HOLIDAY EVENTS AROUND SHERMAN, CONNECTICUT   Holiday Events Around Sherman, CT - December, 2012   “December’s Hearth” - Concert at Tres Cafe Coffehouse in Sherman: Saturday, December 8th at 7:30PM - seasonal carols and songs by local Connecticut and Sherman artists. The Tres Cafe Coffeehouse is located at Holy Trinity Church, 15 Rte 37 E in Sherman. A carol sing will follow the concert. American Pie Company and local bakers will provide treats. A $15.00 donation is suggested.   Holiday Open House - The Northrop House Museum of Sherman is holding its Open House on Sunday, December 9th 2:00-5:00PM. There will be refreshments, hearth cooking demonstrations and reading. Explore Northrop’s rich history as a home and inn/saloon. 10 Rte 37, Sherman. This event is sponsored by the Sherman Histo... 12/08/2012

HOLIDAY EVENTS AROUND SHERMAN, CT   If you miss today’s matinee performance of the Sherman Chamber Ensemble, do not despair. There is another show tomorrow. On Saturday, November 24th, the performance is at the Sherman Congregational Church, at 4:00PM (6 Church Rd, off Route 39 North, in Sherman).    Sunday’s concert is on November 25th at 3:00PM, this time at St. Andrew’s Church in nearby  downtown Kent (1 North Main St (Route 7). ADMISSION IS FREE AND RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED. Each musical performance will be followed by a small reception, with light refreshments and an opportunity to meet and chat with the performers.    The four talented and versatile musicians who will be performing this week-end are: Ted Rosenthal, on the piano, Susan Rotholz on the flute, Eliot Bailen on the... 11/24/2012

    Christmas Fair and Market Place, Sherman CT   The Annual Christmas Fair and Marketplace at the Holy Trinity Parish in Sherman is back! This much-anticipated event will be held starting Friday, November 16 from 7pm-9pm  and Saturday, November 17th 10am - 5pm.    This year we are promised a New and Revitalized Fair.  Some of the new features will include baked goods such as freshly-made Apple Cider Donuts, Cookies and Pies, ready to eat or to go home with you. There will be various prizes and some exciting vendors  offering such items as Blown Glass Art, Custom Celtic Alphabet Cards and Prints, Silk Flower Arrangements, Christmas Crafts, Designer Jewelry, Skin Care Products and more!   Traditional favorites will be back as well - the ever-popular Old Curiosity Shop will be on hand wit... 11/16/2012

When was the last time you went to The American Pie Company, Inc. in Sherman, CT? If it has been a while, or if you have never gone, you should put it on your to-do list right away!Lucky me, what a job I have! I called one of my business partners today (Liddy) and asked if she wanted to accompany me to Sherman to shoot some pictures for our website and blog. And of course I wanted to eat at The American Pie Company while we were there, but only so I would have something to write about! She agreed, for the team and all. (Rough job, don't you think? Just don't tell Rich that we had a working lunch!)We sat outside amid the flowers and perused the menu. It was salad for both of us, Liddy had a Thai Chicken Salad with peanut dressing, I had the Sante Fe Salad complete with tortilla croutons ... 08/21/2012

MARKET UPDATE - SHERMAN HOMES SOLD IN JUNE 2012 - REALITY CHECK OR TALES OF WOE   Eight homes sold in Sherman, CT in the month of June, 2012. That in itself may sound like a good, happy number for a town, where sales in the best of times might be only in the low single digits per month. On closer examination, the true picture is less bright. In fact, the numbers might reflect a microcosm of the real estate market in the last few years.    Some readers’ eyes may glaze over just glancing at the jungle of numbers in the “Homes Sold in Sherman” chart below. The “numbers geeks” that stick with it might find the statistics worth reviewing.   Three of the homes that sold in Sherman in June 2012 started the process as long ago as 2010, two in February of that year. The original prices reflected... 07/07/2012

