Greater New Haven CT Real Estate: Connecticut: New Haven: East Rock

East Rock Homes For Sale-East Rock New Haven CT Real Esate Market Report September 2011

Understanding the general direction of the current conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling an East Rock home.

There are currently 11 East Rock homes for sale.  They range in price from $490,000 for a 1947 sq. ft.  8 room, 4 bedroom Old Style home to an expansive 6930 sq. ft.  16 room, 9 bedroom, 5 bath Colonial listed for $2,250,000.

For the month of September 2011 there were 3 East Rock homes sold with an average list price of $657,000, average sales price of $616,633 and an median sales price of $574,900.  The average days on the market for these East Rock homes was 95 days.

Comparing this to September 2010 there were 2 sales with an average list price of $1,068,000, average and median sales price of $1,042,625 and an average 31 days on the market.  The large difference in the average and median sales price from last year to this year was due to the sale of a $1,745,250 East Rock home.

The data for the East Rock New Haven CT real estate market report for September 2011 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included). The data is believed to be reliable but not guaranteed.

If you are planning on putting your East Rock home on the market, it is important to know what the trends and recent activity are in your neighborhood.

If you are interested in buying or would like to stay up to date on available homes you can begin your search today for East Rock homes for sale.

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Discover East Rock New Haven CT-An Upscale & Historic Neighborhood

 

 

One of the most desirable and prestigious areas to live in New Haven is in the neighborhood of East Rock.  This upscale neighborhood gets its name from nearby East Rock a New Haven landmark known for its summit overlooking the city with spectacular panoramic views of New Haven and Long Island Sound.

 

The neighborhood of East Rock lies within three historic districts with the southerly parts of neighborhood listed in the Upper State Street Historic District and the Orange Street Historic District.  The western half lies within the Whitney Avenue Historic District.

East Rock is known for its beautiful tree-lined street and architectural style of Queen Anne, Tudor and Victorian style homes but also offers a variety of other housing opportunities in condos, townhomes, apartments, traditional single family and multi-family homes.

 

In an area of made up of predominantly exclusive upper end homes the average sales price for homes sold in East Rock over the past 6 months was $567,000 and the average median sales price was $595,000.

The East Rock neighborhood is home to some of best eateries around such as Amato's, Archie Moore's, Christopher Martins, JP Dempsey's and Modern Apizza winner of the New Haven Advocate's Best of Reader's Poll nine years in a row for best pizza. 

East Rock has a walk score of 71 and is the 11th  most walkable neighborhood in New Haven so it's not surprising to see a large percentage of the over 9,000 people who live here walking or biking to the Orange Street Deli & Grocery, P & M Orange Street Market or Nica's Market for a quick bite to eat or to pick some groceries.

With its close proximity to downtown New Haven and the Yale University campus, East Rock is home to a large number of Yale graduates, students, faculty and staff along with many other professionals and families.  There is also a great resource of educational schools from Pre-K to high school in East Rock and nearby that include Calvin Hill Day Care Center, Leila Day Nursery, New Haven Academy, Worthington Hooker, Foote School, St. Thomas Day School and Wilbur Cross High School.

 

 

 

For the outdoor enthusiasts Edgerton Park is a great destination for a relaxing stroll or walking the dog, Wilbur Cross High School has tennis courts and a track field and East Rock Park is a wonderful spot for a picnic, hiking, biking or for playing basketball, soccer and football. 

 

 

 

 

 Come take a tour and discover the neighborhood of East Rock New Haven CT and see why so many Yale faculty, staff, students and downtown young professionals and families call East Rock their home.

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Want more information about Greater New Haven real estate, the housing market in general, or help in your home search, please contact me by phone or text at (203) 645-7467. If you would you like to have access to properties immediately to beat other buyers to your dream home? Sign up with no obligation at my ShorelineHomeFindersite.

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East Rock-Worthington Hooker School New Haven Connecticut

Worthington Hooker School serves students in the neighborhood of East Rock in two separate buildings.  The elementary school is for grades K-2 and the middle school is for grades 3-8.

Named after Dr. Worthington Hooker a former professor and physician at yale University the original school built in 1900 is located at 180 Canner Street and is now home to students kingergarten through grade 2.  When it was not large enough to accomodate all nine grades, students in grades 3-8 were moved into the former Saint Stanislaus School on State Street. 

After the completion of an 18 month renovation project on the main building in the spring of 2007 at a cost of $12.9 milliion plans were also underway to build a new building for the middle school students.  The new school located at 691 Whitney Avenue officially opened in December 2009 for grades 3-8 at a cost of 36.5 million. 

