Looks like the South Tahoe real estate market is not going to experience a period of hibernation in 2010.  According to the South Lake Tahoe Association of Realtors there were 20 NEW (or back on the market listings), one more than the previous week.  The lowest priced new listing is $164,500 for 2580 Fountain within the Sierra Tract neighborhood which is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with 832 square feet.  The highest priced new listing is $1,300,000 for 2324 Del Norte within the Montgomery Estates neighborhood which is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath with 4145 square feet. The median listing price this week was $369,000.

Now, check this out!  This past week there were 19 homes that went into escrow, 4 more than the precious week’s 15.  The lowest priced new escrow is listed at $164,900 for 1040 Fairway, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with 1064 square feet.  The highest priced new escrow was a Tahoe Keys home listed for $999,950 which was located at 406 Wedelen, a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with 2634 square feet.  The median pending asking price was $298,000 with an average time on the market of 58 days.

There were 8 CLOSED sales this past week, slightly down 2 from the previous week’s 10. The lowest sale price was $144,900 for 2579 Elwood, a 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath with 826 square feet. The highest sale price was for another Tahoe Keys home which sold for $750,000 for 1924 Cathedral which was a 4 bedroom, 2.75 bath with 3747 square feet. The median sale price was $262,500 with an average time on the market of 105 days.

Those of you that have been following the Tahoe market for years will recognize that this busy activity is not normal for this time of year.  Normally, our market goes to “sleep” between April through June.  This sure isn’t the case for Spring, 2010.  Whatever the reason, we will take it.

There were 15 homes that went into ESCROW this past week, the same amount as the week before. The lowest priced new escrow is listed at $149,900 for 1200 Wildwood #4, a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath with 963 square feet.The highest priced new escrow was $4,250,000 for 221 Beach, a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath with 3904 square feet. The median pending asking price is $329,000 with an average time on the market of 74 days.

This past week showed 12 CLOSED sales, up 4 from the previous week’s 8.  The lowest sale price was $160,000 for 2695 Armstrong, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with 912 sqyare feet. The highest sale price was $700,000 for 470 Capri, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath with 3160 square feet. The median sale price was $347,500 with an average time on the market of 60 days.

The best news was that there were also 16 homes that went into ESCROW last week, 5 more than the previous week’s 11.   The lowest priced new escrow is 159,900 for 1353 Meadow Crest, a bank owned fixer with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1860 square feet.   The highest priced new escrow is $939,000 for 344 Uplands, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath with 2940 square feet of living space located within desirable Angora Highlands. The median pending asking price is $407,000 (which is higher than the current median home price sold) with an average time on market of 94 days.

Last week showed 8 CLOSED sales. The lowest sale price was $210,000 for 3600 Paradise, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with 960 square feet and a bonus lot (congratulations to Jaime Souers with the Pinnacle Real Estate Group). The highest sale price was $912,500 for 366 Ala Wai #271, a lakefront condo within the Tahoe Keys that included 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1558 square feet.  The median sale price was $517,500 with an average time on the market of 95 days.  Again, this median home price was above the overall median for the past four months.

The good news is that there were 11 homes that went into ESCROW last week.   Among these new escrows, the lowest priced home is $164,900 for a bank owned fixer at 2154 Washington, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath Tahoe Island home with 1537 sq. ft.   Good job Casey with the Pinnacle Real Estate Group.  The highest priced new escrow is $569,000 for 1765 Ababco, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath Tahoe Paradise home with 2200 sq. ft.  The median pending asking price is $259,900 with an average time on market of 83 days.

Congrats go out the the new buyers and sellers of the 5 CLOSED sales this past week.  The lowest sale price was $211,000 for 854 Tata, a 2 bedroom, 0.75 bath and 864 sq. ft.  The highest sale price was $510,000 for 1357 Gilmore Lake, a 4 bedroom, 4 bath Bijou home with 3406 sq. ft. (congratulations to Pinnacle for representing both sides of the sale).  The median sale price was $351,000 with an average time on the market of 58 days.

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Now, check this out!  There were 29 homes that went into ESCROW in the last 2 weeks. The lowest priced new escrow is $99,000 for 2196 Big Pine, a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with 475 square feet. The highest priced new escrow is $739,000 for 236 Uplands (yeah Pinnacle for representing both the buyer and the seller), a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with 3111 square feet. The median pending sale price is $334,500 with an average time on market of 63 days.

