Tag: Ford’s Colony real estate

What’s on the Ford’s Colony re-sale market? By the numbers: Ford’s Colony sales

CURRENT RESALE NUMBERS as of Sept. 2, 2010:

There are 119 single family detached homes on the Williamsburg MLS  for sale in Ford’s Colony. Those homes are priced between $359,000 and $2.950,000.

There are 20 attached homes (condos/townhomes) on the market priced between $289,900 and $539,500.

There are 10 homes that are under contract and PENDING. (Should be ready to close with no contingencies) Those that are pending are priced between $285,000 and $925,000.

During the last 30 days 4 properties have closed in Ford’s Colony:

168 Alwoodley: 3 Br 2 1/2 baths, 2420 sq ft.. Sold for $414,900
1 Bonyman Ct: 4 Br 2 1/2 baths, 2400 sq ft. Sold for $415,000
104 Gleneagles: 4 Br 3 1/2 baths 3062 sq ft. Sold for $475,000
105 Dornoch: 4 Br 3 1/2 baths 3654 sq ft. Sold for $550,000
 

Housing numbers from the Talk of the Colony:

Another item that is ALWAYS of interest in the monthly Ford’s Colony September Talk of the Colony is the “New Starts” (i.e. the recently approved new home construction). ECC has identified 2 new starts in the neighborhood. Both of these homes are being  custom-built for homeowners. (As opposed to a builder speculative build).

We currently have 2240 single family homes completed, 80 townhomes completed, 12 condos completed for a total of 2332 dwellings in Ford’s Colony.

There are 31 homes currently under construction and 12 condos currently under construction.

Classic,Southern architecture at its best in Ford’s Colony- 112 Castel Pines

Southern Architecture at its best in Ford's Colony- 112 Castel Pines
Expect to be impressed! You won't be disappointed!

Experience the true embodiment of gracious Southern Living complete with a large wrap around front porch! This sophisticated and elegant home is inviting and yet comfortable, pristine and energy-efficient; this home may just be perfect.

Guests are greeted with a 2 story foyer with an elegant reverse staircase and beautiful moldings. The spacious great room with a cathedral ceiling offers tons of light, gas fireplace, ceiling fan and French doors with transoms that lead to a private screened porch.

The great room is open to a beautiful kitchen that offers granite countertops, a center island with bar, pantry, stainless appliances, double ovens, and a warming drawer and a generous eat in breakfast area.  Just adjacent is the elegant dining room with tray ceiling as well as crown and chair moldings. The home also offers a formal living room that could also be used as an office or a music room.  The distinctive casework throughout the home was crafted by a former 23 year Colonial Williamsburg carpenter.

The first floor master features a tray ceiling and French doors that lead to a covered deck and screened porch. The tiled master bath offers a neutral palate with dual sinks, jetted tub, and a tiled multi head shower. The entire first floor offers hard wood flooring in living spaces and tile in the bathrooms and utility room.

Upstairs you will find two generous bedrooms that both offer two closets as well as dormered windows. The bedrooms share a tiled full bath. The bonus room (or optional 4th bedroom) is fabulous with 2 ceiling fans, a half bath, surround sound wiring, as well as dormers with arched windows.

There is a huge walk out lower level that offers tons of potential! Constructed with Superior wall technology, . Currently, the spaces are utilized as an exercise room and a hobby room.  This space could also be used as a billiards/ game room. There is  a fabulous workshop/ office area that are perfect for woodworking or just heated and cooled storage space. There is also a full bath downstairs.

Additional features of this spectacular home: Tons of storage, upgraded lighting including Hinckley fixtures, upgraded plumbing fixtures, transom and arched windows throughout, a Williamsburg “holiday” switch, gas generator, irrigation system, water softener, and a hot water recirculation line. The lower level has been plumbed for a bar and is home theatre wired.

112 Castel Pines offers 5247 square feet, 4 bedrooms 3 full and 2 half baths.  3 Car garage! Offered at $725,000.

Please call for more details at 757.503.1999

What is the inventory in Ford’s Colony today?(What’s for sale?)

A beautiful Southern Living design on the 10th Fairway of the Blue Heron

As of today Tuesday, August 10, 2010, there are 122 single family homes for sale in the neighborhood. (This does not include lots, townhomes, or condos.) There is a price range from $349,900-$2,950,000. (Note- There are 2 homes in The Colony at that exact same  price of $2,950,000).

The breakdown on the 122 homes:

Price ranges:

$349,900-$400,000 – 9 homes listed
$401,000-$600,000 – 59 homes listed
$601,000-$800,000 – 31 homes listed
$801,000-$900,000 – 8 homes listed
$901,000-$1,000,000 -3 homes listed
$1,001,000-$2,000,000 -11 homes listed
And finally there are 2 homes priced at exactly $2,950,000

Those under contract? There are currently 9 (nine) homes under contract. Those range in price from $354,900- $584,000. The lower priced home at $354,900 is a foreclosure on Walton Heath.