gay: 315 William Street - Old Town - Key West - 05/31/12 11:26 AM
315 William Street Old Town Key West, built circa 1899
315 William Street (foreground) as it appeared in 1978
315 William Street as it appeared in1978
315 William Street, May 31, 2012
Buyers who are looking for a large renovation project in the Old Town area may want to look at 315 William Street. I dug through the old shoebox and found some old pics of the house over the years. The Monroe County Property Appraiser says the house was built circa 1899. That would jive with some nearby houses that are among the earliest built … (1 comments)
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gay: 718 Olivia Street - Key West - 05/29/12 08:33 AM
718 Olivia Street is a must see for the buyer who seeks a great Old Town location where he or she can restore and probably expand a great Conch house and create tropical gardens, add a pool, and off street parking on the over-sized rear lot that is a rarity in Key West. The listing Realtor describes this property thus:
"A grande historic house built between 1899 and 1912. 5 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Large LR, DR and kitchen. Beautiful hardwood floors. High ceilings and 23 large windows create a steady flow of light and air. 9401 sqft … (3 comments)
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gay: 3343 Flagler Avenue - Bank Owned - Key West - 05/18/12 06:56 AM
First Off: That is not my pic above. I recently had a buyer in town who thought the black and white photo above was of me when I was in high school. I know I'm getting old, but that guy might be "in the home" by now...
3343 Flagler Avenue - Key West, Florida
Second, there is a reason for local home buyers to cheer about this new Bank Owned home at 3343 Flagler Avenue that was just listed by my friend Scott Forman. Scott describes the property this way:
"This gem is a spacious 3 bedroom 3 full … (3 comments)
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gay: 415 Margaret Street - Old Town - Key West - Present Perfect - 05/11/12 08:20 AM
415 Margaret Street - Key West - May 2012 - Present Perfect!
415 Margaret Street - Key West - A view from the Past - 1979
Wikipedia defines the grammatical term 'present perfect' as a combination of the present tense and the perfect aspect used to express a past event with present consequences. I think the two above photos eloquently demonstrate that term.
Roger Emmons at Truman and Company describes his present perfect listing at 415 Margaret Street:
"This is one of those very special homes where all of the elements come together to create an … (0 comments)
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gay: 1021 Johnson Street - The Casa Marina Area - Key West - 05/09/12 08:38 AM
1021 Johnson Street - Casa Marina Area - Key West
1021 Johnson Street is located on one of the best blocks in Key West, just a one block walk to the Casa Marina Resort and the Atlantic Ocean is only to blocks to the south. I found an old aerial photo taken of the area in 1970 that shows the edge of 1021 Johnson Street. You will note that the house is located just a couple of blocks north of the great Atlantic Ocean and Higg's Beach. The Casa Marina Resort is just a block to the west.
The … (3 comments)
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gay: Key West "Selling Season" - a Perspective - 05/07/12 10:24 AM
For Sale By Owner in Key West
The traditional Key West Selling Season (the time period between Christmas and Easter) just closed. I realize that many contracts that were written before January 2012 actually closed after then and that contracts written in April may not close for another month or longer. This analysis looks at the total closed transactions between January 1, 2012 and May 1, 2012 in the single family and compares the results to the same time period in 2010 and 2011. I used the Key West Association of Realtors mls database which shows only transaction where … (2 comments)
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gay: 707 Southard Street - Old Town Key West - 05/03/12 05:57 AM
707 Southard Street - Key West, Florida
This special little home at 707 Southard Street is located in the heart of Old Town Key West and is back on the market. You can't beat the location for convenience. Most of the neighboring homes are equally charming and certainly much pricier. The asking price will fit the budget of many buyers who want a simple getaway place: asking $565,000.
The house next door to the east
The listing Realtor describes this special property this way:
"The Quintessential Conch Cottage on one of the best blocks in the … (1 comments)
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gay: Fool's Gold - 05/01/12 08:27 AM
In the next couple of days I will blog about the results of the past Key West real estate selling season. I thought it worth while to discuss a re-emerging facet of Key West real estate and that is the return of the greedy sellers. Maybe they never went away. Maybe they just hid sheepishly, lingering in the background, awaiting the right moment to re-appear from their sulk-fest after the American economy spiraled out of control in 2008.
