Cockeysville Home Sale Statistics December 2011

Cockeysville home sales were down over 31% from December 2010 with $2,200,000 in real estate changing hands last month versus $3,192,099 the same period last year.

Eight homes sold in December versus seven in 2010, so the lower average sales price is most likely due to a very large sale in December of 2010, which December 2011 did not have.

The average sales prices for townhouses was up to $300,000 versus $236,000 the year prior, but the year prior only had one attached home settle in that month.

As I mentioned in my post about the October 2011 home sales in Cockeysville, 21030 (which encompasses both Cockeysville and Hunt Valley) does not have many sales each month, so even one or two of the smaller condos or townhouses in Cockeysville instead of a larger Hunt Valley townhouse sale can make a big difference in what the statistics show us.

Here is the detailed report on 21030 home sales for December 2011.

For a better picture of your Hunt Valley house value, please contact me. I would love to help!

Baltimore County Christmas Tree Pick Up 2012

Baltimore County Christmas tree pick up 2012 will be here before we know it, so here are the details in order to be prepared!

Tree pick up will begin the week of January 9, 2012, and to ensure your tree is taken, it must be placed at the curb by January 14.

PLEASE NOTE that the Department of Public Works will not be collecting from alleys, so if you live in a neighborhood like Rodgers Forge, where trash is generally collected from the alley, your tree needs to be placed in front of your house at the curb.

Baltimore County officials also caution us to make sure that there are no decorations on the tree, it is not in a bag, and no tree stand attached, so if you have tinsel or anything of that sort, it must all be removed before placing out for collection.

If you would like your tree removed earlier, or should you miss the collection, you can also take your tree to one of three places in order to have it recycled & made into mulch. Tree drop off begins December 27, 2011.

Those three locations for drop off are: Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility off Warren Road in Cockeysville, Western Acceptance Facility in Halethorpe, and Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility in White Marsh off Pulaski Highway.

So, if you had a real tree for Christmas, just make sure to have it taken down by the 9th to ensure it can have a second life as mulch for the County!

Happy New Year!

 

**Click here for Baltimore City Christmas tree pickup details!**

Cockeysville Home Sale Statistics October 2011

The Cockeysville home sale statistics for October were down a significant amount from October 2010.

The total sold dollar volume was down over 30%, and the average sales price was down 10%.

Seven houses changed hands, two less than October last year.

The biggest difference is the sales prices for attached homes — down 44.30% to an average of $158,000 vs $285,000 last year.

Cockeysville and Hunt Valley neighborhoods are very different, and Cockeysville has a few condo communities which count in the “attached” home sales statistics. 21030 does not have many sales each month, so even one or two of the smaller condos or townhouses in Cockeysville, versus the larger Hunt Valley townhouses can make a big difference in what the statistics show us.

Here is the detailed 21030 home sale report for October 2011.

Be sure to contact me to find out more about what is happening in your Hunt Valley neighborhood. I would love to help!

Hunt Valley Home Sale Statistics August 2011

Hunt Valley home sales were down in August 2011, in line with drops seen in much of the Baltimore real estate market.

Total sold volume was down 37.40% to $6,125,080 from a high last August of $9,784,500. It is very interesting, and makes me look at the statistics more carefully, that only two less homes sold (18 vs 20 last year).

This means that higher priced homes moved more last August than this August, as average sales price dropped 30.44% to $340,282 from the average of $489,225. One Cockeysville condo sold for under $50,000, which could have a large part of that % drop.

The good news is that more homes went under contract his August than last year this time, with 14 new pending contracts, and a total of 19 under contract. There are a 101 active homes for sale in 21030.

See the full August 2011 Cockeysville home sale report here.

As you can see, when there are not many sales in an area, the whole zip code’s value can be brought down a significant amount by just one low sale. This is why it is important to get a true view of your neighborhood, and not rely on general statistics. Contact me for a deeper look at your Hunt Valley house value!

Labor Day Outside of Downtown Baltimore

Well, with the Grand Prix road closures already causing major issues with traffic in Downtown Baltimore on Thursday, many who are staying in town for Labor Day weekend wonder what activities there may be to do — OUTSIDE of the city.

Baltimore County has much to offer!

The Maryland State Fair is still going strong through the weekend and runs through Monday. Enjoy the rides, games and livestock!

If the weather is nice, head on over to Rocky Point Beach & Park. There is swimming, beach, fishing, and wildlife. Rocky Point is located at 2200 Rocky Point Road, Essex, MD 21221.

There is also North Point State Park — and you can even bring your pets to undeveloped areas and North Point Battlefield. North Point is located in Dundalk across the bay from Rocky Point at 8700 North Point Road, Edgemere, MD 21219.

The Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Hunt Valley is open Saturday & Sunday (they are always closed Monday). This weekend they have a special class on Poisonous & Venomous Animals for $3 per person 2-4 pm. The Nature Center itself and the grounds to explore are free to visit! Indoors there is a museum with wildlife exhibits of turtles, live snakes, fish, amphibians, and honeybees.

