Greenwich Real Estate Guy's Blog: March 8th Open House List

Pictured above is 20 Greenbriar Lane. The house is listed at 4,861 s.f. has four bedrooms with four full bathrooms, two half baths and sits on 2.22 acres. The open house is from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday and is priced at $3.895M.

Spectacular, modern farmhouse blending classic architectural details with contemporary design for today's living. Winner of 2019 Hobi award, sits on 2.2 private acres on a quiet, mid country lane graced with circular driveway and age old oak trees. A 2018 ''down to the studs'' renovation includes new roof, mechanical systems, 8'' white oak floors, spray foam insulation, electrical, and Kolbe windows and doors. Custom millwork, luxury finishes and exquisite attention to detail throughout. Open floor plan and light filled interiors with front to back visibility allow for sunrise and sunset views. Bespoke chef's kitchen boasts large center island, top of the line appliances and eat in breakfast room. Chic butlers pantry with wine fridge, ample storage and bar area;

Stylish living room with fireplace and sliding glass doors lead to one of two large bluestone patios perfect for entertaining; Bright and spacious sunroom. Family room with limestone fireplace surround; Dining room features oversize picture window overlooking expansive and tranquil backyard. Two half baths and mudroom complete 1st floor. 2nd floor deluxe master suite with 10' vaulted ceiling, french doors leading to sundeck, his/her walk in closets, and marble spa bath with double sinks and oversize shower. Three additional ensuite bedrooms along with upstairs laundry room. Lower level playroom, attached two car garage, built in exterior bbq area.

We finally have some good news to report. If, you read the blog weekly, you will notice I mentioned the pendings were looking strong and I felt we would have a strong 1st quarter compared to last year.

Some quick and preliminary Greater Greenwich Single Family Homes market data as we wrap up February of 2020:
Hot off the presses:

• Home sales in Greater Greenwich jumped 45% in February vs. February 2019.
• The average price of a home that sold in February was $2,191,345, an 11% decline vs. February 2019.
• The median price of a home that sold in February was $1,795,000, a 50% jump vs. February 2019.
• Average sold price per square foot was $511, a 4% decline.
• DOM ballooned to 307 days in February vs. 242 a year ago.
• Total $$ volume rose 28% in February to $63,549,018.

Key takeaway: buyers are here and they're bidding on and buying well-priced homes. Selling value remains a key factor in shortening days on market and maximizing the sales price.

Ray Flynn of DIYguys.net has followed the blog and asked to write an article for the website. I felt it had some good points so visit his website if it interests you:

Popular Home Repair Projects Best Left to the Pros

Putting your personal signature on your home in the form of your own handiwork feels terrific! However, if your signature is the home repair equivalent of an illegible scribble, you'll be sorry. It's important to know when to draw the line, as sometimes you'll damage your home (or yourself) if you push the envelope too far.

Read on as we explore some popular home repairs you're better off leaving to the pros, as well as what you might expect to pay for them.

Avoid the Temptation of Tall Orders

Even if you have no qualms about ladders, projects that require you to scale high overhead, especially if challenging labor is involved, should be avoided. There are a couple common projects that fall into this category.

The first is roof repairs. The costs of roof repairs can add up, but they are also inherently dangerous. Shingles are heavy, ladders can wobble, and navigating on and off a roof with tools and materials can quickly land you in the hospital-or worse. Even if you manage to keep yourself in one piece, roofing mistakes can mean leaks and further expense in the future. Paying a pro to fix your roof will normally cost anywhere from $316 and $1,015

Leave the Leaves Alone

Like roof repairs, tree removal is a tall order you should avoid at all costs. Chainsaws and ladders don't mix, and not only is it dangerous, misjudgement can mean tree limbs falling onto buildings, vehicles, landscaping, even electrical wires.

You're endangering property, other people, and yourself when you try to tackle tree repairs DIY-style. What's more, you need to properly dispose of the tree's remains and need appropriate tools for grinding the stump.

The Lowdown on What's Underground

Things that happen under your house can lead to costly repairs, and while the expense can be rough on your wallet, you're better off hiring a pro for a few major underground issues.

The first biggy is your foundation. Unfortunately, if your home's foundation is failing, it means the rest of the structure will begin deteriorating (if it hasn't already). Shifting walls and floors will crack and crumble, doors will stop closing properly, and in time you'll have a house that becomes rundown and dangerous to live in.

Toolerant says you can DIY minor foundation issues like cracks and leaks, but warns bigger foundation problems warrant hiring a pro. If your foundation is failing, homeowners typically pay between $5,000 and $10,000, although it could add up to as much as $20,000.

What's Bugging Your Home?

