New Construction Homes - Greene County Virginia

New Construction Homes - Greene County Virginia 

10105 Spotswood Trail Stanardsville VA 22973 NOW UNDER CONTRACT 

New construction home built with superior craftsmanship. Using the finest materials and going beyond standard building specifications. Offering an open and light filled design with the family room adjoining the kitchen. This is the perfect floor plan for today’s busy families and for entertaining. This beauty features 9 ft. ceilings, hardwood flooring, fine lighting and fixtures, ceiling fans with lights in every room as well as recessed lighting. Even the closets are illuminated!  The kitchen comes equipped with premium stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinetry with roller drawers & a center island with electricity providing additional cabinetry for storage, work space and bar seating. Just off the kitchen is entry to the sizable deck for outdoor cooking and dining. All three main level bedrooms are spacious and bright with luxurious upgraded carpeting installed. The elegant owner's suite comes with a walk-in closet & attached full bathroom with handsome dual vanities, ceramic tile, water closet and an over-sized shower for 2, each with their own separate water fixture. The walk-out lower level is constructed with poured concrete and has immense potential for future living space. Plenty of windows bring in the natural light. Easily add a recreation room, media room, office and additional bedrooms. The rough-in plumbing is already in place for a future bathroom. Walk-out into a lovely yard surrounded by trees and with a small stream running through. Great yard for pets and kids! The oversized 2 car garage has clearance for larger vehicles and still leaves space for the outdoor toys and equipment. All on a private 1.7 acre lot tucked far off the road. The home cannot be seen from the road nor the road from the home. The home has been hooked up to the county water and sewer. 

Just 5 miles to Ruckersville and 1 mile to Stanardsville for great local shopping and dining. The location provides an easy 30 minute commute to Charlottesville, UVA and the airport CHO. Just 15 to 20 minutes to NGIC and GE. The Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive and many attractions are all minutes away for those who love the outdoors. Massanutten Ski resort is also about 30 minutes. 

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Greene County July 4th Festivities 2014

Greene County July 4th Festivities for 2014

Looking for Greene County July 4th festivities?  Celebrate Independence Day in the historic town of Stanardsville VA. Surrounded by history with the Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop. Greene County July 4th festivities will include a parade through the downtown area. Beginning at 10 o'clock the festive parade will come right down Main Street. All of the floats will be judged on their patriotic theme. Cash prizes will be awarded by the Greene County historical society to the very best, 2nd and 3rd place. 

Main Street is lined with historic buildings that were constructed even before our independence. Following the parade will be a patriotic program on Courthouse Square. The patriotic program will include a reading of the Declaration Of Independence. Also included in the program will be musical performances. Ringing of the bells will take place at noon. Everyone is encouraged to participate by bringing bells and various noise makers.

Food Ice Cream and drinks will be available for purchase. Beginning at 11 at the Methodist Church Habitat for Humanity will be serving a BBQ lunch. Enjoy the homemade pork barbecue, baked beans, cole slaw and potato salad. Be sure to save room for desert! $8 for adults and just 4$ for children. Free bottled water and watermelon will be available as well.

If you've traveled to the Greene County July 4th festivities and decide you love our town why not stay! Greene County offers many housing options. Currently 218 homes to choose from! Whether you're looking for a weekend get-away or something more permanent Greene County has it all. Just 20 minutes  north of Charlottesville with a backdrop of Blue Ridge Mountains.Your just minutes to the Shenandoah National Park and many other scenic attractions. Wintergreen Ski Resort or Massanutten Resort are all within a short drive.

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Greene County VA Farmers Market 2014

Greene County Farmers Market    

  The Greene county VA farmer's market will soon be open for business. Mark your calendars for the 3rd Saturday in June from 8 AM to 11 AM. Come out to the Greene county Technical Education Center and support the local Greene county community farmers and the small  local business owners. The farmer's market runs from June 21st through the 3rd Saturday in September. The  Greene county VA farmer's market is hosted by the Greene County Ruritans, a local  organization dedicated to providing services to their community. You will  have the opportunity to purchase  fresh locally grown produce  untouched and unprocessed  at it's most nutritious stage. Also offered for purchase  will be baked goods, farm fresh eggs and craft items. The  Greene county VA farmer's market as well as many  others around central VA have become quite popular. As area  residents see the benefit to themselves and their    families they also recognize the benefit of keeping their money  within their local community. A win/win for everyone! The Technical Education Center is located on route 33 west. From Route 29 turn on 33 west and head towards those beautiful mountains. 3 to 4 miles out on the right you will see the Greene County Technical Education Center at 10415 Spotswood Trail Ruckersville VA 22968  

