Boating access and controlling depth Is there direct boating access on the property? If so, how large a boat can you have behind the home? This is determined by what we in the Keys call controlling draft or depth. For example: If a boat is under 30ft in most cases 3 ft draft is OK. Draft means...what is the lowest water depth you have to go through to get to open or deep water.If you have a sailboat or 50 ft boat you will need deeper draft such as 5ft. Now..obviously if you have a 50 ft sailboat behind your home, the canals or waterways have to provide you with turn-around room. If the access is deep draft, then expect prices to go up. If there is no water acess at the home or the draft is for kayaks only, in most cases expect a drop in price. If there is no direct water access...how far is the nearest boat ramp or is there a boat slip available? If so, is it included and what is the draft out of the boat slip. So the boating issue has a very direct effect on pricing here. Neighborhoods with bigger canals and deep draft boating are generally home to the Million dollar and plus homes.
Nearby Medical and shopping options These are very important considerations. If there is an accident, how far away is a hospital? In the Upper Keys we have Baptist hospital in Tavernier which is an excellent option. If you need groceries or restaurants, what is nearby? Oftentimes vacation properties can be secluded and don’t offer easy access to the above. At first being remote can seem as desirable, but in the end it can grow old quickly. This also affects home values by the way. If you can have the vacation feel and recreation, yet have amenities nearby, the prices go up. On thing about the upper Keys is that Miami and South Beach are just about an hour away and World famous Key West, 2 hours. How much room do you need? If you own a home with nearby recreation and sightseeing, expect people to come out of the woodwork. Everyone will be your friend. Larger homes, with more bedrooms, a 3/2 and up always rent better. So if you can, get a home with extra space.
Things to consider when buying any waterfront vacation home. First off, congratulations at looking to the Keys for a possible vacation home. The good news about the Keys from an investment angle are:
There is only so much waterfront or Coastal property available.
The Keys have strict environmental laws that affect building permits. This means there are only so many homes and always will be a limited number of homes here. One big reason for this is there is just ONE Highway in and out of the Keys. (US1) If there is an emergency, people need to have the ability to leave quickly and so for this reason alone, the Keys will never be California. The other main environmental consideration is the water quality. The Keys main attraction are water sports and Monroe County is going to make sure that our waters are clean and usable.
To consider when purchasing any waterfront vacation home and how the Keys measure up:Is there a view? Views really do matter. An unobstructed Ocean view adds as much as 60% to the value of a home per the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics. Proximity to Golf courses or a park can add as much as 20% to a homes value. This is per an article by a much published author named Soren Anderson, a writer from Manchester College. Consider the recreational activities… The What and the When. For example in a Ski resort area, your options are limited due to weather considerations and the total amount of activities available is definitely less. *In the Keys, about the only thing you cannot do year round are mountain climbing and white water rafting.
Florida Keys Outdoors and Recreational Opportunities
Miles of oceanfront and Gulf front access await you in the Keys. Recreational opportunities in the outdoors are the most important assets of the Keys. The fishing and boating here is incredible-both in the Ocean and the back-country (the Gulf). There is something to catch year round and our weather lets you do it. If you like the water, this is the place Recreational Opportunities: • 47 Marinas • 13 Parks, • 3 Golf Courses • 10 Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks • 13 public Tennis Courts • 18 Boat Ramps • • To see a complete list of parks and recreational opportunities see • the sites below
Things to do outdoors: • Fishing-saltwater, freshwater-Ocean, lakes and the Everglades • Boating-Ocean, Gulf or Bay • Diving • Hiking • Tennis • Bike riding • Birding • Photography and Wildlife watching • Kayaking—canoes-there are good rental locations and lots of places to launch. • Air boating into the Everglades • Windsurfing the flats
Other places to visit. • Audubon House- original Audubon engravings (not Audubon's residence) • Conch Tour Train- • Curry Mansion Inn - 305 294-5349 511 Caroline Street, Key West FL 33040 • Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum - 305 294-1136, 907 Whitehead St., Key West FL • Flagler's Station Historeum®-901 Caroline St., 1-305-295-3562. • Haitian Art Co. - 305 296-8932, 600 Francis St., Key West FL 33040 • Heritage House Museum - 305 296-3573, 410 Caroline Street, Key West FL 33040 • Historic Seaport at Key West Bight. • Key West Aquarium - 1 Whitehead St., Mallory Market • Key West East Martello Museum - 305 296-3913, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. • Key West Lighthouse Museum - 305 294-0012, 938 Whitehead Street • Key West Museum of Art & History - 305 295-6616 • Custom House - 281 Front Street, Key West FL 33040 • Key West Shipwreck Historeum - 305 292-8990, 1 Whitehead Street • Little White House Museum - 305 294-9911 • Wrecker's Museum - 322 Duval St., 294-9502. Built in 1829. This is Key West's oldest house.