Another underground worry is termites. While certain proactive measures might keep them at bay, they are quick-moving creatures. Homeowners typically don't know there is a problem until it's too late, and these little buggers can erode your home's structure in ways just as ugly as shifting foundations. Homeowners can expect to pay an average of $100 for an inspection, but if treatment is needed, they may have to pay up to $1,500. Treatment costs will depend on the size of the home and how badly it's infested.

This One Just Stinks

Lastly, homeowners who need septic systems repaired should plan to contact a professional. Not only do these projects require specialized equipment and expertise, like earth movers and soil testing, a lot can go wrong if the system isn't installed correctly. From slow drains to sewage backing up into your home, a septic failure is no fun.

If your septic system is in need of replacement, keep in mind the average homeowner spends between $6,000 and $50,000.

In a Nutshell

Even if you're pinching pennies, whenever you're contemplating a project well beyond your experience or expertise, it's best to call a professional. Keep in mind you might get hurt, and even if you don't, poor workmanship can mean spending even more money to have someone fix your mistakes. Similarly, sometimes projects require specialized equipment. When something is beyond your routine fixes and toolbox, pay for a pro!

There are 109 Open Homes this Sunday.

Address
Area
List Price
Time
Listing Office
7 Woodland Drive #2
Greenwich
$3.8K
2-4 p.m.
Davenport
1037 North Street
Greenwich
$3.9K
2-4 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
78 River Road #8
Cos Cob
$4.2K
2-4 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
24 Forest Avenue
Old Greenwich
$5.3K
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
257 Bruce Park Avenue #2
Greenwich
$9.75K
1-3 p.m.
Raveis
257 Bruce Park Avenue #1
Greenwich
$9.95K
1-3 p.m.
Raveis
255 Bruce Park Avenue #4
Greenwich
$11.75K
1-3 p.m.
Raveis
6 Chieftans Road
Greenwich
$15K
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
190 Putnam Park
Greenwich
$378.8K
2-4 p.m.
Raveis
19 Le Grande Avenue #18
Greenwich
$599K
2-4 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
9 River Road #403
Cos Cob
$599K
1-3 p.m.
Raveis
169 Mason Street #4A
Greenwich
$619.9K
12-3 p.m.
Raveis
16 Spezzano Drive
Riverside
$645K
1-3 p.m.
BHHS
456 Valley Road
Cos Cob
$659K
1-3 p.m.
Raveis
456 Valley Road
Cos Cob
$659K
1-3 p.m.
Raveis
56 Caroline Place
Greenwich
$679.9K
1-3 p.m.
Sotheby's
351 Pemberwick Road #105
Greenwich
$684K
11-2 p.m.
Sotheby's
1037 North Street
Greenwich
$695K
2-4 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
15 Lafayette Court #4C
Greenwich
$795K
2-4 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
78 River Road #8
Cos Cob
$799K
2-4 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
26 W. Church Street #A
Greenwich
$849K
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
28 Pleasant Street
Cos Cob
$849.9K
11-2 p.m.
Centric
61 Summit Road
Riverside
$895K
2-4 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
35 Edgewood Avenue
Greenwich
$899K
11-1 p.m.
S.E.L.
18 Norias Road
Greenwich
$925K
2-4 p.m.
Raveis
27 Annjim Drive
Greenwich
$990K
12:30-2 p.m.
Douglas Elliman
56 Summit Road
Riverside
$1.05M
2-4 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
61 Orchard Place #B
Greenwich
$1.099M
1-3 p.m.
Gen Next
41 Sundance Drive
Cos Cob
$1.149M
1-3 p.m.
Halstead
73 Weaver Street #15
Greenwich
$1.195K
1-3 p.m.
Raveis
1 Richmond Drive
Old Greenwich
$1.195M
2-4 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
313 W Lyon Farm Drive
Greenwich
$1.2M
12-2 p.m.
Raveis
23 Shannon Lane
Cos Cob
$1.279M
1-3 p.m.
Sotheby's
40 Crescent Road
Riverside
$1.285M
1-3 p.m.
BHHS
65 Stonehedge Drive S
Greenwich
$1.395M
1-3 p.m.
Sotheby's
72 Havemeyer Place #A
Greenwich
$1.395M
1-4 p.m.
BHHS
1 Lia Fail Way
Cos Cob
$1.399M
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
34 Montgomery Lane
Greenwich
$1.575M
12-3 p.m.
Sotheby's
633 Round Hill Road
