Better Than New Homes for Sale Near Camp Lejeune!

As a consumer, it's easy for me to fall prey to the "shiny new things," when in actuality, some of the same things, with a little a little age are better than new!  Homes for sale near Camp Lejeune are much like that!  Not to say that some of the new construction homes aren't phenomenal, however, many of the "resale" homes offer more for the value.  
The upgrades have all ready been done, and essentially, the sellers know they have to be competitive with their pricing in order to sell in today's market.  
For instance, this home at 406 Dylan Court, Beulaville, NC is located about 20 minutes from Camp Lejeune, area beaches and is in the Richlands school district.  It was built in 2011 and sold for $166,900, according to the tax records.   

The sellers have since, replaced the downstairs carpet to hardwood flooring, had the home professionally painted, installed additional smoke detectors, installed surround sound throughout the home to include the back patio, fenced the backyard, installed blinds in all the windows, and tons of other little touches. 

  

Got a number in mind for how much all of this cost?  Upwards of $10,000 would be accurate.

This "better than new," updated and upgraded home is for sale for $160,000 and they're offering to help with the buyer's closing costs as well!

For more "better than new homes" for sale near Camp Lejeune, Contact us!  We'd love to help you find the right one for you!  And if you have a "better than new home" that you might be thinking about selling, we can help with that too!

RARE Brick Ranch Home in Maysville for sale!

What makes this brick ranch home for sale so rare and unique?  The list is endless!  Not only does it sit on over an acre and a half of mature, landscaped acreage, but the home itself is over 3400 heated square feet.  Located about 20 minutes from Camp Lejeune, 20 minutes from New Bern and 20 minutes from Jacksonville, this home is close to everything but offers the small town, peaceful feel!The home has been upfitted with dual power source so that in the event the electric goes out, you can simply switch to gas, and if that fails, there is a generator hook up!  So, no worries when the storm comes through!  There are two hot water heaters installed in the sprawling home, one on either end, which eliminates the wait for hot water!  

                                              

The gourmet kitchen features cabinets for days and double pantry space, as well as gas cooktop, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.  Additionally, there is a separate summer kitchen- perfect for large meals, entertaining, canning from the mature vegetable garden and more!  You'll also find that the home has been wired with an intercom system.  This is especially helpful for safety and makes communication easier from one side of the home to the other!

Double hardwood floors throughout the living areas and bedrooms, ceramic tile in the kitchens and bathrooms.  There are two full size wood burning fireplaces- one in the formal living room, one in the family room.  The master bedroom is airy and spacious and features a gorgeous closet and master bathroom.  The built-in shelving and desk makes the second bedroom darling!  The third and fourth bedroom downstairs are both large and feature ample closet space as well!

Upstairs you'll find tons of open space for anything your heart desires.  Separately controlled by it's own thermostat and featuring tons of extra storage, the upstairs also has hardwood floors and could be used for more bedrooms, office space, play room, or whatever!Outside, the backyard is fenced  and a wired shed is all ready installed.  The side load garage has lots of storage cabinets all ready installed as well as the hookups for the generator!  Mature landscaping, gardens and trees decorate the property and the sweeping front porch is the perfect finish to this sprawling ranch style home.This home really is a one of a kind find in the Jacksonville area and needs to be seen to be appreciated.  For more information about this brick ranch home in Maysville, or others in the area, call us!  We'd love to help!

Amanda Parmer 

Keller Williams Realty

910.545.0450

Horse Properties near Camp Lejeune!

For all of you equestrian enthusiasts who would love a great home and some land near Camp Lejeune, I've compiled a list of the best horse properties currently on the market!  Most of these homes are relatively close to area beaches as well!  

One home located at 501 PA Nobles Store Road in Deep Run, NC is situated on almost 30 acres.

               

The home features 4 bedrooms, a sun room, huge sweeping backporch for those Carolina evenings and tons of garage space!!  Listing courtesy of Jaime Dorn, Harrison Dorn Innovative Property Specialists.

