West Savage Real Estate Blog

JUST SOLD! 8524 Lakeview Terrace, Savage - Chad & Sara Huebener, Edina Realty, Lic. MN

JUST SOLD! 8524 Lakeview Terrace, Savage 

Pond setting townhome across from Prior Lake!   Built in 2005 with soaring ceilings and walls of windows, this 3BR 3BA townhome includes new carpet, new mechanicals, and a finished basement.   

JUST SOLD! New Construction with M/I Homes! - Chad & Sara Huebener, Edina Realty, Lic. MN

JUST SOLD with M/I Homes!    New Construction!

We are excited to assist our clients with the new construction of this 3BR villa home in Farmington's North Creek neighborhood!    Main floor master, main floor laundry, quartz/granite surfaces, and beautiful main floor living spaces, all in an exciting new community surrounded by walking trails and wetlands!   Cedarwood 2 Floor plan!

SOLD AT $371,065

JUST SOLD in Heatherton Ridge! 8915 Heatherton Ridge Drive, Savage - Chad & Sara Huebener, Edina Realty, Lic. MN

JUST SOLD in Heatherton Ridge!   8915 Heatherton Ridge Drive, Savage 

Welcome to this two-story with a fabulous backyard!  With a freshly updated  interior, 5 bedrooms and 4 baths on a scenic pond-front lot, this home checks all the boxes!    This open concept home features a kitchen with 42" cabinetry, granite counters, new tile floors and stainless appliances, and opens to a 3-season gazebo where you can enjoy your morning coffee and summer evenings!   New hardwood flooring runs through the foyer, dining room, office with French doors, and family room with gas fireplace and white built-ins!

Four bedrooms with new carpet, and two bathrooms lie on the upper level, including a private master bath with dual sinks and a whirlpool tub!  The finished walkout lower level features a family room with a wet bar and gas fireplace, a bedroom with a Murphy bed and two closets,  and 3/4 tile bath!

Fresh updates to this home include NEW flooring (carpet, tile and hardwoods,) fresh paint, and newer AC and water heater!  In-ground sprinkler,  3 car garage and Prior Lake school district (Glendale Elementary!)   Private backyard setting! 

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SOLD AT $428,000

8915 Heatherton Ridge Drive in the Heatherton Ridge neighborhood is proudly marketed by Chad & Sara Huebener with Edina Realty.  For more information or to schedule a private showing, call 952-212-3597.  

JUST SOLD! 3.62 Acreage Homesite in Credit River Township - NON-MLS - Chad & Sara Huebener, Edina Realty, Lic. MN

JUST SOLD! 3.62 Acreage Homesite in Credit River Township

OFFER PENDING on 3.62 ACRES in Credit River!  NON-MLS.   4,598 sqft custom built home in Craftsman design, complete with the latest SMART HOME technology (Nest Thermostats, Lutron Lighting, Sonos multiple zones for music, App-based Lawn Sprinklers, Surveillance Cameras, Smart Fireplace, Smart Black Out Shade in the Master Bedroom, Nest Fire Detectors, etc.)   Many jaw-dropping features including an open concept gourmet kitchen with Cambria counters, large professional home theater wired for Dolby Atmos high-def sound combined with a billiards room, secure Gun/Safe room, 2 office/bonus or exercise rooms for remote working, and luxury owner’s suite with walk-in shower.  Finished walkout basement with in-floor heat.  Very private professionally landscaped backyard complete with she-shed, new 14-zone in-ground sprinkler and large garden including many fruit bushes and trees.    High-demand Lakeville school district!    SOLD AT $740,000

 

 

JUST SOLD! New Construction Rambler at 5743 Meridian Way NE, Prior Lake - Chad & Sara Huebener, Edina Realty, Lic. MN

JUST SOLD! 5743 Meridian Way NE, Prior Lake 

Beautiful walkout rambler - new construction just blocks from Woodhill Park and Sand Point Beach!   Three bedrooms on the main floor, main floor laundry, and expansive open floor plan with wide-plank flooring.   Owners suite with private bath, dual sinks, and walk-in shower.   Light and bright unfinished lower level, tons of storage and 3-car garage! 