Key West got a double whammy during the economic downturn. A huge number of the homes and condos people … (0 comments)
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gay: 1019 Whitehead Street - Old Town - Key West - 04/27/12 09:42 AM
1019 Whitehead Street - Old Town - Key West
How would you like to own a three bedroom two and 1/2 bath home with a pool and off street parking in Old Town Key West for just $615,000. You could if you purchase the newly listed home at 1019 Whitehead Street. The listing Realtor describes this picture perfect property thus:
"Absolutely wonderful! This Conch cottage is located in the heart of Old Town Key West and has 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, heated pool and off street parking. The property has been totally remodeled from foundation piers to the shiny … (1 comments)
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gay: 626 Grinnell Street - Old Town - Key West - 04/23/12 06:54 AM
626 Grinnell Street - Old Town - Key West The home at 626 Grinnell Street sits on one of the prettiest blocks in Old Town Key West. The home dates back to 1906. Of course like most of the older homes in Key West, this property has been expanded a bit and updated over the years. The house has 2988 sq ft of living space under air conditioning plus gracious front porch and rear second story balcony off the very large master suite that takes up the back half of the home. The listing agent describes this property thus: "Gracious home … (2 comments)
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gay: 804 Catherine Street - Key West - 04/21/12 04:27 AM
804 Catherine Street - Key West
Just listed, but not by me, a true "fixer" with "upside potential" that will not break the bank. The listing Realtor describes the new listing that is located at 804 Catherine Street in the South of Truman area of Old Town Key West this way:
"Nice Old Town single family home lovingly cared for by the same family since the 1960s. Large lot with off-street … (0 comments)
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gay: 1403 Catherine Street - Key West - 04/20/12 08:55 AM
1403 Catherine Street - Key West - La Casa Roja
Just listed, but not by me, 1403 Catherine Street in Key West. I dug deep into the old shoe box and found a photo of the house with the notation that the home was built in the 1920's. The Monroe County Property Appraiser website says the house was built in 1943 (but that was during World War II and nothing was being built then but tanks and jeeps). I think the photo reference makes more sense. I found the smaller color photo that shows the property just before the current owners … (1 comments)
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gay: 704 William Street - Old Town - Key West - Short Sale - 04/18/12 05:30 AM
704 William Street - Key WestThe asking price on the very attractive three bedroom home at 704 William Street in Old Town Key West just got a lot more attractive. The house is now a Short Sale and the asking price has been reduced to just $899,000. The listing Realtor describes this home this way:
"Beautifully renovated throughout with 2 story addition in a sweet and quiet Old Town location. Totaling 3 bedrooms and 4 baths all ensuite, you will marvel over the private layout this split floor plan boasts with seperate staircases to 2 second story bedrooms. Gorgeous kitchen with … (5 comments)
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gay: 1223 Margaret Street - Key West - 04/17/12 08:38 AM
Sitting Pretty at 1223 Margaret Street in Key West The charming Conch style home at 1223 Margaret Street is now availble at the asking price of $895,000. This three story home was built new (not remodeled) in 1999 by Lauramar Development. That developer built several "in-fill" properties in various Old Town neighborhoods around that same time period. Each of the projects quickly sold out because the houses had the desirable architectural look of "look" of historic Key West homes. The houses, however, were built to rigid new building codes and used modern building materials. The resultant homes are easier to … (1 comments)
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gay: 2533 Patterson Avenue - Key West - Bank Owned - 04/16/12 10:06 AM
2533 Patterson Avenue - Key West - Bank Owned If you are a local Key West resident or if you are hoping to here to live full time and aren't a member of the lucky buyers that have uber dollars, the new Bank Owned family home at 2533 Patterson Avenue in Key West just might interest you. In the words of the listing Realtor, not me, read about this new Key West property:
"Beautiful quiet residential neighborhood. Fantastic square footage for the price. This Bank Owned Key West property would make a great purchase for a first time home … (1 comments)
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gay: I Sell Real Houses in Key West - 04/13/12 04:52 AM
Prices are rising, sellers are getting greedy again, and the dream of buying a place in Key West may start to fade for those who waited too long.Instead of buying a big house (or small cottage) you might consider purchasing the next best thing: a reproduction of a real Key West home. Consider the 718 Eaton Street's look-a-like home shown above. It is the creation of local artist Ronny Bailey who I have blogged about before.Ronny grew up in Key West and was a carpenter for 30 years. His re-creation of Old Town Key West homes in miniature sizes is now … (15 comments)
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gay: 1411 Petronia Street - The Meadows Area - Key West - 04/12/12 10:50 AM
Just listed, but not by me, is a newly completed renovation of an absolutely charming two bedroom two bath home in the quiet Meadows Area of Key West. I wrote about this property a couple of years ago when it was offered as a short sale. I even had a buyer who made an offer that was accepted and we went through months of negotiation with the prior owners' lender and eventually got the short sale approved. Then my buyer decided not to buy. The buyer did not do the inspection. The buyer got cold feet. So the very disappointed seller … (1 comments)
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gay: 627 Elizabeth Street - Sitting Pretty Atop Solares Hill - Key West - 04/06/12 11:34 AM
627 Elizabeth Street - Key West - by Rick Worth
The Real Deal - Sitting Pretty Atop Solares Hill Who wouldn't fall in love with an historic Cigar Maker's Cottage in a great Old Town location near everything but far enough away not to be in the middle of it all? The listing Realtor describes 627 Elizabeth Street in Old Town Key West this way:
"Opportunity knocks.This totally remodeled home was awarded the Cert. of Excellence and a Silver Star for 2010. You will feel the attention to details from the moment you step inside. The entire house has Brazilian Cherry … (0 comments)
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gay: Bank Owned "Fixer" with Huge Upside - Key West - 04/04/12 07:50 AM
627 Southard Street - Bank Owned - Key West Just listed, but not by me, 627 Southard Street in Old Town Key West. This property is priced at just $399,000 and it will spark a bidding war because it has so much potential and because of its prime location. The listing Realtor describes the property as:
"Historic Property In Old Town. Prime Location In Need Of Complete Renovation. All Cash Offers Only. Proof Of Funds Required With All Offers." The original house was built in 1899. I dug into the old shoebox and found the photo below that shows the … (0 comments)
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gay: Seascape Tropical Inn - 420 Olivia Street - Key West - 04/02/12 06:59 AM
If you have the itch to quit your job and move to Key West so that you can own and operate a guesthouse, you may want to consider the ever-so-cute Seascape Tropical Inn. Seascape is located at 420 Olivia Street - about 100 feet from Duval Street and it's famous neighbor to the west is the Ernest Hemingway House. Seascape Tropical Inn was praised by the New York Times and named the "Best Value of all Key West Bed & Breakfasts" by Florida Keys Magazine.
The new pool is easily accessible from all rooms
Breakfast in the morning and … (0 comments)
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