Home sweet home! Just move right into this sweet Colonial, and start making memories! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call listing agent Pat Harriman at (203) 605-3873 today!

36 Durwin St, Middletown – Traditional Three Bedroom Colonial

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36 DURWIN ST

Middletown, CT 06457

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms : 2 (1 full, 1 half)

List Price: $227,500

Living Area Approx :
1534

 If you have always dreamed of living in a colonial, this one will not disappoint you! It has great curb appeal with maintenance free siding and lovely landscaping. As you enter the home, you will find a living room with hardwood flooring and a brick fireplace. The living room is spacious so you have plenty of room for a TV area, plus a sitting area next to the open staircase. The current owners have opted to use part of the living room as a dining room. Off of this room is a cozy den which would be perfect for a home office – currently this room is a child’s play area (another great idea for this room!) The kitchen is open to the dining room area creating a perfect space for entertaining. The dining area is set up right now as a family room. The kitchen has updated appliances and countertops. There is also a double wall oven and a breakfast bar. The second floor has three bedrooms and a full bath. There is also a walk up attic for plenty of storage. The basement is partially finished with a rec room and a workshop area. Step out the back door to enjoy your weekends! There is a large tiered Trex deck with plenty of space for your guests. As an added bonus, you will find a gazebo with electric and a hottub. Check out the photos and see for yourself all that this home has to offer. Beauty, warmth and value wrapped into one package!

Feature List:

MLS#: N325898

PropertyType: Residential

PropertySubtype: Single Family Detached

Lot Size: 0.2

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

ArchitectureStyle: Colonial

HasBasement: Yes

HeatingSystems: Baseboard, Radiator

IsNewConstruction: No

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They’ve hosted wedding receptions, dinners, and galas galore, and more recently the hugely popular “Pizza Madness” culinary contests. But now, Wallingford’s Villa Capri Restaurant is adding another culinary event to its growing repertoire. On May 16th from 5:30pm to 7:45pm, seven popular local restaurants from Wallingford and Meriden will come together and battle it out to see who can devise the best pork based specialty in the land, from pulled pork to ribs and everything in between!

Behold, Porkapalooza!

Here is a list of the entrants for the first of what is sure to be a gastronomic delight:

• Big Country’s Hickory Pit BBQ
• Eben-ezer Restaurant
• Knuckleheads
• LaPerla Restaurant
• MJ Dukes
• Riccio’s Redwood Grille
• Tata’s Caribbean Cuisine

Attendees and a panel of elite judges will deliberate over all the piggish fixings and squeal with delight as they come up with a winner in four categories:

• Best Overall (Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice)
• Best Pulled Pork (People’s Choice)
• Best Ribs (People’s Choice)
• Best Specialty Dish (People’s Choice)

Entrance fee for this grand event is $10, and there will be a DJ, a cash bar, and a trivia contest. So far, the judges include Joe Berg of ARC Eatery and K. LeMay’s owner Kevin LaMay. Like the Pizza Madness and Cheeseburger contests before it, this promises to provide lots of fun and good food so come on down to Villa Capri on Wednesday, May 16th at 5:30pm and cast your vote for your favorite “other white meat” recipe! (No “pork barrel politics” allowed!)

Some pork facts:

• Pork is the most widely consumed meat in the world.
• It is estimated that there are over 2 billion pigs on the  planet today.
• Pigs are thought to be dirty animals, mostly because of their tendency to lay in mud, but are actually very clean. They roll in mud to keep their skin cool because they have no sweat glands and to protect it from the sun.
• Pork tenderloin is just as lean a skinless chicken breast.
• On average, 371 servings of pork can be gotten from one 265-pound market hog.
• The word “barbecue” come from the French, “de barbe et queue”, meaning “from head to tail”, reflecting the fact that pigs can pretty much be consumed from head to toe.
• The largest hog ever recorded was a Poland China boar in Tennessee named Big Bill. He was 9 feet long and weighed 2,552 pounds.
• Pigs were first introduced to this country in 1539 by Hernando de Soto.

“Mark the calendar, save the date, see you there and don’t be late!”

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Porkapalooza Comes to Villa Capri in Wallingford

Whether you’re looking for a home filled with vintage charm or that perfect spot for a bed & breakfast, this is it! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call listing agent Vicki Stone at (203) 464-0766 today!

Wallingford CT – Antique 3500sf Colonial with amazing views!

