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The Ford’s Colony Real Estate Market – December 2013 Statistics

Fords Colony, Williamsburg, VA Homes for Sale

What are the latest market trends in Ford’s Colony, one of Williamsburg’s most popular neighborhoods and certainly the largest community.

Comparing sales data month over month, December 2013 sales activity was down over December 2012.  During the month of December 2013, there were 92 active listings in Ford’s Colony with 3 homes going under contract and 4 homes closing. As a percentage, during the month of December 3.3% of the active listings went under contract and 4.4 % of the listings closed.  Year over year, December of 2012 saw 12.1% going under contract and 7.1% closing.

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Are you looking for a home in Ford’s Colony, Williamburg, VA?  Then, Deelyn Neilson is Ford’s Colony real estate specialist!  Whether you are interested in selling your Ford’s Colony home, or buying a home in Ford’s Colony, Deelyn is the Ford’s Colony expert.  You can reach her at 757.503.1999 or Deelyn@lizmoore.com for your complimentary Ford’s Colony real estate consultation.  No charge or obligation for a meeting with one of Williamsburg, Virginia’s Top Real Estate Agents!

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*data collected on January 15, 2014, and includes single family, detached homes in Ford’s Colony.

New Price on 105 Brancaster!

105 Brancaster now offered at only $499,000!

105 Brancaster, Ford's Colony in Williamsburg, VA.
105 Brancaster, Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg, VA.

■ 4 BEDROOMS    ■ 3.5 BATHS    ■ 3181 SQ FT

This magnificent all brick home with two car side load garage is nestled on nearly a half acre backing to wooded privacy and features first floor living with a second floor bonus room.

For more information, or to schedule your private tour of this beautiful Ford’s Colony home, contact Deelyn at 757.503.1999 or Deelyn@lizmoore.com.

 

 

New Listing in Ford’s Colony: 161 Southern Hills

4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath 2,700 Sq Ft
Offered at $419,000!
1 Welcome to 161 Southern Hills

Expect Southern Living charm in this impeccably maintained custom home featuring an open floor plan and striking Brazilian cherry floors that accent the entire first floor.

The Great Room opens to the kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances.  The generous Master Bedroom suite offers beautiful bath with granite counters, jetted tub &  tiled multi-head shower.   The additional full bath is also with granite and tile. The spacious fourth bedroom could be used as a bonus room.

For more information on this home, contact Deelyn at 757.503.1999 or deelyn@lizmoore.com.

If you would like to work with a realtor who specializes in the Ford’s Colony and greater Williamsburg market, call me today for a buyer or seller consultation.  As the Liz Moore Top Over All Agent of the Year for five years,  I know the market here inside and out!

Exquisite Design: 109 Aintree

Welcome to 109 Aintree in Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA!

No detail has been missed in this elegant and impeccably maintained home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Located in Ford’s Colony, 109 Aintree is the epitome of luxurious living. Its Great Room is accented by coffered ceilings, opening to a culinary kitchen and light filled sunroom. The spacious dining room with butler’s pantry offers a beautiful, formal space. Secluded by French doors, the den is also perfectly suited as a study. An expansive first floor master bedroom offers a private retreat with gorgeous spa bathroom and his and her walk-in closets. The second bedroom is also on the first floor. Upstairs, the third bedroom, fourth bedroom or bonus room, and full bath create the perfect guest or “in-law” suite.

The master retreat, offering huge windows and a tray ceiling with ambient lighting
Master bathroom
Master bathroom, with dual marble vanities, walk in shower and jetted tub.

The living space extends outdoors to a luxurious screened porch, offering ceiling fans and tiled flooring. A deck provides a beautiful view of the private back yard. Adjacent to the 2 car garage, a temperature controlled work shop offers storage and counter space, along with plenty of light, for all your projects and hobbies.

Outdoor entertaining at its best

In addition to its aesthetics, 109 Aintree also offers incredible behind the scenes features including an intercom system, security system, irrigation system, Velux electronically controlled skylights in sunroom, Williamsburg “Christmas light” switch, separate heating and cooling system for upper level, two zoned heating and cooling system in main living area,  plantation shutters, built-in speakers and outside gas hookup.

Offered at $750,000.

To see the full listing, please visit my website. To schedule your private showing, please contact me at 757.503.1999 or deelyn@lizmoore.com

How to Search ALL Ford’s Colony Homes and Land

Ford’s Colony Clubhouse in Williamsburg VA

Ford’s Colony is one of the most highly sought after communities in Williamsburg, VA! With three championship golf courses, two Olympic sized pools, and a beautiful club house hosting over 50 community clubs, it’s easy to see why. There are about 3200 homes in Ford’s Colony, with approximately 5000 residents. But I’ve made it easy to search of ALL Ford’s Colony homes for sale.  Ford’s Colony real estate is my speciality–I’ve been a Ford’s Colony resident for 15 years!

