Palm Coast-based Grand Haven Realty Reports Strong Sales for 2013

The master planned community where I used to live is doing well with the 2013 median selling price for homes sold through MLS being 206.9 percent above that of Flagler County as a whole.

Palm Coast, FL – January 18, 2014 – The real estate recovery continued to be very strong in Palm Coast according to Grand Haven Realty’s 2013 sales recap for Grand Haven.  The country club community continued to improve over the previous year with strong new construction numbers and price appreciation. A master planned community, Grand Haven is doing well with the 2013 median selling price for Grand Haven homes sold through MLS at 206.9 percent above that of Flagler County as a whole.

Grand Haven Realty President Jim Cullis announced the 2013 sales figures for the community yesterday.  Existing homes and condominiums, new custom built homes and home sites combined for a 55% increase in dollar volume and a 35% increase in sales over 2012. Homes

"It has been exciting to see the real estate recovery continue to gain momentum in Grand Haven," said Cullis.  "Palm Coast is a very desirable and livable place, and while prices are increasing it's still one of the best Florida coastal real estate values."

The sales figures are based on MLS data and data for builder new construction.  Grand Haven Realty is the exclusive onsite representative for the seven home builders in the community.  They include Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Bellagio Custom Homes, ICI Homes, Olsen Custom Homes, Red Carpet Construction, Sea Gate Homes and Skyway Builders.

According to Cullis, the biggest increase in 2013 was for new custom home construction.  New home sales units increased by 106% and dollar volume by 149%.  There were 33 new custom homes contracted for almost $12 million in sales.

There are currently 58 Grand Haven homes available at prices ranging from $179,900 to $1,099,000. The median listing price is $372,450. Several building lots are also available, some with golf course or Intracoastal Waterway frontage, with listing prices from $49,000 to $400,000.