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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
March 6th, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
Choose the Sunny Side on Sunny Ridge
Spring arrives in varying degrees in Garden Valley. While crocus may be in bloom in some neighborhoods, others are still longing for the snow to melt. Sunny Ridge is appropriately named. This property is the perfect combination of wooded privacy and clear views. The level topography and community water are a ray of sunshine. You’ll beam with delight when you visit this beautiful property. I challenge you to find a nicer spot for only $77,000.
Click here to learn more about Sunny Ridge.
I will happily answer questions about this property. Contact me to schedule a tour. I like nothing more than showing off Garden Valley. Click here to contact me now!
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
February 29th, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Real Estate, Mountain Shadows
Soar Like An Eagle
The views from this lot always make me feel like I’m flying.
Overlooking both the South Fork and the Middle Fork drainages, this property really gives you a birds eye view of the valley. Ah! But you ask “How steep is it?” That’s the beauty of this property. You won’t need wings to get to it.
It is located in Mountain Shadows. The Mountain Shadows neighborhood offers paved roads, underground power and phone to each lot. The density is low with average parcel sizes of 2 acres. For the perfect place to roost, build your nest on the level building site and watch the clouds go by.
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Castle Mountain Creeks Real Estate Market Update
February 23rd, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate, Garden Valley Sellers
Since my last Castle Mountain market report, three months ago, the national news has been nothing if not discouraging. True, Garden Valley sales were down in 2007 from 2006. Land sales were hit especially hard. This has been aggravated by the continuing increase in vacant land inventory. Lenders have become extremely wary of investment lending which includes bare ground or speculative building. These loans have become very expensive. Construction loans can still be had for borrowers who intend to reside in the finished home.
On the other hand, home sales were down to a lesser degree, while the average sold price was higher compared to 2006. A lack of product mix in family starter and retirement homes is reflected in the low sales figures for modestly priced properties.
Here’s the Good News!
The reality is that current year-to-date sales are over $4,000,000 while the first six weeks of 2007 produced less than $800,000. In fact, the total sales for 2007 were just over 14,000,000. By my accounting that is not too shabby.
Yes I still think we have some hurdles to cross in the coming year. Garden Valley will not be totally immune to the national financial woes. However, if the current numbers are any reflection of the future, and I believe they are, buyers should be advised to move soon. When the national economy begins to improve it is likely Garden Valley momentum will move at warp speed.
How does this translate to Castle Mountain?
Castle Mountain has had one sale this calendar year. It was a residential property, sold for an undisclosed amount. The listing price was over $450,000. As a matter of fact, five of the eight residential transactions that occurred this year were over $400,000, an indication that the higher end buyer is dominating the market. Most of the 10 available Castle Mountain lots are priced below the average lot price for Garden Valley. We’ll continue to see land struggle as long as money is hard to get. However, Castle Mountain does offer the best inventory under $100,000.
Neighbors! The early indications are positive. The bulk of buyers seem to be looking for higher end homes with lots of attractive features. There are 40 homes on the market and 140 lots (not including the 164 lots in South Fork Landing). Now is the time to polish your properties by scrubbing , painting, trimming, planting, weeding. Look at your property from an objective view point. “Be the Buyer” Ask your agent for suggestions and review your pricing. Make the most of your assets.
I’m in the neighborhood and always available to help. Contact me or visit the Garden Valley Real Estate Blog at www.gardenvalleycurrents.com
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
February 22nd, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
Skyline Lane - What’s In A Name
The dictionary defines Skyline as an outline against the sky. It isn’t a giant leap then to imagine the open terrain, sunny skies and panoramic views of the Skyline location.
Offered for $575,000
Now broaden that image to include:
- 7 acres of fenced pasture
- A beautiful 2200 sq. ft., custom home
- Barn/Shop, hay storage, round pen
Bring the horses and the kids. The access is easy. Spring will come to this location early so don’t hesitate.
Click here to learn more and visit a virtual tour, or, contact Kathy for a personal tour.
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
February 15th, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
Garden Valley is a great place to enjoy natural hot water. Whether you like to hike into mountain, geothermal pools, or visit the Terrace Lakes hot pools, lots of warm water is accessible to all. However, few know that there are pockets of private property, in Garden Valley, where property owners can enjoy this natural feature right at home.