SOLD AT $496,990

Another record-setting month, though sales rising faster than listings

(October 19, 2020) – According to new data from the Minneapolis Area REALTORS^® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS^®, buyer and seller activity in the 16-county Twin Cities metro both increased from 2019.

This summer and even early fall market continue to resemble more of a spring market. Although some activity from the 2^nd quarter was shifted into the 3^rd quarter, buyers more than made up for the lost time and continued to ink new records. Sales activity year-to-date is already above last year. Seller activity—while still lagging—made its largest gain since March.

Specifically, pending sales rose 27.7 percent compared to last September to 6,443, marking at least an 18-year record high for the month going back to 2003. At 7,771, new listings were up 9.8 percent, which was the highest September since 2008.

“The demand out there in the market at this time of year is truly remarkable—especially during a pandemic,” according to Linda Rogers, President of Minneapolis Area REALTORS®. “Even though seller activity is on the rise, inventory levels remain extremely low, particularly in the affordable ranges. Serious buyers should be prepared to write strong offers quickly.”

While nothing about 2020 could be called predictable, one predictable outcome of historically strong housing demand and tight supply is rising prices. The metro-wide median sales price rose 10.8 percent to $310,000, the largest year-over-year gain since February 2018. The median sales price for new homes, however, rose 2.7 percent to $417,000 while existing home prices rose 11.1 percent to $300,000.

Multiple offer situations remain common as a large pool of buyers compete over a thinning stock of properties. Sellers, on average, accepted offers of 100.5 percent of their original list price—marking a new high for any month going back to at least 2003. A balanced market typically has 5-6 months of supply. At 1.7 months, sellers are still in the driver’s seat in most areas.

With such an imbalance in market forces, properties sold 31.8 percent faster than last year. Half the sales occurred in less than 15 days, tying with August for a 14-year record pace. “Even though activity is strong overall,” said Patrick Ruble, President of the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. “Every city, neighborhood, price range and property type are unique.”

For example, sales rose 41.4 percent in Minneapolis and 33.8 percent in St. Paul while new listings were up 47.8 and 17.7 percent, respectively. Seller activity in Minneapolis reached its highest level since 2007, while seller activity in the metro overall reached its highest level since 2008. The region’s condo market, however, saw new listings rise 28.9 percent while sales fell 2.6 percent. The metro condo market has 4.0 months of supply while that figure is 6.0 months in Minneapolis. Perhaps driven by attractive jumbo rates, sales of homes priced over $1M are up over 60.0 percent from last September.

September 2020 by the numbers compared to a year ago

• Sellers listed 7,771 properties on the market, a 9.8 percent increase from last September
• Buyers signed 6,443 purchase agreements, up 27.7 percent (6,583 closed sales, up 21.1 percent)
• Inventory levels fell 32.0 percent to 8,936 units
• Months Supply of Inventory was down 37.0 percent to7 months (5-6 months is balanced)
• The Median Sales Price rose 10.8 percent to $310,000
• Cumulative Days on Market decreased 15.9 percent to 37 days, on average (median of 15, down 31.8 percent)
• Changes in Sales activity varied by market segment
  • Single family sales were up 34.0 percent; condo sales fell 2.6 percent; townhome sales increased 16.5 percent
  • Traditional sales rose 29.6 percent; foreclosure sales were down 47.1 percent; short sales were flat
  • Previously owned sales were up 26.7 percent; new construction sales climbed 53.1 percent

JUST SOLD in Birnamwood! 104 Birnamwood Drive - Chad & Sara Huebener, Edina Realty, Lic. MN

JUST SOLD in Birnamwood! 104 Birnamwood Drive   

END UNIT townhome across from the woods and just steps from the neighborhood pool!    Nicely updated unit featuring wide plank hardwood flooring, white kitchen cabinetry, 2 fireplaces (electric on main and gas in the lower level) and a spacious owner's suite with sitting room and walk-in closet!   Freshly painted exterior in 2017 and new landscaping around the front door.   Seller has already paid the roof/chimney assessments for the buyer.    The private and enormous deck overlooking the woods is sure to be your outdoor relaxation go-to space!   Enjoy this quiet and shaded community for walking, tennis, swimming, and more! 

