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Hidden away on a most private setting is this exquisitely charming ranch style home that will captivate you from the moment you step inside.  While only 15 minutes from the George Washington Bridge and New York City, you feel as if you have been transported to the New England woods. 

Decidedly rustic in it’s ambience with it’s heartwood pine and random planks, it’s also a combination of skylights, open space, granite, stainless steel and natural stone plus modern comforts such as central air conditioning.  The many large windows add so much light to the house that you feel one with the natural surroundings and the open floor plan is ideal for entertaining as well as intimate moments when you just want to unwind.

Kitchens are important in all homes and here we have the perfect combination of rustic charm and modern features – there’s even a breakfast bar for a quick cup of coffee or a fast sandwich.

An added plus is both the 2nd floor loft which is ideal for many purposes and the 2 story family room on the main level.

Offered at $869,900 in the storied community of Alpine, New Jersey, you will enjoy years of pleasure in this most uniquely special home that is also an extremely affordable entry into the Alpine community.  Call me at 201-741-8490 for your private viewing.

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Here is a statistical report on the market for River Vale homes from 2007 through 2009.  In looking at the River Vale real estate market data from the New Jersey MLS, you’ll find that while the number of homes sold in 2009 decreased by 21% the depreciation rate was only 3%.  The most active part of the River Vale homes market, $500-650,000, had 10% fewer sales and 2% depreciation.  Fewer sales and less depreciation is the classic pattern of a recovery.

What has been the most difficult part of the market, however, is the $600-800,000 price range but I expect this to change dramatically in 2010.  All in all the market for River Vale homes is definitely improving and should be strong this year. 

 River Vale, NJ – Year to Year Comparison

  Sales Analysis              2007    2008    2009

 $0-400,000                  1          6          7                                 

$400-450,000              7          5          8         

$450-500,000              7          8          6         

$500-550,000              8          8          9

$550-600,000              12        10        11

$600-650,000              14        11        7

$650-700,000              7          8          3

$700-750,000              6          13        2

$750-800,000              7          6          2

$800-850,000              6          2          4

$850-900,000              4          0          3

$900-950,000              3          3          2

$950-1 million               3          1          3

$1-1.25 million              6          3          2

$1.25-1.5 million           3          2          2

$1.5 million+                 1          0          0

Total                             95        86        71 (-21%)

                                           2007                        2008                  2009

Avg. List Price                   $736,837                 $679,288            $657,208

Avg. Sales Price                $708,787                 $647,697           $628,437

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