Apr. 1, 2008 -
Here is where you will find current information on recent sales in the Iowa Great Lakes Area. I will update this information several times per month so be sure to stop back often. If you'd like more detailed information on specific properties or would like to know the current estimated market value of your property, please email me directly at:
 mailto:MarketTrends@DawnLefevre.com
MARKET TRENDS 4/1/2008
CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET
- 1010 Total Properties
- High Price $3,495,000
- Average Price $278,476
- Average Days on Market 306
YEAR-TO-DATE SOLD
69 Total Properties
High Price $895,000
Average Price $171,540
Average Days on Market 222
WEST LAKE SOLD (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
3 Properties Sold for a Total of $1,674,500
Average West Lake Selling Price $558,167
EAST LAKE SOLD (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
8 properties Sold for a total of $2,345,700
Average East Lake selling price $293,212
BIG SPIRIT LAKE (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
2 Properties Sold for a Total of $410,000
Average Big Spirit Lake Selling Price $205,000
CONDOS CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET
190 Total Units
Lowest Price = $40,000 - Highest Price = $1,495,000
111 East Lake Units
1 Off East Lake Units
17 West Lake Units
5 Off West Lake Units
6 Big Spirit Lake Units
3 Other Lake Shore Units
CONDOS SOLD YEAR-TO-DATE
17 Condo Units Sold
*Lake sales figures include condo sales & properties on Leased Land, as well as vacant land. (Figures based on MLS statistics on above date.)
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Apr. 1, 2008 - New Listing
 $17,500
BE A PART OF HISTORIC ARNOLD'S PARK
QUEEN'S COURT
BUSINESS AVAILABLE
37 Lake Street, Arnolds Park, IA 51331
List #08-229
Included in sale is Prairie Garden's business, fixtures and inventory only. Building is leased from Arnolds Park for $4580.00 per season. Great location on corner with 2 entrances, bath, heat & air. 10% of 2008 lease was paid in January 2008; included in sale. Financial statement and lease available at Listing Office. CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Apr. 1, 2008 - New Listing
 $156,900
TWO HOUSES ON ACREAGE...
LIVE IN ONE - RENT THE OTHER FOR INCOME !
47704 750th Street, Jackson, MN 56143
List #07-1361
2 houses on appr. 5.79 Acres. Live in one, rent the 2nd house for income. Includes 35 X 45 workshop with water & 220 amp. & wood burning stove. 60 X 120' metal pole barn. 4 acres fenced for horses. Located 5 miles North of Iowa border off of Hwy 86. **No disclosures for house #2. Never lived in by owners. Great rental opportunity.** 1 yr. Home Warranty to Buyers.* CONTACT ME FOR INFORMATION
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
SL Council Adopts New Building Codes
(Spirit Lake)-- Almost as quickly as it got rid of the old ones, the Spirit Lake city council Tuesday adopted a new set of building codes which will go into effect April 15th.
City Administrator Mark Stevens told the council it now puts the state's building codes into effect in the city and identifies a person in the Public Works Department to enforce it.
Stevens says it also contains a schedule of "plan review fees" that are considerably less than those under the former codes. It also carries over requirements for contractors to be bonded and insured.
In addition to voting to adopt the new codes, the council also Tuesday adopted the new plan review fees.
They stopped short, though, of approving fees for electrical permits. They wanted language added that would provide for another level of fees in the event a certified inspector is needed for a project.
The council also adopted a resolution requesting state approval to discontinue electrical inspections. Stevens said it's his understanding the state will be providing that service beginning in 2009.
Information from www.exploreokoboji.com
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Nov. 9, 2007 - New Listing
 $299,900 *** NEW PRICE ***
$274,900
1306 Pine Circle, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
List #07-1231
Beautiful 2 story home with 4 bedrooms & 4 baths. Sits on cul-de-Sac lot located just blocks from Spirit Lake Schools. Main floor has cozy den and upgraded cabinetry in kitchen. Granite top on island. Large Family room in lower level. Master Suite w/raised ceiling, Jacuzzi tub & large walk-in closet. Professionally landscaped yard with sprinkler system. Special DD22 Assessment. for more information
  
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Aug. 13, 2007 - Year Comparison
Took a look at some numbers this morning... with all of the increase in Condos in the lakes area as well as "New Listings"; hope you find the below numbers interesting.