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SOLD AT $240,000

104 Birnamwood Drive is proudly marketed by Chad & Sara Huebener with Edina Realty.  For more information or to schedule a private showing, call 952-212-3597.   

NEW PRICE in Ridgewood - 8613 Ridgewood Lane, Savage - Chad & Sara Huebener, Edina Realty, Lic. MN

NEW PRICE in Ridgewood - 8613 Ridgewood Lane, Savage 

This home is perfect for the buyer looking for a private lot with mature, beautiful tree coverage and a fully-fenced backyard close to parks and shopping!   Enjoy the privacy and quiet cul de sac setting while relaxing on the huge deck or the front porch!   The inside is fresh, neutral and ready for move-in, with BRAND NEW carpeting on the floors 1&2 and fresh paint throughout!   The open concept layout features a large family room with a gas fireplace, main floor living and dining rooms, and 3BRs + 2 baths on the upper level including a private owner’s bath.   The finished basement has a huge bedroom which could also be used as a family room, plus abundant storage!   The home includes other recent updates such as BRAND NEW garage doors, newer kitchen flooring, a new dryer (2020,) a newer water heater and upgraded architectural shingles.  Prior Lake school district 719, and walking distance to Summit Pointe Park, Woodhill Park and Heatherton Ridge Park.   Glendale Elementary! 

 

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Offered at $374,900

8613 Ridgewood Lane in Savage is proudly marketed by Chad & Sara Huebener with Edina Realty.   For more information or to schedule a private showing, call 952-212-3597.   

Testimonials

Chad and Sara were great to work with! They gave us great advice on when to sell our home. With their expertise, we were able to sell our home in less than a week and find our dream home within a couple of weeks. I will highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell their current home or buy a new home.  - Morgan & Alex

Chad and Sara were great, as they have been in the past. We followed their recommendations and feel it helped expedite the sale. We have and will continue to recommend them to others. Thanks, you guys are the best. - Alan & Barb

Good morning, Sara!  I have been meaning to get in touch with you and let you know that we are loving the house!   Thank you again for all your help - you know I cannot sign your praises enough - you are the consummate professional and always great to work with!   - Kim

 

You and Chad were both so kind and helpful to me at a time I could barely make rational decisions. You took care of me and my home as if it was your own and I really appreciate your dedication through the process.   Kindest regards,    Jacqui

 

Chad - On behalf of my other 2 brothers and myself, I wanted to thank you for selling my brother Denis' house. I want you to know we appreciate how hard you worked in assisting us!  Thanks again.  Maryann

 

Chad and Sara,   We can’t thank you enough for your commitment to us as we embarked on a longer than expected adventure! You guys never gave up and continued to market our home up until the day it was sold! We also appreciate the many evenings you went out house hunting with us as we looked for our new home. Although we hope not to be moving for a very long time – should that change without hesitation we will call you guys for your services once again! Thanks, Chad and Tami

 

Chad, we just wanted to say thank you so very much for all your help with getting the Foxberry home. I know without all your help, understanding and communication this would not have been possible.  Thank you again for everything!    Buyer

 

I didn't really give you all the details I wanted in a house, you choose a few and you knew just what I wanted, from than on.  You where always ready and prepared when I called to see a house unexpected. Everything from location to the foundation and inside of the house, you knew what I was looking for. I  would like to thank you again, your work was very appreciated.   Litiesha Harden

 

Thank you so very much for all your assistance in selling our house.  You were professional, organized, effective, etc. It truly felt like dealing with friends. We appreciate all you did for us.  Cheers!  Chuck & Mary

