236 Canada Verde

 

Newly listed in Hollywood Park is 236 Canada Verde, overlooking the beautiful Sonterra South Golf Course. With five bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths, there's room for the largest families! 5148 square feet per Bexar Appraisal District plus a bonus cabana space.

 Enter the home to find a 30x30 great room with soaring ceilings, double sided fireplace, and views of the yard and pool. 

The entertaining kitchen opens to the great room, and features over 16 feet of serving space / breakfast bar and a huge walk-in pantry.

 A contemporary staircase leads up to the two room master suite and master bath.  There's even a private balcony for morning coffee to enjoy the bluff views.

 Below the master, on the entry level floor are four secondary bedrooms and two full baths.  All feature ceiling fans, large closets and laminate flooring. 

On the other side of the home there's a stairway leading up to a family room / game room multi- level room.

And just off those two rooms is a rustic party room / cabana that's also multi- level and features a pool bathroom and a  two story ceiling.

  Below the entertaining rooms rooms are a utility room with shower and sink and a large equipment room / storage room

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Outside you'll find a large pool with spa, and both covered and uncovered patios. Sit by the pool and watch the golfers below!  And enjoy the use of the circular drive and side-entry two car garage.  

Want to see for yourself?  Call for a showing... 210-884-2572

2011 Was a Strong Year for Real Estate in Hollywood Park

The township of Hollywood Park reported 57 homes sold through the MLS in 2011, which was just ahead of the 54 homes sold in 2010.  In a neighborhood with approximately 1300 homes, that represents around 4% of homes that were sold.

Prices in 2011 ranged from $159,000 to $700,000 with most falling between $200,000 and $300,000.  Dollars per square foot ranged from a low of $60 per square foot, to a high of $168 per square foot with most between $100 and $115 per square foot. The homes sold ranged in size from 1519 square feet to 4769 square feet.

Of the 57 homes that sold, 26 homes, or about half,  were sold in 60 days or less and 10 of those 26 were sold in 30 days or less.  So, all in all, a good strong year for Hollywood Park real estate!

9 Months into 2011... How are the Sales in Hollywood Park?

2011 has been a pretty good year for home sales in Hollywood Park so far.  Through the first nine months, there have been 47 closed sales in the Park reported through the MLS.  That translates into approximately 62 sales in a full year, and that's a pretty good year considering the struggling economy.

Of those 47 sales, about half (24) closed in the first six months of the year, from January through June.  And, 23 closed in the last three months, July, August and September.  So, the pace of the sales has definitely picked up!

Prices have ranged from $159,000





to $485,000

If you are looking to buy a home in Hollywood Park anytime soon, don't worry!  There are still plenty of available homes, in all price ranges.  The 29 available homes are listed from a low $169,900 to the most expensive, $741,300.  If you want to look at any of the available homes, just give us a call. We live in the Park and are just minutes away!  210-884-2572

420 Fleetwood in Hollywood Park - Ready for new Owners!



 One of the 35 homes currently available in Hollywood Park is this three bedroom home at 420 Fleetwood.  Priced at $184,900, this home is one of the least expensive in the neighborhood.  It features a split bedroom plan, two full baths and a two car garage.  Situated on a large corner lot in a quiet area of the Park, this home is inviting to young families or even retirees who want to spend time working in the tree shaded yard. 

The large living / dining area includes tall ceilings, lots of windows, tiled floors, and a wood-burning fireplace.  There's access to the back patio through the french doors nearby.  The great room is also open to the kitchen.






The galley style kitchen has tiled countertops, and many upper and lower cabinets for storage.  A large window above the sink overlooks the back patio and big back yard.

Come see this home, and others like it in Hollywood Park, and enjoy the size of our lots, and the distance from the neighbors, and the quiet lifestyle!

The Hollywood Park Real Estate Market -- Sizzling or Fizzling this Summer?

So what's the real estate market doing in Hollywood Park this year?  In a nutshell, it's moving, but moving slowly.  As of today, through almost one half of 2011, there have been 21 closed sales in Hollywood Park, which would indicate around 40 to 45 sales for the year.  Compared to 2010's 55 closed sales in the Park, it's a slower market.

Of those closed sales so far this year, the $$ per square foot have ranged from approximately $80 per square foot (for a huge 4700+ sf foreclosure) to approximately $129 per square foot for a seven year old garden home with less than 2000 sf.

