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Maple Valley, WA Real Estate News

By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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For the first quarter of 2014, there were 128 single family homes sold in the Maple Valley market (including Ravensdale, Black Diamond and parts of Renton served by the Tahoma School District)   Here's a break down categorically: 11% were Short Sales 17% were Bank Owned 11% were New Construction Sales 19% on 1+ Acre lot 39% 4 Bedrooms 8.5% 5 Bedrooms 29% have 3 car garage 4 % had 2nd Kitchen (Mother in Law) 23% had RV parking The average sales price of homes sold in the greater Maple Valley Market area for the first quarter of 2014 was $437,929. The lowest priced home sold was $57,750 and the highest priced was $1,250,000 Average market time was 53 days. If you're wondering what your Maple Valley Home is worth in today's market, ask us!
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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Homes for Sale on Acreage in Maple Valley and the surrounding area are always popular with buyers in South East King County. Currently there are 32 Single Family Homes on one + acre for sale within the Tahoma School District boundaries. Styles, sizes and prices vary widely, with properties listed from the mid $130's to just under $2.5 million. Based on closed sales for the past 6 months, the absorption rate indicates there is just under a 4 months supply of inventory on the market. All acreage inventory within the Tahoma School District boundaries can be viewed here All acreage inventory within South King County including the communities of Covington, Black Diamond, Enumclaw, Auburn, Kent and Federal Way can be viewed here. Detailed home acreage statistics for 2013 can be found at Maple...
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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Homes for sale in Tahoma School District are popular with home buyers in South East King County. The Maple Valley Community has received national kudos over the last few years and the strength of it's school district is a major contributing factor. Additional resources you might find helpful: Discover Maple Valley! Maple Valley Named Best Places to Raise Kids Things to Do in Maple Valley
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By Debi Braulik, Selling Maple Valley to Fife WA Homes For Sale
(www.roundrealestate.com)
Search current inventory of Maple Valley Foreclosures Match 2014   Limited Foreclosures in Maple Valley    Of the 99 active homes for sale in Maple Valley, as of today, March 4, 2014, there are only seven foreclosures in Maple Valley. (There are only eight properties total if you add in the bank owned vacant land parcel)  Prices range from $204,900 for a 1,315 square foot townhouse built in 2005 in the Glacier Valley neighborhood to $480,150 for a 3,180 square foot house on 4.95 acres.  The one vacant land parcel is 14.85 acres of raw land located off the Renton-Maple Valley Highway. A potential building site has been cleared but the new owner will need to develop this land to build on. It is currently offered at $109,900.  Call or text Debi Braulik at 206-949-4785 to see if any of thes...
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
(NextHome Experience)
Cedar Downs Community in Maple Valley 6 Month Market Report The community waterfront neighborhood of Cedar Downs in Maple Valley has always been a buyer favorite. Larger lots, Northwest Contemporary architechture and of course, the private community lakefront park are just a few of the reasons Cedar Downs has maintained it's appeal for almost 40 years! Over the last 6 months, there have been 3 Closed sales in the community. The highest priced home was $461,000 and the lowest was $375,000 Currently there are 0 Active Listings and 2 homes under contract pending close of Escrow.  Wondering what your Cedar Downs House is worth? find out here, complimentary! Or sign up for our New Listing Alert program here to get the jump on new listings as they hit the market!
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By Debi Braulik, Selling Maple Valley to Fife WA Homes For Sale
(www.roundrealestate.com)
Home Prices in Maple Valley WA for January 2014 Real estate market data for Maple Valley, WA provided by Debi Braulik of Round Real Estate at Keller Williams Puget Sound.   Maple Valley Home Prices   In the last 24 months home prices in Maple Valley have increased steadily and don't expect things to slow down any time soon. If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Maple Valley but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must.  Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long, many of our listings are starting to sell within a few days of hitting the market. If you are interested in how much current inventory is on the market in Maple Valley you can find that information by clicking on the link. Low inventory is the reason that house pri...