For your personal tour of horse properties near Camp Lejeune, or in the southeastern North Carolina area, call me!  I'd love to view them with you! 

Nothing says southern charm and elegance like this custom built brick home on 15 acres at 265 Sewell Road, Jacksonville, NC  28540.  Located minutes to New River MCAS, Topsail Island and Stone Bay in Sneads Ferry, this personal retreat is close to everything.  The six stall horse barn features a sizeable tack room and wash bay, as well as separate quarters for weekend guests!  Attached to the barn is a full kitchen and media room for entertaining.  The paddocks and pastures have been designed for easy turn out and convenience.  There are stocked ponds on the grounds as well.  The home boasts over 3600 heated square feet of living space with four bedrooms and three full baths.  The gourmet kitchen is sure to please as well as an impressive media room.  This horse property is located approximately 15 miles to Camp Lejeune, making an easy commute to everything.  Not a detail has been overlooked in creating this perfect slice of Southern Comfort.  Listing courtesy of Lillian Wendricks, Century 21 Sweyer & Assoc.

                                             

265 Sewell Road, Jacksonville, NC is located in the Dixon High School district and very close to Hwy 17, which is perfect for quick highway access!

Whether you're an avid equestrian enthusiast or just want to horse around, call me- I'd love to give you a personal tour of these lovely horse properties for sale near Camp Lejeune!

New Construction Homes For Sale Near MCAS New River!

Jacksonville, NC is growing by leaps and bounds and the southwest area near MCAS New River has a lot of great homes for sale, to include foreclosures, resales and new construction!   Amanda Parmer, Realtor® with Keller Williams Realty is available to show you around the neighborhood, or provide more information about any of the homes that are for sale!

 Tall Pines at New River is situated two minutes to Marine Corps Air Station New River and features large homesites with natural vegetation and tree lined yards.  The developers of this community intended for the homes to be situated in a 'natural looking' community, instead of the cleared out, no character, subdivision.  Home builders, 70 West and H&H Homes are building new construction homes ranging in size from 1700 heated square feet and up!  

Standard features in these new construction homes include oversized cabinetry, designer lighting and granite countertops in the kitchen.  Design plans for these homes boast current trends and are similar to what is found in luxury homes.  There are many floorplans available to choose from and home buyers have the opportunity to choose which features they would like in their home and build it from the ground up, or choose a home that has all ready been built and is move in ready!

Tall Pines at New River is a perfect starter community with a luxury feel and price and only minutes to MCAS New River!  Call Amanda 910.545.0450, for your personal tour of this beautiful community, or for more information on any of the new construction homes, resales or foreclosure homes for sale!

Master Bedroom Downstairs is Growing as a Homebuyer Trend

Lately, more and more we're seeing homebuyers seeking homes with the master bedroom downstairs.  Reasons for this seem to vary, whether it's homebuyers increasing in age and don't want to deal with the hassle of stairs, or the size of families increasing, or just a personal preference.  

Homebuilders in the area are responding with gorgeous new construction homes featuring the master bedroom downstairs.  The Sonoma Floorplan by Wynn Construction is a perfect example.  This five bedroom home has three and a half baths, two story living room and tons of storage!  The 14'x18' master bedroom is privately located downstairs and features crown molding and a tray ceiling.  The roomy master bath features double vanities, large soaking tub and oversized shower and the huge walk in closet shows off Wynn's wooden shelving design!                                     

New construction homes aren't the only homes featuring the master bedroom downstairs, however.  196 Royal Bluff Road, Jacksonville, NC  28546, listed by William Sanders, Coldwell Banker Fountain Realty, is a custom home built in 2005 and located in the exclusive gated community of Williams Farm in Jacksonville, NC.  This well appointed home has over 5,000 heated square feet, two story foyer, hardwood flooring, crown molding and intricate trim work throughout.  The downstairs master bedroom measures 21'x25' and boasts hardwood floors, fireplace and patio!  The en suite bathroom is massive and features a two way gas fireplace in front of the oversized whirlpool tub!  Convenience and opulence was built into this home.