Oregon Ridge Park also has a beach for swimming if the weather is nice!

It is the last weekend for the local pools, so take advantage of the end of summer.

Rainy? The Baltimore County Public Libraries are open over the weekend (but are closed Monday to observe Labor Day.) The Cockeysville library is also closed Sundays until October 2, but others are open, like the Towson Library!

Also, if the weather isn’t fantastic, kiddos can hit Red Zone in Timonium — they have laser tag, a laser maze, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, games, and more.

So come on out to Baltimore County for Labor Day fun, and avoid the Downtown Baltimore Grand Prix traffic!

Hunt Valley Home Sale Statistics July 2011

Hunt Valley home sales had an incredible July with a over 95% increase in homes sold over the same month last year!

This is a terrific bounce back from June Hunt Valley home sales, which had seen a 40% drop.

Total sold volume was over $12 million with 9 more detached homes sold this July over last.

The average sales price was down for both Hunt Valley townhouses and single family homes. This is a trend we are seeing across the Baltimore real estate market, with many more sales happening, but with lower prices dominating.

29 houses came on the market, and 24 went under contract. There are currently 106 houses for sale in Cockeysville/Hunt Valley.

See the full July 2011 Hunt Valley home sale report here.

Each neighborhood in Cockeysville and Hunt Valley is different, and can drive average home sales prices up or down depending on where sales happen. Be sure to contact me to find out more about what is happening in your Hunt Valley neighborhood. I would love to help!

Hunt Valley Home Sales Statistics June 2011

Hunt Valley saw a large drop in total home sales, and a decent percentage in average sale price for homes in June.

The 21030 zip code, which branches both Cockeysville and Hunt Valley, saw a 44.40% drop in total sales in June 2011 versus the same period last year, down to $7,109.497 from a high of $12,786,900 in 2010. The number of sales dropped from 26 to 17 as well.

Average sold price was down 14.96% from $491,804 last year to $418,206 this year. This could be partially due to location within the 21030 zip code, as some areas draw higher prices than others. Townhouses actually averaged higher than last year, while detached homes’ average dropped from $674,467 last year to $500,682 this year.

25 new homes came on the market in June, making for a total of 101 active listings for sale in Cockeysville. 18 homes went under contract.

See the full June 2011 Hunt Valley house sale report here.

Each neighborhood location within 21030 is different. Though this is an overview of the zip code, your area of Cockeysville may be different! For more information on your Hunt Valley neighborhood, please contact me. I know the areas (both large and small) well!

Pot Spring Development Must Conform to Current Zoning

There is good news for the homeowners near the Pot Spring and Old Bosley Rd intersection, where a 33 home development had been proposed, and almost presented to the Baltimore County Council.

The lot is currently zoned for 13 homes, while the larger development would have been designed for a 55+ community, adding another 20 homes to the current zoning.

The potential Pot Spring development caused an uproar in the community, because of the additional traffic, drain on resources, and lack of parking would have caused issues for the currently standing communities.

Councilman Todd Huff was ready to propose a change in zoning for the planned unit development, but listened carefully when his new constituents came to him.

The Pot Spring community is located just north of Timonium in Cockeysville.

They are, I am sure, feeling more confident that their Cockeysville house values shouldn’t be compromised by a development not suited for the area.

21030 Home Sale Statistics May 2011

Cockeysville and Hunt Valley showed similar statistics as the rest of the Baltimore Metro area in terms of a downturn in sales for May 2011 versus May 2010.

21030 had a 28.97% drop in sales volume, from $6,942,400 last year to $4,931,450 this May. Average sales price dropped as well, from $408,376 last year to $328,763 this year. Only 2 less houses sold than May last year, and the good news is that the days on market dropped to only 98 average days to sell versus 161 last year!

Two more detached homes sold this year, but the average price was much lower, indicating the Cockeysville single family homes sold were in different neighborhoods than those last year.

Half as many townhouses sold as last May, only four versus last May’s eight. The average sales price was up about 4.79%.

See the full May 2011 Cockeysville home sale report here.

Each neighborhood within 21030, whether in Cockeysville and Hunt Valley is different. Though this is an overview of the zip code, your neighborhood may be different! For more information on your Hunt Valley neighborhood, please contact me. I know the area well!

Great Grapes at Oregon Ridge 2011

The Great Grapes Wine Festival will be back at Oregon Ridge Park in Hunt Valley on June 11 & 12, 2011!

Always a good time for all, the festival has plenty for both adults and kids to enjoy!

New this year is a shuttle from the Hunt Valley Light Rail Station, which runs from 11am-7pm.

Bring your lawn chairs and your blankets, and enjoy the live music and a day of fun.

Tickets are $25 at the door ($20 for designated driver tickets), and free for children.

As the Great Grapes website says, “Uncork the Fun!”

Come out to the wonderful Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville this weekend!

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