Greenwich
$1.6M
2:30-4 p.m.
Douglas Elliman
25 Wesskum Wood
Riverside
$1.675M
2-4 p.m.
Sotheby's
26 Bayside Terrace
Riverside
$1.74M
11-1 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
99 Porchuck Road
Greenwich
$1.795M
12-2 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
16 Tod Lane
Greenwich
$1.795M
1-3 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
118 Bowman Drive
Greenwich
$1.795M
2-4 p.m.
Raveis
77 Indian Harbor A
Greenwich
$1.88M
11-1 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
36 Cassidy Park 36
Greenwich
$1.895M
2-4 p.m.
Greenwich Ct Luxury
38 Cassidy Park 38
Greenwich
$1.895M
2-4 p.m.
Greenwich Ct Luxury
47 Glen Road
Greenwich
$1.895M
2-4 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
1 Idar Court #B
Greenwich
$1.949M
1-3 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
26 Connecticut Avenue
Greenwich
$1.975M
2-4 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
4 Orchard Street
Cos Cob
$1.995M
2-4 p.m.
Miha Zajec
73 Cat Rock Road
Cos Cob
$1.995M
12-2 p.m.
Compass
11 Anthony Place
Riverside
$1.995M
1-3 p.m.
Greenwich Ct Luxury
4 Orchard Street
Cos Cob
$1.995M
2-4 p.m.
Miha Zajec
4 Brookside Park
Greenwich
$2.095M
1-3 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
72 Riverside Lane
Riverside
$2.1M
2-5 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
77 Park Avenue
Greenwich
$2.2M
1-3 p.m.
Sotheby's
100 Cat Rock Road
Cos Cob
$2.275M
1-3 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
4 Mountain Laurel Drive
Greenwich
$2.295M
1-3 p.m.
HOUSE
21 Londonderry Drive
Greenwich
$2.35M
12-2 p.m.
Compass
6 Meadow Drive
Greenwich
$2.35M
12-2 p.m.
Compass
46 Will Merry Lane
Greenwich
$2.375M
1-3 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
237 Lake Avenue
Greenwich
$2.45M
1-3 p.m.
Compass
123 Shore Road
Old Greenwich
$2.469M
2-4 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
9 Cottontail Road
Cos Cob
$2.495M
1-3 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
100 Hendrie Avenue
Riverside
$2.595M
12-2 p.m.
Centric
17 Cottontail Road
Cos Cob
$2.595M
1-3 p.m.
Halstead
83 Howard Road
Greenwich
$2.649M
1-3 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
15 Mountain Laurel Drive
Greenwich
$2.695M
1-4 p.m.
Charles Paternina
18 Baldwin Farms S
Greenwich
$2.697M
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
49 Sumner Road
Greenwich
$2.795M
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
1 Widgeon Way
Greenwich
$2.875M
1-4 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
141 Milbank Avenue
Greenwich
$2.895M
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
1 Lismore Lane
Greenwich
$2.995M
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
183 Round Hill Road
Greenwich
$3.095M
1-3 p.m.
Sotheby's
16 Normandy Lane
Riverside
$3.295M
1-3 p.m.
BHHS
28 Oak Street
Greenwich
$3.295M
1-4 p.m.
Higgins Group
125 Field Point Road #1A
Greenwich
$3.3M
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
125 Field Point Road #B1
Greenwich
$3.3M
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
125 Field Point Road #B2
Greenwich
$3.3M
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
6 Chieftans Road
Greenwich
$3.395M
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
487 Lake Avenue
Greenwich
$3.4M
2-4 p.m.
Sotheby's
101 Dingletown Road
Greenwich
$3.495M
2-4 p.m.
Raveis
172 Milbank Avenue #E
Greenwich
$3.495M
1-3 p.m.
Coldwell Banker
47 Hillside Road
Greenwich
$3.495M
12-2 p.m.
Sotheby's
26 Cobb Island Drive
Greenwich
$3.55M
2-4 p.m.
Abart
17 Hendrie Avenue
Riverside
$3.575M
1-3 p.m.
Sotheby's
291 Stanwich Road
Greenwich
$3.7M
1-3 p.m.
Sotheby's
36-38 Cassidy Park
Greenwich
$3.79M
2-4 p.m.
Greenwich Ct Luxury
2 Zaccheus Mead Lane
Greenwich
$3.8M
1-4 p.m.
Sotheby's
20 Greenbriar Lane
Greenwich
$3.895M
2-4 p.m.
Houlihan Lawrence
27 Evergreen Road
Greenwich
$5.15M
12-3 p.m.
BHHS
28 Turner Drive
Greenwich
$5.69M
1-3 p.m.
Sotheby's
255-257 Bruce Park Avenue
Greenwich
$6.9M
1-3 p.m.
Raveis
500 Lake Avenue
Greenwich
$7.1M
2-4 p.m.
Sotheby's

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