't seen since 2005. Ugh! The details.....

• The 14  November sales totaled approximately $7.2M - the average home sale price was $511K. 
• The median sale price in November was $408K.
• There are currently 60 active single family home listings in Eastham, with an average list price of $769K and a median list price of $550K.
• The average days-on-market is 232 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 13 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

The Story of Squanto - Fascinating!

Imagine the surprise when the Pilgrims landed and were met by an English speaking Indian. The story of how this is even possible is the fascinating story of Squanto's (a.k.a. Tisquantum) life. He was apparently kidnapped by Capt. Thomas Hunt in 1615, taken to Spain, lived in England, and returned (1619) to North America with Capt. Thomas Derme.

Everyone who remained in his village near Plymouth, perished due to the plague. The story is quite involved and isn't without some controversy and some unknowns. Read the biography on the Mayflower History website. Squanto's story was made into a 1994 Disney move called "Squanto: A Warrior's Tale".

Squanto's name has been given to many streets on Cape Cod, including one in Eastham, near the National Seashore.

My December Eastham Market Report Is Available Now

Eastham Sunset

My December 2016 newsletter is available for download. This issue has my market update report (ie through October), my year-end predictions, the new Eastham Public Library, an update of the municipal water system, and Eastham's most expensive listing. 

This newsletter has been published every month for 13 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my December newsletter now.

New Fire Code Takes Effect December 1st

Starting next month there are new regulations concerning placement of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. To be fair, they aren't much different than what we've been doing for the last year or so, since the new Eastham Fire Chief (Chief Kent Farrenkopf) has been in office. The new rules can be found ... Here.

Of note, two additional points that need to be made. 1) All smoke and CO detectors need to be less than 10 years old. And 2) many of our homes sit unoccupied for weeks at a time - longer than the 'chirp' period of a failing smoke detector battery. It becomes imperative that the batteries get changed annually. A completely dead smoke detector is of no use. 

Eastham's 2016 'Annual Thanksgiving Duck Race' - November 13th

Again this year, the Eastham Recreation and Beach Department is having its annual rubber duck race. This year it will be next Sunday (November 13th) at the end of First Encounter Beach, on Bee's River. Prizes will be 'awarded' to the top finishers. It's a buck a duck and they start swimming at 12:30 PM. This should be a lot of fun.

If you'd like to buy a duck (for a buck), call the Rec Department at 508-240-5974 after 10 AM on Wednesday November 9th. Ducks are assigned automatically, by the order of the calls. When all the ducks are gone, they're gone! This is a rain or shine event. You must pay on race-day and be present to win.

Eastham's October Real Estate Sales

October 2016 Eastham Sales

Eastham's October 2016 sales were pretty good, but a tad behind last month. This year, we had 15 sales in October, down 3 from September. The details.....

• The 15 October sales totaled approximately $6.4M - the average home sale price was $423K. 
• The median sale price in October was $400K.
• There are currently 72 active single family home listings in Eastham, with an average list price of $707K and a median list price of $525K.
• The average days-on-market is 189 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 13 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

2017 Eastham Assessment Information - Interesting!

I met with Belinda Eyestone, the Eastham Town Assessor. Eastham's 2017 assessment data is available now, quite a bit earlier than last year. She gave me the 'highlights'. A few data points...

• The 2017 assessment information is intended to represent home values as of 1/1/2016
• The median single family residential home assessment for 2017 is $404,800, up 3.1% from the 2016 median assessment
• The average assessed value is $467,642 (up 2.2%)
• There were 5,118 single family homes in Eastham as of 1/1/2016  (up 12 from 2015)
• The total assessed value for Eastham's single family residences is $2.393 Billion (up 2.4%)

The 2017 real estate tax rate for Eastham will be $7.90/thousand (up 6.2%). The tax on the median-valued home will be $3,198.

The 2017 assessments for individual homes are available now on the Town of Eastham website...Here. The newspaper formatted version of the assessments is no longer available.

July Sales for Eastham - Healthy!

