The annual Summerset Garage sale is tomorrow, May 19th. Gates are open at 8AM and all 4 Summerset locations are participating. Come and view all the items that you thought you never needed and chat with current Summerset residents. The Summerset garage sale ends at 2PM. A map of participating homes will be available at ... [Read More]
The annual Summerset Garage sale is tomorrow, May 19th. Gates are open at 8AM and all 4 Summerset locations are participating. Come and view all the items that you thought you never needed and chat with current Summerset residents. The Summerset garage sale ends at 2PM. A map of participating homes will be available at the gate entrances.
Our pools are now open here at Summerset and the golfers are out earlier and hitting the balls later. Water aerobics has started and more golf carts are on the streets. Our own Summerset Singers will be hosting a concert at the opening of Brentwood’s Civic Community Auditorium on June 24th at 2:30PM. If you have a chance to catch a show of the Summerset Singers, don’t miss is as you will not be disappointed!
Housing Update: Entry level homes are being snatched up QUICKLY! Most homes under $300K that are priced correctly are sold within days of being on the market. Thus, inventory is low in this category, and when a home comes on the market, a buyer must BE READY TO MOVE QUICKLY.
Currently, there are 19 homes for sale in Summerset. (50% LESS than this time last year.) Homes range from 994 – 2850 sq ft. Most homes in Summerset are gently used and may need the updates of granite counters and stainless steel appliances that were not desired when these homes were originally built in 1994-2005. Here is a link to current Summerset homes that are available. The best value per square foot is the home on Maayan Place, priced at $163 sq ft at $389K. Summerset in Brentwood (50 miles east of San Francisco) is comprised of 4 communities, each with their own pool/hot tub, bocce courts, tennis courts, pool tables, activity room and work out room.
For more information, please email or call me at 925-852-1659, as I live in Summerset.
Happy May Day! It has been sometime since my last Summerset update, and the LACK of inventory is the main change that I want to report. Currently in Summerset, there are 17 homes for sale; 70% LESS than this time last year. Inventory priced well moves quickly! I showed a buyer 3 homes this weekend, by Monday ... [Read More]
Happy May Day! It has been sometime since my last Summerset update, and the LACK of inventory is the main change that I want to report. Currently in Summerset, there are 17 homes for sale; 70% LESS than this time last year. Inventory priced well moves quickly! I showed a buyer 3 homes this weekend, by Monday they were all PENDING. With low interest rates and increased rental costs, now is the time to purchase. Here is a link to current Summerset homes for sale.
Since last May, rents have gone up a minimum of $100/month. The least expensive rental rate in Summerset is currently $1600/month. Here is a link to current available rentals. Renting in Summerset is a great way to “test the waters” and see if you want to live in a retirement community.
Summerset is an “OVER 55″ community in Brentwood (50 miles east of San Francisco). Summerset has just over 2000 previously owned homes located in four (4) communities, each having a pool, hot tub, work out area, bocce courts, and an activity director to plan events and assist residents. The Brentwood Golf Course runs throuhout Summerset, providing a sea of green grass and adding to it’s tranquility. (It is not part of Summerset, so dues for golf are NOT included in HOA dues.) HOA dues at Summerset range from $84-$125/depending on the development.
If you would like more information on Summerset living, please call me at 925-852-1659. Wishing you a wonderful May!
Acoustic weekend afternoons are back at Hannah Nicole Vineyards in Brentwood. HNV is the place to come hang out, drink some wonderful wines, picnic and listen to some great music as the weekend afternoon drifts by! The music and wine selection will guarantee you a memorable experience. The weather isn’t an issue as the music moves indoors, ... [Read More]
Acoustic weekend afternoons are back at Hannah Nicole Vineyards in Brentwood. HNV is the place to come hang out, drink some wonderful wines, picnic and listen to some great music as the weekend afternoon drifts by! The music and wine selection will guarantee you a memorable experience. The weather isn’t an issue as the music moves indoors, in case it gets a little chilly or wet. Regardless of the forecast, Hannah Nicole’s Acoustic Afternoons will bring good times, award winning wines and memories for everyone.
Click this link for the music schedule.
