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Kent CT real estate in Litchfield County, what's selling, what's for sale and what does it all mean?

As a buyer looking to purchase property in Kent, CT it could be a great deal for you. A few factors come into play. First and foremost, it is a buyers market. Currently there are 52 active listings. It will take 13 months to sell that inventory, which is called the absorption rate. Anything over 6 months indicates a buyers market, 6 months is considered to be a balanced market, and below that is a sellers market. As long as the seller understands this, you should be able to negotiate a good deal for yourself.

List to sale ratio. 4 homes sold in August of 2011 in Kent, CT with an average list to sale price of 81.69%. For a buyer, that is good news, I would be keeping that in the back of my mind and asking my agent to look carefully at any home I was interested in purchasing.

As a seller, the list to sale ratio is not good. It means that overpricing your home doesn't work. Buyers are savvy, they know what has sold, what isn't selling, what they are willing to pay. And with 52 active listings competing for a sale in Kent, CT, and a 13 month absorption rate, you need to price your house very aggressively if you want or need to sell.

As of today, for 2011, 17 homes have sold in Kent, CT. The average sale price started out in January at $428,259, yet is sliding downward and is now at $254,000. This means that although there are some wonderful estate homes for sale in Kent, they are just not selling as they once were.

Kent, Connecticut is a fantastic town along the New York border in Litchfield County. A vibrant community, the downtown area is alive with small boutique type stores, restaurants, so many things to do and see. Last year Kent, CT was voted by Yankee Magazine "best place for leaf peeping" in New England. And we Yankees know leaf peeping! Read about the award and more about Kent here.

And so it begins, the symphony of colors splashing across the Litchfield County, Connecticut countryside against the backdrop of our ever changing skies. Fall is my most favorite time of year, the cooler days, the crisp evenings and of course the eye candy in every direction as the leaves begin their "Dance of Fall" right before my very eyes. It is impossible for one to remain unaffected by the awesome work of nature, the spectacular vistas that we live in the middle of.

The leaves have begun their dance, you can see the green giving way to hints of color here and there, anticipation mounts with each passing day. Is it peak? Is it time? Will today be the day that I drive down the road and see that fantastic sugar maple has decided to burst forth in the most amazing colors possible. It is truly a symphony of colors, filling your eyes and mind with such wonder and amazement. Yes, I do love fall.

According to the Connecticut DEP, our peak fall foliage will run from October 11th through November 13th, 2011. And just to show you I am right about Litchfield County in Connecticut does have some of the most spectacular viewing around, Yankee Magazine voted Kent, CT as the number one leaf peeping site this year! Take a ride up Route 7 or Rt 202 in Litchfield County, take a few detours on some of our wonderful country roads, let your eyes fill up with the majesty of the Symphony of Colors!

A few Leaf Peeping Places in Litchfield County for fall foliage:

Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent, CT and Kent Falls State Park, Kent, CT
Lake Waramaug, New Preston, CT
Steep Rock, Washington, CT
Mine Hill Preserve, Roxbury, CT
Lovers Leap State Park, New Milford, CT

No matter where you go in Litchfield County, you are sure to find some of the most beautiful fall foliage around. Take a picnic, stop at one of our local restaurants, bring your camera, just have a wonderful time!

And so it begins, the Symphony of Colors in Litchfield County!

Kent CT wins Yankee Magazine Best Place for Leaf Peeping! Kent beat out Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts for the best place for leaf peeping in New England. No surprise to me or to many who live in the area. Lower Litchfield County is full of eye candy, and the small town of Kent, CT is no exception!

According to Yankee Magazine, it is not just about the trees, it is an overall viewpoint. I already knew there was much to see and do in Kent, the center of Kent is full of wonderful little stores, antique shops, great restaurants. The Appalachian Trail runs through Kent, making it a great place to hike. The Housatonic River cuts through Kent, CT, perfect for fishing, kayaking, canoeing. Route 7 wanders through Kent, CT providing some of the best eye candy going.

If you are looking for a place to leaf peep this year, come to Kent, CT. Enjoy the view, hang out downtown and shop, catch a bite to eat. I know I will be there with my camera, how about you? After all, Yankee Magazine says

Kent, CT is the best place to leaf peep, and so do we!

Kent CT In town colonial for sale, 9 Elizabeth Street, Kent, CT.

Looks pretty good from the street, right? I cannot lie. This poor house is in desperate need of a renovation. When done it could be some special home for the right buyer. Set on Elizabeth Street in Kent, Connecticut, this 3 bedroom colonial sits on a very special lot. Not only is the house connected to town water and town sewer, (yes, even in the small town of Kent there are some lucky in town people who are connected to town water and town sewer), it is within walking distance to wonderful downtown Kent. Enjoy all that Kent has to offer, wonderful restaurants, fantastic shopping, art galleries and stores, the Kent Film Festival and more! Too many things to name.

Bring your contractor for this one. Please note, this is not a short sale or foreclosure. It is an unfortunate situation for the owner who has never lived here. Someone else did this....

