Townhouse in Maynard MA - 11 Oak Ridge Drive Unit 6

    

Perfect for first-time home-buyers, down-sizers, or anyone looking for easy living in a great location! You'll love the private location and move-in ready condition of this 4-level townhouse at Oak Ridge. Open first-floor layout includes a maple/stainless kitchen and adjacent dining room with sliders to a deck where you'll enjoy beautiful wooded views, afternoon sun. The second floor has two spacious bedrooms with generous closets, a linen closet and a full bath with cherry cabinetry, double-sinks. The finished third floor loft with a wood-burning fireplace is perfect for an office, playroom, or private getaway space. Semi-finished lower-level walk-out is ready for your completion. Trane brand gas furnace and air-conditioning, replacement windows, 2015 roof.  MORE...

Bordered by Concord, Sudbury, Acton, and Stow, Maynard is located approx. 25 NW of Boston; an easy commuter location to Waltham, Cambridge, Boston, and west to Route 495. The variety of specialty shops and restaurants, the Fine Arts Place movie theater, library, Art Space, community theater, parks, walking track, farmer's market, Erickson's Ice Cream, golf club, the Assebet River Rail Trail, and the newly designated Maynard Cultural District make Maynard the place you'll want to call home. 

If you haven't been to Maynard, come see what you're missing! And, if you would like to live in Maynard, check out homes for sale at www.MarilynMessenger.com or contact me to arrange a time to talk marilynmessenger@realtor.com

Hilltop Townhouse in Maynard | Short Sale $232,000

Hilltop Townhouse at Oak Ridge - 4 Finished Levels - Privacy, Views

If you have been looking for a great opportunity to buy a townhouse, check out this short sale listing at Oak Ridge in Maynard for a spacious 4-level townhouse with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, central air-conditioning, fireplace, and parking for 2 cars, privacy, views, and a community pool that has just been listed for $232,000! It is an easy location for commuting on Route 117 to Waltham/Route 128 or west to Route 495 or the commuter rail in Acton, West Concord, or Lincoln. Minutes to Maynard center shops, restaurants, movies, arts, farmers’ market; parks, hiking trails, and of course, everyone’s summer favorite Erickson’s Ice Cream! Everything you need for comfort and convenience at an affordable price.

While it is always difficult for a homeowner to make the decision to go forward the short sale process, for many people it is their best option for being able to move on, and having these properties come to market can be a great opportunity for a buyer who is not on a tight deadline for moving. Other than time, patience, and some extra paperwork, buying a short sale is really no different than buying any other property. A qualified short sale buyer can have a mortgage and a home inspection contingency, although don’t expect a seller who is underwater to make repairs, and if it’s a condominium you will be able to your attorney review the condo documents and do your due diligence.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment for a viewing contact Marilyn Messenger.
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About the author: Marilyn Messenger, is a licensed real estate broker associated with Andrew Mitchell and Company, Concord and has been representing buyers and sellers in Wayland, Sudbury, and the towns west of Boston since 1993.

She is a certified short sale representative (SFR) and has a successful track record closing on short sale listings. Additionally, she holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and an Accredited Buyer Representative designations.
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"Marilyn handled the short sale of my home in Wayland, MA. She did a great job with our property & had it under agreement in the blink of an eye. As with all short sales, the bank makes it difficult for everyone involved. However, Marilyn kept the buyers and the sellers up to date at every turn and she even handled all signing of documents electronically which made life so much easier, especially seeing as I was living out of state. She also had to deal with both myself and my ex, we are very much estranged, and she was even able to navigate those difficult waters with ease. She faced many challenges in handling the sale of this property and she overcame each one easily and with great professionalism. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Marilyn to anyone looking for a buyers or sellers agent!!" Kimberly Bellavance, Wayland   

Maynard Townhouse Prices on the Rise at Deer Hedge Run, Apple Ridge, Oak Ridge



Deer Hedge Run, Deer Path, Maynard MA

Here is the latest market information for Deer Hedge Run, Apple Ridge, and Oak Ridge, three established townhouse condominium developments in Maynard. The data is for the six month period ending on 8/14/2013. Six months is the period of time that lender/bank appraisers use for new purchase mortgages and refinancing.

Deer Hedge Run

There were 5 closed sales at Deer Hedge Run during the past 6 months. Sale prices ranged from $183,950 (non-MLS listing) to $242,000 for a townhouse that sold in June for $195,000 that was 2 finished levels. The new owner finished the third floor loft and flipped it for $242,000. The average price was $213,190. Last year for the same period the average sale price at Deer Hedge Run $199,275.

