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Did you know?

In 2007, more than 5,200 homes changed hands in Saint Charles County? The average home took 80 days to sell, an increase of only 12 days from 2006. From 2004-2006, the St. Charles County area experienced record breaking real estate sales activity. This means that the last time St. Charles County saw a ‘normal market’ was in 2002 & 2003. Since then, home sales have increased by 1,109 units and the average sale price has increased $54,825.

Home Values in 2007

Nationally, the median home price decreased by 1.4%. In St. Charles County, prices increased about .1%. Nationally, single family home sales were down 12.8%. In St. Charles County, sales were down about 9.3%. Nationally, new home sales were down 26.4%. In St. Charles County, sales were down about 8.3%.

A “normal” market?

From 2004-2006, the St. Charles County area experienced record breaking real estate sales activity. This means that the last time St. Charles County saw a “normal market” was in 2002-2003. Since then:

• Home sales have increased 1,109 units
  
• The average sale price has increased $54,825

Angie Fetsch, Prudential Select Properties, O’Fallon/Wentzville office,314-805-9144 (direct)

       O’Fallon Parks!

O’Fallon is home to seven wonderful parks. Our parks come in all shapes and sizes.
On the North Side of O’Fallon:

Civic Park: This 20 acre park is home to Alligator’sCreek Aquatic Center, a bandsatand, Civic Hall, a pavillion, two playgrounds, horseshoe pits and O’Fallon’s Historical Society Log Cabin Museum.

Dames Park: 59 acres that include three football fields, two playgrounds, three pavillions, bike & walking path, fitness course and the Vietnam War Memorial.

Westhoff Park:A great 65 acres with two lighted baseball diamonds, two lighted softball fields, two pee-wee fields, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, basketball courts, tennis courts, handball court, two playgrounds, pavillion, skate park and concessions.

Ozzie Smith Sports Complex: 76 acres includes the T.R Hughes Ballpark (minor league baseball), seven lighted baseball/softball diamonds, concessions, playground, and the St Charles County Amateur Sports Hall of Fame.

South of I-70 in O’Fallon:
Fort Zumwalt Park: 47.5 acres with Lake Whetsel (for fishing), Zumwalt’s Fort stone chimney (circa 1798), the historic Darius Heald Home (circa 1884-1886), pavillion, playground, walking path,

Knaust Park: 6 acres tucked away with playground and a walking trail

O’Fallon Sports Park: 95 acres that is home to the Renaud Spirit Center (indoor amenties that include swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness center, aerobics and more), 12 field soccer complex, playground, two pavillion, and concessions.

more info on parks: visit: www.ofallon.mo.us

Also visit a local expert at: www.AngieFetsch.com
“fetsch“ing homes

Research proves that most people who own homes for longer periods of time will build equity. For example, during the past three decades, home values have increased an average of more than 6.0% per year.
Now is a GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOME!!
Call a local REALTOR today… Angie Fetsch 314-805-9144 with Prudential Selcect Properties, 636-720-3000 (ask for Angie)