There were 36 homes that sold in the Town of Madison, Connecticut in June 2007AddressList PriceSold Price68 EDINBURGH LANE$615,000598,000962 BOSTON POST RD$499,250499,25048 STRAWBERRY HILL ROAD$739,000717,0003 COPPERSTONE LANE$479,900475,000101 EAST WHARF ROAD$619,900598,00048 GROVE AVENUE$1,999,9001,850,00053 A&B NORTONTOWN RD.$524,000478,00049 TIBBALS BRIDGE ROAD$599,000590,000LOT 6 MATTEO COURT$899,000850,00059 MADISON AVENUE$950,000851,00047 EAST STREET$46,90040,00024 BARBERRY LANE$1,450,0001,377,50015 CEDAR CROFT$330,000303,0006 LONGVIEW TER$700,000665,00029 AMBER TRAIL$519,900490,00017 LIBERTY STREET$710,000680,00057 HAMMONASSETT MEADOWS RD$449,000425,00012 ACORN ROAD$649,000615,00022 SCOTLAND AVENUE$879,000860,000554 BOSTON POST ROAD$950,000870,000129 SUNBROOK$650,000617,50016 CH... 07/14/2007

Single family home sale prices in Madison remain the highest along the shoreline of New Haven County but have dipped more than the neighboring towns of Guilford & Branford.  Prices this quarter are about 11% lower than the same period last year and close to the 2005 price level.Second Quarter of 2001 :   84 homes sold with the median price of $326,000Second Quarter of 2002 :   84 homes sold with the median price of $381,000Second Quarter of 2003 :   80 homes sold with the median price of $452,000Second Quarter of 2004 :  102 homes sold with the median price of $457,500Second Quarter of 2005 :   92 homes sold with the median price of $537,500Second Quarter of 2006 :   77 homes sold with the median price of $608,500Second Quarter of 2007 :   80 homes sold with the median price of $542,000  07/08/2007

Since we've passed June 15th now, I thought it would be a good time to take a moment to review the current offerings of condominiums in Madison.  Right now, 25 condos are actively being marketed.  For $264,900 one can purchase a free-standing, 5 room unit in close proximity to Hammonassett State Park.  Two units are available at the "Mews" - one at $700,000 and the other at $748,500.  This complex is conveniently located to town and East Wharf Beach.  A total of 16 units are for sale in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range - a great variety for buyers to choose from.  Strathmore Farms offers life on the Hammonassett River, and is where you can find an almost 3,000 sq foot unit for $869,000.   06/16/2007

The Madison Farmers' Market opened yesterday and was well attended.  The market will run every Friday from 3 to 6 now into October.  Vendors were marketing a wide variety of local products:  Jam, preserves, pies, plants, vegetables, fish, meat and bread.  Something for everyone - stop by and check it out! 06/09/2007

The Farmers' Market opens today, Friday at 3:00 on the Madison Green.  Take advantage of this opportunity to buy the produce and products of local vendors - nothing is better than fresh from the garden goodies.  The market will be open every Friday during the summer.  Let's make it a successful program that will continue for years! 06/08/2007

This Friday will be the first Farmer's Market of the season in Madison.  Get to the green at 3:00 when it opens!  Time to enjoy the local goodies! 06/07/2007

has added 15 new listings to the market this week.  Prices are varied, and range from $395,000 to $1,595,000.  One is new construction, located and offered $799,000.  Another home offers views of Fence Creek and is priced at $998,000.  At the time of this writing, no homes were "under contract" or had "closed" yet this month.  I'll keep you posted! 06/05/2007

The Madison shoreline area off Neck Road offers a variety of opportunities for today's home buyer: There are 18 homes available in the Neck Road area as of June 1. Home prices in the area range from $379,000 to $1,999,000. As you would expect, the high priced homes are on or close to the water, but all homes in this area are within walking distance. Here are some examples of homes currently available: A 3 bedroom ranch with a detached garage and deeded beech rights. $379,000 A 3 bedroom bungalow, recently updated, walk to beach. $489,900 A freshly remodeled 3 bedroom cape, with beach rights. $609,000 Spacious 3 bedroom contemporary, some waterviews, beach rights. $899,000 A 3 bedroom re-designed cape cod, 3300 sq feet. $1,444,000 06/02/2007

