Buying and Selling in Grangeville Idaho Real Estate Market Stirring

Spring is on its way, and I’d like to apologize for my lack of postings on my blog.  By not having posted a new article in a week or two, I’m breaking my own cardinal rule of being consistent when communicating with readers.  Anyhow, I am working hard in the background and would like to provide a report of the Grangeville Real Estate market to keep you updated (from my own perspective, of course).

In the past several weeks, I have listed a beautiful 1768 Sq. Ft. Home, with gorgeous interior detail (such as crown molding throughout) and quality home and bath fixtures, as well as a spacious Master Suite with cast iron jetted tub and large shower.  Click here for photos of this home.  Detailed info will be available today as well. The home is located on the corner of Red Barn Lane and Mount Idaho Grade Rd. with unencumbered east and southeast views of the mountains and includes 2.75 Acres. Uou won’t have to lift a finger inside this home.  Its immaculate, well maintained and well built, all the way around, inside and out.  Hire someone to mow the lawn, plenty of space to park your RV or even build a shelter or shop for the RV, and travel when you want.   Value priced at $295,000.

Also recently listed, is a family size home on East South 7th and Scott St.  I’ll update you on the particulars of this home in a day or two.  The home is in great condition and has been very well maintained.  More to come.

Today, I’ll be listing a smaller 2 Bed/1 Bath home, great for a rental or for starter, or if you just want something small to maintain.  The owners have completely gutted and remodeled the interior and its absolutely beautiful with meticulous design.  This could be in architectural digest.  I’m so impressed.  The pricing will be somewhere in the $140K to $150K range.  Move in ready, with a shop in the back. This will be a great home for someone. 

I have also written up several offers lately, one of which has been accepted.  A south fork home with river frontage is under contract. 

Calls are trickling in and the activity is stable.  I look for a good season.

I’ll update you on the new listings real soon.  Enjoy the sunshine since our time change!

Custom Home in Grangeville Idaho on Small Acreage

Grangeville Idaho Custom Home for sale close to town

Custom built in 1998, this well maintained home spells QUALITY and HIGH STANDARDS when you see all of the upgrades this custom home has to offer.  

Throughout the home, you will find crown molding,  high grade fixtures and custom cabinets, cast iron tubs and bathroom appliances by Kohler and other top manufactures, Treks decking, beautiful lighting fixtures, a propane fireplace in the living room (thermostatically controlled) and so many features, its hard to list everything.  

The frame built home is of all plywood construction (no wafer board), vinyl siding, metal roof, R34 insulation in roof and floors, top quality windows that are fiberglass on the exterior, wood on the interior (double pane), and fiberglass pillars. 

The home is tastefully decorated in a traditional style, with a large kitchen and breakfast area, the dining room, living room, Master Suite with jetted tub and shower in the Master bath.  A guest bedroom, extra full bath, den and laundry room complete the interior.  The home is 1768 square feet in size, perfect for baby boomers who don’t want alot of house to maintain, but enjoy the views and the quality interior for comfort and enjoyment.   1.75 Acres with lots of new trees planted around the circular driveway and plenty of parking for an RV if desired.  Mountain views complete this wonderful Grangeville residence less than 1 mile from town.

Features:  Living area:  1768 Sq. Ft. Lot size:  1.75 Acres - splittable Heating and Air Conditioning:  Forced Hot Air Gas and Thermostat Controlled Gas Fireplace.  Two Stall Garage:  22’ x 30’ and concrete pad 22’ x 20 -  220 V Outlet Private Well and Septic System Included: Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Microwave, Privacy Screen on back deck, Storage Shed, Window Treatments 2007 County Property Taxes:  $739.82 

To see this home, please contact agent Mary Mangold at 208-983-7602 to arrange a showing, or email realtor@marymangold.com

Beautiful Grangeville Idaho Home with Acreage Near Town

Coming soon is a listing of a 1768 Sq. Ft Home, absolutely beautifully decorated and very well constructed, built in 1998 with unobstructed mountain views, a great private well, very close to town on a couple of acres.  You won’t find a better maintained home than this with crown molding, excellent insulation throughout, Kohler fixtures through the home, with a large 2 car garage.   If you’re a baby boomer looking for a home that is not too big to maintain, this will be one you should monitor.  Information will begin to show up online, here at marymangold.net and in the Lewis Clark Board of Realtors MLS system.

