Armour Hills Home Sales Statistics – Sept 2013

Armour Hills subdivision in Brookside

Armour Hills subdivision in Brookside

Last week Heartland MLS released the September home sales statistics so it’s time to tell you about Armour Hills activity for last month.  Fewer units sold, but average sales price is way up over last year:

In Sept 2013, 5  homes sold.  The average list price was $273,180 and the average sales price was $271,260.  Average days on market: 25.

In Sept  2012, 11  homes sold.  The average list price was $194,870 and the average sales price was $189,610.  Average days on market: 85.

That’s a huge jump in average sales price, and less days on market.  Our neighborhood has had higher average sales prices overall this year; part of the reason this month for the big jump was in Sept 2012, the majority of the homes sold for under $200K–not normal for Armour Hills.

Let’s compare year-to-date figures:

In the first nine months of 2013, 61  homes sold with an average sales price of $261,468 and 62 days on market.

In the first nine  months of 2012, 82 homes sold with an average sales price of $219,205 and 82 days on market.

Although fewer homes are selling this year, the average sales price is up 19% year to date over 2012–a huge increase!  In addition, last year lower priced listings were more prevalent due to several  short sales and foreclosures in the subdivision.

As of this writing, there are 18 homes for sale in Armour Hills, with an average price of $253,720 and 88 days on market.

If you would like specific sales figures from your neighborhood, contact me!

(All figures taken from Heartland MLS and deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

Armour Hills Home Sales Stats-March 2013

Armour Hills Homes in Brookside

Armour Hills Homes in Brookside

These home sales statistics for March 2013 show just how hot the real estate market is for Brookside right now!    I am reporting Armour Hills stats today, and will write about the Brookside zip of 64113 within the next couple of days.  The figures below show a big jump in average sales prices:

In March 2013, six homes sold.  Average list price was $275,625 and average sales price was $268,167.  Average days on market was 167 days.  Two homes sold  for over $300K.

In March 2012, four homes sold at an average price of $181,325  and 92 days on the market.

Now let’s compare to year-to-date figures:

In  2013, twelve  homes have sold (January through March) at an average price of $264,058 and 114 days on market.

In  2012, seven homes sold the first three months of the year at an average price of $192,900 and 71 days on market.

More homes are selling this year over last.  Average prices are way up and will continue to rise as inventory is low, pushing prices higher.  The average price of an Armour Hills home in March 2012 was unusually low–this can be attributed to more foreclosures selling last year, and some lower priced, fixxer-upper priced homes going under contract.  Although the average days on market is trending longer this year than last–this isn’t something to be alarmed about.  The houses that sit are the ones that need lots of work, or are in a foreclosure/short sale situation.  I’ve seen several Armour Hills homes go under contract this spring within a few days of being listed.

Rising home prices are good news for sellers and buyers.  Buyers can feel confident they are purchasing a home in an area with increasing home values.  Our subdivision continues to be a favorite destination for those who want to live in Brookside!

(All figures taken from Heartland MLS and deemed reliable but not guaranteed).