739 Hill St, Old Mt Pleasant, listed for $895,000- UNDER CONTRACT!

Lovely renovated home listed for $895,000.  Located on a quiet street in the Old Village/ Old Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. Home features include: *4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2450 square feet. *Great curb appeal with a fully fenced yard, beautiful up-lit Grand Oak tree, spacious screened front porch, metal roof and flagstone patio. *Charming entry foyer with Ship Lap walls and wide-plank reclaimed Heart Pine Floors (that carry throughout the entire first floor) *Cathedral Ceiling in Living room with gas fireplace and custom mantelpiece.  UPDATE, HOME IS NOW UNDER CONTRACT!

 

 

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Charleston-area Home Showings Drop for 11th Straight Month

Interesting information from the Post and Courier, and while I must agree with the stats, I will say that working with a seasoned Realtor, who knows your market, is the key to going under contract quickly.  As an example, my most recent Old Village Listing 209 Greenwich Street, went under contract in 7 days. 

From Warren L. Wise, Post and Courier

While Charleston-area home sales are just slightly off last year’s pace through the first half of the year, home showings continue to lag.

For the 11th consecutive month, the number of people walking through doors to check out a house dipped across the Lowcountry in June.

The ShowingTime Showing Index for the Charleston region reported the number of doors being opened for prospective buyers dropped 6 percent in June. Showings have been down every month since last August and are off an average 9.4 percent over 12 months through June.

The good news is the negative showing rate has moderated in recent months from the double digits last fall and earlier this winter.

Sales are down for the year through July a scant 0.6 percent, but if more homes were available at price points people could afford, sales would be higher, according to Wil Riley of the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors.

“The rise in home prices is outpacing income growth,” he said. “In our region, the $53,000 median household income does not align with a median home price that’s climbing toward $300,000.”

Nationally, showings dipped 1.8 percent, and an official with the Showing Index said declines have moderated across much of the nation.

“Activity in the South and Midwest remains slightly slower than in 2018, though there is more buyer activity in the lower price quartiles of the market,” said ShowingTime Chief Analytics Officer Daniil Cherkasskiy. “Pricier homes continue to see less traffic compared to the same time last year.”

It has never been more important to work with a full time, professional Realtor who knows your market.  If I can help, please contact me at Jackie@TheCassinaGroup.com

 

209 Greenwich Street- Old Village- Available for $1,195,000 UNDER CONTRACT!

Custom-built, impeccably designed home located on an elegant, hidden oasis on a quiet street in the Old Village. Once inside, the free-flowing floor plan emphasizes the property’s seclusion by incorporating the main living space into the second floor.  This home must be seen in person to really grasp the extraordinary use of space. Features: *Fully enclosed courtyard flanked with stunning stucco accent walls, pergolas, a tabby patio, brick fire pit, outdoor shower, and lush low-maintenance landscaping*Spacious 2-car garage*In-law suite with kitchenette and separate entrance*Wide-planked white oak flooring *10-foot ceiling *Great room with tons of natural light, decorative gas fireplace and dramatic windows showcasing the surrounding trees *Open flow to white kitchen with oversized white Rhino Marble island, Subzero refrigerator, Italian Cooktop, dual stainless dishwashers, stainless farm sink and Kohler Plumbing fixtures.  Click here for more.  

 

1504 Old Village Dr- Available for $572,000

Welcome to Old Village Landing, a quaint neighborhood located within walking distance to Mt. Pleasant Academy and a short drive/bike ride to Sullivan’s Island and downtown Charleston. HOME FEATURES INCLUDE: *1554 sq feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths *Spacious living room with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and tons of natural light *Open flow floor plan with dining room off living room *Stunning Ebony stained wood floors throughout living space, tile flooring in bathrooms, and carpeted bedrooms *Eat-in kitchen with tons of charm, granite countertops, gas range, new side-by-side stainless refrigerator, stainless dishwasher and functional pantry/closet with built-in shelves *Oversized deck off living room/kitchen- perfect for entertaining *Gas hook-up for grill *Private, fully fenced backyard withshallow well for irrigation *Large master suite with walk-in closet, bath with double sinks, soaking tub and stand up shower *2 additional bedrooms with shared bath *Attached garage with space for a car plus golf cart!  Click here for more info!

Experience Sells!