Just follow these links to a custom search of ONLY homes for sale in Ford’s Colony:

Search Ford’s Colony Detached Homes

Search all Ford’s Colony Condos and Townhouses

Search all lots and land in Ford’s Colony

For more information, visit my information page on Ford’s Colony or contact Deelyn at 757.503.1999 or deelyn@lizmoore.com

164 Killarney: Peerless Craftsmanship and Superb Beauty

164 Killarney

A truly extraordinary opportunity, 164 Killarney in the Killarney section of Ford’s Colony, represents the epitome of a luxury home. The personal golf course residence of Williamsburg’s leading custom home builder, DeRose and Sons Custom Homes, this home is a tribute to expert craftsmanship. Expect a masterpiece in the art of luxury home building in this exquisite 5800 square foot “estate” style residence, offering four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms.

Gorgeous coffered ceiling of the living room accented by Waterford chandelier
Master bath features claw foot tub, two vanities and marble walk-in shower

For more information on 164 Killarney in Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA, please visit the full listing here.

To schedule a private showing of 164 Killarney, please contact Deelyn at 757.503.1999 or deelyn@lizmoore.com

Are there kids living in Ford’s Colony?

Ford's Colony KidsYou bet! And there are a good many of them that now have some fun neighborhood events to look forward to!

The Ford’s Colony ‘Colony Kids’  is back in action! Ford’s Colony is home to many kiddos and they need fun things to do just like their parents. The Homeowner’s Association just announced that there are four planned activities this year for  kids under 12 years of age.

  • Spring Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt
  • July 4th Pool Party/Pizza Party
  • Trunk or Treat Halloween Event
  • Holiday Celebration & Brunch with Santa.

They are looking for additional volunteers who would like to help out with the program and may also have ideas to for future events.

From the HOA:

If you  are interested in participating in any of the above events, or in joining the Colony Kids Activities Team (next meeting is Feb. 9th at 8:45am at the S&T Club), please call or email your contact information (name, address, email address and phone number ) to:

Lastly, keep your eye out for upcoming information via email and Talk of the Colony regarding these events, so we can have a great turnout from the parents and kids of Ford’s Colony!

Thank you Deborah Huckins and committee for organizing these awesome and fun events for the Ford’s Colony kids. Your time and efforts are appreciated.

Don’t miss the CLUB FAIR at the Ford’s Colony Swim and Tennis Club!

Looking to get involved in Ford’s Colony? Without a doubt, there is SOME club or some activity  for everyone who may want to get involved in the neighborhood. Don’t miss the Club Fair that will be held TODAY January 12,2011 at 7:00 at the Swim and Tennis Club.

From the Ford’s Colony Home Owner’s Association:

 Whether your interests are artistic, recreational, musical, educational or purely social, there are residents here doing it.  Come out for the fun and light refreshments!

Gift Certificates for Great Meals at Local Restaurants will be Raffled Off!!

 What a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and have some fun too. (And maybe win a gift certificate for a restaurant).

Homes for sale in Ford’s Colony? Here is what is on the market in Ford’s Colony!

So how many homes ARE for sale in Ford’s Colony? We are beginning 2011 with 124 homes ‘active’ on the Williamsburg MLS. 105 of those are single family DETACHED homes. 19 of those are ATTACHED (condos or townhomes) properties.  There are currently 7 additional properties detailed as under contract and pended. Those are homes that are set to close. (There are a few more detailed as ‘under contract’ but may have contingencies that are yet to be remedied like a home inspection, buyer financing, third-party bank approval or sale of the buyer’s own home. Those homes are counted in the 124 homes that are active on the market)

The number of homes on the market is actually down significantly from some of the peaks that we saw in inventory in 2009 -2010. The number of re-sale properties actually spiked to the low 200’s (ACTIVE resale on MLS)  so a number as low as 124 is really good.  Also consider that Ford’s Colony has over 2400 completed home sites which would equate to roughly 5% of the market for sale.

Ford’s Colony Parade of Homes Tour October 30 and 31!

Dont miss the FORD’S COLONY PARADE OF HOMES TOUR this weekend!

Ford's Colony Parade of Homes

Don’t miss the Parade of Homes this weekend October 30 from 10-3 and Sunday October 31 from 11-3. Liz Moore and Associates will have 15 fabulous homes open to tour. There will be refreshments provided as well as an opportunity to win a gift card to Opus 9.

