3529 Sunrise Drive - Key West - A Blast from the Past, A Chance to Recast - 11/30/11 02:45 PM
 
Sherman & Peabody and the WayBack Machine  
3529 Sunrise Drive - walled & gated and surrounded by lush gardens The lovely home at 3529 Sunrise Drive in Key West was built in 1963 and incorporates many of the styles and trends of that era. I pulled out the WayBack machine and recalled these events that occurred in 1963: the Beatles record their first album Please Please Me in a single session; Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique which re-launched the women's movement; General Hospital and The Outer Limits debut on ABC and My Favorite Martian premieres on CBS, Leave … (2 comments)

Pelican Landing - Key West Condo - 11/27/11 08:55 AM
 
Pelican Landing Condominiums - Key West   I have written about Pelican Landing Condominiums before. A couple of years ago I wrote about a penthouse unit offered as a short sale, and earlier this year I penned a piece about a bank owned unit. The short sale unit is still available, but the bank owned unit was sold. 915 Eisenhower Drive Unit # 302 is not afflicted by the stigma of being bank owned nor is it a short sale. Instead, it is a very nicely furnished two bedroom, two bath unit with a boat slip and a transient license … (2 comments)

Key West Waterfront Townhome - Bank Approved Short Sale - Record Breaker - 11/26/11 09:10 AM

3029 North Roosevelt Blvd. Unit No. 25 - Key West There aren't that many homes, condos, or townhomes that are actually located at waters edge in Key West. And as a rule properties that are located on the water are pretty darned expensive. Rules are made to be broken. The listing agent for Key Cove Townhome Unit No. 25 sums up this bargain this way:
"Empty, Easy to show, Bank Approved Price, Quick Close! Highest class units built at Key Cove. Located at the rear of the property on the water (launch your kayak!) with Sunset and Gulf Vista. Spa … (1 comments)

Estate Sale for the Serious Buyer - Key West - 11/25/11 07:50 AM

Estate Sale If you are among those that viewed 1006 - 1008 Fleming Street in Key West during the past few months, you already know the house and the furnishings just rocked. I am pleased to report the property is under contract and is scheduled to close very soon. The contents including furniture, furnishings and art will be available to purchase between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday and Saturday.
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Why I'm Thankful - 11/24/11 07:18 AM
I'm thankful that I have my health and that I live in Key West.I fell in love with this town soon after I arrived here on my first visit. I remember walking the streets of Old Town, imagining what it would be like to live in a place like Key West. So many of the houses back then were so funky and un-fixed. I envisioned what I could do to them with a little paint and a lot of hard work.After I actually moved to Key West I learned to love just being here. I quickly decompressed from my former lifestyle. … (2 comments)

1218 Pearl Street - Key West - Short Sale - 11/23/11 11:12 AM
 
1218 Pearl Street - Key West - Short Sale   Just listed, but not by me, 1218 Pearl Street in Key West. The asking price on this Short Sale listing is just $499,000 or $313 per sq ft for this three bedroom two and one-half bath home with 1596 sq ft of living space. You can see from the photo above this home has first and second floor porches in front. It has double decker porches in the rear as well. See photos of the rear and the pool taken from a prior mls listing.The prior owner paid $1,087,500 for … (2 comments)

1123 Von Phister Street - Casa Marina Area Cottage - Key West - 11/22/11 01:28 PM
 
1123 Von Phister Street - Casa Marina Area - Key West Just listed by Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. (that's where I work but this is not my listing) 1123 Von Phister Street in the Casa Marina Area of Key West. The listing agent describes this property this way:
"This lovely 2/2 Conch cottage is located on a quiet street in the desirable Casa Marina neighborhood. Some of the home features include a living room with cathedral ceiling, kitchen with granite countertops, two french doors (one off the of master bedroom), two patios plus a covered porch to enjoy the … (1 comments)

Key Cove - Bank Owned - Affordable Unit - Key West - 11/21/11 12:29 PM
 
3029 N. Roosevelt #48 is Bank Owned Just listed, but not by me, 3029 North Roosevelt Blvd. #48 in the Key Cove Condominiums. This unit is designated as affordable and restricts purchase to buyers who meet housing income guidelines and who have lived in Monroe County at least one year.
Covered and enclosed parking for two cars  
Gated pool Key Cove Condominiums were built in 2000. This unit is a two story with 800 sq ft of living space divided between two floors. The unit has a double 'garage' on the ground level which is screened in. The main … (3 comments)

1121 Watson Street - A Singluar Short Sale Sensation - Key West - 11/20/11 01:41 PM
 
The Conch Grove Compound pool is wonderful! The cute little cottage at the Conch Grove Compound is "back on the market" as a short sale and the lender has approved the property for short sale at the price of $325,000. The house was previously listed at the asking price of $299,000 and went under contract about 75 days after it was initially listed. The place is a 'cottage'. It is not a house. It cannot be enlarged. What you see is what you get. That being said and hopefully being understood, you actually get a nice place to live in … (2 comments)

Harbor Lodge - Key West Waterfront Condo - 11/17/11 01:08 PM
 
833 Eisenhower Drive - Harbor Lodge Condominiums - Key West I have previously written that I used to own a guest house in Key West. I'll never forget the phone call when a potential guest asked if Key West was surrounded by water. Yes, it is. Surprisingly, however, there are not that many homes with waterfront views here. More rare are homes in or near Old Town with waterfront views. Those that do exist normally sell at a premium over other properties. Unit #2 at Harbor Lodge Condominium (located at 833 Eisenhower Drive) is a wonderful two bedroom unit overlooking … (0 comments)

