Greater New Haven CT Real Estate: Connecticut: Branford: Waterfront Homes in Branford CT

One of the things I love about New England is that we have four seasons.  It doesn't matter if it's spring, summer, fall or winter when you live along the Southern Connecticut shoreline. 

Most times people equate spring and summer when it comes to the many waterfront communities along the shoreline.  These are the most popular seasons bringing visitors and tourists to the area for fun in the sun for their boating, sailing and swimming activitites. 

To me it doesn't matter which season it is.....the beauty, calmness and serenity of so many of the waterfront communities can be seen at any time of the year.

Yesterday after a couple of appointments in the early afternoon in Branford I took a drive and took some photos of these Branford Point winter scenes and the inescapable beauty of the glistening snow along the harbor and beach.

Contact Donna Bigda, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of  Greater New Haven shoreline area.

If you would like more information about Branford CT homes for sale, the surrounding areas, the housing market in general, or help in your home search, please contact me by phone or text at (203) 645-7467. Would you like to have access to properties immediately to beat other buyers to your dream home?  Sign up with no obligation at my ShorelineHomeFinder site.

Copyright © 2010 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Branford Point Winter Scenes*

Along the 20 mile coastline of the town of Branford Connecticut you will find the shoreline communities of Branford Point, Hotchkiss Grove, Indian Neck, Pine Orchard, Short Beach and Stony Creek.

Within these neighborhoods and along the Farm and Branford Rivers, there is a wide selection of waterfront homes in Branford CT.  You'll find a variety of styles from cottages to luxury waterfront estates or your very own private island ranging in price from $347,000 up to $7,775,000. 

There are also many waterfront condiminium communites in Branford that include Anchor Reef, Edgewater, Harbour Village, LInden Shores, Sylvan Point, Tidelands and Turtle Bay with units now available from $149,900 to $899,900. 

The beautiful Thimble Islands which lie just offshore the Branford coastline are a favorite tourist attraction and tours can be arranged  for a fun filled voyage of sightseeing and enchantment. 

If you love swimming, boating, fishing or kayaking, Branford CT has a spot to enjoy them all with its two yacht clubs and numerous marinas. 

Summer is just around the corner so don't miss out on your opportunity to find a great value today to purchase a Branford CT waterfront home or condo.

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a waterfront home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT waterfront real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT  waterfront homes or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT  homes and condos. 

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Nestled along the Branford CT shoreline in the Pawson Park neighborhood of Indian Neck is Linden Shores, a private waterfront community of forty-two beautiful single detached custom homes.

Linden Shores is a highly desireable sought after community with it's meticulously landscaped sprawling lawns and gardens, private setting, beach access and views of Long Island Sound, Branford Harbor and Sybil Creek.  Residents also enjoy the amenities of a clubhouse, pool and tennis court.

These exquisite homes have many customs features with open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, spacious living area, wrap around deck, gazebo and two car garage. 

There are currently two homes listed in Linden Shores priced at $850,000 and $899,000.   Both homes are 3250 sq. ft. and beautifully maintained with custom kitchens, wood floors, fireplace and finished lower level.

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a waterfront home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT waterfront real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT  waterfront homes or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT  homes and condos. 

If email is your communication preference, email me at donna@donnabigda.com.

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Branford CT Waterfront Community - Linden Shores*

Branford CT Waterfront Real Estate Market Report October 2008

There are currently 29 homes listed as Branford CT Waterfront Real Estate.  The description of these homes can vary from a small cottage with ocean views to an exquisite waterfront estate or your very own private island.  In addition Branford CT is a great location if you're looking for a home overlooking a lake, brook, pond or river. 

The list price for these homes start in the $280,000 range up to over $7,000,000 offering a very broad range of home styles for any buyer looking to move into the Branford area.

Understanding the general direction of the current Branford CT waterfront real estate market is of vital importance to both sellers and buyers.  In analyzing these trends, property absorption rates provide a good indication of whether the current real estate cycle is a buyer's market, a seller's market or a balanced market. .Below is the  most up-to-date absorption rate analysis:


Featured below are the Branford CT Waterfront Real Estate sales in the past twelve months. Statistics are broken down by price range for a better view of the current market .