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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I love this picture....in many ways it epitomizes all I loved about living and raising our sons on acreage in Maple Valley. While we didn't have multiple horses (in addition to three boys, one was quite enough thank you) the extensive greenery, big sky view and privacy depicted here were what I treasured most about having a little "elbow room" during the chaos of our day to day routines. Rural Maple Valley continues to be a sought after spot. Within reasonable driving distance to the Seattle/Bellevue metro areas, the unincorporated portion of Maple Valley is served by a very distinguished school district and enjoys an attractive affordability relative to communities of similar traits along the Eastside. If you're interested in prices and sales trends for homes on acreage within the Taho...
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
(NextHome Experience)
Maple Valley Short Sales closed between Junuary 1 through December 31 of 2013 declined in numbers over the prior year by approximately 14.5%. In 2013, there were 104 Single Family Residential Short Sales closed, compared to 122 in 2012. A small price bump put some homes into a positive equity position and is partially responsible for the lower numbers, but the general decline in inventory for the first half of the year is, in my opinion, the greater influence.  The lowest priced Short Sale closed at $125,000 and the highest priced sale was $640,000. 33% of the total sales fell within the $250,000 to $299,999 price bracket. On average, these properties were on the market for 46 days. The average price of a Maple Valley short sale for 2013 was $279,046. With the recent expiration of the M...
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
(NextHome Experience)
Maple Valley Bank Owned Homes ~ October 2013 Market Report Inventory for Bank Owned properties in the greater Maple Valley market area continues to shrink. Currently there are 12 Single Family, Bank Owned Homes within the Tahoma School district Listed for sale. The lowest priced property is 130,000 and the highest is $449,999. The average listing price for the available inventory is $256,977. Pending Inventory (listings under contract and in Escrow) includes 5 properties priced from $170,000 to $324,000. These properties were on the market an average of 84 days. In the last six months, 23 Bank Owned homes closed Escrow. The lowest sales price was $95,000 and the highest $426,000. The median sales price was $235,000. These homes wer on the market an average of 24 days.      
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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What are homes renting for in Maple Valley? Currently there are 17 Single Family Homes available for lease within the greater Maple Valley area. (Defined as those homes falling within the Tahoma School District Boundaries). The lowest priced property is being offered at $1395/month, while the highest priced is asking $2775.  Any Rental Market will be much more volatile than Sales in the same area. It is more sensitive to Seasonal fluctuations and much more vulnerable to competition than one might initially expect. A market can also be adversely affected by Property Managers not familiar with a local market which causes over-pricing of listings which in turn, results in longer market times. Rental Activity for the past 6 months within the Tahoma School District is as follows:    35 Prope...
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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  Super cute 3 Bedroom 2 BAth Rambler in the Diamond Hills Neighborhood sold in just a matter of days for full price @ $229,950!     If you're looking for a Rambler in Maple Valley or more specifically within the boundaries of the Tahoma School District, you're going to face some steep competition. Start your Maple Valley Home Search here Search all Ramblers within Tahoma School District Here
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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Homes Sold on 1 or more acre within the boundaries of the Tahoma School District, range in price (ytd) from $65,000 to $840,000. The median price is $426,000 and the average days on market was 40. The largest parcel was just over 22 Acres in Hobart and sold as a short sale for $640,000. What's Available Now?   Start your Acreage Home Search Here     Photo Credit nannetturner
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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What's going on in the Maple Valley Real Estate Market? While I'm asked that question often, the answer usually is the same, "It depends". What market? First time home buyers? Acreage? Luxury Homes? Short Sales? Real Estate is local....it's hyper local, and in the case of the Maple Valley Market, it's  hyper-hyper local. While we're just past the 1/2 way point of the 2013 market, let's look at each market individually. First Time Home Buyers: Frustration is probably an emotion with which you're well acquainted. Multiple offers are still common-place on properties priced under $300,000. Cash buyers, while still in the market place, have backed off somewhat due to rising prices and are typically offering only on distressed or discounted properties. If you're in this category, don't worry....
