One reason that I love living in Heathrow is the great people here. I belong to the Heathrow Country Club Ladies Nine Hole Golf group referred to as “The 9ers”. We held our annual Invitational Tournament this week, and donated the proceeds from our gift basket raffle ticket sales to The Kids House in Seminole County, Inc. at the Wayne Densch Family Trauma Center, a non-profit organization protecting abused children. Kids House of Seminole, Inc. provides a child friendly facility for information gathering and treatment for victims of abuse. Their mission is to aid children by providing all necessary services for children who are victims of abuse from report and investigation through treatment and prosecution in a friendly, non-threatening environment. The philosophy at Kids House is to treat the whole child in an abusive situation. Thanks to our generous donors we raised over $1200 for this terrific cause! Here’s a photo of the Heathrow 9ers prior to the tournament. For more information about the 9er’s visit the site at www.heathrowniners.com; for more information about the Seminole House visit their site at www.kidshouse.org
April 4th, 2009 | Tags: Heathrow Community, Heathrow Golf, Kids House of Seminole County | Category: Heathrow FL Custom Homes, Heathrow FL Semi Custom Homes, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Heathrow Golf | Leave a comment
Although homes sales continue to remain slow throughout Central Florida, Heathrow sales showed signs of strength during Q1, 2009. The number of sales was down 35% from Q1, 2008; however the type of homes shifted from predominately condo/townhomes and semi-custom homes to a larger percentage of custom homes.
Last weekend 3 additional custom homes went pending in MLS also indicating a thaw in the frozen home sales. Are custom home buyers finally getting off the fence? I hope so! Here are all the stats YTD for 2008 and 2009:
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Q1 2008
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Q1 2009
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Type
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# of Sales
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Ave. SP
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Ave. $/SF
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# of Sales
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Ave. SP
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Ave. $/SF
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Condo/TH
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7
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$247,129
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$137
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2
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$192,500
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$111
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Semi-custom
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10
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$397,705
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$180
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3
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$308,333
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$149
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Custom
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9
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$1,090,347
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$223
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12
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$617,250
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$168
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Total
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26
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$596,926
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$197
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17
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$512,765
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$162
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April 3rd, 2009 | Tags: Heathrow Florida custom home, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Heathrow Home Sales, Maureen O'Grady, Orlando Real Estaet | Category: Heathrow FL Custom Homes, Heathrow FL Semi Custom Homes, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Orlando Florida Real Estate | Leave a comment
Attention Golfer! I had a oportunity to recently show a beautiful patio home located in the Devon Green community within Heathrow. I was amazed at the outstanding views.
In most luxury golf communities the lot alone would be worth > $500K. It is like having your own peron resort:
- Panoramic golf course and water views
- Gourmet kitchen with granite slab counters and gas cooktop
- High ceilings
- Paver driveway
- Lawn care included
- Pool and spa
All of this for only $399,000! The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and is 2,070 square feet. You can see the virtual tour at http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?sk=29&t=1322405, or let me know, and I’d be happy to show you this stunning home.!
November 10th, 2008 | Tags: golf view homes orlando florida, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Orlando Golf course communites, water view homes florida | Category: Heathrow FL Custom Homes, Heathrow FL Semi Custom Homes, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Orlando Florida Real Estate | Comments (2)
Over the past 4 years Heathrow, FL has commanded a higher price per square foot in the mid price range homes segment (priced between $300,000 to $600,000 and having a sales price per square foot between $100/Sf and $200/SF). In 2007 91% of the Heathrow FL sales in this category were priced between $161/SF - $200/SF as compared to all of zip code 32745 (Lake Mary/Heathrow, FL) which had 67% of transactions in this segment in the $161/SF - $200/SF range. However, when the Heathrow sales are backed out of the 32746 sales, the remaining non-Heathrow sales segment falls to 27%.
Although prices have decreased in 20008, Heathrowcontinues to command a higher sales price per square foot. In 2008 50% of the Heathrow FL sales in this category were priced between $161/SF - $200/SF as compared to all of zip code 32745 (Lake Mary/Heathrow, FL) which had 29% of transactions in this segment in the $161/SF - $200/SF range. However, when the Heathrow sales are backed out of the 32746 sales, the remaining non-Heathrow sales segment falls to 22%.
The following stacked bar charts show the number of sales in each price band, as well as the percentage of the total for all of 32746 and Heathrow.
Zip 32746 Homes Sold
October 30th, 2008 | Tags: Heathrow Florida Home Sales, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Lake Mary FL real estate, Lake May FL homes, Orlando Home Sales | Category: Heathrow FL Custom Homes, Heathrow FL Semi Custom Homes, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Orlando Florida Real Estate | Comments (3)
The residential resale market continues to be slow throughout the Orlando region. Within Seminole County homes sold YTD (Jan. 1st – Oct. 15th) have decreased by 53% from the same time period 3 years ago. The market segment within the Heathrow zip code of 32746 experienced a similar decline with sales decreasing by 55%. The following charts show the decline in homes sales in both Seminole County, as well as within zip code 32746.
Seminole County Home Sales
October 29th, 2008 | Tags: Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Lake Mary Florida Homes Sales, Orlando Home Sales, Seminole County Home Sales | Category: Heathrow FL Custom Homes, Heathrow FL Semi Custom Homes, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Orlando Florida Real Estate | Leave a comment
The agents at Heathrow Realty are Heathrow experts. Once again, Heathrow Realty leads the pack for Heathrow sales. The following chart shows Heathrow, FL sales YTD (1/1/2008 - 9/30/2008) for homes listed or sold.