This great spring-like weather we are having, along with the blooming of the trees and tulips is giving us the feeling of spring; and thus the start of the house buying season. More folks are now out looking at homes on the weekends and showing an interest in purchasing. If you are over 55 and looking ... [Read More]
This great spring-like weather we are having, along with the blooming of the trees and tulips is giving us the feeling of spring; and thus the start of the house buying season. More folks are now out looking at homes on the weekends and showing an interest in purchasing.
If you are over 55 and looking for an active-adult community, Summerset in Brentwood is a purchase option that should be considered. New listings come on the market weekly, and homes priced under $300K are in strong demand. Summerset has 4 communities, each with a clubhouse, pool, hot tub, billiard tables, and many activities to keep as busy. A monthly newsletter provides residents a list of activities going on at all four (4) locations Some of the fun includes local day trips, gambling buses, international tours, bunko, pinochle, poker, tennis, weight control, line dancing, bocce, poker, ceramics and more. The award-winning Summerset singers are also a fun group to join!
Currently, there are 20 homes for sale; sizes from a 968 sq ft duet with a one-car garage to a 2600 sq ft golf course home with a three-car garage. Most Summerset homes are gently used and need only minor touch-up prior to unloading your furniture. To view all current Summerset homes for sale click here! (Link is only good for 30 days)
Give me a call or email for more information, as I live in Summerset!
Happy Super Bowl weekend! A great time to get together with friends, even if football in not your sport. This year, there will be 2 Super Bowl parties at Summerset! So, if you want your own house party; without the mess, you can share the fun with others at the clubhouse! Summerset is an “over 55” ... [Read More]
Happy Super Bowl weekend! A great time to get together with friends, even if football in not your sport. This year, there will be 2 Super Bowl parties at Summerset! So, if you want your own house party; without the mess, you can share the fun with others at the clubhouse!
Summerset is an “over 55” active adult community (50 miles east of San Francisco). We are a community of 2,000 gently-used homes that were built from 1994-2004. Resale homes currently run from $180K to $545K. Here is a link to these homes.
In addition, a resale at Trilogy Vineyards is on this list at $629K. Trilogy (Shea’s active lifestyle community) is a new destination to live for those wanting a resort location. Trilogy has fabulous NEW home designs from 1465 to over 2800 square feet, and prices starting just under $400K.
Do you want to hear a great real estate statistic? Currently, there are 25 ACTIVE homes on the MLS in both Summerset & Trilogy. This is only 1% of all homes in all the communities!
Enjoy your weekend, the game, and those fun Super Bowl commercials. If you want more information on Brentwood’s “over 55” communities, let me know.
Happy Belated New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and may you have a healthy 2012! After an enjoyable Christmas, I caught a bionic cold, and it is great to be back at the computer and seeing the sunshine. There were 69 homes SOLD in Summerset in 2011 and homes SOLD for 97% of List Price! ... [Read More]
Happy Belated New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and may you have a healthy 2012! After an enjoyable Christmas, I caught a bionic cold, and it is great to be back at the computer and seeing the sunshine.
There were 69 homes SOLD in Summerset in 2011 and homes SOLD for 97% of List Price! The highest sale was $500K (list price of $536K) and the lowest price sale was $180K (list price of $179,900). The average days on market (DOM) was 61 days and the average sales price in Summerset was $291,900!
Comparing 2011 to 2010 Sales, the DOM went up 16 days, from 43 days in 2010. The average sales price for 2011 went down $15,000! ($306K average of 2010) This is only -5% vs. YAG! The number of homes SOLD in Summerset for 2011 went down to 69 homes, vs. the 74 homes that sold in 2011. This shows a market that is still desirable for those over 55, wanting to live near a large city and have medical facilities less than 10 minutes away! The average price per square foot cost went down -6%.
Here is a link to homes SOLD in Summerset in 2011…..
Summerset (an over 55 community) is located in Brentwood (50 miles east of San Francisco) and made up of 4 communities and just over 2,000 homes that were built from 1994-2003. Each community has its own recreation center, pool/hot tub, and work out area. The Brentwood golf course runs throughout all four communities; it is a public course and no fees are paid by Summerset residents for its upkeep. Once you are a resident of Summerset, you will receive a monthly activity calendar, and can attend activities at any of the four Summerset locations.
If you would like more information, please give me a call. I live in Summerset!