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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Cherokee Bay is a private lakefront community located on the western most boundary of the Tahoma School District. Residents enjoy use of the waterfront park, sports court and community clubhouse. Homes in Cherokee Bay were built over many decades so there is a more eclectic feel than in other area planned communities. Here is sales activity for the past 6 months: Active Listings: FIVE currently available ranging from $170,000 to $249,950. The average days on the market for these listings is 42 days. Pending Listings: ONE Pending Inspection priced at $225,000 which had an active market time of 12 days and THREE Pending Close of Escrow ranging from $185,000 to $220,000. The market time, on average for these 3 listings is 97 days. SOLD Listings: TWENTY-ONE single family homes have sold an...
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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Just after we all survived the coming of Y2K, it seems the need for a 4th BR and/or "home office" in the Maple Valley area moved up a few ticks on the home shopper's list. Many of the homes built in the late 80's and even early 90's were more geared towards 3 car garages (if the lot allowed) and the "sumptuous Master Suite". Fast forward to 2013 and home buyers are more interested in the extra room afforded by having 4 Bedrooms. Whether it be all 4 upstairs and/or a Main floor BR/Den, the 4 Bedroom home is more desirable and valuable to home buyers than one with fewer bedrooms. So....as of today, here's a market snapshot of 4 Bedroom listings currently on the market, in Escrow or recently closed, within the Tahoma School District:
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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There are two types of waterfront homes available within the Tahoma School district, those on one of several fresh-water lakes and those on the Cedar River.  Market Data for the past 6 months shows there are currently 11 Active Lisitings available on waterfront: 4 on the River and the rest on one of the area's local lakes. The lowest priced active listing is $200,000 and the highest is $1,200,000. Currently there are two listings under contract and in Escrow and 8 have sold and closed within the last 180 days with a low of $100,000 and a high of $630,000. These numbers would indicate there is more than a 6 month supply of inventory currently on the market which could lead one to believe it's a buyer's market for waterfront property. My advice would be to consider each property individua...
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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The availability of Bank owned homes for sale in the Tahoma School District has dropped off dramatically from it's peak in August of 2012 when there was nearly 4 months of inventory. Today there is less than one month's....which is why if you're in the market to buy right now, and are looking at homes for sale, you're going to need to get comfortable with the concept of "Highest and Best".     The Map below shows Bank Owned Listing activity within Tahoma School District. Note, some of these listings may already be under contract and in pending status. Click the map to get more information on any of the listing shown.    
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
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  How is the Rental Market in Maple Valley? In one word....HOT!   Inventory is low and demand is high, driving rental prices higher. A classic example is this beautifully appointed 4 BR home with custom built-ins throughout. We listed this home for lease under 12 month terms at $2350 and found qualified applicants almost immediately.  If you're interested in finding out more about our team's Property Management Services, you can do so here .
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By Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop, A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
(NextHome Experience)
Since the latest accolades bestowed upon Maple Valley, a bedroom community South East of Seattle, interest in homes for sale, as well as homes for lease have become a hot commodity. Many Maple Valley homeowners who have recently sold as a short sale, or let their property go back to the bank, have wanted to remain within the Tahoma School district thereby creating a surplus of demand over supply. And that may be an understandment. Currently there are only 2 Single Family homes within the Tahoma School District listed as Active and for Lease within the NWMLS database. Within the last 6 months, there have been 25 single family homes reported "rented" in NWMLS data. The highest priced listing was $2700 per month and the lowest was $1375. The averge asking rental price for homes  (again, th...
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By Debi Braulik, Selling Maple Valley to Fife WA Homes For Sale
(www.roundrealestate.com)
Maple Valley Foreclosures Click for current list of Maple Valley Foreclosures As of this posting there are 10 available foreclosures in Maple Valley. They range in price from $34,900 for a 1 acre vacant lot to $278,500 for a 5 bedroom, 2 bath home in Wilderness Glen.  Foreclosures are also known as bank owned homes, and also known as REO properties. And there are typically not too many in Maple Valley.   There are some good deals. There are some great deals. Some are move in ready. Some need some TLC.  Some are in well established neighborhoods. Some are on acreage.  There is something for everyone.  You can buy these homes for as little as 3% down with special financing. If you want to find your dream home and want to check out the Maple Valley Foreclosures, give me a call. I am very f...
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