Priced at $295,000.

Grangeville Idaho Residential with Acreage

Grangeville Property 

Idaho county real estate season around the corner

For those who like to keep track of various market data that can provide insight into the economic conditions of the real estate industry in the area of Idaho County, I’d like to share information I’m able to glean from the Lewis Clark Multiple Listing System. 

All but 3 real estate agencies in the Idaho county territory are members of the local board of realtors.  Harman Agency in Cottonwood, Solberg Agency of Grangeville and Wolfinger Land and Auction of Grangeville are the 3 that are independent agencies.  Data supplied as a economic indicator does not include the listings and sales of these three agencies, and therefore we are dealing with skewed results. 

The data I am providing is based upon the markets in Idaho County only, and does not include Orofino, Kamiah, Craigmont real estate activity, nor any other town that is not situated in Idaho County.

In tabulating information, I was able to enter all activities for the past 30 days and here are the current results:

SOLDS:  4 total in the past 30 days: Elk city vacant land (1), Grangeville homes (1), White Bird Manufactured home without land (1), and Kooskia home (1).   All the homes were sold at a price range between $75,000 and $92,700.  The Elk City land was a large tract of 70+ acres for a price of a bit over $400K.

In the past 30 days there were 32 new listings, 80% of those vacant land listings.

In the past 30 days there were approx 12 price changes on existing listings.  Most of these are corrections to make the listings more marketable and to match current economic conditions.

This is the end of this report.  in my opinion, our real estate season will be stable but buyers are savvy and new listings should be priced according to the market to get action. otherwise the homes and land - with some relevance to location and neighborhoods, will sit while other more appropriately priced properties and motivated sellers, will attract buyers and a sale will result. 

More marketing reports next month.

Idaho State Fiddlers Contest coming to Grangeville Idaho in April

Idaho State Fiddlers contest will draw about 500 people to Grangeville ID in April 2008.  Friday, April 4th through Saturday April 5th at Grangeville Elementary / Middle School multipurpose room and cafeteria is the place to enjoy this knee tapping, foot stomping festival of fiddle.    Admission ranges from $3.00 to $7.50

For more information, you can visit www.iotfa.org or just plan on being there.

While you’re in town on Friday, stop in at Windermere Real Estate for a real estate guide and to inquire about listings.  We’re located at 320 East Main Street, next to the city park.  Call Mary for questions at 208-983-7602.  Have fun in Grangeville.

Central Idaho Snowmobiling Season - Elk City Idaho and Dixie Idaho.

Folks, if you’re looking for snow, Dixie Iaho is the place.  I’ve posted a good local resource for trails and information on Snowmobiling in the Nez Perce National Forest and beyond.

SNOWMOBILE INFORMATION -  ELK CITY IDAHO AND DIXIE IDAHO

Here’s the updated scoop from Rick at Silver Spur Outfitters and Lodge:

The Presidents Day  Snowmobile Weekend will be celebrated this weekend in Dixie, Idaho, March 16th, 17th and 18th.

Saturday March 16 - Snowmobile Poker Run
Registration is 9am to 11am.  The challenge begins at 11am.

Sunday March 17 - Snowmobile Drag Races
Registration is 9am to 11am.  The challenge begins at 11am.

Snow conditions:  Rick reports that there is 5-1/2 feet of beautiful white snow on the ground.  Dixie, Idaho, the furthest little town from civilization, but quite civilized on its own, is set to see 200 extra folks milling about over the weekend.

If you’re a snowmobile fiend, Dixie Idaho’s Presidents Day Weekend is just the medicine you need to feel really good!

Don’t miss it!