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update April, 2011 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There were 3 home sales that closed in Sherman.  The median sales price was $440,000. On average, these homes sold for 91% of their final list price. Days on Market averaged 272 days of market time. This compares with 3 this month one year ago, with a median sales price of $350,000.   Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 82 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $119,900 for a two-bedroom fixer to $4,800,000 for a spacious Candlewood Lake waterfront colonial. Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the south and hugs the northwestern shores o... 02/01/2012

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update March, 2011 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There were 2 home sales that closed in Sherman during March, 2011.   The median sales price was $300,000. On average, these homes sold for 88% of their final list price. Days on Market averaged 91 days of market time. This compares with 8 this month one year ago, with a median sales price of $367,500.     Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 82 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $119,900 for a two-bedroom fixer to $4,800,000 for a spacious Candlewood Lake waterfront colonial. Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the south and hugs the... 08/01/2011

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update February, 2011 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There was 1 home sale that closed in Sherman during February, 2011.  This was a bank-owned home. The median sales price was $254,600. On average, these homes sold for 85% of their final list price. Days on Market averaged 138 days of market time. This compares with 0 closed sales in February, 2010, with a median sales price of $0.     Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 82 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $119,900 for a two-bedroom fixer to $4,800,000 for a spacious Candlewood Lake waterfront colonial. Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fai... 08/01/2011

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update January, 2011 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There was 1 home sale that closed in Sherman during January, 2011. The median sales price was $920,000. On average, these homes sold for 77% of their final list price. Days on Market averaged 206 days of market time. This compares with 2 closed sales in January, 2010, with a median sales price of $1,002,250.     Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 59 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $205,000 for a small, one-bedroom home to $4,000,000 for a spacious Candlewood Lake waterfront colonial. Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the sout... 02/25/2011

What's selling in Sherman, CT? Sherman, CT is located in the northern most part of Fairfield County, nestled in some of the most beautiful Connecticut countryside and farmland you will see. Sherman is also part of Candlewood Lake and has some of the most impressive lake homes in the area. Also Mill Pond, Squantz Pond and Lake Mauweehoo are located in Sherman, so for those who love the water Sherman is the destination in the western corner of Connecticut! You can read more information about Sherman, CT here. Homes Sales, Sherman, CT. Currently there are 63 single family homes on the market in Sherman, CT. The average list price is $812,598 The average days on market is 188 days The lowest priced home is a 882 square foot stone bungalow, 1 br, 1 ba, and does need updating, listed at $205,... 01/10/2011

Home Sales, Sherman, CT, Fairfield County. What's for sale in Sherman, CT? What sold in Sherman, CT? Sherman, CT is at the northern end of Candlewood Lake, a rural community with water and views of Connecticut countryside. Enjoy all Candlewood Lake, Squantz Pond, Mauweehoo Pond has to offer, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking around the lakes! And views to die for!     SHERMAN CT REAL ESTATE UPDATE   Homes on the market in Sherman, CT. As of 4/10/2010 there are 58 homes showing active for sale on the Greater Fairfield County CMLS. The average list price is $875,452, 123 average days on market.   Lowest Priced: $210,000, listed as a condo alternative with seasonal views of Squantz Pond. Highest Priced: $2,2995,000, an 8,000 square foot custom built luxury home with direct water frontage ... 04/10/2010

Sherman, Connecticut, small town charm, New England beauty. Set at the northern end of Candlewood Lake, the scenic town of Sherman, CT is truly a gem of the area. Choose to live in one of the many lake communities tucked around Candlewood Lake or Squantz Pond, or amid the sweeping vistas of the rural countryside of Sherman, CT. Accessible by Connecticut State Routes 55, 39 and 37 Sherman is an easy commute, yet seems worlds away. The population of Sherman is estimated to be 4,106, spread through the 23.4 square miles of the town. The Sherman School serves the children of Sherman, CT from pre-kindergarted through the 8th grade attend, then have a choice of 4 area schools to attend high school. High School students can attend New Milford High School, New Fairfield High School, Brookfield ... 04/04/2010