1410 Angela Street - The Meadows Area - Key West - 11/16/11 09:38 AM
 
1410 Angela Street - Key West - circa 1965  
1410 Angela Street - Key West - 2011 The listing Realtor describes the wood frame Conch house at 1410 Angela Street this way:
"Located in the popular Meadows neighborhood in Old Town Key West this spacious and well maintained home features 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms, private room for an office inside master bedroom, fenced back yard with inground pool and covered deck, detached utility room with laundry. French doors in master bedroom open to the covered deck and pool. Completely fenced with off street parking and plenty of space to … (4 comments)

1319 Newton Street - The Meadows Area - Key West - 11/15/11 08:22 AM

1319 Newton Street - Key West If you are looking for a Sweet Key West Cottage, may I suggest that you schedule a showing of 1319 Newton Street which is located in the Meadows Area of Key West. The listing broker describes this property thus:
"This charming 2/2 historic home is in pristine condition. Located in the Meadows area of old town it is picture perfect with a white picket fence, a dreamy front porch and orchids hanging in the palm trees. It offers a spacious living/dining room with custom built-ins and beautiful polished Dade co. pine floors. The kitchen … (3 comments)

Back to Nature - 811 Carey Lane - Key West - 11/14/11 08:56 AM
 
811 Carey Lane - Old Town - Key West I have written about 811 Carey Lane before. It really is one of my very favorite homes in Old Town. There is something so quaint, so cool, so unassuming, and so welcoming that just about anyone will feel at home. The house is nested under some very large trees that give it a protected feeling. It is located on a quiet lane removed from the hubub of Key West and yet it near everything.A few years back another owner got permission to change the street address from Carsten Lane to Carey … (4 comments)

Open Houses - Sunday - Key West - 11/12/11 07:13 AM
Preferred Properties Coastal Realty Open House Event,Sunday, November 13th 1:00 to 3:00 PM  
1223 Margaret Street in Old Town is offered at $949,000. Hosted by Cory Held.
809 Virginia Street in Old Town is offered at just $699,000. It will be hosted by Mabry Binnicker.  
626 Grinnell Street in Old Town is offered at $1,248,000. Frank Kirwin will host this property.  
1218 Varela Street in Old Town is offered at $1,296,000 and will be hosted by Gary Thomas (305-766-2642) from 12:00 to 3:00.
15 Evergreen Avenue in Key Haven (Stock Island) is offered at $1,175,000. Hosted … (2 comments)

1216 Knowles Lane - Key West - 11/09/11 09:18 AM
 
1216 Knowles Lane - Key West I have written about life on the slow lanes of Key West many times and even mused about some lanes being so hidden that it became necessary for one Key Wester to write a directional pamphlet to give to firemen and policemen so they would know how to find some of the smaller lanes.
Knowles Lane - One of the Slow Lanes of Key West  
The FedEx man needed help finding this slow lane I just listed the charming two bedroom two bath cottage home at 1216 Knowles Lane. The owner mentioned that … (2 comments)

The "Good" Samaritan - 626 Samaritan Lane - Bank Owned - Key West - 11/06/11 05:49 AM
 
626 Samaritan Lane - Bank Owned - Key West Just listed, but not by me, 626 Samaritan Lane in Key West. This BANK OWNED property ought to sell in a flash because it is priced at just $119,000 or $222 per sq ft. The listing Realtor describes the property thus:
"This home is a hallow shell, all of the plumbing and electrical has been removed. There are no interior walls, ceiling, floors, bedrooms, bath or kitchen. This will give you the opportunity to design your own layout and finish this home with your own personal touches. Home is located in … (7 comments)

1230 5th Street - Bank Owned - Key West - 11/03/11 10:24 AM

1230 5th Street - Bank Owned - Key West If you are looking for a "Fixer Upper" may I suggest that you consider the new listing at 1230 5th Street in the midtown section of Key West. I showed the property last week one day after it was listed. My buyer was looking for a place he could fluff and make all nice. The challenges this property presented were more than my buyer anticipated.The listing Realtor describes the 5th Street property this way:
"Spacious 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2 story home on a large corner lot. Huge pool w Guest … (1 comments)

1501 White Street - Casa Marina Area - Key West - 11/02/11 09:35 AM
Just listed by Preferred Properties (that's where I work but this is not my listing), 1501 White Street in the Casa Marina Area of Key West. 1501 White Street is located two blocks north of Higg's Beach and the great Atlantic Ocean.The listing broker describes this property like this:
"This charming 2/2 home is completely walled and gated for privacy. Features include a formal living room w/vaulted ceiling, new kitchen w/granite countertops & new appliances, dining room w/French doors to the beautiful private pool and patio. Off street parking also." The house is located at the corner of White Street and … (3 comments)

800 Fleming Street #A1 - Old Town -Key West - 11/01/11 12:31 PM
 
800 Fleming Street - Old Town - Key West  
800 Fleming Street - The William Fleming House - Key West The listing Realtor describes the new offering at 800 Fleming Street #A-1 (The William Fleming House) this way:
"The perfect home for someone who wants carefree condominium living but desires the charm of a historic Old Town Key West home. The William Fleming House was constructed in the mid 1800's and is located in a premium location - the corner of William and Fleming Streets. Beautiful renovated home includes a new kitchen, two new baths, wood floors and ceilings. … (1 comments)

 
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