TheBranford CT waterfront real estate market has changed over the past year and is no longer a seller's market making it all the more critical that your home is priced corrrectly before putting it on the market.  If you are thinking of buying a waterfront home in Branford Connecticut now is a great time to buy while interest rates are still low and there's a good selection of homes to choose from.

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a waterfront home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT waterfront real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT waterfront real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT waterfront homes and condos. 

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Branford CT Waterfront Real Estate Market Report - October 2008!*

There are advantages to working in an office so close the Branford CT waterfront. It was such a gorgeous sun shiny day today I decided rather than having lunch in the office I'd go down to a small local deli, grab a sandwich and take a drive down to Branford Point to enjoy my lunch.

During the summer months I would very often enjoy lunch at Branford Point so I could take in the views of the marina and Branford Harbor.  Today it was exceptionally beautiful with the colors of autumn falling upon us and the relaxing calm of the water.  It literally took my mind off the stress of the day and filled me with such a feeling of peace and serenity I took off the rest of the afternoon!

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a waterfront home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT waterfront real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT waterfront real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT waterfront  homes and condos. 

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Branford CT Waterfront - A Picture Perfect Day At Branford Point*

Linden Shores is a private beachfront community consisting of 42 single detached homes located on picturesque Linden Avenue in the Branford Connecticut neighborhood of Indian Neck.

If you are looking for luxury living with a tennis court, clubhouse, pool and beach contact me today for your private showing of this sought after community.

There are currently two homes listed in Linden Shores with 3250 sq. ft. of living space priced from $905,000 to $909,000.

The last closed sale in Linden Shores was in July 2008 for $$895,000.

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a waterfront home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT waterfront real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT  waterfront real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT waterfront homes and condos. 

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Linden Shores - Branford CT Waterfront Real Estate Market Report - September 2008*

Along the 20 mile coastline of the town of Branford Connecticut you will find the shoreline communities of Branford Point, Hotchkiss Grove, Indian Neck, Pawson Park, Pine Orchard, Short Beach and Stony Creek.

Within these neighborhoods and along with the Farm and Branford Rivers, there are a wide variety of home styles from cottages to condominums to luxury waterfront estates ranging in price from $250,000 up to $7,000.000.

Take a tour of the beautiful Thimble Islands which lie just offshore or if you love swimming, boating, fishing or kayaking, Branford CT has a spot to enjoy them all with its two yacht clubs and numerous marina.

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a waterfront home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT waterfront real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT Waterfront real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT Waterfront homes and condos. 

If email is your communication preference, email me at donna@donnabigda.com.

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Branford CT Waterfront Homes & Beach Communities*

Waterfront & Luxury Home

Mid Year Market Statistics 2008

East Haven, Branford, Clinton, Guilford,

Madison, Old Saybrook and Westbrook

The market for waterfront and luxury homes along the shoreline for the first half of this year has seen a decline from this same period in 2007.  The sale of single family homes over $750,000 for the first 6 months of 2008 is 63 which is a decrease from the 94 homes sold for the same period in 2007.  The average sales price has decreased from $1,196,162 in 2007 to $1,161,127 in 2008 while the median sales price has seen an increase from $907,500 in 2007 to $970,000 in 2008.  The average days on market was 137 in 2007 vs. 135 in 2008.  The sales price to list price percentage in 2007 was 92.83 vs. 92.29 for 2008.

The number of home sales over $1,000,000 is also seeing a decline from 39 homes sold for the first 6 months of 2007 vs. 29 homes sold for the first 6 months of 2008.  The average sales price in the upper tier has decreased from $1,691,848 in 2007 to $1,515,490 in 2008 while the median sales price saw a more significant decrease from 1,600,000 in 2007 to $1,270,000 in 2008.  The average days on market was 149 in 2007 vs. 142 in 2008.  The sales price to list price percentage in 2007 was 90.42 vs. 90.50 in 2008.

Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a waterfront home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT waterfront real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT Waterfront real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT Waterfront homes and condos. 

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Waterfront & Luxury Home Market Statistics for the Connecticut Shoreline*