530 Speights St- Old Village

Charming Old Village cottage on a rare, half acre lot! This light-filled home has been fully renovated with a coastal feel, and features ample outdoor space for entertainment. You will love embracing the Lowcountry lifestyle and all that makes this fabulous neighborhood so special! Home features include: *Tabby Shell circular driveway with adorable wooden picket fence and brick pillars *Full front porch flanked with lush landscaping *Open living/ kitchen with tons of natural light and beautiful heart pine flooring *Granite island and counter tops, with white and glass-front cabinetry, subway tile, and stainless appliances *Gas range with pot filler *Separate family room with wet bar and access to the fantastic covered outdoor entertainment area  *Large Laundry room *Custom mahogany doors, high-impact windows, new roof *Detached 2-car garage *Fully fenced back yard *No flood insurance required

Available for $1,199,000.  Contact me for more information, or visit www.SearchOldVillage.com

Old Village/ Old Mt. P Market Update

The real estate market looks pretty solid in Mt. Pleasant as a whole, so I thought I would drill down on our neighborhood and take a look at how Quarter 1 of 2020 is faring compared to the past few years.  Here are some interesting stats, according to the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS and reflect single family homes in the Old Village/ Old Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood.

No real surprise that sales were down in Quarter 1, but homes in the Old Village/ Old Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood are still selling!  In Quarter 1 of 2020, 24 homes closed, compared to 41 sales in Q1 of 2019 (wow), 37 sales in 2018, 32 sales in 2017, and 30 sales in 2016.  So, although the 2020 number is off compared to last year, it is with in the zone of previous years…. and that’s not too bad considering most buyers are shopping primarily online through virtual tours.

Sales prices are holding steady and this is some really good news.  For homes sold in the Old Village/ Old Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood in Q1 of 2020, the average price per square foot was $385, compared to $395 in 2019, $365 in 2018, $371 in 2017 and $329 in 2016.

What about the length of time it takes to sell?  Q1 of 2020 stats do indicate that, although homes are selling for a solid price per square foot, it is taking a bit longer than usual.  Homes in Q1 of 2020 averaged 133 days on the market, compared to 88 days in 2019, 58 days in 2018, 93 days in 2017, and 76 days in 2016.

In summary, things are selling, prices are holding steady, but it may take a bit more time to find your buyer making it more important than ever to chose a full time, professional Realtor who has the experience to help you achieve your goal!  f you are thinking of buying or selling, I specialize in this area, and I have been selling here for over 17 years.  If I can help, please let me know.

Stats are provided by the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, and reflect the time frame of Jan 1- Apr 30, for single family homes in the Old Village/ Old Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood.

 

 

 

 

Thank you to my clients! Here Are Some Of My Recent Neighborhood Sales!

121 Freeman Street

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686 Adluh Street

739 Hill Street

1424 Pocahontas

I specialize my business in this market, if I can help you with real estate in The Old Village/ Old Mount Pleasant, please let me know!  And to receive a list of homes for sale or sold, visit www.SearchOldVillage.com. 

 

 

 

Renovations That Pay!

I am frequently asked about renovations that are a good return when considering selling your home.  This guide is a great resource, and in addition, other improvements would be repainting interior walls, deep clean the home prior to professional photos, re-fresh landscaping with new pine straw and add some flowers for a pop of color!

Meet Helen Hall of Blender Bomb!

Welcome Helen Hall to the neighborhood!  Helen is the owner and creator of Blender Bomb (BlenderBomb.com) an Omega-3 Rich Smoothie Boosters designed to make your smoothie the ultimate meal replacement!, and Hustle Smoothie Bar (hustlesmoothiebar.com), as well as Hushup X Hustle (www.hushupxhustle.com).  “Blend ’em” in your smoothie,”Break ’em” over your bowl, or “Bite ’em” for a snack.

A note from Helen:  “The fuse was lit in 2017 when I created Hushup X Hustle: a lifestyle brand intended to share my wellness journey. The HxH mission began after I gained an unwelcome 30 lbs (oops!) countered with fad diets, and exhausted myself with two-a-day workouts. Determined to lose weight, I found balance through replacing one meal a day with a B.B. smoothie and practicing an 80/20 plant-based lifestyle. Born out of my kitchen the Blender Bombs became my ‘go-to’ addition for every smoothie.” We opened Hustle Smoothie Bar in Mount Pleasant and Downtown, where we serve the blender bomb smoothies and other items that fall into the 80X20 plant-based lifestyle. Stay tuned for our upcoming brands that make it easier for people to be a little healthier and cleaner. Tipsy Spritzers, is a low ABV organic sparkling spritzer, that launches this year. 80X20 is a brand that provides healthier alternatives to your favorite items which include food, beauty and lifestyle products. This brand is launching within the next couple of months.

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!

 

 

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.  

 

Build Your Dream Home-Vacant Lot For Sale in Old Mt. Pleasant!

1424 Pocahontas Street is now available for purchase for $550,000.  Large lot (almost a half acre) with mature trees lining the property, ready for your dream home in the highly desirable Old Village/ Old Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. Flood Insurance NOT required.  Email me for info, Jackie@TheCassinaGroup.com.

 

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!