Pacific Union International | Novato Real Estate Market Update (December 2013 Novato Home Sales Report)
Pacific Union International | Novato Real Estate Market Update (December 2013 Novato Home Sales Report). The number of trades in Novato, CA in November 2013 reflected a seasonal norm — there were 28 single family home sales in Novato. Despite the interest rate increases of earlier in the year, rates remain very low and buyers continue to be actively engaged when it comes to well priced listings. The average sales price for Novato homes that closed in November 2013 was $709K. And Novato’s luxury sector (defined as listings over $1 million) continued its impressive performance with 5 sales.
Novato real estate sales in November averaged 69 days on market, were about 2,111 sq. ft., and averaged roughly $350/sq. ft. (note: this is up from $285/ft a year ago). Novato’s overall absorption rate (e.g., number of months’ inventory of homes for sale based on last month’s sales totals) is still very low — at just over 1-month (37 single family homes are actively for sale in Novato). This is an incredibly low absorption rate — balanced markets have 6 months worth of inventory.
Below are the percentages of homes in escrow in each of Novato’s major price bands:
■100% of homes priced under $500,000;
■63% of homes between $501,000 and $750,000;
■39% of homes between $751,000 and $1 million;
■27% of homes between $1 million and up.
Of the 50 homes that sold in November 2013:
■2 homes were priced under $500,000;
■20 homes priced from $501,00 to $1 million; and
■5 homes priced from $1 million and up.
Single family homes in Hamilton Field, Pointe Marin, Marin Country Club Estates, Rush Creek, and Bel Marin Keys generated the most calls and showings this past month. If you would like me to run the exact numbers for your Novato neighborhood or if you have any questions about Novato’s schools or many delightful communities, just give me a call at (415) 350-9440. My name is Kyle Frazier. I am a J.D., Broker, Realtor, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), and a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), with Christie’s Great Estates | Pacific Union International Real Estate. It is always my pleasure to be of service.