January - July 2007*
NUMBER OF SOLD LISTINGS down 33
MEDIAN SALE PRICE down 32.43%
NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS up 104
MEDIAN LIST PRICE up 24.87%
Basically - an Increase in Listings over last year at this time, Higher List price with Less Sales and Lower Sales Price. All this equals a Buyers Market! Contrary to what consumers might believe, this is no time to sell "For Sale By Owner". With greater options for qualified buyers, your home needs a qualified REALTOR to represent you. Be sure to contact me for information on buying or selling your home. I'm here to help!
*Numbers represent a comparison of 2006 over 2007 for the same time period based on MLS Statistics 8/13/07
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Aug. 2, 2007 - OPEN HOUSE
This property is no longer listed. Please CALL ME if interested in a showing.
LAKEFRONT - OPEN HOUSE - FAIRMONT, MN
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH 4:30 - 6:00 P.M.
 $329,000
Very well kept 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath walkout on 100' of S. Silver Lake is a 245 Acre lake of fishing and boating activity. Home includes newer roof, many updates, heated A/C, attached double garage with additional 2 car storage. Utility & Lakeside sheds. RV hook up and great landscaping. An affordable Lakefront opportunity approx. 10 mins. S. of Fairmont, MN. more information
DIRECTIONS: Hwy15 N. to just past IA border. 200th Ave. West to South Silver Lake Rd.
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Jul. 26, 2007 - Market Trends
Here is where you will find current information on recent sales in the Iowa Great Lakes Area. I will update this information several times per month so be sure to stop back often. If you'd like more detailed information on specific properties or would like to know the current estimated market value of your property, please email me directly at:
mailto:MarketTrends@DawnLefevre.com
MARKET TRENDS 7/26/2007
CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET
- 1157 Total Properties
- High Price $4,950,000
- Average Price $240,893
- Average Days on Market 271
YEAR-TO-DATE SOLD
307 Total Properties
High Price $2,800,000
Average Price $221,861
Average Days on Market 196
WEST LAKE SOLD (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
34 Properties Sold for a Total of $20,157,565
Average West Lake Selling Price $592,869
EAST LAKE SOLD (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
34 properties Sold for a total of $13,324,160
Average East Lake selling price $391,887
BIG SPIRIT LAKE (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
4 Properties Sold for a Total of $1,346,500
Average Big Spirit Lake Selling Price $336,625
CONDOS CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET
223 Total Units
Lowest Price = $25,000 - Highest Price = $1,495,000
128 East Lake Units
1 Off East Lake Units
21 West Lake Units
4 Off West Lake Units
7 Big Spirit Lake Units
0 Other Lake Shore Units
CONDOS SOLD YEAR-TO-DATE
47 Condo Units Sold
*Lake sales figures include condo sales & properties on Leased Land, as well as vacant land. (Figures based on MLS statistics on above date.)
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- NEW LISTING
 $74,200
THIS PROPERTY TEMPORARY OFF THE MARKET - CALL ME
FOR INFORMATION ON VIEWING 712.330.2221
1750 Country Club Dr., #112, Okoboji, IA 51355
List #07-957
Subject to Sellers securing suitable replacement housing within 72 hours of accepted offer. Clean ground floor end unit. 1 bedroom 1 bath with newer furnace, A/C, water heater and carpet. Affordable year around get away located on Brooks Golf Course. Great rental opportunity. Association dues are $100.00 a month. More information
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- NEW LISTING
 $150,000
607 Lake Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
List #07-989
Triplex rental income opportunity. Main floor has been converted to a 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath apartment. Upstairs recently completed into 2 additional 1 bdrm 1 bath apartment, & 2 bdrm 1 bath apartment. Each unit separately metered with separate entrance. List of recent repairs and updates available at Listing Office. Property sold in 'AS IS' condition. More information
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- Lakefront Home For Sale
 THIS PROPERTY NO LONGER AVAILABLE
$679,000
244 Feet of Lakeshore
26 S. Silver Lake Rd, Fairmont, MN 56031
List #07-522
This 6 bedroom 4 bath Executive Home sits on appr. 244' of Lakeshore in a park like peaceful setting. Custom built home features large open floor plan, 3 Fireplaces, tile & wood floors, exercise room, office & plenty of large windows to bring the outdoors in! List of many add'l features and extras available. Contact me for information
 
 
 
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- Market Trends
Here is where you will find current information on recent sales in the Iowa Great Lakes Area. I will update this information several times per month so be sure to stop back often. If you'd like more detailed information on specific properties or would like to know the current estimated market value of your property, please email me directly at:
mailto:MarketTrends@DawnLefevre.com
MARKET TRENDS 4/17/2007
CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET
- 1010 Total Properties
- High Price $4,950,000
- Average Price $217,240
- Average Days on Market 296
YEAR-TO-DATE SOLD
100 Total Properties
High Price $1,765,000
Average Price $205,782
Average Days on Market 165
100 total properties
WEST LAKE SOLD (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
9 Properties Sold for a Total of $4,958,500
Average West Lake Selling Price $550,944
EAST LAKE SOLD (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
10 properties Sold for a total of $4,233,979
Average East Lake selling price $423,397
BIG SPIRIT LAKE (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
1 Properties Sold for a Total of $22,000
Average Big Spirit Lake Selling Price $22,000
CONDOS CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET
183 Total Units
Lowest Price = $84,900 - Highest Price = $1,495,000
101 East Lake Units
1 Off East Lake Units
19 West Lake Units
6 Off West Lake Units
4 Big Spirit Lake Units
1 Other Lake Shore Units
*Lake sales figures include condo sales & properties on Leased Land, as well as vacant land. (Figures based on MLS statistics on above date.)