The holiday spirit is in the air at Summerset in Brentwood. Residents are decorating their yards and their homes; as well as filling grocery bags with food for needy Brentwood families. Each year, Summersetters donate non-perishable food for “Feed the Children” and purchase gifts for needy Brentwood children via the angel gift giving tree and ... [Read More]
The holiday spirit is in the air at Summerset in Brentwood. Residents are decorating their yards and their homes; as well as filling grocery bags with food for needy Brentwood families. Each year, Summersetters donate non-perishable food for “Feed the Children” and purchase gifts for needy Brentwood children via the angel gift giving tree and toys for tot drive.
Each community hosts its own Christmas party, but other holiday events are open to all Summerset residents. Each Summerset resident receives a monthly activity calendar, allowing you to partake in the activities at any of the four Summerset locations.
Currently, there are 27 homes for sale in Summerset, a 30% increase from last year. Prices range from $200,000 for 1300 sq. feet in Summerset 1 to $549,950 for 2857 sq ft home in Summerset 3. (A third of these homes have been on the market more than 100 days.) Most homes in Summerset are gently used, but are missing the updates that today’s buyers seek. Homes priced under $300K tend to move quickly. Here is a link to current homes on the market.
Not sure that you want to live in a retirement community? Try renting! Rents start about $1250/month for a duet (attached unit with a 1 car garage), but rental units under $1500 go quickly! Here is a link to current Summerset rentals.
Hannah Nicole Vineyards is offering its acoustic weekend afternoons for your enjoyment. Come out to Brentwood and enjoy a bottle of wine from their tasting room and grab some cheese, salami and crackers from their gift shop or bring your own picnic! Artists are scheduled to perform between 1 and 4 PM. Tickets are not required ... [Read More]
Hannah Nicole Vineyards is offering its acoustic weekend afternoons for your enjoyment. Come out to Brentwood and enjoy a bottle of wine from their tasting room and grab some cheese, salami and crackers from their gift shop or bring your own picnic!
Artists are scheduled to perform between 1 and 4 PM. Tickets are not required to enjoy the music and it is open to all ages! If the weather gets cold or wet, the music will be moved inside; so you can enjoy the tunes while you’re warming up with a glass of your favorite red!
Below is a schedule of Acoustic Afternoons performances…
November 19 – Chris Ahlman
Country influenced vocalist.
November 20 – Owen Plant
Encore appearance by this eclectic artist who fuses island, classic and rock styles
November 26- Steve Marvel
Crowd favorite! Always a good afternoon of entertainment and music with Mr. Marvel!
November 27 – Toree McGee is Back!
A talented emerging voice with a strong set list and a great guitarist!
November is here and the leaves are just starting to fall in Summerset, an over 55 “active adult” community located in Brentwood. This past weekend, was a yearly craft fair benefitting the Summerset 2 Social Club. Now, plans for food drives, parties and charity donations are on the calendar. Holiday tours of San Francisco, Santana ... [Read More]
November is here and the leaves are just starting to fall in Summerset, an over 55 “active adult” community located in Brentwood. This past weekend, was a yearly craft fair benefitting the Summerset 2 Social Club. Now, plans for food drives, parties and charity donations are on the calendar. Holiday tours of San Francisco, Santana Row, and the Dickens Christmas Faire are just some of the plans on the upcoming calendar. One thing for sure, you can definitely fill your calendar when you live here at Summerset! Each community has its own home owner’s association (HOA), recreation center, pool/hot tub, tennis court, bocce court, workout room, pool table and activity director. Once you are a resident of Summerset, you will receive a monthly activity calendar, and can attend activities at any of the four Summerset locations.
Currently, the number of homes available in Summerset has been reduced to 26; that is a great statistic, as it represents less than 2% of all homes in the development. Prices currently range from $250-$550K. Smaller sized homes move quickly, especially those priced under $250K! Here is a link to current homes in Summerset!
Homes for rent in Summerset have also been snatched up quickly these past few months. Renting is a great option if you are not quite sure you are ready to live in a retirement community; while enjoying all the benefits of an owner. Rents start at $1250 for a duet; however, currently the lowest price rental is going for $1625.
Should you have any questions about Summerset, call me. I live in and enjoy sharing the opportunity to tell others about Summerset. Wishing you a Happy Autumn Season!