Pro Sports • A 2-3 hour drive to Miami: • Florida Marlins • 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · 305-626-7400 • Miami Dolphins • 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · 305-620-2578 • Miami Heat • 601 Biscayne Blvd, American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL 33132-1801 · 786-777-432
Auction Short Sale Potential.The asking price is the opening bid for the Auction on May 24th. The property will be sold to the highest bidder with No Seller Reserve, subject only to bank approval. Are you looking for a two bedroom price but need a home office or bonus room with private entrance? This is NOT a fixer-upper. Recently renovated!
This is a 4th floor(for maximum views), 3 bedroom waterfront condo with OPEN, unobstructed views of the Bay and sunsets.Lots of room, with over 1,666 sq. feet. Enjoy views, and sunsets from the expansive 50 ft. porch. Outdoor porches overlooking the Bay from the Master BR, the Den/guest BR and the Living Room. Natural beach. Directions: Property is gated. Agent will meet you.
RARE BAYFRONT PROPERTY IN ROCK HARBOR CLUB WITH DIRECT SUNSET VIEWS! ENJOY DIRECT BAY VIEWS FROM YOUR LIVING ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM AND TWO PORCHES! FULLY FURNISHED, TOTALLY RENOVATED AND IN MOVE-IN CONDITION! RENTAL HISTORY HERE TO OFFSET CARRYING COSTS. IN/OUT BOAT SERVICE,CONCRETE DOCK, SWIMMING POOL, TENNIS COURTS AND WHITE SANDY BEACHES TO ENJOY ON OVER 10 ACRES IN THIS EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY!
Townhouse style condo in one of the nicest Oceanfront complexes on Plantation Key. Honey oak Pergo floors in bedrooms, enclosed balcony,covered parking & storage! Beautiful pool, sauna & fitness center and a 400' fishing pier! Enclosed lower storage and hurricane shutters. This is a really great unit!!
Seagulls View is a quaint oceanfront 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium. This condo unit boasts endless ocean views from almost every angle. There are two balconies to sit on and watch the sunrise above aqua waters or be entranced by gazing at the twinkling stars. Seagulls View is equipped with a private washer and dryer, a full kitchen, and an open living and dining area. The condominium facility includes a heated pool, tennis courts, a work out room and it's own private beach. There are chickie huts and grilling stations dotted along the beach. Spend the day kayaking along the Atlantic coastline or laze in the pool. You are in a perfect spot with Tavernier Town Shopping Center just short drive away. Catch a movie or enjoy one of the many fine dining or casual restaurants that the Upper Keys has to offer. Non smoking only No Pets allowed Cleaning fee -- $100.00 Security deposit -- $500.00 Processing fee -- $25.00 State and Local Taxes not included Travel insurance available Rental Rates August 01 through November 30 - $1200.00 wk - $3600.00 month/ May 01 through July 31 - $1400.00 wk - $4000.00 month/ December 01 through April 30 - $1650.00 wk - $4500.00 month/
Tropical Bay Breezes, Warm Sun-filled Days and Spectacular Sunsets await you in the Fabulous Florida Keys at Mahogany Bay. At the top of the Keys you'll find our Northern most Island, Key Largo and only an hours drive from South Florida's two major airports. Mahogany Bay, aptly named for the local indigenous trees found on the property, embodies a true "Keys" experience. The Main House is situated at the edge of turquoise waters on the Gulf of Mexico featuring three bedrooms and three baths, large open balconies and private pool with spa. The primary living level boasts two bedrooms and two baths with open floor plan in Living and Dining Area. Sub-zero/Viking High End appliances. The Master Suite is on it's own level, with large walk-in closet, his/her vanities, spacious balcony off the bedroom area and a private open balcony off of the master bath. The Private detached Guest Cottage is a one bedroom, one bath featuring a living room area, small kitchenette and wet bar in a stylish setting. Open water Bayviews, Gated Main Entrance, Boat Basin with Electric, Water and Gazebo, Tennis Court with Gazebo. Seasonal/Holiday Rates Apply Security Deposit Required: $5,000 Monthly Rates: $15,000.00 to $17,000.00 Security Deposit Required: $3,500.00 Weekly Rates: $ 5,000.00 to $ 6,000.00 Non-Smoking, No Pets Travel Insurance Available Non-refundable processing fee: $25.00, Departure Cleaning fee: $400.00 (*New development, property is fenced and segragated with seperate service entrance) (above rates do not include local applicable taxes)
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