Heathrow Realty is #1 in Sales
October 29th, 2008 | Tags: Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Lake Mary Luxury Homes, Orlando Golf course communites | Category: Heathrow FL Custom Homes, Heathrow FL Semi Custom Homes, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Orlando Florida Real Estate | Comments (20)
If you’re planning to travel to/from the Orlando area, be sure to check out the Sanford Orlando International Airport. It’s conveniently located in Sanford, Florida (about 8 miles from Heathrow), and offers non-stop flights to many U.S. and International destinations. My family and I recently had to make a short notice trip between Orlando and Chicago. We checked the Orlando International Airport first. The fares for no advanced booking were in the $400 - $600 range per person – and that wasn’t for non-stop service! I checked out Allegiant Air’s flights to Rockford IL. For the same week travel, and managed to get the outbound fare at $79 per person and the return for $89 per person. We had about a 1 hour drive from Rockford to Chicago. However we estimated that we saved that much time due to the distance of the Orlando Airport from our home plus the extra time required for flying out a major airport. There are also many non-stop flights to International destinations such as Iceland, the UK, and Belgium. Check it out at www.orlandosanfordairport.com/
August 25th, 2008 | Tags: convenient, orlando airport, sanford fl airport, travel to orlando, visit florida | Category: Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Orlando Florida Real Estate | Leave a comment
We’re entering our 3rd day of Tropical Storm, Fay, in Central Florida and Heathrow is getting drenched. The local meteroligist is sayig that Fay is stalled over Central Florida so that we can expect it to remain all day long. Ironically Seminole County schools are open today after being closed the past 2 days, and this is the worst day yet! Winds are gusting at > 40 mph. I’m afraid of getting blown away when I walk my dog! Do you think we should start building an ark?
August 21st, 2008 | Tags: Central Florida weather, Fay Tropical Storm, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Heathrow Homes | Category: Heathrow FL Custom Homes, Heathrow FL Semi Custom Homes, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Orlando Florida Real Estate | Leave a comment
Heathrow, FL July # of Sales Remain Strong – Prices Decrease
Thirteen homes/condos sold in Heathrow during July 2008. This is the same number of residences that sold during July, 2007. However, prices have decreased from last year an average of 6.4%. The numbers are somewhat skewed due to a recent home sold in Heathrow Woods at $2.25M. Here’s the breakdown by neighborhood:
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Type
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Neighborhood
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July 2007
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July 2008
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Delta
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# Sales
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Ave. $/SF
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# Sales
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Ave. $/SF
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Ave. $/SF
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Semi-Custom
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Barclay Place
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1
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$ 183.71
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Brampton Cove
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1
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$ 135.20
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Brookhaven
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1
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$ 132.96
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1
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$ 147.31
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+10.8%
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Cherry Ridge
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3
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$ 135.20
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Heron Ridge
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1
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$ 168.98
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Keenwicke
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4
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$ 178.06
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1
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$ 166.52
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-6.5%
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Lakeside
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|
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3
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$ 135.20
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Waters Edge
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1
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$ 189.41
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Willowbrook
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1
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$ 184.04
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Semi-Custom Total
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7
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$ 172.37
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11
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$ 154.45
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-10.4%
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Custom
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Breckenridge Heights
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1
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$ 202.66
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Burlington Oaks
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1
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$ 222.53
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Muirfield Village
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1
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$ 201.66
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Reserve at Heathrow
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1
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$ 197.15
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Wyntree
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1
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1
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$ 153.77
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Heathrow Woods
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1
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$ 265.54
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1
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$ 324.39
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Custom Total
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6
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$ 218.99
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2
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$ 267.63
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+22.2%
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Grand Total
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13
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$ 197.65
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13
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$ 185.01
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-6.4%
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August 14th, 2008 | Tags: Heathrow Custom Home Sales, Heathrow Fl semi-custom homes sales, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Heathrow Home Sales | Category: Heathrow FL Custom Homes, Heathrow FL Semi Custom Homes, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Orlando Florida Real Estate | Leave a comment
This is Part 3 of 2008 1st Half Heathrow, FL Real Estate Sales
Heathrow is a lovely, gated, golf course community located north of Orlando, FL. It consists of custom and semi-custom single family homes, condos, and townhouses. 112 single family homes were sold in Heathrow in 2007, of which 51 were custom homes and 61 were semi-custom homes. During the first half of 2008, 31 single family homes were sold, of which 13 were custom homes and 18 were semi-custom homes. This represents a decrease of 54% in homes sold from the 1st half of last year to this year. Here’s the breakdown by quarter:
Prices have also decreased during this time period. Custom home price per sq. foot have decreased 33% from $280.23 $/SF in Q1, 2007 to $189.01 $/SF in Q2, 2008. Semi custom homes decreased 7% during this period.
For information on the specific Heathrow neighborhood, please see my previous blogs, Heathrow Fl 2008 1st Half Custom Home Sales and Heathrow Fl 2008 1st Half Semi-Custom Home Sales .
August 6th, 2008 | Tags: Add new tag, Golf /Course Homes in Florida, Heathrow FL Custom Homes, Heathrow FLLuxury Homes, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Heathrow Home Sales | Category: Heathrow FL Custom Homes, Heathrow FL Semi Custom Homes, Heathrow Florida Real Estate, Orlando Florida Real Estate | Comments (1)