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      If your vising the local Greene county VA community from afar and decide you like and appreciate what you  see perhaps you would like to relocate. Greene county is located about 20 minutes north of Charlottesville. Towns  and cities of Greene county VA includes Stanardsville, Ruckersville, Quinque, Free Union, Dyke and  Barboursville. Greene county offers many types of housing. Greene county has homes for sale with breathtaking  mountain views and waterfront homes. Whether you enjoy living in a neighborhood or prefer a more rural  setting we can find you the home you desire and in a setting you'll love. There are currently 213 residential  properties for sale in Greene county. Search the homes for sale in some of the popular Greene county  neighboorhoods.  Barboursville currently has 27 homes being offered for sale while Dyke VA has 2 homes listed, both with mountain views. Free Union has 3 homes for sale. Two with mountain views and 1 with 2 stocked ponds on the property! Quinque has 1 home listed for sale and Ruckersville currently has the highest number number of choices with 116 homes for sale. If your looking for sale land in Greene county VA to build your dream home there are currently 198 parcels listed for sale.  

Get all of the Greene county VA community and demographic information.  In Greene county VA the median household income is $62,485 with 173 households earning between $35,000 and $40,000 per year. Over 750 households are bringing in between %50,000 and $75,000 annually. 21% of the Greene county residents have received some college 15% earned a bachelors degree. 7% earned an associates degree. 

Current residents of Greene County VA, Do you have a home to sell? Are you interested in learning the true market value of your home? Get it FREE online! This is NOT just an automated home value which are almost always inaccurate. This is a true market value report specific to your home and location. 

Your Greene county home value report will include the following

 Recent home sales that compare to your home  

What your home is likely to appraise for

Average sales prices

Average price per square foot

Detailed market information specific to your area

Pricing strategies and statistics

Current Inventory

Average days on market

 

Contact Greene county residential real estate listing specialist

Sherry Hayward with Keller Williams Realty

(434) 515-1592 listing line

(703) 655-2223 cell, call or text

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Greene County House Value, What is yours?

Greene County House Value, What is yours?

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Greene County Market Inventory Levels

The number of active listings in Greene county in the 22968 zip code has dropped 1.9% from the previous month. The good news for sellers listing now is that there is less competition. The average number of days a home is on the market is 115 days.   The average listing price in Greene county zip code 22968 is $283,000. Greene county currently has 189 homes for sale.

Currently, there are 189 active listings, 51 under contact and 207 that have occurred in the previous 12-month period.

These totals indicate a 8.79 months supply of inventory.

This is considered a OVER SUPPLY of inventory. 

Contact me today to learn what I do differently to get homes sold in the shortest amount of time for the most amount of money possible.      Sherry Hayward, Listing Specialist  (434) 515-1592  (703) 655-2223 - cell, call or text me! shaywardkw@gmail.com

Best Home Improvements To Increase Your Greene County House Value

• Deck - Adding a deck is a very cost efficient way to add square footage to your house. Decks cost around $6,000 and generally recoup 75% of their value. Compared to other outdoor improvements (except painting) that's an excellent return.
• New Windows - Your utility bill savings may make up for the iffy resale value, however, a good set of standard windows should get you around 68% back. If you start getting too fancy with custom shapes and sizes, though, don't expect to get as much in return.
• Swimming Pool - In a word don't! Unless you're putting it in for you and your family to enjoy, it's commonly agreed that a swimming pool has no resale value at all. Reason #1? Sure, they sound nice, but pools are very expensive to maintain. Running a close second is the fear of pool accidents that's something nobody wants to experience.
• Picture Perfect Gardens - Another nicety, but who's going to spend all that time and money? If the potential buyer is not horticulturally inclined, chances are your floral handiwork won't add to the offering price. The same can be said for expensive fences and stone walls they look nice, but buyers don't pay up for them.
• Basic Is Better - It may not sound very exciting, but it's the basic improvements you make to your home that may have the greatest return on its value: a beautiful new bathroom won't make up for a leaky roof. So if you're thinking of selling your house in the next year or so, be sure to address any problems the home may have before you, say, install those sunken gardens you've always dreamed of.
• Selling It Or Smelling It - Pet odors can be a problem when you're in the process of selling your home. If your house has an odor problem, you should remove any offending furniture or carpets or hire  professional to clean them. Be sure to check the cat box frequently and keep the litter fresh. Since some people have allergies or fears of certain animals, it's a good idea to put dogs or cats outside or confine your pets to one area when your house is being shown. It's hard for buyers to fully appreciate your home through itchy, watery eyes or in between sneezes! Even if the house is exactly what they want, your chances of selling it are less if the scent of Spot lingers in their memory.

What Is Your Greene County VA House Worth?

What Is Your Greene County VA House Worth?

If your wandering how much your Greene County would bring you in this rapidly changing real estate market you've come to the right place. Many are preparing for the spring market by doing some renovations, clean up and minor repairs. But will you recoup everything you're putting into your home? Find out which improvements will bring you the biggest return on your Greene County home this spring.