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180 Cook Hill Road

Wallingford, CT 06492

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms : 4 (3 full, 1 half)

List Price: $575,000

Living Area Approx :
3500

A home filled with nostalgia waiting for your personal touch! This stately 100+ year old Colonial sits at the top of the hill overlooking Wallingford. As you step inside the front door, you are greeted by a spacious living room with hardwood flooring and a fireplace. Off of the living room is a sitting area, which could also be an office or music room. The dining room has been expanded to accomodate more seating. There is a pass-through to the kitchen and French doors to the front yard. The kitchen is large with a center island, plus a breakfast nook with door to pool area. Off of the breakfast area is a family room with cathedral ceilings, a fireplace and french doors to a deck with a hot tub. The second floor offers spacious master bedroom with french doors to a deck, plus a full bath with jacuzzi tub. There are two other bedrooms and a full bath on this level. The third floor has two additional bedrooms and a full bath. There is also an unfinished room for future expansion. The grounds are accented with plenty of trees, an in-ground pool, two car garage and a barn which would be great as a studio. So much space, so many options in the vintage home.

If you are looking for a property for a Bed & Breakfast Inn, this property is zoned R-18, which has a provision for a B&B, subject to special exception approval through the Town of Wallingford.

Feature List:

MLS#: N325583

PropertyType: Single-Family Home

Lot Size: 1.14

Lot Size: 1.11 acres

Stories: 3 story with attic and basement

Heating: Hot Water

Exterior Walls: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)

Roof: Asphalt

Basement: Full Basement

Style: Colonial

County: New Haven

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North Haven CT Market Update for March 2012

Here’s the way the housing market is shaping up in North Haven as of March 31, 2012:

There are currently 114 single family homes for sale in North Haven:

• Low list price: $125,000
• High list price: $1,499,000
• Average list price: $369,177
• Median list price: $294,450
• Average Days on Market: 135
• Homes sold on average for 95.4% of list price

There are 43 homes currently under contract, priced between $112,000 and $795,000. Based on the number of homes sold in March (8), it would take approximately 14 months to sell the current inventory.

As for condominiums, there are currently 11 condos for sale:

• Low list price: $64,900
• High list price: $259,000
• Average list price: $159,336
• Median list price: $189,000
• Average Days on Market: 0
• Condos sold on average for 0% of list price (no sales)

There are currently 3 condos under contract, priced between $169,900 and $279,900. Based on the number of condos sold in March (0), it would take forever to sell the current inventory.

Here is a chart showing annual home and condo sales in North Haven so far in 2012: 

North Haven saw a little jump in its inventory levels in March, gaining 10 single family homes and 4 condos. Unfortunately, sales were down for the month, with 8 houses and no condos sold for the month. The total sales of 8 units was an exact match to March of 2011 and a 50% drop from March 2010 when 16 units sold. A couple of bright spots for the North Haven market are that the number of properties under contract increased by 59%, raising hopes for a rise in sales in April, and the average sales price for single family homes jumped by $12,000 for the month. Conventional mortgage rates have fallen back below 4% (at roughly 3.875%), and CHFA rates for first time home buyers have now reached a new low at an even 3 percent. These rates cannot remain at such low levels forever, but as long as they do and with home prices still languishing, buying a home is still an attractive proposition.

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Wallingford CT Market Update for March 2012

Here’s the way the housing market is shaping up in Wallingford as of March 31, 2012:

There are currently 200 single family homes for sale in Wallingford:

• Low list price: $49,900
• High list price: $1,500,000
• Average list price: $334,766
• Median list price: $294,700
• Average Days on Market: 132
• Homes sold on average for 93.0% of list price

There are 78 homes currently under contract, priced between $40,000 and $549,900. Based on the number of homes sold in March (14), it would take approximately 14 months to sell the current inventory.

As for condominiums, there are currently 73 condos for sale:

• Low list price: $64,900
• High list price: $559,900
• Average list price: $211,234
• Median list price: $189,900
• Average Days on Market: 51
• Condos sold on average for 94.3% of list price

There are currently 30 condos under contract, priced between $46,900 and $469,000. Based on the number of condos sold in March (5), it would take 15 months to sell the current inventory.

Here is a chart showing annual home and condo sales in Wallingford so far in 2012: 

Like Meriden, Wallingford home and condo inventories showed slight gains in inventory levels in March, but sales didn’t show as much improvement as our neighbor to the North: single family home sales were up by only 16%, while condo sales rose by 150%, but that just meant a rise to 5 units sold from 2 the month before. The 14 total sales for the month was down by 47% from March 2011, and down a whopping 70% from 2010 when 46 total units sold. In a time when many people are forecasting a real estate recovery for the area, this isn’t exactly confidence-inspiring news, especially when Meriden is seeing far better results. The average selling price for condos was back to previous levels at just under $200K, while the average sale price for single family homes was up slightly to just over $311,000. After a short jump over the 4% mark, conventional mortgage rates fell below 4% again, while CHFA rates for first time home buyers also fell back to their previous low of 3.125 percent. While the improvement is there, Wallingford remained in an extreme buyer’s market heading into April, but consumer activity in April shows signs of life coming to the local market.