… oh and on your way to or fro, check out some real estate for sale:

A beautiful log home on Red River Road on your way to Dixie.  $449,000

Riverfront vacation lots in Elk City Idaho just across from Bullock Lane - Rivers Edge

American River Cabin Retreat - Fishermen, snowmobilers - Elk City’s snowmobile trails lead off the trail next to River’s Edge.  This is the perfect escape for you and your friends and family.

Links to flyers will be available tomorrow.

Plan on Dixie - your Idaho Snowmobile Destination.

Wherever you go, pack sensibly for inclement weather and drive safely.

Your Grangeville Idaho Real Estate Agent - Mary Mangold - Windermere Real Estate
208-983-7602  - call me anytime about any properties you see at www.marymangold.net

I specialize in unique riverfront vacation properties in Grangeville and Elk City Idaho. 

Your destination for:

All things outdoors.

Hwy 95 closed from Grangeville to Cottonwood, ID

http://511.idaho.gov/

For real time updates of road closures in Idaho, visit the above link, especially when planning travel and zoom in on the area where your travel plans will take you.

Today, February 6, 2007 in the Grangeville Idaho area, we are experiencing high winds, blowing snow and most roads are being reported with packed snow.  Its best to stay off roadways if you do not have to travel. 

Hwy 95 is closed from Grangeville Idaho to Cottonwood ID.

Super Snow Bowl Weather

The temperatures were mild today.  Highs of upper 30’s.  Around 10am or so, it began to snow.  Little tiny flakes in a mist like snow, fell and continued to fall all day, throughout the evening too. 

I just opened the window for a peek, and did not detect any wind, breeze nor snow fall.  Its quiet, soft, and cold enough to remain as light puffy snow.

Tomorrow is another day.

Sunshine, some clouds, and the possibility of more snow on the way

Waking up to a blue sky with lots of sunshine was a plentiful gift from Mother Nature.  But will it last?  Probably not.  For now though, the outdoors looks inviting, and the snow plows can take a rest. 

This has been quite the dramatic winter.  I’ve lived in Grangeville since 1999 and I’ve not seen a winter like this one, so full of the elements that the word “WINTER” conjures. 

Living several miles to the east of town, we’re actually a couple of hundred feet lower in elevation than the town of Grangeville.  But I would venture to say we’re about even when it comes to the cumulative snowfall to date.  We’ve measured approximately 52 inches that has fallen since November. 

Our average snowfall is about 25 inches from Fall to Spring. 

Temperatures today should hover in the low 30’s.  I’m off to put some signs up and take care of errands in town. 

Have a great Saturday!

PS:  visit www.marymangold.com to see new video posted for the interior of a Custom Log Home listed in the Elk City area.  Or just click this link to go straight to the post:

http://marymangold.com/2008/01/24/red-river-vacation-cabin-near-elk-city-idaho/

Listing Season is in Full Gear

There aren’t many real estate sales that closed in January.  7 or 8 pending transactions on the books.  The 3 sales from the past 5 days involved vacant land deals in the region.  72 Acres did sell on Red River Road, same location where my new listing for a custom log home resides.  The 72 Acres was listed for $699K and closed substantially lower to a non-resident of the area.

This winter has been especially healthy in the amount of cold and snowfall, replenishing are drought ridden acquifers and will help when fire season returns.   Once better weather begins to appear more readily, folks who want to escape the cities to a simpler existence, or to search for a vacation getaway, will return with funds to spend. 

As most seem to agree, we are somewhat insulated here in the region of Idaho County from the fraud and foreclosure pony show going on in other states, and even in densely populated cities of Idaho.   Nonetheless, there are those even in our midst who will suffer from the seeds sown in the markets of yesterday. 

I spent a few minutes this morning catching up on the last 60 minutes segment that spun the story of complete and utter mortgage fraud.

The whole story is downright disgusting, from the words of the consumers all the way to the impacts to our world economy.   The Global Economy needs an INTERVENTION.  Reality TV may be able to shake some sense into the world.  But of course, its someone elses fault.  Lets blame it on Sadam Hussein.  He’s dead, so he won’t care.