April Newsletter 2025

🌷April Market Update, Fresh Listing & Must-Try CK Spots

Spring is in full swing, and so is the real estate market here in Chatham-Kent. Whether you're buying, selling, or simply staying in the loop—this month’s update is packed with everything you need to know.

📊 March Market Snapshot:

• Average Sale Price: $420,000

• New Listings: 247

• Homes Sold: 91

• Average Days on Market: 51

🏠 Featured Listing: Jane Street, Thamesville – $650,000
This beautiful rural property offers the best of country living with space to breathe and room to grow:
✔️ 1.43 acres of land
✔️ 4 spacious bedrooms
✔️ 2 full bathrooms
✔️ Attached double-car garage
✔️ Room to garden, entertain, and enjoy nature

Whether you're upsizing or seeking peace and privacy, this home is a must-see.

Design Tip: How to Create a Thoughtful Dining Space
The dining room is often the heart of the home. To make it shine:
🎨 Choose a cohesive paint palette that flows with adjacent rooms
🪞 Use room dividers or area rugs to define the space in open-concept layouts
🪟 Select window coverings that add both function and elegance
💡 Plan for layered lighting—think pendant lights, sconces, and candles

Need help visualizing your space? I’d love to walk you through ideas in person.

🛠 Thinking of Selling This Spring?
Here are 4 value-boosting tips that pay off:

1. Update outdated light fixtures

2. Swap dated hardware for sleek, modern alternatives

3. Invest in a professional clean—it’s worth every penny

4. Paint rooms that need a refresh to give a move-in-ready feel

🌼 What’s Happening in CK This Month:

🐣 Easter Egg Hunts – In Blenheim & Shrewsbury – fun for the whole family
🏠 ADU Info Session – In Ridgetown, explore the potential of Accessory Dwelling Units
🎉 CK Expo – Celebrate local businesses and community pride at month’s end

🍽️ Date Night Ideas – Our Top Picks This April:
🍕 Centro Wood Fired Kitchen – cozy vibes, artisan pizza, and great cocktails (25 King St E, Chatham | 519-354-5122)
🍻 Molly & OJ's Restaurant & Patio – lakeside eats and classic charm in Erieau (875 Mariners Rd | 519-676-8812)
🥩 The Chatham Steakhouse – upscale cuts and date-worthy ambience (427 St Clair St | 519-354-7610)

Let’s Connect!
Thinking of selling? Curious about your home’s value? Want to book a private showing at Jane Street?

📞 Call or Text: 226-777-5144
📧 jackie@goldenacresrealestate.ca