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360 degree image of the Apple Valley Lake East Boat Launch #applevalleylake #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

We stopped by the east boat launch at the Apple Valley Lake this evening to enjoy a gorgeous sunset.  While we were relaxing at the lake I was able to capture a few 360 degree images from the boat launch docks using my spherical 360 degree real estate camera.  The east boat launch is a popular location for boaters because it is an especially easy place to access the lake and there is lots of space for parking your truck and boat trailer.  I love this location for an entirely different reason...it is one of the 2 best locations at the Apple Valley Lake to capture amazing sunsets all year long.  

The summer weather and the warmer lake water temperatures have arrived a bit earlier making it the perfect time for fun in the sun at the Apple Valley Lake.   Boats and jet skis are on the lake, the big fish are biting and there's activity happening at all 3 beaches.  During the week the Apple Valley Lake almost feels like you have the entire lake to yourself other than a few fishing boats and the lake has been smooth as glass.

Hope to see you at the lake!

Sam Miller   

Apple Valley Lake Homes For Sale

The boating activity on the Apple Valley Lake during the week is typically calm and peaceful making it great for those who love to relax and enjoy a little quiet time.  I took this photo from the edge of Sutton Beach which is located near the front entrance just off of Apple Valley Drive on Baldwin.  The location of Sutton Beach is less than 1 minute from the main entrance of Apple Valley on Coshocton Road.    

You can view and compare all of our Apple Valley Lake homes for sale and we have also created a specialized link that features all of our available Apple Valley Lake lots for sale organized in price order for quick and easy viewing.

Sam Miller of REMAX Stars Realty

The Apple Valley Lake residential housing market is experiencing a very active January.  There are currently 48 homes for sale today at the Apple Valley Lake, there are 6 pending home sales and during the last 6 months there have been 65 Apple Valley Lake homes SOLD.  The number of homebuyer inquires who are calling and emailing us about our Apple Valley Lake residential listings are significantly higher today compared to last year.  Our online website property views on AppleValleyOhio.com are also on the rise with daily website page views often exceed 500 per day.  This is AMAZING considering the lake is frozen over and it is winter time.  The good news is that boating season and warmer weather is only a few months away

The graphic below is a detailed housing market report that highlights all of the most popular Apple Valley Lake real estate price ranges.  Take a really close look at the left side columns because we have broken each price range down so you can see which price ranges are hot.  The column to the far right shows how many months of available inventory is currently available in each price range.  You can also see each of these columns are highlighted by specific colors and the meaning of each color is described at the bottom of the graph (favors buyers, neutral or favors sellers).  

HOTTEST PRICE RANGE:  Look at the $150,000 to $174,999 price range and you will notice that it is highlighted in red and this means there have been strong sales in this range and there are currently fewer homes available which makes these homes in demand (more buyers than sellers).  

LEAST ACTIVE PRICE RANGE:  If you look at the $300,000 to $324,999 price range you are sure to notice that this price range is experiencing the exact opposite and this price range is fairly flat today.  There is currently an 1 year supply of available homes in the $300,000 to $324,999 price range based on the sales activity during the last 6 months.  Take a look at the specific column that most closely matches your desired price range for an Apple Valley Lake home.  This detailed report offers you an insiders view of the Apple Valley Lake housing market.

Our team would love to answer any questions you might have about the Apple Valley Lake housing market so feel free to call or email us at anytime.

Thank you!

Sam Miller

#AppleValleyLake

Home sales at the Apple Valley Lake remain very active and the median sales price is on the rise.  During the month of August we saw the highest median sales price during the last 6 months which is a positive indicator that the Apple Valley housing market is strengthening.  

It is important to realize that the average sales price for non lakefront homes is about $137,500.  However, when we factor in all the Apple Valley Lake home sales including the lakefront homes the average quickly increases closer to $175,000.  So far this year there have been 11 waterfront homes sell at Apple Valley and 67 non waterfront homes.  I think you will find the following breakdown of Apple Valley SOLD homes this year very interesting:

• 88 homes have SOLD this year totaling $15,784,834
• 67 non lakefront homes have SOLD totaling $9,745,334
• 11 Lakefront homes have SOLD for a total of $6,039,500

Home values at the Apple Valley Lake are still very affordable and we have an impressive selection of homes ranging in price from $69,000 to $100,000 and the majority of available homes are listed between the $100,000 and $200,000 price range.  You can buy a waterfront home starting at about $300,000 and the highest Apple Valley lakefront home available today is listed for $759,000.

