Baytree Golf Course Home - $459,900

Absolutely wonderful home located on the 10th fairway of the gated Baytree National Golf Links in Melbourne, Florida - $459,900.

Conveniently located near great shopping, restaurants, beaches, Orlando (45 minutes), Viera recreational areas, great schools, and more!  Custom built in 2000by Joyal Builders, this home features almost 2,200 square feet of living area under air conditioning, three bedrooms (plus an office), two baths, two-car garage and features all the touches you expect in a Baytree home!

Hurricane ready with electric shutters, even the screened porch has electric shutters, this home is move in ready! You will be impressed from the moment you pull into the circular driveway all the way to the spacious screened porch with golf course view.

Located only a few houses down the street from the community pool, playground, tennis courts and club house, this home offers the Florida golf course lifestyle you seek!

With a preservation area view across the street and the 10th fairway out back, you will enjoy your privacy on this .31 acre homesite. Inside you will find a split bedroom plan that has it all! With three sets of glass doors leading to the porch (from master bedroom, second bedroom and living room), the views are tremendous. Enjoy the view from the glass three-sided windows in the breakfast nook over looking the golf course!

The kitchen features white 42 inch cabinets with ornate molding, solid surface counters, plenty of pantry area and storage, and more. Lots of nice touches such as chair rails that adorn the great room and dining room, decorative molding over the kitchen cabinets, easy to maintain laminate flooring in kitchen, laundry room and bathrooms.

The master suite features his and her walk-in closets, a master bath with handicap accessible shower, dual vanities and separate water closet. This home was built so that you can access the laundry room from the master suite! This home promotes carefree living!

This home has it all...

• All appliances including washer and gas dryer stay,
• Tile roof 
• Sprinkler system,
• Gated community, golf course living at its best!
• Ceiling fans in most rooms,
• Recessed lighting in kitchen and living room,
• Plantation shutters throughout,
• Built in cabinets in laundry room,
• Triple sliding glass doors from living room to porch,
• Solid surface counters in kitchen and bathrooms,
• 10 ft ceilings in living and dining rooms.

April 2008 Market Report for Viera, Suntree and Rockledge Florida

The April 2008 market report for the Viera, Suntree and Rockledge areas of Brevard County is provided in the table below. Data gathered from Melbourne Association of Realtors' web site.

Additional April 2008 market reports:

Brevard County, FLorida , Ashwood Lakes(Rockledge), Auburn Lakes(Viera)

If you have specific questions regarding the Viera, Suntree or Rockledge market, please drop me an email to agent@moving2brevard.com or a contact me by phone at 321-255-2600. [By the way I am not going to make conclusions for the reader like the media does!]

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne Florida.

Brevard County Florida - a little something for everyone!

Brevard County - Florida's Space Coast - offers homeowners a lifestyle unmatched by other areas.  OK, my Realtor friends in other areas may have a different opinion but they don't live here!

If you are looking for a 55+ community, look at what central Brevard County offers!  Heritage Isle, what a place!  A gated community with a 21,000 square foot club house facility, concierage services, lots of activities to support that active lifestyle.  If you are retired and want an active lifestyle, check this place out! Lest I play favorites there are a couple other great 55+ communities including Grand Isle and Indian River Colony Club located in Viera as well.

If you are looking for a great place to raise your family with great schools and tremendous recreational opportunities, then Viera, Rockledge and Suntree is the place! 

If you want to be on the beach or on the intracoastal waterways, look no further! With 70 miles of coast line, Brevard County offers wonderful beachside living! 

If boating or sailing is your passion, the the Indian River offers offers it all including deep water access to the Atlantic Ocean!  The nearby St. Johns River offers some great bass fishing!   

Brevard County also offers some of the best year round golfing in the state.  With Orlando International Airport only 40 minutes away, getting anywhere in the world from here is easy! Take a day trip over to Tampa (2 hours), Miami (3 hours), Disney World (1 hour). Take a cruise of of Port Canaveral, an inexpensive, nice little get away!

