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Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Joshua Ferris in
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Homes For Sale in Monroe NY
Posted on 05. Feb, 2009 by Joshua Ferris in
Searching our database of homes for sale (below) is completely free and registration is strongly recommended but not required to view search results.
What are the benefits of registering with HouseMeetsOwner.com?
By registering to use the HouseMeetsOwner real estate search you will be able to:
- Write and save personal notes for individual properties.
- Create a list of favorite homes so you can refer back to it later.
- Receive custom, instant home search updates by email or RSS.
- Build and save custom home searches which means you don’t have to keep typing in your home needs every time you want to search.
- Use all of the above features on our neighborhood sites including MeadowGlenatMonroe.com, HarborsatHaverstraw.com and LiveinBrigadoon.com.
Meadow Glen at Monroe
Posted on 03. Jul, 2008 by Joshua Ferris in
Meadow Glen at Monroe Homes For Sale
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Price: $
279,900
MLS# 492773 |
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BARR Monroe Town, NY Meadow Glen |
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Ft: 1700 |
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Price: $
349,000
MLS# 473087 |
83
BARR Monroe Town, NY Meadow Glen |
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Ft: 1958 |
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Price: $
350,000
MLS# 486097 |
43
BARR Monroe Town, NY Meadow Glen |
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Ft: 2800 |
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Price: $
359,000
MLS# 487936 |
117
BARR Monroe Town, NY Meadow Glen |
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Ft: 1950 |
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Price: $
369,000
MLS# 483851 |
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Barr Monroe Town, NY Meadow Glen |
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Ft: |
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Price: $
369,000
MLS# 483732 |
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Gillian Monroe Town, NY Meadow Glen |
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Ft: 1850 |
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Price: $
369,900
MLS# 485171 |
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FORD Monroe Town, NY Meadow Glen |
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Ft: |
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Price: $
374,900
MLS# 484835 |
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BARR Unit 40 Monroe Town, NY Meadow Glen |
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Ft: 2000 |
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Price: $
375,000
MLS# 487774 |
24
FORD Monroe Town, NY Meadow Glen |
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Ft: 1958 |
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Price: $
379,900
MLS# 484266 |
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FORD Monroe Town, NY Meadow Glen |
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square Ft: 2000 |
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Meadow Glen at Monroe Real Estate
Meadow Glen at Monroe is made up of six townhouse models ranging from 3 bedroom, 1 or 2 car garage homes to 4 bedroom, 1 car garage end homes. Meadow Glen is unique in that it is one of only a handful of communities to offer a fourth bedroom option in some of their homes.
About Meadow Glen at Monroe
Meadow Glen at Monroe is a gated community of 198 townhouses offering a diverse home collection by renowned national homebuilder K. Hovnanian. Located in Monroe New York, homes in the community are mostly three bedrooms although there are a few four bedroom homes; a rare find in townhouse communities.
NYC commuters will enjoy the various mass transit options like the Shortline Bus and Harriman train service into Manhattan (Penn Station). Interstate 87 is also available with quick access to the Tappan Zee Bridge and Westchester County. For those seeking a more direct route to the George Washington Bridge, the Palisades Parkway is about ten minutes away from the community.
Meadow Glen at Monroe features a luxuriously appointed clubhouse with lounge, fitness center, swimming pool and nearby tennis court. Minutes away from the community are shopping (Woodbury Common, Woodbury Centre, Harriman Commons), mass transit to New York City (Learn more about commuting to NYC with our NYC Commuter Guide), and the Monroe-Woodbury schools. Other nearby leisure hot spots include Crane Park — the centerpiece in the Village of Monroe, Mansion Ridge golf course and Round Lake.
The first residents of Meadow Glen at Monroe moved into the community in 2004 and the last of the first homeowners moved in towards the end of 2006. Resale homes are priced from the high $300s to the low $500s with many factors affecting asking price including end unit configuration of a home, location in the community and number of bedrooms in the home.
Contact us today toll free at 845-476-8468 for more information on Meadow Glen at Monroe homes or inquire using the form below.
Top 7 Advantages of New Construction Over Resale Homes
Posted on 27. Jun, 2008 by Joshua Ferris in Home Buying Guide, Orange County, Rockland County
Once you start house hunting there is no doubt one of your first stops will be at a new homes website or community to see what they have to offer in the area you would like to live in. In fact, new homes have stepped up to win the hearts and minds of home buyers for the better part of the past decade where we’ve seen an unprecedented explosion in new home construction and buying. What was once considered a luxury reserved for the rich and famous, new construction has opened the door to all price ranges and styles including luxury high-rise condominiums, townhouses, active adult communities and single-family homes.
There are a tremendous number of benefits to owning a new home including the ability to customize the home to your liking, meeting all the new neighbors as they move in and substantial savings in utility costs with new homes now being built to a higher, more energy efficient and green standard.
It’s your house. No, REALLY your house. – When you buy a resale home you are purchasing a home that someone else crafted to suit his or her lifestyle. Sometimes it’s just perfect and exactly what you are looking for but more often than not there are a few “Why did they do that?” issues with a home that you will have to renovate or remove when you move in to fit your lifestyle. When you build a new home you will be able to choose exactly what you want and where you want it so you can move in and not have to touch a thing.
