Fourth night of Chanukah at Old Silver, unexpected light when there is none echoing through the ages. Happy Chanukah everyone!
Kids Having Fun in North Falmouth!
The new play structures at the North Falmouth Elementary School. Hats off to the parents, who have been holding events and raising funds for two years to make this happen. The kids are certainly enjoying it!
Trade-Offs, Part 1
I often say that every home – even the most expensive – comes with trade-offs. Here are some current examples:
#21606219
32 Jeffrey Lane, Falmouth
$279,000
Not a tiny house, but a small house – 908 s.f. The bedrooms are decent-sized, the closets are good, the house is younger (1994) and nicely built and maintained, the lot is 12,000 s.f., and there’s a good buffer of trees in back. The street is a nice cul-de-sac of similar homes. For under $300K, it’s probably the nicest house in town. Trade-off? No garage.
#21605721
5 Roberta Jean Circle, Falmouth
$369,900
Here’s a cute, 1,296 s.f. ranch with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a one-car garage, central air, hardwood floors, gas heat, irrigation, and a private yard that’s just the right size. And it’s in great condition! The trade-off? It’s a corner lot, and one of the streets is Old Meetinghouse, which gets quite a bit of traffic. But this is on the garage side of the house, so it’s invisible, and even the sound is buffered by the garage. I was not aware of the traffic when I was inside the home. So maybe this is an easy trade-off. The home is certainly well-priced, and offers good value.
#21606539
21 Pine Street, Falmouth
$539,900
This is a young, 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 1,799 s.f. condo that’s nicely built and in a nice location. It has that much-wanted first-floor bedroom suite, as well as 2 bedrooms and a loft upstairs. The living-dining area is a little tight as a result of the first-floor garage. The trade-off for this unit is that the location within the complex is such that views are of the street or the house to the rear.
Condos
For some people, a condo is the answer to their Cape Cod dream. Here’s what I like in the current market:
#21603067
$349,500
This is in a small complex, with the advantage of being very close to downtown, and a really low condo fee. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,542 s.f. – and a lovely sunroom off the back – this is a super comfortable choice, also exceptionally well-built. The price is probably a little high (I sold another unit in this complex last summer for $300,000), and it does not have a garage, but everything else is appealing here.
#21602422
$489,000
Smack dab on Main Street – but down a long driveway, so it’s really off Main Street – this is another really well-built condo in a small complex. Why I really like this condo is because the view off the back is outstanding. It’s beautifully landscaped and overlooks Nyes Pond. There’s even a walking path around the pond. The two bedrooms are upstairs, and that may be a drawback for some buyers, but the open first floor is particularly charming – and the garage is a definite plus as well. Love this location and view!
Waterview Condos, Part 1
#21501438
Falmouthport was built in the 1970’s and is a good-sized complex, with 210 units. The surroundings are woodsy, and there’s a lovely salt water inlet that goes out to the ocean – and also a pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse. This particular unit is on three levels, all with wide water views. It’s been tastefully renovated, and so will be a pleasure for a new owner to move into. With 1,343 sf (which does not include the finished lower level), the asking price of $449,000 is just about right for a waterfront unit. Condo fees are reasonable and stable here; for this unit, it’s $431 a month. But the buyer has to be okay with not having a garage, as there are no garages in Falmouthport.
#21407719
60 Landfall, Unit 60, Quissett (Falmouth)
$535,000
#21405160
24 Landfall, Unit 34, Quissett (Falmouth)
$539,000
Treetops is a late 1970’s condo complex just off Woods Hole Road. Sited at the top of Oyster Pond, and facing south down the length of the pond to Vineyard Sound, or west across the pond, the views are particularly lovely. The units are three floors, and all have sliders or large windows showcasing these views.
With only 62 units in total, this is an intimate neighborhood, but it still offers the pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts that are desired by many condo owners. In addition, Treetops has a private beach on Vineyard Sound, and although it’s not on the property, it’s only about a 10-minute walk, 5-minute bike ride, or 2-minute drive.
During the height of the market, Treetops units were sought after, and sold for more than the current prices. With the downturn and the passing of time (so that original units began to look dated); and with a new small private wind turbine across the street at the Woods Hole Research Center, values declined a bit. Some homes still sell in the $600’s, but the two I’m featuring today are in the low 500’s, a very good value. These two units show well, are immaculate, well-maintained, and even though not spiffily HGTV-worthy, are neutral and easy to move into as is. But they are on three levels, too much for some potential Buyers.
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