Living in Contra Costa County: California: Brentwood: Summerset

Sommerset in Brentwood - November 2009 Market Report

Sommerset is a dynamic community in Brentwood California for people 55 plus.  This Sommerset Market Report focuses on Sommerset, Summerset, and other 55 plus communities in Brentwood.

Sommerset Communities feature single family homes and duplexes.  This report focuses on the Current Sommerset Market and the homes sold in the Sommerset Communities in October and September.

Currently there are 21 homes for sale in the Sommerset Community.  The average asking price of those homes is $459,406.00 and the median asking price is $439,950.00.  The currently active homes have spent and average of 68 days on the market and have an average asking price of $227.00 per SF. 

In September there were 6 homes sold in Sommerset Communities.  The average selling price was $290,650.00 and the median selling price was $262,500.00.  The average days on market was 57 and the average selling price per SF was $194.00.

In October there were only 3 homes sold in Sommerset Communities.  The average price was $316,166.00 and the median price was $292,500.00.  These homes spent an average of 36 days on the market and sold for $192.00 per SF.

The cost of a home in Sommerset is more expensive than a home in Brentwood proper based on last months Brentwood Housing Market Report.  However, this is a gated and specialized community.

The small number of homes makes it hard to count on the numbers to show real trends.  One trend that is apparent is that the smaller well priced homes are going quick.  The larger and grander of the homes are setting.

Summerset 55+ Community in Brentwood is a gated community in East Contra Costa County’s finest city for those 55 and older. Brentwood is one of Contra Costa County’s most upscale, but affordable communities.

Summerset 55+ Community in Brentwood offers its members the security of a gated community with many amenities, such as a Club House, Pool, Tennis Courts, a Gym, and a Green Belt. Summerset 55+ Community offers a number of community activities directed at its members. Many of these fine Summerset Homes set right on one of Brentwood’s Fine Golf Courses. Brentwood offers fine shopping and many Community Events.

Summerset 55+ Community in Brentwood was built in four phases and the homes available now where built in from about 1993 to 2003. Newer homes in another nearby 55+ communities are still being built. As Summerset 55+ Community in Brentwood homes are directed at seniors without children most of the homes only have two bedrooms, however a few do have three bedrooms. Some Summerset 55+ Community in Brentwood homes even have three car garage, leaving the owner space for golf cart often used when getting around in a Summerset Community.

Summerset 55+ Community in Brentwood can be very affordable and yet it also provides upscale homes. Prices for homes sold in Brentwood’s Summerset this year range from $200,000.00 to $570,000.00. Periodically there are Bank Owned Homes, Pre-foreclosure Homes, and Estate Sale Homes Available.

Summerset 55+ Community in Brentwood are all single story home. The lots are generally not huge as most buyers want some yard, but do not want to spend a lot of time taking care of a yard. Lots range from around 3000 SF with some up to around 10,000 SF.

Summerset 55+ Community in Brentwood shows 16 homes available on the MLS. These homes range in price form $139,000.00 to $699,950.00.

Summerset 55+ Community in Brentwood is an exciting place to live and you can Search Homes Now or ask me for a Free Hot List of Homes in Brentwood’s Summerset.

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