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update December, 2009 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There were 6 home sales that closed in Sherman during December, 2009. The median sales price was $487,500. On average, these homes sold for 91.7% of their final list price. Days on Market averaged 275 days of market time. This compares with 4 closed sales in December, 2008, with a median sales price of $550,000.     Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 42 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $159,900 for a small, bank-owned home to $2,995,000 for a spacious colonial with beach rights to Candlewood Lake. Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfie... 02/08/2010

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update November, 2009 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There were 6 home sales that closed in Sherman during November, 2009. The median sales price was $390,000. On average, these homes sold for 90% of their final list price. Days on Market averaged 185 days of market time. This compares with 2 closed sales in November, 2008, with a median sales price of $615,000.     Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 42 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $159,900 for a small, bank-owned home to $2,995,000 for a spacious colonial with beach rights to Candlewood Lake. Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield... 02/08/2010

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update October, 2009 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There were 3 home sales that closed in Sherman during October, 2009. The median sales price was $1,120,000. On average, these homes sold for 93.7% of their final list price. Days on Market averaged 83 days of market time. (NOTE:  This is an unusually low number for days on market, due to the fact that the few homes that sold happen to sell much quicker than the market average) This compares with 2 closed sales in October, 2008, with a median sales price of $1,002,500.     Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 42 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $159,900 for a small, bank-owned home to $2,995,000 for a spacious colonial with beach... 02/08/2010

Buying Your First Home - Sherman, Connecticut Purchasing a home for the first time can be a very stressful and complicated process. Enlisting the services of experienced real estate related professionals will provide you with the information and advice to make sound decisions. Buyers often interview mortgage loan officers, Realtors, attorneys, home inspectors, accountants and financial advisers during the process of purchasing a property. Information regarding the home buying and selling process, demographics, commuting, school and relocation information can be found by visiting SHERMAN CT REAL ESTATE Financing Most home buyers will obtain a mortgage to purchase their home and there are numerous first-time home buyer financing programs offered by state agencies, local banks and national... 12/02/2009

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update September, 2009 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There were 1 home sales that closed in Sherman during September, 2009. The median sales price was $520,000. On average, these homes sold for 98.1% of their final list price. Days on Market averaged 294 days of market time. This compares with a closed sales in September, 2008, with a median sales price of $565,000.     Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 62 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $275,000 for a small bungalo with beach rights to $3,199,000 for a spacious antique estate. Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the south and... 10/26/2009

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update August, 2009 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There were 2 home sales that closed in Sherman during August, 2009. The median sales price was $464,962. On average, these homes sold for 95.9% of their final list price. Days on Market averaged 263 days of market time. This compares with 2 closed sales in August, 2008, with a median sales price of $767,500.     Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 62 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $275,000 for a small bungalo with beach rights to $3,199,000 for a spacious antique estate. Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the south and hugs the... 10/26/2009

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update July, 2009 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There were 4 home sales that closed in Sherman during July, 2009. The median sales price was $551,500. This compares with 1 closed sales in July, 2008, with a median sales price of $409,000.     Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 71 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $275,000 for a small bungalo with beach rights to $3,199,000 for a spacious antique estate. Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the south and hugs the northwestern shores of Candlewood Lake.  Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private ... 08/22/2009

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update June, 2009 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: There were 4 home sales that closed in Sherman during June, 2009. Average and median sales price was $395,000. On average, these homes sold for 93.9% of their final list price. This compares with 3 closed sales in June, 2008, with a median sales price of $540,000.       Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut: Currently, there are 71 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.List Prices range from $275,000 for a small bungalo with beach rights to $3,199,000 for a spacious antique estate. Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the south and hugs the northwestern shores of Candlewood Lake.  Sev... 08/21/2009