First and foremost, Happy Holidays! From my family to yours, we wish you good health, happiness, and prosperity for the season and the new year. If you’re on my newsletter mail-out program, I hope you’ve been enjoying those. I have been trying to complete them every month, but as you already know—maybe it’s going to end up every other month in my busier seasons. Calendars are being mailed out this week to you, and I’ll have the first 2020 newsletter by the end of January.
I’ll be doing an end of the year statistics report, but I wanted to look at where things are as we head into the final weeks of 2019. Here are the “get to the point” stats for those who aren’t in this for the long read.
- Median list price YTD is up 7.46%.
- Median SOLD price YTD is up 6.56%.
- Average sale price, YTD, for Greater St George, for 2019, is $364,010.
- Median Days on the Market (DOM) it up a bit (YTD) at 29 days compared to November, 2018 YTD of 25 days.
- Up (YTD) 5.1% for active listings. Currently, we have 875 listed (Greater St George).
- Sold listings are up 3.1% (YTD up to November 2018 vs. 2019); we have sold 3,737 as of today (Greater St George).
- Pending listings are up 6% (YTD to November), and we are 18 days into December, and 369 homes are pending.
Meadow Valley Farms is a custom home neighborhood in Little Valley (St George), and the homes are on larger parcels of land being half an acre or one-acre lots. The area is farm-friendly, meaning you can have horses or other animals. This home was built in 2015 and custom. Shy of 4300sqft, having most of the living on the main level and with timeless selections, this home will appeal to many. The master, casita, and another bedroom (used as an office) is downstairs (along with 2 full bathrooms, and 1 half bath). Upstairs you’ll find 3 additional bedrooms, a large bonus room with a Romeo & Juliet balcony that opens to the entry. The bonus room also offers a large outside (covered) balcony patio which looks to the north and enjoys Pine Mountain Views and views into the red mountains (city lights at night too). There is a full bath (with 2 vanities) and another half bath upstairs as well. 
As you approach the front door, you’ll notice the custom iron door with panels that open to enjoy fresh air during our many months of excellent St George weather. The grand entry offers vaulted ceilings, and views to the mountain and backyard. The office is just off the front door, there are glass double doors, and this is a functional bedroom with a large closet and window if you’d like to use it as such. The Casita or guest room is ahead, with an exterior entrance and ensuite bathroom. The master is also on the main floor, and it’s very spacious, with views to the back overlooking the pool and views. The master bath offers a freestanding tub, extra-large zero entry shower, and extra-long double vanity featuring granite carried throughout the home — two closets (his and her wardrobe) just off the bathroom. 
The beautiful staircase adds to the details with a well-thought-out place for your Christmas tree right at the curve of the staircase. The great room is spacious, as is the kitchen. The island is abundant, with suspended seating and a full-size dining room just off the kitchen. All doors and drawers feature soft-close, and they are taller/deeper for added storage. All details were carefully thought out, giving the most amount of space as well as the best use of space. The in-counter microwave will allow better access for users, and the induction Kitchenaid cooktop is certainly a sought-after feature. If you’re a person that prefers a gas cooktop—you’ll likely change your mind quickly after you realize how amazing an induction is—but if not—there is already a gas line stubbed in so you can switch it out. Down the hall, you find the half-bath and the laundry/craft room. Even the laundry room has a beautiful view. There is an exterior door offering easy access from the pool to the half bath just outside of the laundry room. .jpg)
The backyard is fantastic. There is so much space to turn your dream into reality. There is already a wood fence; if you’ve got horses or farm animals, they can go back there. Or, if you’d like to add an RV garage and Sport Courts, …there is so much room. The pool was completed in 2017, featuring a salt system with high-end equipment, and automatic cover. Ample concrete around the pool gives you so much space to entertain. There are 3 patios and a small trail that takes you to the back. The spiral staircase takes you to the upper deck, where you’ll enjoy more of the view while still seeing the pool. Inside is the bonus room which is wired for surround sound. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, and all bedrooms are larger with big closets (as well as 3 more storage closets up there too!)
There were many upgrades added to the home during construction, including added insulation (interior walls and garage), solid core door, raised ceilings and doors, counter height vanities, cat 5 for rooms and security, and many upgraded electrical features. If you’d like to see this home, contact Paula Smith today for an appointment. Owner/Agent.
I am Paula Smith, Associate Broker with RealtyPath of St George. I have been a licensed, full time, real estate agent in Southern Utah since 2006. I have been selling residential real estate during all of the changes in the market as well as witnessing our St George area grow to become one of the fastest-growing cities in America. I keep my finger on the pulse and not only pay attention to what is going on, and I've accurately predicted future market conditions. 
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Sunriver Home competitively priced at $279,000. Hurry! This won't last.
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Offered at $445,000.
Tastefully and generously appointed with over $125,000 in upgrades (more today if you tried to duplicate it) and every inch of the home offers attention to detail. A short list of upgrades are: enclosed front courtyard (to enjoy the view), full outdoor kitchen, upgraded (and tinted) windows), multiple bay windows, attic fan, plantation shutters, reverse osmosis, hot water recirculating loop, water softer, pull out shelves in cabinets, stainless/double oven, added storage, added can lighting and hose bibs, all fixtures and ceiling fans upgraded, wired for surround sound, phantom screens, neutral travertine tile, all tile shower surrounds, fireplace (with blower), sink in laundry and garage, storage cabinets in garage, and epoxy floors in garage. Walking in the front door, you’ll be captivated by the elegance, and with neutral tones, you’ll be able to decorate specific to your own style.
The backyard space is impressive, with the extended patio and east facing backyard, you'll enjoy shaded afternoons and a perfect entertaining area complete with a full outdoor kitchen. There is a pre-plumbed area for a fountain or water feature, and the yard is large, with even more space behind the casita. The front courtyard is enclosed and gated, and being on a cul-de-sac with only a couple of homes on the street, vehicle traffic is virtually non-existent. A short walk will take you to the dog park, Veterans Park, or the trail system. Of course, the Sunriver Clubhouse is yours to use and offers an indoor and outdoor pool/spa, full gym, computer lab, library, billiards room and multi-use room available for club meetings or weekly card games. 