February real estate sales in Kent, Goshen

February was a slow month for real estate most everywhere in the Northwest Corner with no transfers reported in Falls Village or Cornwall.

Together, Kent and Goshen reported only four modest sales, each under $500,000, between them.

There are signs that the spring selling season is beginning. In Goshen, of the 20 properties of all types, five were new listings. Eight residences are available with six under $1 million. In Kent, 28 properties were listed for sale with eight new listings.

Kent transfers

196 Kent Cornwall Road — 4 bedroom/4 bath home on 2.77 acres sold by Jean C. and Kurt T. Speck Jr. to Dylan Balfore for $440,000.

16 Elizabeth St. — 2 bedroom/1.5 bath remodeled condo with garage sold by Carole Ann Godfrey to John and Tracey Suess and Lawrence Reinhardt for $285,500.

Goshen transfers

Beach Street, Lot 10 — Five acres of vacant land sold by Terry L. Smith Trustee to Shady Lawn Farm LLC for $172,750.

354 Sharon Turnpike — 3 bedroom/2 bath Cape Cod built in 1869 sold by Mary R. Grimes to Rebecca A. Hajosy for $185,250.

*Town of Kent and Goshen real estate transfers recorded as sold between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28, 2025, provided by the Kent and Goshen Town Clerks. Transfers without consideration are not included. Current market listings from Smart MLS. Compiled by Christine Bates, Real Estate Salesperson with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, Licensed in CT and NY.

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