Currently, there are 3 townhouses listed for sale. List prices range from $219,500 to $249,000. Two of these units already have accepted offers with contingencies so really there is only one that is fully active; that is that is listed for $249,000.

Deer Hedge Run is conveniently located off Route 62 in Maynard, near the Acton, Concord, Sudbury line, just minutes from Routes 117 and Route 2. Beautifully sited on 37+ private acres with mature landscaping, residents enjoy a community pool, tennis court, and clubhouse with living room, dining room, kitchen, and fitness room. Visit www.DeerHedgeRun.com for additional photos and information or call Marilyn at 508-596-3501 to find out what's going on at Deer Hedge Run.

Apple Ridge

Apple Ridge is a similar townhouse development in Maynard that was built by the same developer. It is located off of Summer Street near Stow, with easy access to Route 117. There was one closed sales during the past six months; a unit that had four finished levels and was completely updated with high-end finishes sold for $285,000. Last year there were no closed sales at Apple Ridge for the same 6 months. Currently, there are 2 units with sales pending.

Oak Ridge

Sale prices at Oak Ridge, also built by Hayes Development of Concord MA, located off Waltham Street near the Sudbury line, were also higher this year. Call 508-596-3501 for more information.



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Is Condo Living Right For You?

Condominium living has lots of benefits for the right person. Generally, you can get more living space for the same price as a single-family home, developments tend to be newer, and many offer amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, etc. that you probably wouldn’t have as a single-family home-owner. Exterior maintenance is taken care of by the homeowner association so you don’t have to be concerned about painting, landscaping, snow plowing, etc. If your roof leaks, just call the association.

If you’re someone who just wants easy living and convenience and you don’t mind paying a fee each month and letting other people make decisions for you and maybe giving up some personal freedoms for the greater good, it’s a great lifestyle! Just pay the fee, follow the rules, and forget about it…

So, what’s not to like? Well, if you like to be in control about how and when things happen, then you may not like it when the trustees of the association don’t respond to your requests right away. Or maybe your roof is going to be replaced in two years so they’ll only do a patch job for now. Or maybe you want Aunt Mary to visit next summer and park her trailer on the property. Or you want to leave your cat run free, or decorate for the holidays … the list goes on. You may not think the rules don’t matter and “Aunt Mary’s only staying for the weekend” no big deal, right! Unless lots of people are having guests with trailers all summer – what’s that going to look like? How do you feel about paying for repairs that really don’t directly benefit you… condo owners share everything – amenities as well as costly repairs.

I think you get what I mean… When purchasing a home, it’s important to think about how you want to live, not just what’s the biggest, newest place you can afford.

If you are looking for easy living, these two townhouse units at Deer Hedge Run and Oak Ridge in Maynard MA 01754 (22 miles west of Boston) can’t be beat!

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Real Estate Market Conditions - Mayard MA

Here are the current real estate market conditions in Maynard Massachusetts: Compared with last year at this time, the number of homes for sale in Maynard is up; median and averages list price are down, and time on the market is up. All of which is good news for people looking for home-ownership opportunities west of Boston.

Currently, there are 52 single-family homes for sale, up from 46 one year ago. List prices range from $240,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath Colonial style home that needs TLC, to $569,900 for a 9 room, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial on a cul-de-sac. The median and average list price is almost the same. $379,000 is the median; $379,733 is the average. Last year at this time, the median list price was $389,900; the average list price was $387,291.

Even with lower asking prices, homes in Maynard are staying on the market more than twice as long as one year ago – 101 days vs. 47, indicating that prices may not have adjusted enough for buyers to step up. We’ve all been hearing about how the sub-prime mortgage market is affecting the overall market especially first-time home buyers with small down-payments. While Maynard has excellent opportunities for this segment of the home-buyers, the tighter mortgage market is starting to take its toll.

Maynard also has some excellent condo/townhouse opportunities including the established communities at Deer Hedge Run, Apple Ridge and Oak Ridge where list prices range from $279,900 to $319,000. As is the case with single-family homes, there are more available 31 vs. 27 last year and market time is up substantially to 169 days from 104 on 5/10/06. However, both median and average list prices are up. Sellers need to adjust their thinking if they want to sell.

Often referred to as ‘the Harvard Square of metrowest” Maynard has lots to offer. With diverse home-styles and settings as well as an active downtown with shops, restaurants, a movie theatre, community theatre, space for artisans, a new library, and a country club there's something just about everyone in Maynard.

To find out what homes are available in Maynard and the nearby towns west of Boston, visit www.marilynmessenger.com your on-line source for real estate listings, news and information or call Marilyn Messenger at 508-596-3501 for personal real estate services.

*Data source; MLSPIN (Multiple Listing Service