Days on market for the sold homes ranged from 16 days on market to 344 days on market, with most under 100 days.  Sales prices ranged from $159,900 to $485,000, with six of the sales being over $300,000.

Currently there are 35 homes on the market in Hollywood Park, ranging from $171,600 to $697,400, and 10 additional homes that are under contract which have not yet closed.  So, there's plenty of inventory for the buyers to choose from at the moment, and it can be confirmed that it is a buyer's market at the present time.

337 Meadowbrook
Available at $171,900
3-2 -2 carport

111 Canyon View
Available at $284,900
In-Ground Pool
4- 2 1/2 -2

513 Skyforest
Available at $299,500
4- 2 1/2 -  2 one story

337 Meadowbrook in Hollywood Park

Just listed in Hollywood Park, this home at 337 Meadowbrook is a real charmer.  Built in 1960, the home features like new original hardwood floors in the living / dining room, and all three bedrooms.  There's a 22x11 screened-in porch for year round living.  And the oak trees on this .37 acre lot provide a lot of shade in the hot Texas summers.  This home is very clean and ready for new owners and their desired updates.

513 Skyforest in Hollywood Park -- .36 Acre Treed Lot!

 

513 Skyforest in Hollywood Park is new to the market and ready for new owners.  Lots of recent updates in this home will make this home sell! 








There's granite countertops in the kitchen, along with  a tiled backsplash and recent stainless steel appliances.

There are two large living and dining areas in the home, with a bright open floor plan.

The four spacious bedrooms have bamboo flooring, large closets and fresh paint.

Two and one half baths are also updated with solid surface countertops, recent sinks and fixtures.

This fine home is priced to sell at $299,500, and has 2462 square feet per the appraiser.  It is located in a very quiet area of Hollywood Park, yet is convenient to the airport, downtown, and shopping.

Call for an appointment to see this wonderful home.

Loop 1604 / US Highway 281 Interchange is Under Construction Near Hollywood Park

Construction has begun by TXDOT on the long awaited interchange between the two major highways that border Hollywood Park.  Loop 1604 which encircles a large portion of San Antonio borders the Park on the north side, and US Highway 281 borders the Park on the east side.  While the actual interchange is about a mile away from the HP boundaries, the construction has and will continue to impact the traffic patterns in our area.

Once completed, the hope is that the volume of cut-through traffic seen on some of our Hollywood Park streets will be lessened if motorists have easier and faster ways to get from one highway to another.  Meanwhile, it looks like we have a year or two to look forward to traffic delays, detours, noise and dust!

55 Closed Sales in Hollywood Park in 2010!

 The real estate market in Hollywood Park in San Antonio was a strong market in 2010.  There were 55 closed sales, a number larger than 2009. 2008 amd 2007. 

Prices in the Park ranged from $136,500 to $501,000.  As a small township, Hollywood Park includes homes of all sizes - from around 1200 square feet to 6000 square feet +.  The homes range in age from approximately 60 years to approximately 2 years.  The lots range from garden home size lots to 2 acres.  And there's just as much of a range in the levels of upkeep and updating.  So in the Park, there's really no such thing as an "average" home, or average $$ per square foot.

The other good news in our Hollywood Park market is that the number of available homes has lessened from the high of 40 at one point in 2010, to just above 20 at the current time.  It remains to be seen what the rest of 2011 will bring, but there are already two homes that have closed, and two others that are pending at the moment.  So prospects look good for another strong year.

111 Canyon View in Hollywood Park... Something for Everyone!

Wonderful family home, just listed, in Hollywood Park for $284,900.  This home includes lots of features your family will enjoy.  Like:

• Four large bedrooms (18x12, 16x15, 17x12, and 13x12)
• Master bedroom is split from the others and is downstairs
• Over 2800 square feet of space per the appraisal district
• Located on a .41 acre treed lot
• Large in-ground swimming pool for those warm Texas summers
• Multi-purpose Florida room overlooks the backyard
• Recent updates include crown molding, wall textures and paints, custom colors
• Pool recently re-surfaced
• Septic system recently replaced - now an aerobic system



The Latest on the Deer Feeding Issue

From the website, My San Antonio.com:

The city of Hollywood Park has worked up an initial list of acceptable food that residents may feed a specific number of deer on their own property.  An amended deer management ordinance, approved by City Council last month, is now in effect.  Council on Sept. 7 reviewed a preliminary, limited list, recommended by Councilman David Swan, of acceptable supplemental food.  The list includes apples, pears, figs, pumpkins, turnips, alfalfa, oats, wheat and sunflower seeds.  The list suggests protein deer pellets for supplemental protein.  The list is being made available to residents via such outlets as the city website, www.hollywoodpark-tx.gov.