 

My wife and I have purchased a number of homes over the years from a variety of real estate agents. We met Sara Huebener at an open house and were instantly impressed with her knowledge of the Shakopee/Savage market including our specific neighborhood. We ended up working with Sara to sell our existing home and purchase a new home in Chanhassen. I have never worked with an agent who is so organized and service focused. Sara goes the extra mile to get deals done and understands the emotion involved in real estate transactions.   We are very grateful for the opportunity to work with Sara and highly recommend her for anyone looking for a superb real estate agent.   Dave and Jean

 

Chad and Sara were phenomenal to work with. They always followed through and were great with communication. I would highly recommend them to others!     Angie and Bob

 

Chad and Sara were very helpful and encouraging in the process and we could not have asked for more.  Roy and Judy

 

Chad and Sara are very knowledgeable, dedicated and hard working professionals.   Bruce and Oliver

 

Hi Chad & Sara,  I just wanted to send a quick email and thank you guys for the help finding our home. We could not be happier with the house, it's everything we were looking for plus some. Please let the sellers know how much we appreciate the house & how well they took care of it.    Steph and Cory

 

Chad and Sara,  The purpose of this note is to thank you for all you did for us to get our house sold.  Your hard work and expertise certainly helped speed the process along.  We have settled into our new (cozier) home.  Best to you both,   Fran and Mike

 

Chad,  Thank you for helping us sell our home and sticking with us as it was a LONG process!  We are so happy it is finally over and we can enjoy our new home!  Thank you!     The Erasmus family

 

We just wanted to say THANK YOU for all you have done for us.  We took a leap and called you 6 weeks ago because of what you did for our neighbors.  It was one of the best phone calls we’ve ever made.  You’ve been wonderful to work with!  We could not have asked for a better realtor.  We appreciate your time, patience, and guidance through this process.  It’s not an easy one, but we’re happy we have you with us every step of the way.  I know we’re not quite to the finish line yet, but we wanted to say thank you!   Have a great Thanksgiving with your family!  Safe travels!   Thank you,   Katie and Matt

 

Follow up, follow up. follow up. Can I tell you that in my dealings with real estate agents over the years, that is THE most important quality to have? That is why you got the listing and, in the future, you and Sara will be our agents. I've never sent you (or Sara) an email or phone message that wasn't replied to promptly. I recently was dealing with another agent who I liked a lot personally, but, he was terrible about retuning messages and emails. I no longer work with him. In about 8 months or so we will be looking to buy again. We will call you.   Thanks again,  Dave & Norma

 

Sara & Chad,  We want to thank you both for all the work you did in making our DREAM come true.  We are so excited to move on with our new venture.  I hope you will come out for a visit.  We'll keep in touch in our house hunting (in our new state.)  Again, thank you both for all your hard work in helping us sell the house.   John & Gloria

 

Chad & Sara,  I had to drop you a quick line now that we are getting settled in our new home.  Oh my word....we are soooooo happy and every day I fall more in love with this house, is that even possible?  What's even better is that our furniture fits perfectly into this house so we really don't have to buy much of anything.  The kids are absolutely crazed with excitement every time they walk in the door...they love all the new space, especially their new play room.  Thanks again for helping us sell our house and making sure we found this one that couldn't be more perfect for our family!!    Shelby Horgan Olson

  

Chad & Sara are wonderful! With me living out of state while my home was on the market, I was concerned about how things would go. It didn't take me long to realize that I had little to worry about with them as my agents. They gave me regular updates and were in constant communication regarding the progress of my home throughout the entire process. I highly recommend them.   Marsha

 

My wife and I asked Chad & Sara to assist us with our new home purchase, following the sale of our home, and he did so in the same pressure-free manner I demand from a realtor.  I wouldn’t just recommend Chad & Sara for your home real estate needs, I would really hope you will take the time to meet with him and experience for yourself the drive and focus he will provide you and your family with when finally buying or selling your home.  Bottom line, Chad & Sara provides small town, individual assistance in a Metro setting where one-on-one, care-based, attention to detail is so rarely found.  Thanks again!!    Jim and Stacy  