Built in 1934, this colonial has seen better days. I am sure at one time it was a real gem, a prize for the owners. We hope that someone will buy it and restore it back to its grander days. The home is 1,651 square feet, has three bedrooms, one bath on the second floor, a missing bath on the first floor, and a full bath that might work in the basement.

Kent CT Real Estate Sales May 2010

Home sales in Kent, , Litchfield County, CT, for May 2010.

Currently in Kent, CT there are 71 single family homes for sale. The average list price is $814,393. The average market time is 173 days.

The highest price home is $3,800,000, a beautiful post and beam barn style home overlooking Lake Waramaug, and part of the South Spectacle Lake community.

The lowest price home is listed at $150,000, a cottage overlooking Hatch Pond on Sumner Road. This home is a short sale.

Of the 71 single family homes for sale in Kent, CT, 2 are under deposit. The first is a cottage on North Spectacle Lake listed for $349,000. The other is a magnificent home on Sawyer Hill Road listed for $2.300,000.

Currently there are 6 homes that are in the pending sale status. The average list price of these homes is $1,582,333.  The average market time for these homes is 197 days.

2 homes sold in May of 2010 in Kent, CT. One sold on Bulls Bridge Rd for $657,500. The second home sold on Spooner Hill for $1,500,000.

Kent, CT is a wonderful choice for a luxury second home in Litchfield County. Located 90 minutes from Manhattan, and a short distance from the Harlem Valley Wingdale Train Station of Metro North, Kent, CT is easily accessible for a weekend retreat. Artists abound in the quaint village, tucked in the hills of Litchfield County. All in all a wonderful place to live! Great schools, wonderful shops and restaurants, picturesque Connecticut Countryside.

(Statistical information obtained from Greater Fairfield County “CMLS”. This information is deemed reliable but not necessarily accurate. The statistics obtained are only as good as the agents who input the information, clerical errors and omissions may be present that I am unaware of.)

Kent Hills Condo for sale, 80 Main St, Kent, CT 06757

Looking for an affordable condo in Kent, CT? Priced to sell at $135,000, take a look at this condo! I know this condo needs some updating, and the price reflects the fact that we all know this. A great value in Kent, CT condos for sale. (A note to investors, association rules say you have to live in the condo for a year before you can rent it out.)

Affordable condo in Kent, CT

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood

$135,000 Condominium For Sale Main Features 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 Partial Bathroom Interior: 1291 sqft Location 80 Main Street 3B3 Kent, CT 06757

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Kent, CT is a wonderful little town nestled in western Litchfield County, along the New York State border. I recently wrote about Kent, CT, it is truly one of my favorite places to go to. A wonderful weekend retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, or a great place to live full time. Either way, Kent, CT has so much to offer in the way of outdoor activities, the arts, fine dining and shopping and more! Check out my information on Kent, CT in case you missed it!

As of this date there are 60 active homes for sale showing in Kent, CT on the Greater Fairfield County MLS. (CMLS)

• Minimum list price: $215,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath in town cape.The house needs some work, but what a location!
  
• Maximum list price: $4,200,000 for a home that has killer views of Lake Waramaug, custom invisible edge pool and access to South Spectacle Lake beach, boat house, tennis courts and common house among other things.

The average list price for the homes currently for sale in Kent, CT is $810,982, average days on market showing as 190 days. Of these homes, 1 is currently under deposit.

There are 3 homes that are in a "pending sale" status in Kent, CT, from a simple antique farmhouse that needs renovations, listed at $149,000 to a beautiful estate home in South Kent, CT listed at $2,500,000.

Since January 1, 2010, 6 homes are listed as sold in Kent, CT. The average market time for these homes was 341 days.

Homes listed as sold since January 1, 2010 in Kent CT on the Greater Fairfield County MLS: (CMLS)

• Bald Hill Road, list price 261,220, sale price 252,000.
• Spaulding Farm Ln, list price 425,000, sale price 375,000
• Bearsdley Rd, list price $465,000, sale price $389,000
• Kent Cornwall Rd, list price $549,000, sale price $520,000
• Oak Ridge Rd, list price $899,000, sale price $856,350
• Nodine Pasture Rd, list price $8,950,000, sale price $8,500,000

Does the condo lifestyle in Kent, CT interest you more? As of today there are 12 condo units listed for sale in Kent, CT ranging in price from $129,000 to $495,000. I currently have one listed at Kent Hills for $135,000, a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit in need of some TLC to make it the showplace it could be!

If you are interested in more information about buying a home in Kent, CT, please send me an email (andrea@andreaswiedler.com) or give me a call at 203.460.1775. I would be happy to speak with you about the homes currently available in Kent, CT.

Kent, Connecticut, living and playing in beautiful Kent, CT.

I love to go to Kent, CT. Take a drive up Route 7 North from New Milford, it will take you right into the heart of Kent, CT. Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Berkshires, Kent, CT is a place you shouldn't miss! But first, don't forget to stop and check out the covered bridge over the Housatonic River at Bulls Bridge. Stop and take a bit of a stroll through the paths above the Housatonic River or just sit and enjoy the view! And if you are hungry, try one of my favorite restaurants in the area, Bulls Bridge Inn. (My favorite meal is to ask for their crab cake appetizers as an entree, and hit their salad bar, the best I have ever had!)