The majority of the student body of Worthington Hooker School is made up of children of Yale professors and graduate students.  It is New Haven's most culturally diverse school and reported as the highest achieving school of the City of New Haven's K-8 public schools.

As a contributing property in the Whitney Avenue Historic District, the elementary school on 180 Canner Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hooker Elementary School
Principal : Dr. Evelyn Robles-Rivas
Address: 180 Canner Street
New Haven, CT  06511
Phone : 203-691-3700
Fax: 203-691-3705
Grades K-2
Student Enrollment approximately 154

Hooker Middle School
Principal : Sheryl Hershonik
Address: 691 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT  06511
Phone : 203-497-7200
Fax: 203-497-7205
Grades 3-8
Student Enrollment approximately 450

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Contact Donna Bigda, CDPE, ABR, SRES, e-PRO. 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.

Want more information abou the neighborhood of East Rock New Haven CT real estate, the housing market in general, or help in your home search, please contact me by phone or text at (203) 645-7467.  If you 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.

If you're facing financial difficulty,  finding it hard to pay your mortgage and owe more on your home that what it's worth please give me a call to discuss your options.  Even if you're facing the possibility of foreclosure it is not too late to try and sell your home as a short sale.  A short sale is an emotional transaction and I can help you take the stress out of losing your home to foreclosure. Call me today for a confidential consultation.

Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Disclosure

Donna Bigda & RE/MAX Alliance is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.  If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.  RE/MAX Alliance is not engaged in the practice of law nor gives legal or tax advice.  It is strongly recommended that you seek appropriate professional legal counsel and tax advice for any real estate transaction.

Copyright © 2011 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*East Rock-Worthington Hooker School New Haven Connecticut*

East Rock Park-A New Haven Landmark

A favorite outdoor recreation destination and tourist spot for residents and visitors of the Greater New Haven area is East Rock which spans the towns of New Haven and Hamden. 

The magnificent red basalt cliffs of East Rock were formed about 200 million years ago and at its highest point of 366 feet offers spectacular views of the City of New Haven, Mill River, Quinnipiac River, Long Island Sound and Long Island.

East Rock is the principal feature located within the 425 acre East Rock Park owned by the City Of New Haven and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.   The city manages the park and maintains a scenic seasonal, winding road where you can drive your automobile to the summit and is also accesible by foot or bicycle too.

At the top of the summit of East Rock is the Angel of Peace overlooking the City of New Haven hand raised with an olive branch and holding a wreath as an enduring symbol of hope, peace and harmony. 

The angel sits atop the Soldiers and Sailors' Monument in honor of the residents of New Haven who gave their lives in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War and the Civil War.

Construction began on the monument on June 17, 1886 with its first dedication ceremonyheld one year later on June 17, 1887. It is estimated that approximately 175,000 people lined the streets of New Haven to watch a parade of  20,000 march up to the summit. and included men, women, children and a number of miitary divisions.

There was live music, fireworks and speeches.  Guests of honor at the ceremony were two heroes of the Civil War General Phillip Henry Sheridan and General William Tecumseh Sherman.  It has been rededicated twice in Septmeber 1987 and October 2010 after undergoing extensive restoration to its interior and exterior and is currently under rehabilitation today.

People who visit East Rock Park are permitted to hike, bike, picnic, bird watching, walk their dogs and go snowshoeing or cross-country skiing during the winter.   There are playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball, football and soccer fields located at the base of East Rock making it a wonderful destination for outdoor recreation.

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Discover East Rock New Haven CT-An Upscale & Historic Neighborhood

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East Rock Homes For Sale-East Rock New Haven CT Real Esate Market Report September 2011

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Contact Donna Bigda, CDPE, ABR, SRES, e-PRO. 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're facing financial difficulty,  finding it hard to pay your mortgage and owe more on your home that what it's worth please give me a call to discuss your options.  Even if you're facing the possibility of foreclosure it is not too late to try and sell your home as a short sale.  A short sale is an emotional transaction and I can help you take the stress out of losing your home to foreclosure. Call me today for a confidential consultation.

Want more information about Greater New Haven real estate, the housing market in general, or help in your home search, please contact me by phone or text at (203) 645-7467.  If you 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.

Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Disclosure

Donna Bigda & RE/MAX Alliance is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.  If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.  RE/MAX Alliance is not engaged in the practice of law nor gives legal or tax advice.  It is strongly recommended that you seek appropriate professional legal counsel and tax advice for any real estate transaction.

Copyright © 2011 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*East Rock Park-A New Haven Landmark*