Eastham's July 2016 sales were pretty good, ahead of July of last year, but a tad behind last month. This year, we had 12 sales in July, down 2 from June. The details.....

• The 12 July sales totaled approximately $5.4M - the average home sale price was $451K. 
• The median sale price in July was $411K.
• There are currently 74 active single family home listings in Eastham, with an average list price of $703K and a median list price of $519K.
• The average days-on-market is 201 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 13 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

My 2016 Mid-Year Market Report Is Available Now

My August 2016 newsletter is available for download.  This issue has my market update report, through mid-year, an article about the National Park Service Centennial, EPRTA Meeting, a new app to track sharks, a Cape Cod Potato Chip contest, and a new listing. 

This newsletter has been published every month for 13 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my August newsletter now.

June Sales in Eastham - Good, But Not Great

Eastham's June 2016 sales, although fairly good, were a little behind last year's pace. This year, we had 14 sales in June, up 2 from May. The details.....

• The 14 June sales totaled approximately $6.1M - the average home sale price was $434K. 
• The median sale price in June was $390K.
• There are currently 73 active single family home listings in Eastham, with an average list price of $674K and a median list price of $509K.
• The average days-on-market is 208 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 13 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

My July Newsletter Is Available Now

My July 2016 newsletter is available for download.  This issue has my market update report, with data through May, my mid-year market preview, an article about another Eastham ocean beach, and 3 new listings.

This newsletter has been published every month for 13 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my July newsletter now.

Large 4 Bedroom Ranch With Deeded Pond Access

605 Great Pond Rd, Eastham

EASTHAM - New Listing - This is a large, nicely updated, 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. The owners have lovingly cared for, and updated, this home for one-floor living, and summer enjoyment. Spacious living room has hardwood floors, a gas fireplace and a large bow window. Beautiful kitchen has room for lots of helpers. Large rear deck with a hottub. This house is on almost an acre and has deeded access to a right-of-way to Great Pond, where you can swim or launch your kayaks. Listed at $549,000.

Take a look at this listing at http://605GreatPondRd.robertsheldon.com for more information, a map, and a Virtual Tour. 

Eastham New Listing - Large 4 Bedroom Bayside Cape

485 No Sunken Meadow Rd

EASTHAM - New Listing - Spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape with completely open kitchen/dining/living space, a wonderful sunroom, 1st floor laundry/mud room, 2 car garage, large deck and nicely wooded and private half acre. Also, a gas fireplace, full basement, and new roof. Easy access to Bay beaches. Listed at $469,000.

Take a look at this listing at http://485NSunkenMeadowRd.robertsheldon.com for more information, a map, and a Virtual Tour. 

Eastham's May Sales - Pretty Good!

Eastham's May 2016 sales, although fairly good, put us a little behind of last year's pace. This year, we had 12 sales in May, as we did in April. The details.....

• The 12 May sales totaled approximately $5.4M - the average home sale price was $476K. 
• The median sale price in May was $332K.
• There are currently 84 active single family home listings in Eastham, with an average list price of $647K and a median list price of $491K.
• The average days-on-market is 214 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 13 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

New Listing - Bayside Starter Vacation Cottage

10 Cape Ct, Eastham

EASTHAM - New Listing - Looking for a 3 bedroom starter vacation home? This cottage is the definition of simple, with an open kitchen/dining/living room, 3 bedrooms, and a full bath. Additionally, an outdoor shower, a large Trex-like deck, and an outbuilding. Located at the end of a secluded cul-de-sac, just a short walk to the beach. Listed at $279,000.

Take a look at this listing at http://10CapeCt.robertsheldon.com for more information, a map, and a Virtual Tour.

New Listing - Pristine Bayside Ranch

830 Gov Prence Rd, Eastham

EASTHAM - New Listing -This pristine updated ranch has what you've been looking for. It's got 2 large bedrooms, a newer kitchen, a huge new family room with wood floors and a gas fireplace, an upstairs laundry, a screened-in rear porch, and a cool Carolina-style front porch. This house is very near the Bike path and convenient to all that Eastham and Orleans have to offer! Listed at $439,000.

