Connecticut Shoreline Real EstateMadison, Guilford, Branford, Clinton, Killingworth, Westbrook
Welcome to our website featuring real estate and community information for Madison Ct, Guilford Ct, Branford Ct, Clinton Ct, Killingworth Ct and Westbrook Ct. We continue to add content to the site based on feedback from our visitors and clients, so feel free to contact us with your suggestions.
Use our Home search tools to look for your next home or to check out the market if you are considering selling your home in the area. Our news letter and Market Statistics page are constructed to give you a feel for what is happenng in the local market...and it is important to view real estate trends locally. Visit the pages for each community to get a flavor for those towns and if you want more information we can generate an e-Neighborhood report for the town of interest.
Enjoy your visit....and come back often. Tom & JoAnn
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What is happening in the local Real Estate Market - Are we seeing positive signs of a recovery?
On May 6th The Wall Street Journal published an article by Cyril Moulle-Berteaux titled "The Housing Crisis is Over" which walks the reader through data which indicates that the housing market is bottoming out now and in fact may have hit bottom in April ... it makes an interesting read.
Real Estate news is everywhere you look today only recently outweighed by recent concerns about the economy. The one thing to keep in mind is there is truely no National Real Estate Market it all comes down to local market conditions and the Connecticut Shoreline has held up very well this past year. My newsletter gives an overview of Madison CT's home sales market in 2007. Dispite national news Madison's Home Sales were actually up 15% vs. 2006 sales.
Our Market Statistic's page contains the past 6 months of CLOSED history for single family homes and condos in Branford, Clinton, Guilford and Madison CT. We have also gone back to January 2007 for the same four towns and plotted out the historical data for DEPOSITS through June 2008. It is important to track both closed sales and deposits, the news media focuses in on closed sales typically reported one to two months after the transactions. Deposits are recorded two to three weeks after a contract is written and it is typically two months before a deal closed...so the news you read and hear is typically stale by at least three to four months regarding current trends. It would appear that both the actual closed data and deposit trends indicate there is a potential positive turn around in houseing for the Connecticut Shoreline. We should always look to Branford as the leading indicator. The reason is the mixed housing stock with a high ratio of condos purchased by first time home buyers.
Here is a snap shot for August 2008 Home Sales Market Data For Madison, Guilford, Branford, Clinton.
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Madison
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Guilford
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Clinton
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Branford
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| Closed Sale Aug '07 |
38
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35
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32
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43
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| Closed Sales Aug'08 |
23
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33
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14
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43
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Ave. Sales Price Aug'08
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$533,000
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$481,841
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$335,386 |
$357,958
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| Median Sales Price Aug'08 |
$420,000
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$459,000
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$267,400
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$225,000
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Data Source - MLS, Single Family and Condos combined
Searching for a new Home?
If you are looking to purchase your next property, our free home search engine - Search for Home's will link you directly to a wide cross section of homes for sale in the area. The Real Estate Tips page will provide you with additional valuable Information on the home sale and home buying process as well.
There are several things you should do as you start the home buying process, one of the most important things you can do is spend some time with a mortgage specialist to gain an insight on how potential lenders view you, what you can do to put yourself in the best position to obtain your dream home, and to obtain a Pre-Approval so that when your see that special property you can act immediately and be in the best negotiating position.
Selling your Home?
If you are thinking of selling your home and would like a free home value analysis click Your Homes Value and I will contact you within 24 hours. My 28 years of sales, sales management and marketing experience will be of great assistance whether you are buying or selling a home in the area.
About The Shoreline
All you need to do is spend a little time researching our communities to find out why this is one of the finest areas in Connecticut to settle in or to have that second home in. We are located 15-25 minutes east of New Haven on I95, approximately 90 miles Northeast of New York City, approximately 100 Miles from Boston and 40 Min from Mohegan Sun Casino.
The beauty of our communities is the proximity to major cities and the benefits those bring to the quality of life, a vibrant small business environment, quality schools, access to tremendous recreational resources - Hiking, Horseback riding, Boating, Fishing, Swimming, only hours away from skiing.
Madison Connecticut
Madison was originally settled in 1641 as a part of Guilford, organized as a seperate community in 1707 and then offically incorporated as a town in 1826 as Connecticut's 128th Town. Madison spans over 36 square miles and has approximately 18,500 residents.
Preserving its history as a colonial town, Madison still employs the Town Meeting form of government with opportunities for all citizens to have input in the direction of the town. The executive body is a five member Board of Selectmen with the First Selectman acting as the Chief Executive Officer.
Madison is home to the state of Connecticut's largest public beach at Hammonasett State Park. Hammonasett is a 930 acre recreation facility incorporating beaches, playing fields, camping, hiking, and a fantastic nature center. Madison also has a tremendous town beach at the Surf Club, which also houses playing fields, picnic grounds, sail boat and kyak storage, as well as being home to the Daniel Hand High School Varsity Sports programs where perennial State Title Contenders play. There is nothing like Madison's version of "Friday Night Lights" at the Surf Club.