Everyone else is new too! – Resale communities are great because you can see the neighborhood, how people care for their homes and everything is already established but those same benefits can prove to be cons when you are the only new neighbor on the block. Moving into a new home grants you the privilege of meeting the neighbors when they are also looking to meet new people and settle into the community. There won’t be any pre-established social circles to work your way into and you will be discovering new things about your neighborhood at the same time everyone else does.
Newer homes are more attractive when you resell. - Life happens. You might have to relocate or you make a lifestyle change a couple short years after you move in. The good news is that newer homes are more attractive to prospective homebuyers because it’s their opportunity to buy a newer home without the price premium associated with new construction. Better yet, you’ve already purchased all the appliances and upgrades for the home and many parts of the home are still under warranty making the home a great inclusive value. This will compare favorably to older resale homes that may require renovation or updating to make it livable for the modern homebuyer.
Location, Location, Location! YOU choose! – When you shop for resale homes the homes you find are obviously fixed to their current location. How many times have you seen a great resale that would be absolutely perfect if it were a little closer to the community clubhouse or offered a larger back yard for the kids to play? New homebuilders typically offer a range of model homes to choose from and you can usually place that model on a lot of your choice. Now you can have the home of your dreams in the cul-de-sac you’ve always dreamed of!
In the current market new homes may be a better deal than resale homes. – That’s right, the market shift has turned the tables. Now buyers have the market in the palm of their hands and can get some really outstanding deals on homes but you have to know where to look. Resale home owners may be willing to deal but in the past thirty days I have been able to successfully negotiate $69,117 off the asking price of a new home for a client and then shortly after located a home for another client and negotiated $91,000 off the asking price and we are still in negotiations to get even more from the builder. By the way, these home prices included upgrades! I have never met homeowners who were willing to accept a substantial reduction on the price of their home to the tune of more than $60,000. As a matter of fact, many homeowners have overpriced their homes on the market because they owe more than the home is worth and they cannot afford to go lower in price.
Buying Tip: To score a new home deal you can’t walk in and offer builders $400,000 under what they are asking for the home. Fantastic deals can be found however if you find the right buyer’s agent who specializes in new homes because their experience, relationships with builders and negotiating ability will help you save thousands of dollars.
That brown carpet and tiny kitchen? Soooooo 1970s! - Kitchen big enough for one? Small closets, shower only bathrooms and carpet everywhere? Not for today’s homebuyer! The modern lifestyle is drastically different from what it was even ten years ago and resale homes often lack the oomph and space to satisfy. Today’s homebuyer wants a bright, open kitchen with breakfast bar and high-end appliances. We now do most of our living in the kitchen! Soaking tubs in the master suite and walk-in closets are now considered standard staples of the modern home. New homes often feature these amenities as a part of their standard offering and are even starting to prepare homes for the future including the addition of whole house networking and walk-out basements that can be finished as future living space.
New homes save money with efficiency and green building techniques. – Many new homes are taking advantage of the Energy Star standard which sets forth a number of requirements that products like windows and doors must adhere to in order to achieve an Energy Star rating. In addition to Energy Star many builders are now offering green building and living options like the installation of solar panels on the roof of a home to harness the sun’s energy and convert it to electricity. If you install enough solar panels you may just have the electric company paying you for the electricity you are producing! These features are often very costly to retrofit a resale home with if it wasn’t initially built to these standards.
The next time you start searching for homes be sure to consider all of your options including new construction. When buying new construction you should take into account the fact that most new homes take approximately four to six months to build. You will also devote more of your personal time to building the home as you will need to choose home upgrades and work with your agent through the inspection and financing processes.
Happy hunting!
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Meadow Glen at Monroe: May 2008 Real Estate Report
Posted on 26. Jun, 2008 by Joshua Ferris in Home Buying Guide, Home Selling Guide, Landlord Guide, Orange County, Real Estate Reports, Renter Guide
Meadow Glen at Monroe is a gated community of 198 townhouses in Monroe, New York within a few minutes of a MetroNorth train to New York City (Penn Station via Secaucus Junction, approximately 75 minutes), Shortline Bus to the Port Authority Terminal and well known tri-state shopping like the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets and various other national brand stores.
Above: Meadow Glen at Monroe Clubhouse
Located within the Monroe-Woodbury school district and featuring community amenities like a fitness center and lounge in the clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, playground and tennis court, Meadow Glen at Monroe is well suited for those looking to find an ideal combination of suburban living with city conveniences.
Below are the sale and rental statistics for Meadow Glen at Monroe for the month of April 2008. If you have any questions about the statistics below, please feel free to leave a comment or call me at 845-476-8468.
