22 N. Quincy Hinsdale IL

 At it’s essence, this is just a new, family house that just makes sense. The wider-than-typical 75 foot wide lot affords a traditional, center entry floor plan design that is functional, spacious and circular. And that makes sense.

22 North Quincy in Hinsdale is set on an interior lot with a nice back yard. The street has very low traffic count as well. That’s saying a lot in this town. And that makes sense.

It’s an easy walk to Monroe Grade School, too.  It’s actually a pretty easy walk anywhere in Hinsdale. Take a look at the Hinsdale location map of 22 N. Quincy in Hinsdale IL 60521.

The construction is completed. The home is available for immediate occupancy. It’s priced at $1,995,000. See how it compares against other new home listings in Hinsdale’s $1,750,000 to $2,250,000 price range. After reviewing these, I am available for questions or to show you the home. Just call 630-468-2505 or e-mail Bryan@BryanBomba.com.

While there are certainly a lot of homes on the market, there are certainly a lot of homes on the market that probably should not be. If you have been looking to purchase a home, either on line or in person, you know what I am talking about. That is why I am pleased to talk with you about 613 Bodin In Hinsdale.

623 Bodin Hinsdale IL

Top Reasons Why I Know This Is One Of The Best Real Estate Investments In Hinsdale

• Priced at $424,900, it’s offered below what similarly-located, similar-sized lots have been selling for in the recent past
• It’s a great rental property. Buy it and rent it out for $2,000 per month.
• When the market comes back, knock it down and build a spec house on the lot. It’s located on one of the best blocks in the Madison school area of Hinsdale. The houses are beautiful. The tree cover is even more beautiful. It’s a true "walk to" locale-within just a few blocks of all that’s important.

630 S. Bodin In Hinsdale is a great location. At this pricing level, with the ample amount of space it has, this one is easily a candidate for Hinsdale real estate investment buy of the year. Questions?  Just contact Bryan Bomba, the marketing agent.

5548 Washington Hinsdale IL has just been reduced to $1,499,900. Now, it’s priced like bank-owned property. Where else can you get approximately 6,000 square feet of living area on a 64′ x 297′ lot for this price? Comparable homes on this specific block have sold as high as $2,150,000.

5548 Washington is a new house that has never been lived in.

This Hinsdale location is particularly convenient if you have a student attending Hinsdale Central High School. Take a look at this map of Hinsdale IL  to see what I mean.

Now that it is priced below it’s new reproduction cost, it’s the time to buy this new home. If you are represented by a Realtor, just have him or her contact Bryan Bomba of RE/MAX. If you do not have an agent representing you, just contact Bryan Bomba of RE/MAX yourself. Either way, this is one of those opportunities you do not want to look back on and wish you had acted.

During the third quarter of 2008, there had been 69 accepted contracts on detsched homes in all of Hinsdale IL (School DIstrict 181 area only). This compares with 17 accepted contracts over the same period in 2007.

During the 3rd quarter of 2008, the average sales price for a detached home in the Madison Grade School area was $916,714 compared to $$1,299,549 in all of Hinsdale. This past quarter, the average marketing time of a house was 248 days whereas it was 199 last year at this time.

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At the request of a regular real estate blog reader, I am presenting a comparison of 2008 real estate sales activity versus that of 2007. The numbers contained herein are derived from the MLS and reflect the latest 30 days of real estate market activity as of September 8, 2008.

Town                    #of sold 2008       #of sold 2007     % change

Burr Ridge            8                        4                     200%   

Clarendon Hills      10                     8                     125%

Downers Grove      44                     32                    138%

Elmhurst              33                      30                   110%

Hinsdale              21                       15                   140%

LaGrange             10                       8                    125%

Western Springs   10                     10                    100%

Overall, it appears as if we have experienced a measurable better August than we had in 2007. Marketing times are averaging eight to nine months. Sales-to-list price ratios are averaging in the low to mid 90’s, dependent on the town and price range.

6381 Garfield in Burr Ridge has the best of both worlds. First, 100 percent of it’s schools are the highly regarded District 181 and District 86 (Hinsdale Central High School) schools in Hinsdale. These are the schools everyone seeks out-at any price. Second, the home is located on the extreme north side of Burr Ridge, where the houses and lots are very large. No cramped postage stamp-sized properties here.

 Even better news is that the price has just been re-positioned to $2,749,900. This represents an undeniable value in this marketplace under these market conditions.

While the house is truly expansive and estate-sized, it’s personality is warm and inviting. It just feels like home.

Contact Bryan Bomba of RE/MAX to arrange a private showing or a detailed property brochure. Either way, if you are considering a home in this price range, this is one you need to consider. Don’t miss it.