If you are considering a move to Brevard County, Florida, let me be your Realtor of Choice?  I know the area. I know Florida....a full time real estate professional who is a Florida native, yep born in the Sunshine State! Please visit my "other blog" for more information on the local area. I proudly work with Century 21 Baytree Realty - one of the most respected real estate brokerages in the area!  Brevard County, Florida - a little something for everyone!

New Construction in Heritage Isle - "THE" 55+ community Viera Florida

I put together a quick post yesterday on Heritage Isle, the 55+ community in Brevard County Florida.  I tried to highlight the amenities the development offers its residents.  Actually, it is not just amenities - It is a lifestyle!

As the post was getting too long I left out a couple of items I wanted to mention.  Yes, the development is rather new.  Yes, there are a lot of resales there with great offering prices.  But there is also new construction properties available.

As a real estate agent I always make it a point to stop by the new home models with my clients.  Some buyers prefer new, never lived in, homes.  Sort of like buying a new car versus a slightly used car.  Maybe it is that new house smell!

There are three builders actively constructing new properties in Heritage Isle.  The prices range from the $100K's to about $300,000+.  One of the builders, Tiffany Homes, is building patio/duplex type homes.  These homes have a shared wall.  Two other builders, Lennar Homes and Burgoon-Berger, are constructing new single family homes.  I believe these are the same builders who built the re-sales. 

If you are looking for a home in Heritage Isle in Viera Florida and would like information, please contact me.  If you would like listings for re-sales, let me know.  If you are considering a 55+ community in Florida, the Brevard County area deserves a look!

Heritage Isle - "THE" 55+ Community in Brevard County Florida

I have a buyer client coming in this weekend from Connecticut.  At least I hope he makes it - I think he is flying American Airlines!  He is coming to see 55+ communities in the Viera area. 

He is also going to be looking at 55+ communities in the Vero Beach area which is 45 miles south of us.  I did refer him to a real estate agent although I have confidence in he willlike our area.... But, you got to see the competition to know the great value Viera offers!

He will love our area!  I am confident.  I spent this afternoon re-familiarizing myself with the gated, 55+ community of Heritage Isle.  What a great development! 

No, it is not a development - it is a real community!

This community has it all!  It is in the most popular area of Florida's Space Coast - Viera!  It has an absolutely wonderful club houseand community facilities.  There are structured activities.. 

The community pool is wonderful.  In the club house I saw a "crafts" room.  I saw a"Billiards room."  I saw a few ballrooms.  Actually I saw the band being set up for a variety show tonight.  I saw a great dining room.  I saw a fullltime staff person available to assist residents and guests!.. I saw---well, you must see the place, it is nice. 

Even the tennis courts made me want to break out my racket.  I have never played shuffleboard but it looked enticing.  And the nearby Duran Golf Club and club house...I wish my game were better!

Nearby is some great shopping.  The Washington Nationals' spring training home and home to the Brevard County Manatees' is a great ball park!  The nearby health and medical facilities...easy access to I-95...only 40 minutes to Orlando...the beaches!

With the great prices being offered now, there is no reason why you should not consider Heritage Isle as your next residence if you are looking for great 55+ living along Florida's Space Coast!

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne Florida.

Please read my blog at www.moving2brevard.blogspot.com .

Are you a "Seller" or "For Sale-r"?

Are you a seller or "For Sale-r"?  I have had the fortune of speaking with folks who have had homes "listed" but have not sold. Thus, the listing has "expired." And I can truly say that every expired listing homeowner I have met with has been a "For Sale-r".

I believe folks who say they want to sell their homes fall into one of these two categories - "Seller" or "For Sale-rs". Both of these are different sides of the same coin.

What is the word I am thinking of? Oh, a dichotomy - two different, contradictory positions.

First of all,  let me say that the"For Sale-r" is not always the cause for her or his condition. They are sometimes the unfortunate benefactor of poor advice, be it from a friend, neighbor, or their real estate agent. Yes, real estate agents do give bad advice on occasion.

So, what is a "For Sale-r"? Some or even all of these characteristics are or may be present in a "For Sale-r"....