Downtown Kent, CT is wonderful. Filled with boutique shops, you will find that special one-of-a-kind gift, or something special for yourself to remember your trip by. One of my favorite shops is Foreign Cargo The Gallery Upstairs. I am always fascinated by what I find there, and so is anyone who is the recipient of a gift purchased there! There are many more shops in Kent, this is just my favorite. If you go there, I am sure you will have a hard time choosing your favorite place!

The famous Kent Film Festival happens right here, April 22-April 25, 2010, as well as the Litchfield Jazz Festival. The Kent Art Association is alive and well, walking through town you can't help but notice how important art is to this small community.

Homes for sale in Kent, CT range from modest to fantastic estates, the last large sale in Kent, CT was recorded at 8.5 million dollars! Kent, CT has historically been a favorite second home market for folks in New York City. Kent, CT is located directly on Route 7, borders New York State, is moments from a Metro-North Train, Harlem Valley Line, or can be reached by taking New York 22 into Route 55 in Connecticut. Kent has a population of approximately 3000 people, and just about 48 squire miles. Many old farms still dot the countryside, making for a wonderful landscape.

The Appalachian Trail runs through Kent, Ct. You can see hikers wandering into Kent to replenish their supplies as they continue on the Trail. Macedonia Brook State Park is located in Kent, Ct, a beautiful place to spend an afternoon or camp overnight.

Kent School and South Kent School are long standing educational centers in this community. Both private schools are world renowned and are an integral part of this community. The town belongs to Region 1 School District, the children who attend public schools in Kent will attend Kent Center School through 8th grade, then go on to Housatonic Valley Regional High in Falls Village, CT.

If you are thinking about moving to Kent, CT, give me a call or drop me an email. I would be happy to discuss your options! Come and enjoy Kent, CT and all it has to offer! A drive through, a great shopping day, dinner out, then consider a move to Kent, CT!

Kent, CT real estate market report, Kent, CT 06757 and South Kent, CT 06785. Litchfield County, Kent, CT market reports for real estate activity.

For the month of February, 2010, 3 homes sold in Kent, CT, Litchfield County. This includes Kent, CT 06757 and South Kent, CT 06785.

The first was a foreclosure, it was on for 68 days and sold for $252,000.
The second home was on for 762 days and sold for $856,350.
The third home was on the market for 662 days and sold for $8,500,000.

For the previous year, February, 2009, 3 homes sold in Kent, CT, Litchfield County. This includes Kent, CT 06757 and South Kent, CT 06785.

The first was on for 31 days and sold for $330,000.
The second home was on for 414 days and sold for $1,100,000.
The third home was on for 5 days and sold for $70,000.

Currently there are approximately 53 active listings for the town of Kent, CT 06757 and South Kent, CT 06785. Because Kent, CT lies in an area where 2 multiple listing services are used, it is difficult to get an exact number. If you are looking for a home in Kent or South Kent, CT, make sure the agent you are using is a member of both multiple listing services!

The beautiful town of Kent, Connecticut has deep history in farming and iron ore mining and now is steeped in the arts of many forms. The Litchfield Jazz Festival, the Kent Film Festival, the many art galleries, restaurants and unique boutiques make it the place to be.

The town of Kent, CT encompasses 49.6 square miles and in 2006 showed a population of 2.962. This includes both Kent, CT and South Kent, CT. Some of the local places of interest include the Appalachian Trail, St. John's Ledges, Kent Falls State Park, Macedonia Brook State Park, Wyantenock State Forest and Bulls Bridge Covered Bridge, just to name a few. Kent, CT is also home to the world class Bulls Bridge Golf Club. Spectacle Lake, both North Spectacle and South Spectacle Lake have great activities for the residents who live there. Enjoy the beauty of the Housatonic River as it winds through Kent, CT. If you prefer to live among an area of antique homes, Kent Hollow is steeped in history and beauty, many local farms and estates dotting the countryside.

Kent, CT is approximately one and a half hours drive time from New York City, and only minutes to the Harlem Valley Train Station in New York, making Kent, CT a favorite home for the quintessential Connecticut country weekend home in Litchfield County. Certainly there are many that make the town of Kent, CT their full time residence too. For more information about Kent, CT and all that is happening there, check out the Kent Chamber of Commerce website.

If you are interested in purchasing a home for sale in Kent, CT please contact me at 203.460.1775 for more information. Or send me an email if you prefer to andrea@andreaswiedler.com. I am a member of both the multiple listing services that cover the town of Kent, CT and have access to all listings for sale.

Information obtained is from Connecticut Multiple Listing Service and Greater Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service. All information is deemed to be reliable but not necessarily accurate.

Photo taken in scenic downtown Kent, CT. Aren't they beautiful? I would love these bad boys right on my front lawn, no bull!

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