The market continues to show signs of leveling with 15 CLOSED SALES over the past 2 weeks and a variety of styles and price ranges benefitted. The lowest sale price was $75,000 for 1281 Bonanza #5, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with 840 square feet. The highest sale price was $925,000 for 4135 Saddle, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with 1874 square feet.  This home sat on a knoll with nearly an acre of land and majestic lake views.  Once the new owners are done with their project, they will have magic on their hands.  Wrapping up the story for the past couple of weeks, the median sale price was $315,750 and the average time on the market (including the escrow period) was 140 days.

There were 9 homes that went into ESCROW this past week, down from the previous week’s 11. The lowest priced new escrow is $194,000 for 1191 Dedi, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with 1092 square feet. The highest priced new escrow is $1,395,000 for 468 Lido, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with 2648 square feet. The median pending sale price is $390,000 with an average time on market of 101 days.

The number of closed sales this past week was 11, the same as the previous week. The lowest sale price was $150,000 for 953 Tallac, a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with 420 square feet. The highest sale price was $775,000 for 2341 Cold Creek, a 4 bedroom, 3.75 bath with 2703 square feet. The median sale price was $280,000 and the average time on the market (including the escrow period) was 83 days.  To learn more about the South Tahoe real estate market, be sure to visit our website.

There were 11 homes that went into ESCROW this past week, down from the previous week’s 12. The lowest priced new escrow is $165,000 for 2695 Armstrong, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with 912 square feet. The highest priced new escrow is $899,000 for 601 Lucerne, a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath with 2388 square feet. The median pending sale price is $329,900 with an average time on market of 17 days.

The number of closed sales this past week was 11, up from the previous week’s 8. The lowest sale price was $204,000 for 1471 Chinquapin, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with 1632 square feet. The highest sale price was $595,000 for 770 Algonquin, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath with 3009 square feet. The median sale price was $316,500 and the average time on the market (including the escrow period) was 149 days.

There were 12 homes that went into ESCROW this past week, up from the previous week’s 10. The lowest priced new escrow is $272,750 for 1333 Glen Eagles, a 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath with 1195 square feet. The highest priced new escrow is $638,900 for 1971 Toppewetah (a bank-owned property) which is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath with 3361 square feet. The median pending sale price is $414,000 with an average time on market of 63 days.

The number of closed sales this past week was 8, up from the previous week’s 6. The lowest sale price was $67,000 for 1223 Bonanza, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with 812 square feet.  The highest sale price was $850,000 for 537 Alpine, a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with 2538 square feet. The median sale price was $311,000 and the average time on the market (including the escrow period) was 93 days.

There were 8 homes that went into ESCROW this past week, slightly down from the previous week’s 10. The lowest priced new escrow is $164,900 for 1183 Lodi, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with 864 square feet. The highest priced new escrow is $1,395,000 for 468 Lido, a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with 2648 square feet. The median pending sale price is $509,000 with an average time on market of 65 days.

The number of closed sales this past week was 9, up one from the previous week’s 8. The lowest sale price was $150,000 for 3713 Montreal, a 4 bedroom, 1 bath with 1020 square feet ( a bank-owned sale.)  The highest sale price was $525,000 for 1965 Mandan, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath with 3377 square feet. The median sale price was $370,000 and the average time on the market (including the escrow period) was 130 days.

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There were 9 homes that went into ESCROW this past week, down from the previous week’s 10. The lowest priced new escrow is $125,000 for 1141 Keller, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with 1184 square feet.  This property was a bank-owned home.  The highest priced new escrow is $650,000 for 1608 Plumas (a hopeful short sale) with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and approximately 3199 square feet. The median pending sale price is $299,000 with an average time on market of 18 days.

The number of closed sales this past week was 8, down from the previous week’s 15.  The lowest sale price was $210,000 for 1134 Dedi, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath with 1040 square feet. The highest sale price was $3,200,000 for a magnificent lakefront in the Tahoe Keys located at 14 Lighthouse Shores.  This home featured  4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths with 3793 square feet.  The median sale price was $545,000 and the average time on the market (including the escrow period) was 119 days.

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