Take a look at this listing at http://830GovPrenceRd.robertsheldon.com for more information, a map, and a Virtual Tour. 

My June 2016 Newsletter Is Available

My June 2016 newsletter is available for download.  This issue has my latest market report, which has data through April, and articles on the May Town Meeting results, the Nauset Light Stairs, new 3-D Virtual Tours , and one new listing.  

This newsletter has been published every month for 13 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my June newsletter now.

2016 Eastham Town Meeting - The Results...

The Annual Town Meeting was held on May 2nd this year in the Nauset Regional High School auditorium. This year the warrant had several articles that you might find interesting. They are below, with their results ...

• Article 16 - Municipal Water - to create what will be known as a 'Groundwater Protection Overlay District' that will protect the new municipal water system's water source by preventing harmful pollution. The district will cover most of the town of Eastham east of Route 6 and north of the transfer station. The prohibited uses list shouldn't affect any residential housing uses. Needs a 2/3 vote. - Passed
• Article 22 - Chapel in the Pines - to appropriate $207K for restoring and preserving the historical Chapel on Samoset Rd. - Passed
• Articles 27, 28, & 33 - to fix, one way or another, the mess that is the poor access to the subdivision that is currently accessed only by private roads, either Hay Rd or Hoffman Lane. [my prediction - we'll still see no real resolution to this problem] . Articles 27 & 28 are mutually exclusive and require a 2/3 vote. Article 27, which included all of 'Dirt Hay' Passed. Articles 28 & 33 were withdrawn.
• Article 30 - Affordable housing - the Town to be authorized by the voters to lease for 99 years the Purcell property (off Holms Rd) for the purpose of creating affordable housing rental units. - Passed
• Article 31 - T-Time - for the Town to acquire the 10.9 acre property on Rt 6 formerly used as a golf driving range. The purpose here is to give the Town some control over how the property gets developed. Needs a 2/3 vote. - Failed (vote was 321/228, not 2/3)  

The meeting was lightly attended by recent standards, well run, and not overly contentious. Yay!

April 2016 Home Sales - Re-Bounding Nicely

Eastham's April 2016 sales put us a little ahead of last year's pace, heading (maybe) for a record year. This year, we had 12 sales in April. The details.....

• The 12 April sales totaled approximately $4.4M - the average home sale price was $366K. 
• The median sale price in April was $362K.
• There are currently 77 active single family home listings in Eastham, with an average list price of $644K and a median list price of $479K.
• The average days-on-market is 215 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 13 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

My 1Q 2016 Market Report Is Available Now!

My May 2016 newsletter is available for download.  This issue has my 1Q 2016 market report, which has data through March, and articles on the May Town Meeting, the Canary Security system, a real estate scam, 2 new listings, and a Buyers' testimonial.. 

This newsletter has been published every month for 13 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my May newsletter now.

New Listing - Bridge Rd Beauty

255 Bridge Rd, Eastham

EASTHAM - New Listing - This Bridge Rd home has been loved by the same family for decades. 3 Bedrooms, incl 2 masters, 3 baths, well maintained. Large extension in the 90s. First floor laundry, screened back porch, outdoor shower, newer gas heat, big lawn. Located close to Rock Harbor and the bike path. Listed at $449,000.


Take a look at this listing at http://255BridgeRd.robertsheldon.com for more information, a map, and a Virtual Tour. 

Eastham's March Sales - Down from Last Year

Eastham's March 2016 sales were about half of last year's number, but remember how strange 2015's weather was - snow into April. This year, we had 5 sales in March. The details.....

• The 5 March sales totaled approximately $1.9M - the average home sale price was $374K. 
• The median sale price in March was $402K.
• There are currently 99 active single family and condo listings in Eastham (up 18 from a month ago), with an average list price of $564K and a median list price of $444K. (Note - This uptick in listings is exaggerated by a change in the way the MLS  is categorizing listings.)
• The average days-on-market is 184 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 13 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

Bayside Captain's Cape - Wide Open Living!