I have been specializing in the OV/Old Mt. P. for years, including bringing you the Village Connection Newsletter since 2006!  I am a Top Producing Agent, voted Best REALTOR® by Moultrie News, and recipient of the REALTOR® of Distinction Award.  I am a full-time Professional REALTOR®, I am your neighbor, and I know this market.  Let’s face it…experience sells and I have the track record to prove it!  If I can help, contact me today! 

Old Village/Old Mt. Pleasant Real Estate Market Update

OLD VILLAGE/OLD MT. PLEASANT MARKET UPDATE:

The 2018 average sales price for single family homes in the Old Village/Old Mt. Pleasant was $816,000 compared to 2013’s average of $570,000.  That represents an approximate 7.5% appreciation rate per year over the past 5 years! Amazing!

So what is expected for 2019?  Local experts forecast another solid year, as there are plenty of buyers and inventory is still low.  Interest rates will prove to be the “wild card” as rising rates will limit some buyers’ ability to purchase, potentially creating longer market times.  But for today, according to “The Morning Brew” the 30-year fixed mortgage rates hit a 4 month low, which is welcome news! Full steam ahead!

Data obtained from the Charleston MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  The  2013 sales average did NOT include 101 Venning St., which closed for $5,000,000.

Open House! Sat. Feb. 2 from 1-3pm: 1331 Lonnie Circle, Old Mt. Pleasant

Here is your chance to tour 1331 Lonnie Circle in Old Mt. Pleasant!

Saturday, 2/2 from 1-3pm.  This charming home is now available for $674,000

 Features include:

*4 bedrooms/3 baths

*Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, brand new Samsung Duo Flex oven, granite countertops and Travertine backsplash

*200 square foot front porch and pergola

*300 square foot screened back porch with vaulted ceiling, perfect for entertaining

*Fully fenced backyard, with side yard gate providing easy access for your boat and golf cart

*Backyard includes large deck and patio in addition to the screened porch

 

Open House brought to you by William Barnwell, Realtor, The Cassina Group. Contact William@TheCassinaGroup.com  for details.

Should I wait until Spring to Sell?

It’s December and with the whirl-wind of the holidays approaching, clients are asking me if they should list now or wait until the first of the year.  Obviously we do not have a crystal ball answer, but based on my experience, I am advising as follows:

Why wait?  True, there is a smaller pool of buyers during the colder months (think about those buyers who currently live in the North that cannot sell their homes because it is snowing) but even with fewer buyers, there is also fewer homes to chose from.  The big factor being that tons of new inventory will be hitting the market in the early spring, and the best path to ensure a quick sale is to beat the rush.

Below is an interesting article from RIS Media’s House Call.

“The holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re considering selling your home, now is the perfect time to reassess your strategy for getting your property sold. With the colder temperatures and many people heading on vacation, it may seem like an inopportune moment to list your house, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Although it’s true that there are fewer buyers looking for a home at this time of year, the pros far outweigh the cons. There are less, yet far more serious buyers searching for homes in your market, and there is less competition with less homes on the market, and transactions happen far more quickly as there are less being processed.

Click here to read more, and if I can help you in any way, please let me know.  Jackie@TheCassinaGroup.com

Just Sold – 517 Royall Avenue, Old Village

I am thankful to be part of this lovely community, and wishing a warm welcome to the new family who will live in this awesome home!  If I can help you buy or sell, let me know what you need, I am happy to help!

517 Royall Avenue closed on November 9 for $925,000.

 

 

Just Sold – 813 Pitt Street

Happy Fall!  So happy to close 813 Pitt Street!  The sellers were a dream to work with and I am so grateful to have met them and to be a part of this time in their lives.  Happy sellers, indeed.  Oh, and happy buyers too!

A kind note from the sellers:  “Our experience with Jackie Kelly and the Cassina Group could not have been better.  Our home was an older home in a market that was filled with competition from new homes and fresh renovations.  Jackie sensed the love we had for our home and knew that we wanted another family to have the experience we did in raising our children there.  She represented the home as if it were hers.  Through a lot of ups and downs, she guided us to the unique buyer we hoped we’d find.  She was always available and extremely prompt with everything and anything we needed.  She is a professional and full-time realtor who knows what she is doing.  We highly recommend her to anyone needing a realtor.  We loved our experience with her, her assistant, Melissa, and the entire Cassina Group.

Tom & Janet Utsey

813 Pitt Street closed on October 29 for $1,258,250.

If I can help you sell your home, please contact me today.  I have been selling in the neighborhood for years, and happy to provide you with a clear, concise plan to get your home closed!  Jackie@TheCassinaGroup.com