CTRealtorCarl t1_j8djisv wrote on February 13, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Reply to comment by Alternative-Try8265 in Moving to CT from FL: Advice please by caimseeker

Definitely agree that it checks their boxes but it will be tough to find 4+ bedrooms in that price range.

Alternative-Try8265 t1_j8dkko0 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 2:58 PM

is that so? i wouldve guessed that for the old saybrook area i had no idea branford was that expensive and i live here

CTRealtorCarl t1_j8dlasl wrote on February 13, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Yep, Branford is pretty expensive. I just did a quick search on the MLS for 4+ Bedrooms in Branford the least expensive one currently active is 709k.

That is not the norm so I expanded the search to include currently under contract and closed in the last 90 days. The least expensive 4+ bedroom house was 394k and its only 1512SQFT so those 4 bedrooms are probably pretty small...and its part of an HOA with 299/month fees.

There were less expensive ones that sold but they were far from move in ready and will probably be relisted as flips soon if I had to guess.

Alternative-Try8265 t1_j8dz77x wrote on February 13, 2023 at 4:39 PM

709k is insane.. that can buy an enormous property in most states cant it?

CTRealtorCarl t1_j8dzmhv wrote on February 13, 2023 at 4:41 PM

It definitely can in some states. As I said though 709k being the lowest is by no means the norm, it's heavily influenced by this market and lower-priced homes going under contract. Thats why I changed the search. I would say for Branford $525k-$550k is probably about average for a decent 4-bedroom house.