You can view and compare all of our available Apple Valley Lake homes for sale and we have also created a specialized link that features all of our available lots for sale at the Apple Valley Lake.  

Sam Miller of REMAX Stars Realty

#AppleValleyLake

Today is 11-12-2013 and the first snowfall has already arrived at the Apple Valley Lake!  Our first snow came a little sooner this season than I expected and with the warmer temperatures that are headed our way, I expect this snow will melt away be the weekend.  I can remember many years when our first snow hasn't arrived until after Christmas which is why the snow today is a little surprising.

November 15th is the projected day when they will start lowering the Apple Valley Lake level from full pool.  The lake lowering process can take a couple of weeks to reach the desired lake level.  If you have never watched the lake get lowered before you may want to click on this video link and watch the water forcefully drain out of the Apple Valley Lake.   

The Apple Valley Lake is experiencing a positive boost of home sales activity already this year.  From January 1st, 2013 - September 5th, 2013 the Knox County MLS reports that Apple Valley that the number of home sales are 17 percent higher in 2013 than during the same period in 2012 and also compared to 2011.

Here are some interesting facts about Year to Date home sales at the Apple Valley Lake:

• 2013 - 82 Home sales with an average sales price of $143,914 
• 2012 - 70 Home sales with an average sales price of $158,441
• 2011 - 60 Home sales with an average sales price of $171,475

What is interesting about the statistical info above is that there are more homes selling at the Apple Valley Lake in 2013 but the bulk of the sales activity hasn't been waterfront homes which is why the average sales price is more similar to the Knox County MLS average home sale.  During the peak of the housing market the Apple Valley Lake averaged quite a bit higher due to the larger and more expensive waterfront homes being such a significant portion of the lake sales.  Now with the increased home sales activity at the Apple Valley Lake in the lower and mid priced homes as well the averages have adjusted down a bit.  

Some who read this may instantly believe that home prices are falling and that is just not the case.  There is simply more affordable homes selling than expensive waterfront homes at the Apple Valley Lake.  This year there are more homes selling under $150,000 than over $150,000 which is why the average sales price has adjusted down.  Remember, if just a couple more $500,000 waterfront homes sell during the next month or two it can play a sizable part in raising the overall average sales price at the Apple Valley Lake in 2013 because most waterfront homes are selling for double and many lakefronts are selling for triple the price compared to the average non waterfront home.

Be sure to watch for our monthly Apple Valley Lake Home Sales Monthly Report because we will share with you the month end sales and averages.

Sam Miller

I took this photo on June 30th, 2013 at the Apple Valley Lake in Howard, Ohio.  The east boat launch near the spillway is one of my favorite locations for capturing seasonal sunset photos at the Apple Valley Lake.

Photo by Apple Valley Lake REALTOR Sam Miller

Feel free to view and compare all of our available Apple Valley Lake homes for sale.  If you are in the market for a vacant lot or a building site be sure to check out our available Apple Valley Lake lots for sale. 

The Fall season is one of the most gorgeous times of the year to boat on the Apple Valley Lake and it is an especially wonderful time to take photos.  The reflection of the trees and leaves in the water combined with the beautiful blue sky make this a site you will truly enjoy.  I took this photo at the Apple Valley Lake in the early spring just about a week after the trees started to change colors and the day was filled with blue sky and sunshine.

During the fall season you will want to have your digital camera or smart phone with you wherever you go because there is so much natural beauty at the Apple Valley Lake.  Photo by Sam Miller.

If you love beautiful scenery or are in search of the perfect place to fish you won't want to miss the Davis Beach Cove at the Apple Valley Lake in Knox County Ohio.

Photo taken at the Apple Valley Lake by Sam Miller on September 29th, 2012.

This link features all of our available Apple Valley Lake homes for sale organized in price order.

You can also view all of our available Apple Valley Lake lots for sale ranging from Apple Valley Lake waterfront lots all the way down to the most basic and inexpensive Apple Valley lot that people purchase just so they can gain access to the lake for boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, camping and all the other amenities at Apple Valley.

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