Other brokerages may also have homes on tour so this should be a great opportunity to be able to view Ford’s Colony properties for sale.

In particular, don’t miss 112 Castel Pines (listed at $725,000) or 161 Southern Hills (listed at $425,000). They are both BEAUTIFUL homes that are sure to please!

Please stop by the John Pott Guardhouse or any of the featured properties above to get a map of all of the homes open. Open properties should be easily identified by balloons on the front of the homes. Please feel free to call me at 757.503.1999 or email me (deelyn@lizmoore.com) for more information or directions.

See you then!

Ford’s Colony Halloween Activities for kiddos and adults!

Just announced from the Ford’s Colony Home Owner’s Association:

“We’re holding Trunk-or-Treat, also known as Tailgate Trick-or-Treat. A group of Ford’s Colony residents will gather their Halloween-decorated vehicles in the parking lot at the Swim & Tennis Club, from 5 pm to 6 pm on Sunday, October 31st, Halloween Night. The event will be held whether it rains or shines.
Trick-or-treaters, pre-school through 8th grade, can move from car to car to show off their costumes and collect treats (instead of, or in addition to, going house-to-house to Trick-or-Treat). There will be designated parking for the families attending.
Whether it’s the trunk of a car that looks like an Autumn Harvest, the back of a van decorated as a vampire’s lair, or a pickup truck with a mobile pumpkin patch on it, you can decorate your vehicle with a little imagination. Festive costumes are optional.
This activity is designed to promote our community’s spirit and to provide a safe Halloween activity for our kids, under adult supervision.
Volunteers are still needed and welcomed to ensure the success of this family-oriented activity. If you would like to volunteer by decorating your vehicle, or to hand out candy, please contact Jim Hamilton at jhamilton.newcomers@cox.net or at 220-8607 for further instructions. You can place your individually wrapped candy or your donation into the decorated boxes in the lobby of the S & T Club.”

Looks like a great activity! Thanks to all who are volunteering to make this a fun night.

Ford’s Colony Foreclosure Sales over the past year

Today, it seems that almost everyone is expecting a ‘deal’- a great deal. Sometimes the bank owned foreclosed properties can be a good buy. Most times they need tons of work (and money). The deals are certainly there, however, the properties don’t have to be bank-owned to get them.

What percentage of Ford’s Colony sales have been bank-owned over the past year? There have been 70 closed sales in the past 12 months. Of those, 7 were detailed as bank-owned properties. Exactly 10% of the sales in Ford’s Colony in the past 12 months were foreclosures. Certainly higher than in times past, but, much lower than the most recent statistic from Realty Trac that indicates that foreclosed properties make up 24.17 percent of all sales nationwide.

Ford’s Colony Yard Sale Saturday Oct 16

Just a quick confirmation the Ford’s Colony yard sale is a GO and will be held next Saturday October 16 from 8:00- 12:00 at the The Historic Community Service Center at 312 Waller Mill Road. Don’t miss the fun and the ‘deals’!

October 2010 Talk of The Colony

The October 2010 Talk of the Colony is here! Included in the latest issue is an update on the newly renovated Swim and Tennis Club. It was beautifully re-done. The Interior Designer that was chosen to assist in the remodel was Tidewater Interiors– one of my favorite and one of the very best in the ‘Burg.

Don’t miss the article “Still Living in Interesting Times” on page 3 written by Norman Beal, vice president of the Board of Directors of the Ford’s Colony Home Owner’s Association. He provides a positive take on what is certainly ‘interesting’ times for everyone in the country – including Ford’s Colony. We have terrific leadership in the neighborhood which will help us as we emerge from hard times into the easier days that have got be ahead. (Just not sure when!)

Ford’s Colony neighborhood yard sale!

Ever been to a Ford’s Colony yard sale? Even better, have you ever participated in the Ford’s Colony yard sale? I have had the pleasure of doing both and it can be a lot of fun. You can simplify your life a bit by selling some of your treasures( dust collectors?). Yard sales can be fun whether you are on ‘the hunt’ or you are on a mission to de-clutter!

 The Ford’s Colony Yard Sale will be October 16th at the Historic Triangle Community Center on Waller Mill road if there are enough folks interested in participating. If you have an interest, residents are asked to submit  a check for $20 per table/chairs to the John Pott guardhouse in a self-addressed envelope no later than September 15 th. Please make the check payable to Phyllis Eastman.  If there are not enough participants your check will be returned.   As soon as enough residents have committed to participating, then the building will be rented and your check will be non-refundable. The  directions and table assignments will be posted at the Swim and Tennis Club by September 30. Please do email if you have an interest  reastman2003@verizon.net or call 258-1198.