Rental Statistics:
Number of Active Rentals: 3
Average Active Rental Price: $2,367 per month
Average Leased Rental Price: $2,400 per month
Average Leased Rental List Price: $2,575 per month
For Sale Statistics:
Number of Active Homes For Sale: 11
Number of Homes Under Contract: 3
Average Active List Price: $386,036
List Price High: $432,900
List Price Low: $339,900
Sold Statistics:
Number of Sold Homes: 1
Sold List Price: $399,000
Final Selling Price: $380,000
Expired Statistics:
Number of Expired Listings: 3
Average Expired List Price: $436,300
Expired List Price High: $469,900
Expired List Price Low: $339,900
Above data gathered using the GHVMLS and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.
Now it’s worth noting the disparity between the listed price highs and lows. This is mostly due to the fact that there are five models in Meadow Glen at Monroe. I don’t have exact square footage on each model, though they do vary for even the same model due to finished basements, but from what I’ve gathered the models range from smallest to largest in this order: Georgetown, West Point, Lehigh, Belmont and Cornell. I have included a summary of each model to give you a better idea of what each one is like.
Model Descriptions:
Georgetown: The Georgetown model is a three bedroom, two and a half bathroom model with a three story layout. You enter the home from the lowest level, which is below grade in the back but above grade in the front of the home.
On the lowest level there is an entry foyer, one car garage, laundry room, storage closet and a small basement area. Most Georgetown models I’ve been in have unfinished basements but there are a few with the finished basement. A well finished basement in this model is spectacular to have. First living level has a family room, dining room, kitchen, living room, half bathroom and dinette area with access to the rear patio. The third level, second living level, contains two bedrooms next to one main bathroom and a master suite with walk-in closet and master bathroom.
West Point: I found the West Point to be an interesting model but a little small for my liking. You walk into the first level where there is a coat closet, one car garage, kitchen, eat-in kitchen area, dining room and living/family room. Access to the full basement is through the first floor, near the foyer and stairs leading to the second floor. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom sit across from the master suite with master bathroom.
Above: Lehigh Model Living/Dining Area
Lehigh: The Lehigh is the only two car garage model in the community and features three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms. It’s a great layout for someone who is looking for a lot of open space because the kitchen opens to the family room and eat-in kitchen with no walls separating the rooms. Before I get ahead of myself with the first floor, I have to describe the entry way. The door opens to a bi-level type stair arrangement with the left stairs going to the first living level and the right side leading downstairs to the two car garage. Because of the two car garage under configuration, the basement is about half the size of the first floor. I would definitely look for this model with a finished basement but you could certainly do it afterwards if you wanted to.
First floor contains the kitchen, eat-in kitchen, family room, dining room, living room and half bathroom. It’s very similar in layout to the Georgetown model but bigger. The upstairs is magnificent as well, featuring a huge master suite with a walk-in closet and master bathroom. The other bedrooms are large, notably larger than some single family homes, and the laundry room is on the second floor.
Above: Belmont Kitchen/Family Room/Dining Room/Living Room
Belmont/Cornell: The Belmont and Cornell models are nearly identical with the exception of the Belmont serving as the inside units and the Cornells on the end of each building. The main difference between the two are two bay windows: one in the dining room and one in the master bathroom sitting over the tub. Also, you walk in from the front of the home in the Belmont model versus the Cornell model’s side entrance.
This model is my personal favorite because of the spacious layout. On the first floor are the one car garage, two closets (coat and storage), a half bathroom, access to the basement (more on that in a sec), two story family room and kitchen with breakfast bar. In walk-out basement configurations this home will feature a deck off of the kitchen and a patio at the ground level (basement). I would absolutely, 100% recommend finding this model with a finished, walk-out basement if possible because it’ll bring the finished square footage up from 1923/1930 sq.ft. to 2583/2600 sq.ft. (estimated sq.ft. numbers).
Second level of the Belmont/Cornell hosts two nice size bedrooms with a main bathroom, laundry room across the hall from the master bedroom and a master suite with TWO walk-in closets and a big bathroom.
The Cornell model can sometimes be found with a fourth bedroom though it is rare. The fourth bedroom sits over the family room and takes away from the abundant natural light that would otherwise fill the room. It’s a trade off for the fourth bedroom but it may be worth it depending on your needs.
Conclusion:
Buying Advice:
Meadow Glen at Monroe has been hit with a few foreclosures over the past 12 months which has wreaked havoc on pricing in the community. While I don’t necessarily think it’s a bad time to buy in the community, negotiability on home prices may be limited as many homeowners are near or below what they paid for the home a few years back. I would still recommend the community to most home buyers, especially commuters of Westchester, northern New Jersey and New York City but the market is currently favoring a hold time of at least 3-5 years for these homes. Once the economy and credit crisis gets straightened out I think the excellent location to services and places of employment will ensure strong resale value for the community.
Renting Advice:
Rental inventory is very limited in Meadow Glen with only three active rentals as of this writing. Facing a slow buyer market, many sellers are weighing their options and considering renting out their homes instead. Meadow Glen is a great rental community due to its amenities and convenient location. I would recommend Meadow Glen if you are looking for a maintenance free lifestyle with useful community amenities and a relatively short drive/ride to work.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 845-476-8468. Alternatively, you can check out my links below:
Meadow Glen at Monroe Homes For Sale
Meadow Glen at Monroe Homes For Rent