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Population - 18,673
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House Holds -6733
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Average Age - 43
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Median Household Income $109,924
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School Enrollment - 3,807
For more information visit Madison CT
Guilford Connecticut
Guilford was founded by Reverend Henry Whitfield in 1639, originally named Menuncatuck. The center of town is located just south of RT 1 and is one of the most picturesque Colonial Town Greens in Connecticut. Whitfield Street leads from the town green to the Town dock on Long Island Sound, passing the Rev. Henry Whitfield Museum. Guilford is 47 square miles with a population just over 22,000 people. There is plenty to do in this community with town beaches, a beautiful lake in North Guilford with a public beach, numerous hiking trails, and Bishop's Orchards which in addition to a great country store features various "Pick Your Own" opportunities throughout the year. Some Town Facts (from http://ct-shore-homes.com/cerc.html)
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Population - 22,327
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House Holds -8,369
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Average Age - 43
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Median Household Income $95,326
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School Enrollment - 3,922
Branford Connecticut
Branford's history dates back to 1638 when the New Haven Colony purchasced land known as Totokett from the Mattabesec Indians. It was perminently settled in 1644 as Totokett and was later renamed Branford. Connecticut's first Iron Furnace was set up in 1655 at Lake Saltonstall in Branford. Yale college was founded in Branford in 1701. Branford also has a classic New England Town Green in the center of town will you will find small shops, Town Hall, library, and many of the town houses of worship. Branford probably has the largest collections diverse neighborhoods and sections of town than any other shoreline community, which makes Branford also one of the most interesting communities as well. Neighborhoods and sections of town proudly retain their individual identity whether Indian Neck, Double Beach, Haycock Point, Hotchkiss Grove, Pine Orchard, or Stony Creek. Some Town Facts (from http://ct-shore-homes.com/cerc.html)
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Population - 29,864
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House Holds -12,897
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Average Age - 43
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Median Household Income $69,724
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School Enrollment - 3,738
For More Information visit Branford CT
Clinton Connecticut
Overlooking the serene shoreline of Long Island Sound this boating community traces its history back to 1663 when 30,000 acres of land known as Hamonoscitt was petitioned for settlement by John Clow Jr. The town boasts 400 acres of preserved woodlands and salt marshes for naturalists and hikers. Water recreation includes boating, waterskiing, swimming and fishing. Clinton Outlets are located off exit 63 on I95 providing a rich shopping experience for many. One of my favorite breakfast places, The Coffee Break, is located down town on RT1.
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Population - 13,899
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House Holds -5,427
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Average Age - 41
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Median Household Income $73,804
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School Enrollment - 2,204
Killingworth Connecticut
Founded in 1667, Kenilworth as it was known then originally encompassed all of current Killingworth asn neighboring Clinton. Killingworth's 6,300 residents are spread out over 23 square miles. As you drive through the town's country roads you will see open space, forest, rivers, lakes and numerous horse proprerties boardering beautiful neighborthoods. Like many area towns, Killingworth is governed by a town meeting form of governement providing all citizens input into the dirrection of the town. Chatfield Hollow State Park is a tremendous natural preserve great for picnicing, hiking, swimming and fishing.Some Town Facts (from http://ct-shore-homes.com/cerc.html)
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Population - 6,653
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House Holds -2,425
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Average Age - 43
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Median Household Income $97,203
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School Enrollment - 1,136
For more information visit Killingworth CT
Local Information Resources
Madison offers so much in terms of community involvement and recreation. Whether swimming, hiking, boating, running or biking Madison offers tremendous resources. My page on Madison will provide you some additional insight as well as resources just click here Madison CT. Water recreation plays a large part of our culture in the Madison area link to my Water Resources page to gain additional information about the areas resources.
There is a wide variety of activities availble for entertainment within an hour of these towns, visit our activity page to sample a few.
I serve many other towns on the Connecticut Shoreline like information on each can be found on my Community Info page, as well as linking directly to the town you are interested in like Guilford CT, Clinton CT, Killingworth CT, Branford CT. I grew up in the water, swimming competitively through college so access to water recreation is important to me, whether swimming, laying on the beach reading a book or out in the Kayaks I would always need to be near the shore. My Water Resources page has some great information on what is available in the area, including boating regulations and how to get a mooring.
About Us
JoAnn and Tom are long time shoreline residents with extensive sales and marketing backgrounds. We both have a strong commitment to our clients and enjoy working with both buyers and sellers. Our goal is to help you achieve your goals. Read more about our backgrounds in our bios. Tom's Bio JoAnn's Bio
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JoAnn Stirling
203-671-8072
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Connecticut Shoreline Real Estate
Madison, Guilford, Branford, Clinton, Killingworth, Westbrook
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Tom Burland
203-645-0602
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Coldwell Banker-Madison
752 Boston Post Rd
Madison, CT 06443
Phone: (203) 245-4700
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