Castle Mountain is one of those areas. Some properties have proven hot water wells. This sweet lot has not had a well drilled yet but has geothermal wells around it. It doesn’t stop there. Add the great views, easy access, year round creek frontage and you’re on your way to a mountain paradise.
Available for Just $74,900.
Find out more here.
This is my neighborhood and I have geothermal heat in my home. Want to know more? Contact me!
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Record Breaking Snow Fall in Garden Valley, Idaho
February 8th, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
Real Estate Sales Start The Year Strong In Spite Of Snowy Weather.
It’s been more than 20 years since Garden Valley has seen this much snow! Idahoans have been hoping for a strong winter, heavy mountain snowpack and the promise of a healthy irrigation season. Well our wishes have come true. I love winter and can’t imagine having too much snow. My friends and co-workers have gotten quite tired of my cheery attitude while they struggle with cabin fever.
Yesterday came close to convincing me that there indeed could be an over abundance. While giggling about the beautiful snowy weather, I look up just as a roof full of snow slid onto the hood of my car. Looks like I’m getting a new hood for my birthday!
Oh well! I’m willing to take it all in stride after reviewing the year-to-date sales figures for Garden Valley. Even as the weather has convinced some buyers to delay planned trips to Garden Valley, total sales are at a very cheery $3,156,259. Compare this to total sales of $12,000,000 in 2007. I’d say we are starting the year out very nicely.
Bring your snowmobiles, snowshoes, sleds and hot chocolate. Enjoy the fantastic winter. It could be your last chance for another 20 years.
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites!
February 1st, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
This House is Green. That’s Eco-Friendly Green.
As usual I like to wrap up the week with one of your favorite listings. Garden Valley is enjoying one of the prettiest winters we’ve had in years. This home is a great place to really enjoy the winter. A new owner of this home would be mesmerized by the views while sitting in the warmth and comfort of the geothermal heated home. The cozy cottage style decor has plank floors, exposed beams, granite counters and plenty of windows to let in the Idaho light. The huge deck is great for entertaining. Bring your horses. They’ll have plenty of room on the 3.19 acres.
Click here for more pictures and property details.
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
January 25th, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
River Front Homes Are In Demand!
I’d like to wrap up this week with one of my favorite listings. River front homes are in demand in Garden Valley. Inventory of water front properties is typically low in most areas. This luxury, Middle Fork, home is a real gem.
250 Ft. of Middle Fork of the Payette river frontage, on one acre, is just part of the appeal of this property. Over 3000 sq. ft. of top of the line construction and luxury amenities includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The attached garage and 36X36 detached shop can easily accommodate 5 car storage.
Irrigation water rights help keep this neighborhood looking like a park. The landscaping is luscious, yet tasteful and low maintenance.
Offered at $685,000. Contact me for a showing.
Click here for more details, pictures and a virtual tour.
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Annual Garden Valley Snowmobile Fun Run
January 23rd, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
One more great reason to visit Garden Valley in the Winter.
The Annual Garden Valley Sno-Goers Snowmobile fun run will be held Saturday, January 26th. Registration will take place from 8:00am to Noon at the Terrace Lakes Lodge.
Entry fee is $5.00.
There will be two separate runs – Both rides start from the Middle Fork Parking Lot
Ride 1 – Safe and Sane trail ride to Silver Creek Plunge
Ride 2 – Adventure ride to the top of the mountain
A Raffle will begin at Terrace Lakes Lodge at 4:00pm
Raffle Tickets will be sold 6 tickets for $5.00
Expect tons of great prizes with a special FREE raffle for kids.
Food and drink can be purchased at the Terrace Lakes Lodge or Silver Creek Plunge.
For further information call:
David 375-8773
Lloyd 462-3176
Live Where You Play, We’ll Show You The Way
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Garden Valley Friday Favorite!
January 18th, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
Properties available in Garden Valley, Idaho?
I’d like to wrap up the week with my favorite listing in Garden Valley. Apparently this is one of your favorites, too, since many of you have been asking about it. Read the rest of this entry »
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