 

Chad and Sara did a great job selling my home. It wasn’t hard since it was one year old but the marketing was great and Chad kept in contact consistently. Chad and Sara were also great in helping me find a townhome to buy and helped me decide to go with new construction. I loved the website & would recommend Chad and Sara to anyone!     Lisa - Shakopee, MN

 

You listened to what my needs were in a home and made sure they were met.  You worked hard at making sure I found the right home for my family.  I appreciate all the help and advice you gave during and after the purchase of our first real home.  I look forward to working with you again in future.  Thank you for everything!     Juli and Shawn 

 

Exceptional!!  We loved working with Chad & Sara. We can’t express our gratitude enough. We received such personal attention, that our experience was 100% positive.    Steph and Tony, Savage

 

Chad & Sara’s tenacity for follow up over the listing was welcomed.  The staging offered gave us the leg up against our competition.    Tom & Nancy, Burnsville

 

We were very impressed with the quality of their marketing and comprehensiveness of their approach.  Good, honest and positive people with optimistic outlooks on real estate and life in general.   Seth & Steph, Shakopee

 

Sara and Chad did a wonderful job on the sale of our home. We have since referred them to our parents for the sale of their home and it will be going on the market with them in June.  John & Sarah C., Prior Lake

 

Highly polished! Genuinely nice people! Remarkable Team!  Worked in our best interest!  Tom & Mary Ann, Savage

 

Chad was excellent.   Bronwyn, Savage

 

Caring, Hard Working and stuck in there with us. I highly recommend them to family and friends. Absolutely outstanding.  Doug, Lakeville

 

Professional, kind, caring, provided great suggestions. Professional couple who have the work life balance well defined.  Bill & Angela, Savage

 

Third home we sold; by far it was the most enjoyable experience. We didn't worry about a thing. Couldn't have been more happy!!!!    Candace & Richard, Savage

 

These two agents are excellent representatives of Edina Realty.   Ray & Nancy, Savage

 

Sara Huebener is the best agent we have ever worked with. She made the process a pleasure.    Mark & Terry, Savage

 

Very friendly, understood what we were looking for.  Explained the process well.   Chris & Amy, Minneapolis 

JUST SOLD in The POINTE! 8540 Carriage Hill Circle, Savage - Chad & Sara Huebener, Edina Realty, Lic. MN

JUST SOLD in The POINTE! 8540 Carriage Hill Circle, Savage 

Soft and soothing coastal style is the vibe in this retreat-at-home two-story in The Pointe neighborhood!    Recent updates include beautifully refinished  maple hardwood floors, brand new carpet, fresh paint throughout and updated lighting all in 2020.  The kitchen has maple cabinetry, solid surface counters with a backsplash, stainless appliances, and a custom-built furniture-style island.   The grand 2-story dinette opens to the family room, which has a window to the study.   A half bath lies off the kitchen, as well as a laundry room with on-trend patterned flooring!

The second floor has three spacious bedrooms and two full baths separated by a catwalk.  The vaulted master suite has a walk-in-closet and updated vaulted bath with new flooring, new dual vanities and new lighting and mirrors!   The lower level is cozy with a dry bar and study space, bedroom, custom 3/4 tile bath, and hidden den area! 

 The inviting deck ushers you to the backyard to enjoy the firepit and pond views!  This home is tucked onto a cul de sac lot in the Prior Lake school district, and is just minutes to area shopping, schools (Glendale Elementary) and access to the river and highways.   The roof and windows were replaced in recent years and the garage is extra deep! 

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Offered at $449,900  SOLD AT $450,000

8540 Carriage Hill Circle is proudly marketed by Chad & Sara Huebener with Edina Realty.  For more information or to schedule a private showing, call 952-212-3597.