Best-Bet Home Improvements For Your Greene County VA Home

• Painting
• Area Conversions
• Extra Bathroom
• Kitchen

Generally speaking, increasing the functional space of your home holds its value longer than remodeling just to make a house look better. It's also much less expensive than adding an addition to your home. Converting attic space into a bedroom, for example, usually costs around $30,000 and returns about 73% of its cost, according to Remodeling magazine. Turning your basement into extra living space costs, on average, $40,000, with a recoup average of about 69% of your costs. You usually can't go wrong by adding an extra bathroom. At an average cost of $14,200, a new full bath can recoup 81% of its total cost! If you're looking to improve the appearance of your home for resale, or you just want an updated look for your own enjoyment, there are a few things you must consider before beginning any costly project. Sure, you can spend a lot on something purely for the personal pleasure of having it like that outdoor Jacuzzi under the attached gazebo or you can go the practical route and make an improvement that will increase your home's market value, such as installing energy efficient air-conditioning or repairing those shabby shingles. Be forewarned, however, and don't expect to recoup your costs on both counts. Many real estate brokers agree that just because you put $25,000 worth of improvements into your home doesn't mean that your house is worth $25,000 more!  It does make your home more sell-able. Exactly how much of your investment you'll recoup depends on a number of factors, such as the "big picture" housing market, the value of the homes in your neighborhood, when you plan to sell and the exact nature of the improvement. Also, consider that the longer you live in your home after a project is completed, the less likely you are to recoup its value. Just try to convince a potential buyer that Harvest Gold is cutting edge. Below are some examples of a few improvements that usually pay off and some that rarely make a difference (no matter how much you paid for them) when it comes time to sell your home. With just a few basic improvements, your kitchen can practically pay you back with interest! 

New paint, wallpaper and flooring are always appreciated; plus, you might even consider sanding, staining or painting worn looking
cabinets. Replacing old cabinet hardware is a low-cost improvement that makes a big difference in appearance. According to Remodeling magazine, the average spent on major kitchen remodeling is around $39,000; refinishing an outdated one averaged $15,000. The full kitchen remodeling recouped 80% of its cost, the more moderate remodeling was valued at 87%. If you're planning to sell your home in a year or two, a fresh coat of a neutral toned paint could make the sale easier. A professional exterior paint job may also recoup close to 75% of its cost. Let's face it we all like things fresh looking.

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Your home value report will include the following

  Recent home sales that compare to your home

What your home is likely to appraise for

Average sales prices

Average price per square foot

Detailed market information specific to your area

Pricing strategies and statistics

Current Inventory

Average days on market

 

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Greene County VA Market Inventory Trends

The number of active listings in Greene County VA zip code 22968 dropped by 1.9% from the previous month. In the zip code 22973 the active number of homes for sale dropped by 10.1%.  This is good news for you thinking about selling. By listing now you have less competition with fewer homes on the market. We are expecting many homes to be listed by spring which will give homes much more competition. The spring shopping shoppers looking for homes in Greene County VA are shopping now! Rates are low and buyers in Greene County VA are taking advantage of that.

Greene County VA Newest Listings

• 29 Miller mountain Rd  
• 416 Lake Dr 
• 271 Wood Dr

Greene County VA Pending Sales

•  259 Deer Dr 
• 642 Mistland Trail
• 451 Larchmont Cir

Greene County VA Latest Sold Home

• 132 Thomas Ct - sold for $88,000. This was a foreclosed home

For more information and for your FREE Greene County Home Value Report contact me

Sherry Hayward Keller Williams Listing Specialist

(434) 515-1592

(703) 655-2223

shaywardkw@gmail.com

Greene County Real Estate Sales

Greene County Real Estate Sales

Think Winter isn't the best time to sell your home? THINK AGAIN! Seller's have many advantages to selling in the fall and winter months. One of the biggest advantages is seller's have FAR LESS COMPETITION. Because most seller's have that misconception of selling their home in the winter they pull their homes off the market until spring, believing that there just aren't any buyers out there. They also believe they will make more money on their home by selling in the spring. AND once again in spring everyone re-lists their homes not only creating a lot of competition but also giving buyers many homes to choose from which can push the prices down. When inventory is shrinking we could be entering more of a seller's market. With a lower inventory in the fall and winter months your chances of selling and getting the most money possible are NOW! Already Ruckersville VA has experienced a drop in inventory of 4.3% from the previous month. Lastly buyers in the market place in the fall and winter months are typically more serious buyers. They are motivated buyers. Their motivation could be for a job transfer, increasing family size or just serious about taking advantage of the low interest rates. Whatever their motivation, the important thing is, they're out now and ready to buy! Don't miss them!

There has been 1 Greene county real estate sale this week, since November 14th. 

257 William Mills Drive in Stanardsville just sold for $119,000 after 50 days on the market. This was a cash sale at 107.99 per square foot. 

 There are currently 51 homes in Greene county pending and under contract. There are currently 240 homes for sale in Greene county to include Ruckersville, Stanardsville, Dyke, Barboursville and Free Union.

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