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Figuring out the Vienna Home Market… May 2009

By Doug Francis

With all you read about the housing market, buying a Vienna home in 22182 appears to be a better bet right now. But if you are a seller with a home priced over $800,000 then you will be sobered. I just looked over resale data from MRIS of the Vienna zip codes ( 22180-22182)  for the month of May, and the biggest gains seem to be in the 22182 zip code again… looking at the number of sales. But please know that this information is reported from MRIS which is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate but should be considered pretty darn close.

Numbers for 22182:

  • Total Units Sold in May 2009, 25 vs. 17 in 2008 (up 47%)
  • Average Sold Price in May 2009, $672,560 vs. $846,776 in 2008 (down 20.57%)
  • In the $500,000 to $599,999 range, 7 sold of 18 active listings
  • In the $600,000 to $699,999 range, 6 sold of 31 active listings
  • In the $700,000 to $799,999 range, 5 sold of 18 active listings
  • In the $800,000 to $999,999 range, 0 sold of 23 active listings
  • In the $1,000,000 to $2,499,999 range, 3 sold of 55 active listings
  • Average days on market in April 2009 is 70 vs. 114 in 2008
  • The average sold price in April 2009 was 93.91% of average list price

The statistics for the Town of Vienna, 22180, reflected sharply contrasting numbers.

Numbers for 22180:

  • Total Units Sold in May 2009, 23 vs. 26 in 2008 (down 11.54%)
  • Average Sold Price in May 2009, $520,835 vs. $566,265 in 2008 (down 8.02%)
  • In the $400,000 to $449,999 range, 3 sold of 14 active listings
  • In the $450,000 to $499,999 range, 7 sold of 11 active listings
  • In the $500,000 to $599,999 range, 2 sold of 21 active listings
  • In the $600,000 to $799,999 range, 0 sold of 16 active listings
  • In the $800,000 to $899,999 range, 0 sold of 10 active listings
  • In the $1,000,000 to $2,499,999 range, 2 sold of 43 active listings
  • Average days on market in April 2009 is 134 vs. 68 in 2008 (up 97.06%)
  • The average sold price in April 2009 was 92.90% of average list price

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About Doug Francis

A seasoned Realtor specializing in unique and new homes around Vienna, Virginia, Doug has seen consumer behavior, negotiations and communication styles change. At his original brokerage, he was the first agent to add an email address. Imagine! Outside real estate, he plays tennis, is a Washington Capitals fan, spends time with Skipper (his dog), and enjoys the restaurant scene in the DCA. He's a Boston University graduate who feels morning coffee is non-negotiable.

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When we bought our house in Vienna, we were thinking about raising the kids, building an addition, and knowing the neighbors. Today, home buyers are attracted to Vienna because of the sense of community, walkability, and small town lifestyle.

So, what’s next after your 25 years? It’s a conversation many of my clients are having with me as they plan to move to the beach, travel, or get closer to grandkids. Helping them see their future, sell their current home, and move ahead with their updated plan has been an interesting new chapter.

My background: I am an active licensed agent in Virginia, have negotiated hundreds of sales contracts, work at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty in McLean, and still sell homes in all price ranges. I donate to the Town of Vienna tree replacement fund, participate in a neighborhood citizens association, and try my best to stay in shape.

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