                             

Homebuyers searching for homes with the master bedroom downstairs have several options available to them, like new construction homes, custom homes or renovation projects to suit.  Here is a complete list of homes for sale in the Jacksonville, NC area with the master bedroom downstairs.  For a free consultation and to view these beautiful homes, contact Amanda!  910.545.0450

The good, bad and ugly of Zillow's "Zestimates!"

Every homeowner, person shopping for a home, or homeowner with a neighbor has probably scouted Zillow and has also seen a Zestimate of their home.  A Zestimate is just another opinion of value.  And you know what they say about opinions!

Zillow uses proprietary valuation models that identify relationships between home-related data and actual sale prices in geographic areas.  Data sources include physical attributes of homes, tax assessments, actual sale prices, foreclosures and tax sales, and user-submitted information.  Think about the word "data."  What comes to mind?  Perhaps some math problems, or numbers swirling together and bar graphs?  Zillow uses this kind of data, as well as user-submitted information and physical attributes of homes to determine a dollar amount determining a home's value.  

Surprisingly the national median error is only 8.7% and Zillow claims that nearly one third of estimates are within 5% of a home's sale price.  So, by the numbers:

There are 1,000 homes in a geographic market for sale, and the average sale price is $175,000, for example.

Zillow prices 333 of those within 5% of the home's sale price.  And within 5% of that average price those 333 homes could sell for $166,250 to $183,750. 

Almost a $20,000 difference in opinion of price.  That's quite a wide range.  

To competently determine a home's true market value, homeowners, as well as home buyers, need to consider days on market, sold prices and seller contributions, staging advice, and absorption rates.  Many REALTORS® understand how to report this data for their clients to give them a better idea of what their market is actually doing.  This is considered a comparable market analysis, or CMA.  The other determination of value one can receive is an appraisal.  

For a complete analysis of the Jacksonville, NC real estate market conditions, call or email Amanda!  Or check here for a market valuation of your home!  You can use this to compare with the Zestimate to monitor the difference!  Good, bad, or ugly!

Summerhouse on Everett Bay- The Perfect Community with Coastal Colonial Style Homes For Sale Near Topsail Beach and Wilmington!

Summerhouse on Everett Bay is a perfectly planned gated community featuring coastal colonial new construction homes for sale!  Conveniently located along the Intracoastal Waterway, you'll see Topsail Beach's white sandy coast!  This location allows homeowners to enjoy the quiet, relaxed beach life and the advantage of being minutes from Wilmington, Surf City, Holly Ridge and Jacksonville.

 

 This waterfront community features a day dock, boat ramp, and storage is included.  Summerhouse at Everett Bay boasts 6 lakes, a gorgeous pool, open air pavilion, a 10,000 sq ft. clubhouse with billiards, kitchen and bar area, fitness center, 9 miles of walking/running trails, multiple picnic areas complete with fire pits, playgrounds and two tennis courts!!

 

 

There really is something for everyone in this amazing community.  New Construction homes for sale feature beautiful hardwood floors and oversized trim to set off the exceptionally high ceilings and designer lighting.  The double pane vinyl windows are storm rated and allow tons of natural light in but are energy efficient, keeping the cool air in and the hot summer air out!  Beautiful granite countertops perfectly compliment the architectural cabinetry.  The bedrooms are spacious and built for comfort!  You'll love the closet space and upgraded bathroom features.

It's easy to fall in love with this gorgeous community but with homes like these, you'll love to come home at the end of the day, or maybe make your "vacation home" your permanent home!

Summerhouse on Everett Bay truly is like no other.  The gorgeous coastal colonial style homes invite you to stay and relax and enjoy Topsail Island and the beach life!

Call Amanda Parmer for your personal tour of Summerhouse on Everett Bay or to see homes in the community!  910.545.0450

Check this website more information about the community, or to see homes for sale near Topsail Beach.  Summerhouse on Everett Bay is a private gated community, call for more information!