• List a house for sale at a price that is probably too high for the neighborhood.
• Do nothing to prepare the home for showings [clean, de-clutter, take care of the little maintenance issues, curb appeal],
• Don't allow an electronic lockbox - Potential buyers must give 24 hours notice for showings,
• Owner (or agent) must be present for all showings,
• Not willing to negotiate on an offer "less than list" price,

And, what is a "seller"?

• Set a reasonable price considering the market,
• Willing to negotiate an offer because you prepared when identifying price,
• Have home staged,
• Have your home clean,
• Make it easy to show your home,
• Have your home marketed not just listed in the MLS!

If you are looking to be a "seller" in the Viera, Suntree, Baytree and Rockledge areas of Brevard County, please give me a call. If you would like a free, no-obligation price right analysis, please let me know. Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty Melbourne Florida. Visit my web site www.moving2brevard.com

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55+ Communities in Viera Florida Area Present Unbelieveable Buyer Opportunities

I was conducting a little research yesterday, not specifically looking at the 55+ communities in Viera but afterwards I thought about the number of houses I saw for sale in Viera. This morning I decided to research this a little further.

My initial feeling was confirmed...there are lots of deals in the 55+ communities of Viera. One that struck me was the new Heritage Isle community. There were 55 properties for sale this morning (strictly coincidental it is a 55+  community.).

The prices ranged from a low of $174,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath single car garage unit to $434,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, three car garage unit with a private pool. What a difference!

It does appear that most of the properties in Heritage Isle are listed in the low-mid $200,000 range. Most of the properties were constructed between 2004 and 2007 so it is all new. Some home have views of the new Duran Golf Club while some are on lakes, The nice thing about this community is you don't have to worry about the size of the yard...it is maintained for you! Association dues run about $900 per quarter.

I must also point out there are at least two other 55+ communities in the Viera area. Indian River Colony Club has 26 homes for sale. Grand Isle has 12 homes listed for sale.

The bottom line....if you are looking for a maintenance free, 55+ community, take a look in Viera, Florida. IT is near the beaches, new shopping and restaurants, plenty of restaurants, sporting events, Orlando Florida and more! 

If you are considering moving to Brevard County, Florida and would like information, please contact me. I can be reached at 1-800-651-6940 (office) or by email at agent@moving2brevard.com .

JUST LISTED Gated Suntree Community Home $280,000

New listing in Summit gated community within the Suntree area of Brevard County, Florida. 2003 year built 3 bedroom two bath two car garage Tiffany Builder's Breckenridge model.

Situated on a wooded preserve enjoy the privacy on the enclosed back porch. This home features many upgrades, including tray ceilings, triple sliding glass doors leading to the porch, stainless appliances, solid surface counters, 42" maple cabinets, custom tile throughout except bedrooms, and much more!

Yes, there is a homeowner's association with monthly dues of $125. Why worry about cutting the lawn and trimming the shrubs? Why not worry about cutting the strokes from your golf score instead? The HOA dues cover the lawn maintenance/landscaping and nearby community pool/club house facilities.

If you enjoy golf then this is the location for you! Located near the Suntree Golf and Country Club, you are also minutes away from Duran Golf Club, Baytree National Golf Course and the Viera East Golf Course. This really is an ideal location for the golfer! Love the beach? With beaches only 10 minutes away you are never too far from the sun and the fun! Military retired or still on active duty? Just 10 minutes to the facilities at Patrick Air Force Base. Need quick access to Orlando Florida and Orlando International Airport? It is only a 40 minute drive!

Regardless of your needs, this location will certainly meet those needs if you are looking in the Central Brevard County area for a home. With excellent nearby schools, shopping and health-care facilities, the Suntree and Viera areas will certainly fit your lifestyle! For a map, click here.

If you are looking for a new home in Suntree or Viera, give me a call. I would welcome a chance to assist you in your search. Have a question about the area in general, just drop me an email to agent@moving2brevard.com .

Offered by Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent with Century 21 Baytree Realty, 8195 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, Florida 32940, 1-800-651-6940.