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Fairview Estates, Lake Washington, Melbourne FL

Fairview Estates, Lake Washington Area, Melbourne FL

Fairview Estates is a small, well appointed community of just under 60 custom built, single family homes, situated on half acre lots or larger. Fairview feels like country living in the city. As of this writing there is no Homeowners Association in place.

Fairview Estates, Melbourne FL

Fairview is located south of Lake Washington Road, one block west of Wickham Road. Location is key in this desirable neighborhood. Walk to shopping, Burger King, Taco Bell, Ice Cream, Dunkin' Donuts. Just minutes to I-95 and US 1 and the Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts.

Fairview Estates, Melbourne FL

Fairview is situated near top rated Brevard County Schools.

There are currently no houses for sale in Fairview Estates. And, currently there are no houses under contract. Fairview is a well established neighborhood, and typically there is not much owner turnover.

 There were no sales in the neighborhood in 2011.  However, there were 4 houses that sold between July and December 2010. List prices were between $169,999 to $217,777. Sales prices were $179,500 to $218,500. These were built between 1981 and 1993.

They ranged from 1794 to 1957 square feet of living (under air). Three of the four houses had pools.

And 1 of the houses boasted a three car garage. Many of the homes can accommodate R/V parking.

Fairview Estates, Melbourne FL

Fairview is located between the Pineda Causeway and the Eau Gallie Causeways.

A drive to enjoy beautiful Brevard County beaches takes about 15 minutes.

Brevard County FL Beaches by Sandy Shores

Being in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne it's a short drive across the Eau Gallie or Pineda Causeway to beaches. 

Hop on your bicycle and head down to Lake Washington to catch a glimpse

of an incredible sunset.

The Lake Washington area of Melbourne, near Fairview Estates, boasts many beautiful neighboring

communities at incredibly affordable prices.

Lake Washington, Melbourne FL Sunset by Sandy Shores

Take a drive down Fairview Drive in the Lake Washington area of Melbourne Florida using Google Maps.
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Market Report - Brevard County Real Estate - December 2011

Market Report - Brevard County Real Estate - December 2011Currently there are:

3113 residential listings for sale

1158 rental listings available

876 condos for sale

201 townhouses for sale

93 income producing properties

2195 vacant parcels for sale

Statistics for Brevard County FL Real Estate, December 2011...

Brevard County FL Real Estate, including single family residential, condo, townhouse and vacant lots:

There were 611 new listings.

There were 376 sold listings.

Average sales price was $133,136.

Average days on the market were 120.

For single family residential units only:

There were 414 new listings.

This is a decrease of 2.82% from December 2010 of 426 listings.

There were 309 sold listings.

This is a decrease of 4.33% from December 2010 of 323 sold listings.

The average sale price in December 2011 was $138,968.

This is a decrease of 5.52% from December 2010 of $147,090.

Average days on the market were 107, a 17.69% decrease from December 2010 of 130 days.

The year end totals for 2011:

6312 new listings compared to 7371 new llstings in 2010

4041 sold listings compared to 3630 sold listings in 2010

The average sales price $145,552, compared to $146,409 in 2010.

The average market time is 123 days, compared to 109 days in 2010.

Source: Melbourne Association of Realtors

Brevard County showed a 4.33% decrease in the number of properties sold in December 2011 compared to December 2010. And, we noticed a decrease of 5.52% in average sales price from last year. It appears that we are experiencing a bit of stability in our market. Prices are not dropping drastically as in years past. And, we are finding that properties are steadily moving off the market.

We currently have a large number of investors and some second/vacation home buyers in the market. Buyers still have an interest in relocating to our area because of the Florida sunshine, the Indian and Banana rivers and the beautiful sandy beaches. There are also some nice tax incentives here in Florida. (Please consult a CPA or tax accountant for more info on taxes.)

Today, Brevard County prices are relatively inexpensive compared to neighboring cities in Florida.

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Stunning Home on Postridge Trail in Lake Washington, Melbourne

 

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Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach,

Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Slow and Steady Could Get you There a Day Late

Slow and Steady Could Get you there a Day LateToday, approximately 85% of buyers begin their home search on the internet. And, studies indicate that they look for several weeks before contacting an agent to help in their search. There is more information at a buyer's fingertips than ever before. And, today's buyer is sharp. They do their homework and they know where to find the information they need.

But wait, not so fast.

Is it as simple as that?

Well, not always.

Real estate is local in nature. And, a Realtor's job is to educate the buyer to the local market conditions and to provide them with as much information as possible. We want to assist a buyer in helping them find the house that suits their wants, as well as their needs.

The scope of the market has changed immensely over the past several years, due it's cyclical nature. And, it will continue to do so. Today, in Brevard County we are seeing a large number of short sale properties.  Our foreclosure inventory has been dwindling due to the robosigning debacle. (Although we are hearing that 2012 will be the year of more foreclosures hitting our market.) And, as surprising as it is to some, we are seeing multiple offers situations on houses under $250,000. The "good ones" are going first and quickly. That may be the most important information we are trying to get out to our buyers.

International buyers, second home buyers from various Northern states, and investors are all scooping up deals on Brevard County real estate.  We have heard that 20% to 40% of the buyers in the market today are investors, with 60% of them being new investors.

We've been in situations where we've had buyers that found a house that suited their wants, their needs, and their budgets. The buyers were tickled. However, some buyers want to take time to think about it, and understandably so. This is the biggest purchase of their lives. However, a week or two later, when they are ready to move forward, the house they wanted was under contract with another buyer.

It's a difficult situation for the discouraged buyer that did not get the property, as they have to go back out and start all over in search of another house. Then, it's only natural for them to compare the other houses they see to the one that got away. And, it seems that the ones that catch their eye are other properties that are already under contract. It's like a case of, "I want what she's got."

So, when out looking for a house in Brevard County FL, remember we are back to multiple offer situations. The good ones are moving off the market, quickly. Be sure you've got your preapproval letter in hand when you head out.  And once we've done our homework, be sure you're ready to go.

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Comfortable Melbourne Home in Greenbriar Village for Sale, Former Model

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Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Titusville, Mims, Melbourne Beach,

Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach,

Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Merritt Island, Island Pointe Luxurious Condo! Minutes to Cocoa Beach & Port Canaveral Cruise Ships!

 

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Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Titusville, Mims, Melbourne Beach,

Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach,

Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Tonight's Moon is Incredible!

 

Tonight's Moon is Incredible by Sandy Shores, Realtor

 This picture was taken off of New Haven Avenue in West Melbourne just west of the Melbourne Square Mall.

 

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Residential, Investment and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne Real Estate / Palm Bay Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080


SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

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Brevard County Resident for 36 Years

Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Titusville, Mims, Melbourne Beach,

Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach,

Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! by Sandy Shores, Realtor

Welcome 2012!

I'm ready! Let's make incredible things happen this year!

A Happy New Year to All!

 

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Sandy Shores, Melbourne FL REALTOR®

M & M Real Estate, Inc.

Residential, Investment and Relocations

We have a team of professionals to facilitate your Short Sale.

Melbourne Real Estate / Palm Bay Real Estate

321-253-4545 or 321-733-6080


SandyShoresMelbourne@hotmail.com

____________________________________________


Serving Brevard County Florida for 15 Years

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Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree, Viera, Rockledge,

Cocoa, Canaveral Groves, Titusville, Mims, Melbourne Beach,

Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach,

Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral

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