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Meriden CT Market Update for March 2012

Here’s the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of March 31, 2012:

There are currently 217 single family homes for sale in Meriden:

• Low list price: $35,000
• High list price: $575,900
• Average list price: $196,456
• Median list price: $184,999
• Average Days on Market: 72
• Homes sold on average for 94.1% of list price

There are 114 homes currently under contract, priced between $20,000 and $369,900. Based on the number of homes sold in March (28), it would take approximately 8 months to sell the current inventory.

As for condominiums, there are currently 93 condos for sale:

• Low list price: $34,900
• High list price: $274,900
• Average list price: $126,690
• Median list price: $129,900
• Average Days on Market: 62
• Condos sold on average for 93.8% of list price

There are currently 16 condos under contract, priced between $43,000 and $269,900. Based on the number of condos sold in March (9), it would take approximately 10 months to sell the current inventory.

Here is a chart comparing annual home and condo sales in Meriden for the year-to-date:

March saw some good improvement in the Meriden housing market; sales were up by 54% over the previous month, and by 32% over March of 2011. The average sale price for single family homes was up from the prior month, but condos fell; single families rose slightly to $184,826 while condos fell to $118,797. Interest rates for conventional loans once again fell below the 4% range after a brief climb above it, and CHFA rates (for first time home buyers) also fell back to its yearly low of 3.125 percent.  Meriden single family home sales rose to 28 units from 20 in February, and condo sales were also up, rising by 125% to 9 units sold from 4 the previous month. The improvement in sales for March moved Meriden into a balanced market, with just over 8 months of home inventory. Market activity in April has been just as hot as it was in March, so we anticipate that sales should be very close to March levels or even exceed them.

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Rating Connecticut Cities and Towns: 2012 (Part Four)

This is the fourth and final entry in our series highlighting the rating of  Connecticut cities and towns by Connecticut Magazine. In our first post, we focused on the smallest cities in our state, those with populations between 10,000 and 15,000; in our second post, we highlighted cities between 25,000 and 50,000 residents; and in our third post, we spoke about the locales with a population between 25,000 and 50,000 people. To recap, the publication set the following criteria for the rankings:

They first sorted the localities into four groups based on population:

• 10,000 – 15,000
• 15,000 – 25,000
• 25,000 – 50,000
• 50,000+ (Towns with populations below 10,000 will be featured in their own four part series, coming soon!)

Then, information was collected in the quality-of-life criteria that are most important to residents:

• Schools
• Crime Rate
• Cost of Living
• Local Economy
• Leisure/Cultural Outlets

Then the numbers were crunched and rankings were awarded based on how the towns scored in those criteria, with a “1” being the best score possible. In this last part of the series, we’ll be taking a look at the next population segment, 50,000 residents and over, and specifically those in our market area:

50,000+: Hamden Slips, Meriden Moves Up

Hamden continued its slow downward slide, moving from #5 in 2007 to #7 in 2009 and now to #8 in 2011′s rankings. They showed a drop in every category except Economy, where they retained their rating of 4 from 2009. On the other hand, Meriden jumped 5 spots in this year’s ranking, but not because of any major changes on their part: while they maintained their ratings in Crime Rate and Cost of Living from last time, they lost a point each in Education and Economy. However, those losses were offset by a 2 point gain in Leisure, leaving with the same point total (58) as last time. Their apparent rise in the rankings is largely due to the fall of several towns that were above them in 2009, specifically New Haven,  Hartford, West Haven, Waterbury and New Britain. Notable, however, is that New Haven and Hartford continue to rank #1 and #2 in the Leisure category due to their numerous cultural outlets such as concert venues, theaters and restaurants, and that Waterbury retains its #1 ranking in Cost of Living despite being near the bottom in Economy.

Here are the full results for this population segment:

Remember, these rankings are not to be considered the last word in what the quality of life is in a particular city/town; however, they are a starting point and can be used as a point of comparison when making a decision about where to live in the state. There are many reasons for liking – or not liking – a specific city or town that transcend any statistical ranking or report, and only you can decide if a place is right for you and your family.

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Relax on the welcoming deck and take in the garden views of this well maintained Wallingford home. When the weather turns nippy, retire to the heated sunroom that opens to the private yard. This is a lot of house for the money, but don’t take our word for it, come by and see it today! For more information or to schedule an appointment, call listing agent Paula McGovern at (203) 627-2597 today!

