Waldo continues to be a hot spot for homebuyers this year. As prices keep climbing in the 64113 zip code to the north, those who want to buy on a more modest budget look south to 64114. Those first two sentences exactly what I wrote for the March 2017 stats report. It’s a trend!!! These figures are for Waldo single family home sales, using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th:
April 2017
Number of homes sold: 43
Median list price: $165,000
Median sales price: $170,000
Average days on market: 4
April 2016
Number of homes sold: 29
Median list price: $169,900
Median sales price: $169,000
Average days on market: 12
The highest price sale in Waldo last month was $468,500 and the lowest was $54,000. Note the sales price was higher than list price–because 32 of the homes that closed were at or over the asking price.
Here are year-to-date comparisons:
Jan-April 2017
Number of homes sold: 120
Median list price: $165,000
Median sales price: $170,200
Average days on market: 31
Jan-April 2016
Number of homes sold: 100
Median list price: $169,450
Median sales price $169,450
Average days on market: 40
Prices are up, homes are selling very fast and sellers are getting sticker price. Waldo is a a very desireable location for homebuyers! Currently in Waldo, there are just 13 active single family homes for sale at a median list price of $142,000 and 14 days on market.
(All information taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
The organizers behind 
Like so many locally owned Brookside businesses, Coco makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. Abi Wagner, Manager, Enabler and Empowerment Queen (yes that is her official title!) –greets you with a big smile, ready to help you navigate around all the pretty and practical goodies on display. Abi is on the left in the photo, and Abby Flores is on the right.
Abi explained the store’s concept to me: “It’s minimalist but not basic. We have brands that fit all body types—from small to 3XL. And our prices are very reasonable. Most items fall in the $30-$50 price range”. Browsing the racks you’ll find tops, pants (including ‘magic denim’ Judy Blue jeans for $39), dresses, bralets, jewelry, purses and some gift items. The tag line for the store is “style, community and empowerment” and the clothes are selected so that the wearer will feel “amazing in your own skin, no matter what your body type” per Abby. To fulfill their commitment to the community, Abby and Abi host classes for women with options that include calligraphy, weaving, making your own bath bombs, and plans are in the works for a book club.
Owner Abby Flores has a masters in art history and worked in merchandising for the Target corporation. She has a keen visual eye as her shop is serene, color coordinated, comfortable and attractive. Although she opened Itsy Bitsy Buns in 2010, it was always her goal to have a women’s clothing store as well. And like the shop next door, this one is very customer focused and on trend with what buyers are looking for now.
Inside Brookside (And Waldo) 