EASTHAM - New Listing - This immaculate 3 bedroom Captain's Cape is the definition of open, with combined kitchen, dining, and living room area, with a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and screened porch through a large slider, Also on the first floor are 2 bedroom and a spacious bath. Upstairs is a large master bedroom with private bath. This home sits on a level, wooded half acre on a public road with Campground Beach or Cooks Brook Beach under a mile away. Listed at $449,000.

Go to http://195BaywoodRd.robertsheldon.com for more information, more photos, and a map, Be sure to check out the new 3-D Virtual Tour. Amazing!

My April 2016 Newsletter Is Available Now

My April 2016 newsletter is available for download.  This issue has my latest market report, which has data through February, and articles on the May Town Meeting, abandoned homes, my new contractors' app, 4 new listings, and a Seller's testimonial. 

This newsletter has been published every month for 13 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my April newsletter now.

New Listing - Fabulous Brackett Landing Condo

EASTHAM - New Listing - Carefree living! This 2 bedroom ranch style home has a dream-for granite, quartz & stainless kitchen with double oven, double dishwasher & stainless hood. Open living with vaulted living room with gas fireplace, wood floors, master bedroom with large ensuite bath, spacious guest bedroom, open area den, private screened-in porch, and fenced yard. Enormous full basement, 1st floor laundry, 2 car attached garage, central AC, and natural gas utilities. Nicely located very near the bike path and easy access to all of Eastham's wonderful beaches. Well worth a look-see.

Check out this listing - photos, map, Virtual Tour ....Here ..my a new listing!

Eastham's February Sales - Pretty Good!

Eastham's February 2016 sales were better than 'normal' for a February. February, historically, is the low month of the year. Last year, a record year, we had only one sale. This year, we had 6 sales in February.The details.....

• The 6 February sales totaled approximately $2.3M - the average home sale price was $386K. 
• The median sale price in February was $343K.
• There are currently 81 active single family listings in Eastham (up 6 from a month ago), with an average list price of $632K and a medium list price of $454K.
• The average days-on-market is 172 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 13 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

10 Things to Consider Before Remodeling Your Bathroom

You'll find this very interesting. What do you need to be thinking about for your new bathroom?

My Eastham Year-End 2015 Report

My year-end 2015 market report is available now! This issue has my market report for January to December, my new 3-D Virtual Tours, the new Finest Hours Disney movie, and a Buyer's testimonial.

This newsletter has been published every month for 13 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my February newsletter now.

New Listing - Large Immaculate Oceanside Cape

EASTHAM - New Listing - This is a newer contemporary Cape with a granite and stainless kitchen, 3 bedrooms including a large master suite, 3 full baths, skylights, 2 car garage, partially furnished full basement, wide plank wood floors, and a 1st floor laundry. Wonderfully landscaping, outdoor shower, & large deck. Located on the ocean side of town, near local shopping, easy access to ocean beaches and the bike path. House has been a great rental at $2400/wk. House comes fully furnished (w/exclusions).

Listed at $624,000. For more photos, a map, and a Virtual Tour, go to http://45KearDr.robertsheldon.com. Great house!

Eastham Sales for December - Wow!

Eastham's December 2015 sales were up somewhat from November, finishing off a record year. December had 20 sales, compared to only 12 sales in December 2014.  The details.....

• There were 20 homes sold in Eastham in December.
• Total December sales were approximately $10.5M - the average home sale price was $526K
• The median sale price in December was $454K.
• There are currently 65 active single family listings in Eastham, with an average list price of $569K and a medium price of $449K.
• The average days-on-market is currently 204 days.

My next newsletter will have my 2015 year-end report. In short, 2015 was a record-breaking year in terms of sales. There also was some upward movement in the median sales price. Subscribe to my newsletter ... Here.  You can download my prior Eastham newsletters -- Here. I've been publishing this newsletter for almost 13 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!