Split Level home in the Ridges

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25 Ridgenoll Road

Wallingford, CT 06492

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms : 1 (1 full)

List Price: $224,900

Living Area Approx :
1155

Well maintained home! Large living room with wood stove. Oak floors under carpet. New kitchen floor and appliances. Lovely heated sunroom that opens to private yard. Lower level family room and fourth bedroom. New oversized garage. Relax on front deck with garden views! New oil tank with digital remote level indicator. Newly carpeted rear enclosed porch/sunroom(16×10) is not included in Sq Ft. Lots of Storage. in-law potential where former garage was.(26×12). 13 month HWA Home Warranty to buyer at closing!

Feature List:

MLS#: N324023

PropertyType: Single-Family Home

Lot Size: 0.41

Lot Size: 0.41 acres

Heating: Forced air unit

Exterior Walls: Wood Siding

Roof: Asphalt

Basement: Full Basement

County: New Haven

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Being the sucker for good food that I am, I’m always happy when I find a new place that serves up good grub. While out running errands today, the wife and I decided to try out a relatively new eatery in town, a place with the quaintly endearing name of “Knuckleheads”. We knew it had opened up back in December 2011, but hadn’t had a chance to try it out yet, so we thought today was a good day to do so, and we weren’t disappointed.

Named after owner Anthony Morgillo’s adopted pit bull, the restaurant is tucked away on the lower end of Center Street and sports a rather unimposing exterior that belies the eclectic menu of food and drink awaiting you inside. The menu sports sandwiches like “The Mean Picholine”, “The Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese”, and “The Smoked Cuban”, while the beer list offered up “Porkslap Pale Ale”, “Arrogant Bastard” and “Hop Stoopid”, making the Bud and Guinness on the list appear positively pedestrian.

My wife opted for the Smoked Cuban, a huge panini-like sandwich with pulled pork and ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mayo and mustard. It was very good, crunchy and full of flavors, and too much for a single sitting, for sure. I chose a simple Buffalo Chicken wrap that packed just enough heat for this spicy food lover thanks to the cooling effects of the bleu cheese crumbles mixed in with the chicken, along with some colossal battered onion rings. All in all, a flavor-filled, belly-buster of a lunch that ensured that I’d be making a return trip soon.

Other interesting menu items include the namesake Knucklehead burger, the Wally Steak & Cheese, the Lethal Ingestion wings, and a plethora of hot dogs with toppings ranging from bacon to guacamole, sour cream to pineapple. Truly, this place has something for everyone! The portions are more than generous, the service is friendly and quick, and the food simply tastes great. Give it try soon!

Knuckleheads is located at 80 Center Street in Wallingford. For more info or to order take-out, call 203-793-7623. Also, you can like their Facebook page HERE.

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North Haven CT Market Update for February 2012

Here’s the way the housing market is shaping up in North Haven as of February 29, 2012:

There are currently 104 single family homes for sale in North Haven:

• Low list price: $142,500
• High list price: $1,499,000
• Average list price: $363,754
• Median list price: $291,411
• Average Days on Market: 95
• Homes sold on average for 93.5% of list price

There are 27 homes currently under contract, priced between $165,000 and $675,000. Based on the number of homes sold in February (10), it would take approximately 10 months to sell the current inventory.

As for condominiums, there are currently 7 condos for sale:

• Low list price: $67,900
• High list price: $279,900
• Average list price: $162,871
• Median list price: $193,500
• Average Days on Market: 14
• Condos sold on average for 97.1% of list price

There are currently 2 condos under contract, priced between $169,900 and $175,000. Based on the number of condos sold in February (1), it would take 7 months to sell the current inventory.

Here is a chart showing annual home and condo sales in North Haven so far in 2012: 

This month marks our first look at the North Haven real estate market, and going forward we’ll include it every month alongside our Wallingford and Meriden reports.

Like its neighbors to the north on Route 5, North Haven saw little movement in its inventory levels for February, gaining one unit each in single family homes and condos. Sales were exactly the same as January, with 10 houses and 1 condo sold in each month. The total sales of 11 units was a 10% improvement over February of 2011 when 10 units sold. March 2011 was even worse as only 8 units sold, which doesn’t bode well for March 2012 numbers, especially if you look at the numbers for Wallingford and Meriden to begin the year. The sales in these communities almost always outpace those in North Haven, and they were both down considerably in February. With the market relatively stable here, it’s a safe bet that the results for March won’t be enough to nudge the market out of the normal buyer’s market it’s been in for the past two months. Conventional mortgage rates are now back above 4% and rising, but CHFA rates for first time home buyers remained at 3.25 percent. It should only be a matter of time before those rates also begin to rise, making buying a home less attractive than it already is.

~North Haven Properties For Sale~

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