There's been plenty of action in the neighborhood so far this year.  As of June 1, there are 3 homes on the market, all of which are on Bartlett Drive:92 Bartlett, 2280 sq feet priced at $519,000447 Bartlett Drive, 3503 sq feet, priced at $739,000327 Bartlett Drive, 3844 sq feet, priced at $775,000.Some homes are under contract and are waiting for their new owners to move in:215 Bartlett Drive, with 3384 sq feet, was listed at $749,000.29 Indian Trail, with 3910 sq feet, was marketed at $824,900.Two new neighbors were welcomes to the area at:273 Bartlett Drive, 3738 sq feet (pool) sold for $850,00055 Quail Run, 3728 sq feet, sold for $747,700. 06/01/2007

On Saturday April 21, 2007 the Connecticut Shoreline lost the King of Tampa Bay.  Dave Parcells died competing in his first choice sport, swimming - in Tampa Bay.I don't recall when I first knew Dave, maybe 1st or 2nd grade, we grew up in the same area of West Haven and attended St. Louis Parochial School.  The school contained only one class for each grade from 1-8 so we were classmates for years. The little kid from the schoolyard grew into a man of achievement.  As with many kids from the neighborhood you loose touch as people grow and head in different directions.  Coincidentally Dave was the race announcer at my first event in Madison a few years ago. I stopped by and re-introduced myself before the race and he made a point to announce my finish as I crossed the line.It was after t... 04/23/2007

I had an opportunity to see Connecticut's Legislative process in action yesterday as the Environmental Commission listened to testimony concerning a proposed law to place a one year moratorium on alternative on-site sewage treatment systems.  It is always interesting to see the same data and statistics used by both sides to bolster their argument.The proposed development by Leyland Alliance is in high demand. It is an over 55 "high density" community on a little used airport property in Madison bordered by the Hammonassett River and Long Island Sound.  The proposed development has been in process for over four years (the staying power of developers is amazing) and has already had a positive impact on that section of town with high end shops and office buildings budding up in the area si... 02/26/2007

  MADISON - "This area, formerly part of Guilford and known as East Guilford, was first settled about 1650 on land bought from the Nehantic and Mohegan Indians in 1641.  With population increasing, settlers here sought separate parishes and the Society of East Guilford was incorporated in 1707, the Society of North Madison, called North Bristol, in 1753. The Town of Madison, named for President James Madison, was incorporated in 1826. This was once a center for fishing, shipping, shipbuilding, framing, and crayon manufacturing. Famous people born here included Thomas Chittenden, first Governor of Vermont; philanthropist Daniel Hand; artist Gilbert Munger; and chief sponsor of the Civil War ironclad warship Monitor, Cornelius Scranton Bushnell." The historians tell the tale of the past a... 02/21/2007

Did you ever really look at how your home is taxed?  Prices everywhere seem to be rising so fast that we often feel we are falling behind instead of seeing financial improvement with annual wage increases. The cost of Gas, Electricity, Food... all Up-Up-Up... Taxes are no different, inching up over the years.With the help of the Internet you can do your legwork to determine if you are paying more than your fair share.  The Town of Madison does a great job explaining the PROCESS and Property Assessments are easy to FIND.In Connecticut you have until February 20 each year to file a PETITION to APPEAL the Assessment. Time is running out but you may want to make note in case you are hit hard with revaluation later this year.  Contact Dan Cummings - The Running Realtor for help with Real Est... 02/14/2007

We all need to eat.  In the real estate business our schedule can be hectic and we never know where we'll be when hunger hits. Well, that is not exactly true, a real pro just makes everything look easy. When I develop a showing schedule for out-of-town buyers food is usually lurking somewhere in the back of my mind in case I need to alter the agenda to accommodate a hungry client.  Here are a few places to eat in Madison. Breakfast can be found traveling east into the rising sun to Cohen's Bagel Company at 1347 Boston Post Road just beyond Hammonasset State Park.  If you are venturing west on Route One try Nick's Place near the Guilford line at 200 Boston Post Road.                                                When lunchtime comes if you are in the mood for a sandwich or salad you can... 02/07/2007

The median sales price of single-family homes in Madison continued to shift lower throughout 2006 and the number of homes sold also dropped substantially. Around 290 homes sold annually between '01-'04 before slipping 9% in 2005 and sliding down 14% last year. We are noticing an adjustment in what the consumer is buying, lower and mid-priced homes are selling while potential buyers of the massive McMansions play a waiting game to see if price drops forecast by the media materialize.  02/01/2007