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Mar. 5, 2007 - New Listing - Lake Park
NEW LISTING
 SOLD
INCLUDES 30 X 48 STEEL BUILDING !
208 2nd St. W, Lake Park, IA 51347
Price: 87,500
Property Type: Residential
Area: 0011 - Other Towns
Total Bedrooms: 4
Total Bathrooms: 2
Total SqFt.: 1114
Garage Stall: 1
Garage Type: Detached
List #07-228
4 bedroom 2 bath well kept home near park & school. Large 30 X 48 Steel Building for hobby, workshop or storage Tell me more
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Feb. 22, 2007 - Market Trends
Here is where you will find current information on recent sales in the Iowa Great Lakes Area. I will update this information several times per month so be sure to stop back often. If you'd like more detailed information on specific properties or would like to know the current estimated market value of your property, please email me directly at:
mailto:MarketTrends@DawnLefevre.com
MARKET TRENDS 2/22/2007
CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET
YEAR-TO-DATE SOLD
WEST LAKE SOLD (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
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2 properties sold for a total of $1,288,000
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Average West Lake selling price $644,000
EAST LAKE SOLD (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
- 5 properties sold for a total of $1,969,500
- Average East Lake selling price $393,900
BIG SPIRIT LAKE (YEAR-TO-DATE)*
CONDOS CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET
180 Total Units
Lowest Price = $99,900 - Highest Price = $1,495,000
98 East Lake Units
1 Off East Lake Units
15 West Lake Units
8 Off West Lake Units
3 Big Spirit Lake Units
2 Other Lake Shore Units
*Lake sales figures include condo sales & properties on Leased Land, as well as vacant land. (Figures based on MLS statistics on above date.)
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Feb. 8, 2007 - Tech Misc.
DID YOU KNOW.....
If you text (from a mobile phone) Google at 46645 and ask them a question, they will text back an answer.
For example, text them for directions. You just need to put in your message: From XYZ location to ABC location and they will give a step by step directions straight to text.
You do NOT need a data package or connection since this is not through the internet but rather just a normal text message.
It is great for looking up phone numbers ( the number comes as an active link you select to dial directly) and general info.
You can also use this feature to find movie locations, stock quotes, weather information and more. Visit http://alltel.com/axcess/google/index.html for more information.
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Feb. 6, 2007 - Better Home and Living Show
This weekend, Saturday and Sunday is the annual Better Home and Living Show at the Dickinson County Expo Center here in Spirit Lake (located off of Hwy 71 behind Hy Vee). Stop by the DOWDEN-HINN REALTORS booth to visit me. Say you saw this on my blog and get a free gift from me! I'll be manning our booth Saturday 11-1 and Sunday 2-4. Show hours are Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 11-4.
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Feb. 6, 2007 - New Listing in Lake Park
 SOLD
101 6th Street E., Lake Park, IA
List #07-157
$72,500
3 bedroom 1 bath with hardwood floor in Living room, Dining room, & Master bedroom. 2005 - new front deck. 2006 - New windows, water softner and back doors and water heater. Nice corner location with large backyard. Contact me for more information
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