key west mls: 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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key west mls: 1730 Bahma Drive - Bank Owned - Fixer - Key West - 05/17/12 11:32 AM
1730 Bahama Drive - Key West
Once there was a really lovely yard. It can be again.
Hurricane Impact Resistant Windows and Doors throughout
Combined Living and Kitchen Areas
The bank owned house at 1730 Bahama Drive in the easternmost part of Key West, Florida just got a bit more attractive when price was reduced to $261,500 or $119 per sq ft for this 2187 sq ft ranch home located on a large 8016 sq ft lot. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and to see more photos of … (0 comments)
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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 20874 W 9th Avene - Cudjoe Key - Florida - 04/29/12 06:23 AM
90 foot lap pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
You might call this 90 foot pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean the lap of luxury. The 3384 sq ft home is located at 20874 W 9th Avenue on Cudjoe Cudjoe Key at Mile Marker 20, about a 20 minute drive out from Key West. The house sits just at the end of a canal that provides immediate access to the Atlantic Ocean. The house is located on an 18,960 sq ft lot with all major views oriented toward the water. Click GOOGLE MAP for an aerial view of this waterfront property.
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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 1014 Vareal Street #1 - Bank Owned - Key West - 04/26/12 01:57 PM
If you are looking for an affordable Key West home in Old Town Key West, the just listed Bank Owned stand alone cottage at 1014 Varela Street #1 might be the place you have been looking for. The listing agent describes this 542 sq ft cottage this way:
"Great stand alone conch cottage, 1 bedroom and 1 and a half baths. This unit has its own front porch and a private fenced back yard."
Bricked but not pretty - yet! Waiting for a New Owner
The house is pretty simple. The single bedroom is … (2 comments)
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key west mls: Feds Behaving Badly - 04/25/12 06:50 AM
For nearly two weeks the nightly news and 24 hour cable news channels like MSNBC and CNN have been running continual updates on the Secret Service Scandal that started out over the refusal to pay for services rendered by one pick-up artist in Columbia. The US military got scrutinized and then Congress got into the act. Never saw a politician pass up a chance to get his ugly old puss in the media, especially if he could cause pain for the sitting President. Had the President's security really been endangered, I think all of us would be outraged. … (1 comments)
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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 707 Southard Street - Old Town Key West Chramer Extraordinaire! - 04/11/12 03:43 AM
707 Southard Street - Key West, Florida
Just listed today, but not by me, an absolute doll house if I ever saw one. This special little home at 707 Southard Street is located in the heart of Old Town Key West. 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 … (3 comments)
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key west mls: 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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key west mls: 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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