January 15, 2008
Ho-Ho-Holiday Sales in Columbia City
Here are some smallish homes that sold over the holidays. Were the sellers laughing their way to the bank, or were the buyers making smart deals in a slow market?
4701 46th Ave S
Listed originally at $469,000; sold for $444,500 in about 2.5 months on 12/28/07
3 br/1 ba; 970 sq ft
4632 46th Ave S
Listed originally at $410,000; sold for $380,000 on 12/28/07
2 br/1 ba; 790 sq ft
4832 49th Ave S
Listed originally at $475,000; sold for $440,000 in about 3 months on 12/14/07
2 br/1 ba; 1,060 sq ft
5235 S Pearl St
Listed originally at $550,000; sold for $547,500 in just over a month on 12/19/07
1 br/2 ba; 1,700 sq ft

Max said:
I believe that Pearl Street house was originally listed for $579,000 or thereabouts.
January 16, 2008 8:12 AM
Ruby said:
It’s quite possible, if it was relisted. I was referencing a new listing record at the price I quoted, but it may have been cut and relisted. If so, then the time it sold in may be incorrect as well.
January 16, 2008 8:40 AM