Home Sales up 15.4% in the LC in 2013

305 Upson Downs Rd. in Newark is listed for sale at $154,500 by Frank Frye of CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate.

The second-highest sales year on record ended with the strongest December since the housing boom in Central Ohio. December home sales came in at 1,735, 2.5 percent higher than December 2012 and the most sales on record since the peak of the boom in 2005 (1,829) according to the Columbus Board of Realtors Multiple Listing System (MLS).

 

In total, there were 27,033 closed sales in Central Ohio in 2013 which was 17.1 percent higher than December 2012. The sale price of a Central Ohio home in 2013 was $174, 336, an increase of 4.2 percent over 2012.

 

"Home sales and prices continue to increase based on competitive listing prices, inventory, and buyer's demand," said Phil Frye, CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate General Manager and Realtor.

In Licking County, there were 1,967 closed home sales in 2013 which was 15.4 percent higher than 2012.

The sale price of a Licking County home in 2013 was $149,713, an increase of 3.9 percent over 2012.

The number of Licking County homes for sale going into contract in December was 139.

The number of days on market for Licking County homes for sale was 83 at the end of 2013, down 14 days since the end of 2012.

The inventory of homes for sale in Licking County was 915 at the end of 2013.

The months supply of inventory of homes for sale in Licking County was 5.6 months at the end of 2013.

The Book Lady Bookstore is For Sale!

The Book Lady Bookstore at 210 Granville St.   Newark, OH  

 

CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate, and Phil Frye, "The Real Estate Guy" has listed for sale "The Book Lady" bookstore at 210 Granville St. in Newark, OH.

 

Zoning is Limited Intensity Business, which also covers the building being used for an antique store, general office, and more.

 

In business since 2001, the building was previously used as an accountant's office.

 

The inventory of over 5,000 books is included with the sale. Book sections include: Classics, Children's, Science Fiction, History, Travel, Culture, Religion, Military, and Local History.

 

The store has two private offices, several rooms, plus furniture and equipment.

 

Also included is an upstairs two-bedroom furnished apartment with a kitchen, eating space, and living room. The apartment has a separate outside entrance.

 

There is also two-car detached garage.

 

The property is listed at $89,500.

 

For a private showing, please contact Phil Frye at 740-403-7128.

 

 

 

 

   

 

Aaron Parks, Shirley Johnson, and Ric Lahmers Top Agents of the Month!

Aaron Parks

CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate has named Realtor Aaron Parks as its top Sales Associate of the Month for December. Realtor Shirley Johnson was named Second Sales Associate, and Realtor Ric Lahmers was named Third Sales Associate.

The awards are based on monthly sales volume.

CENTURY 21 Frank Frye Real Estate is a full service real estate company serving all of Licking County, and has been located in historic downtown Newark since 1977.