A newly formed deer committee, made up of two residents appointed by each council member, will help advise the city on local deer-related matters such as suggestions of acceptable supplemental deer food. 
“We're micromanaging something that doesn't need micromanaging. We have so much more to worry about in (Hollywood Park) than what to feed the deer,” said Councilwoman Ellen Alkire.

Councilman Gary Miller expressed concern about residents' willingness to turn to what he called “high-dollar alternatives” on the feed list, such as oats and wheat.  “The idea here is that people going to a store could pick up these things for themselves first,” Swan responded.  Swan added that people who buy any of this food might have leftovers, which they could leave out in single-serving portions. 

A resident may feed up to a four deer at a time on his or her property.  Neither hand-feeding nor commercial feed stations are allowed.  According to city officials, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges residents not to leave out any food with beef by-products, such as cat or dog food.

Dog Days of Summer

It's HOT.  That's because it's August in south Texas.  We've finally reached (and crossed) the 100 degree mark for the first time this summer, so, can Autumn be far away? 

Meanwhile the HP real estate market remains crowded with 40 available homes still, and only 9 homes under contract.  There have been 36 sales thus far, so we're continuing at the 50 to 60 sale pace that was set earlier in the year, even though we have a LOT of homes on the market. 

Buyers are still out there shopping, even with the hot humid weather, so sellers are encouraged at the moment.  Interest rates are now an unbelievable 4. something rate, a real boon for buyers looking to qualify for a larger home than they expected.  We'll see how long that continues, and whether our larger than average inventory begins to dwindle.

A Questionable Milestone in Hollywood Park

We've reached a questionable milestone in my neighborhood, Hollywood Park.  For the first time in my memory, perhaps ever?? there are 40 homes on the market in the Park.  In a township of approximately 1300 homes, that's 3% of our neighborhood for sale at once.  We didn't reach that number overnight of course, we've been steadily building the number of active homes for quite some time.

There are a couple of positive sides to this milestone.  For buyers looking to purchase a home in Hollywood Park, there's plenty to choose from.  Our list prices range from $189,900 to $789,000!  About half of the 40 are priced at $300,000 and below, and the other half are priced above $300,000.  Along with these 40 homes, there are an additional 6 homes that are under contract, hopefully soon to be sold.

Meanwhile in 2010 from January through June, there have been 31 sales, which could indicate that our 40 homes is about a 7 to 8 months supply if the sales trends continue.  Time will tell whether the sales keep up the same pace in the second half of the year as they did in the first half, when they were perhaps aided by the tax credit incentives which have now ended.

4th of July Parade and Picnic

Long for an old fashioned 4th of July experience?  You could have been at the annual 4th of July Parade and Picnic in Hollywood Park.  We had families parading through the Park, dressed in their red, white and blue attire, escorted by kids on bikes & scooters, family dogs with colorful bandanas, all following the Park's big red fire engine. 

Once at the Voigt Center, the kids enjoyed a free swim, and everyone chowed down on hot dogs, hamburgers and sausage, followed by snow cones and cold watermelon slices.  There was even an egg toss led by the Mayor.  Lots of fun for all the Hollywood Park families today!

The Hollywood Park Lifestyle

What events make life in Hollywood Park an enjoyable place to live and raise your family?  Take a look at what's coming up soon in HP.

The local swim team, the Hammerheads, are winding up their season this weekend with the championship meet at the Josh Davis Natatorium this Saturday.  Go Hammerheads!

The Hollywood Park Homeowners Association will sponsor the annual 4th of July Parade and Picnic.  Volunteers are needed on the 4th to help with the set-up, cooking and serving, manning the rides and games, and clean-up.  Call to volunteer at 210-490-9737.  The parade starts at 10 am at the ballpark.

Save Saturday, September 11 on your calendar for the fundraiser benefitting the Hollywood Park Fire Department.  Food will be available for purchase, and there will be a silent auction and free swim.  Don't miss it!