key west real estate blog: True Tales of Key West Real Estate in the Time of Covid 19 - Part Eight
- 03/01/21 06:05 AM
This is a true story about Key West real estate in the time of Covid 19.
Sometimes houses are so unique they take a long time to sell. The house in today's blog was on and off the Key West real estate market for over 15 years. It was an impressive large home located in a highly desired area of town and price accordingly. The listing agent was one of the best in town. The house was just so large and so expansive that it was difficult finding a buyer. Years passed. The house was renovated again which made it even more … (2 comments)
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key west real estate blog: Good Deeds in the Florida Keys Indeed!
- 02/28/21 03:01 AM
Realtors in Key West have access to the MLS listing so of the three separate associations of Realtors in the Florida Keys. Since I rarely get off the Island of Key West and know enough not to stray too far away from properties with which I am unfamiliar, I don't concern myself with goings on elsewhere. But yesterday I clicked the Hot Sheet for the entire Florida Keys and found a sale so impressive that I decided to share with my Dear Readers.
Palm Island, a private bayfront island located in Marathon, Florida closed on February 27, 2021 for $11,000,000. Congratulations to … (3 comments)
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key west real estate blog: 507 Noah Lane, Key West, Florida
- 02/27/21 06:19 AM
As I began this blog about 507 Noah Lane in Key West I looked up at the photo and took in the simple design of this home, the sun, the blue sky, the palm trees and green grass and the lyrics of Ella Fitzgerald came into my mind "Summertime, and the living is easy..." It's still officially winter everywhere but Key West where today the temperature is going to be a comfortable 82 degrees. Tourists and locals will be heading over to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and Beach - just a couple of blocks way from this house. Ah, yes, … (5 comments)
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key west real estate blog: Tell Ralph
- 02/26/21 02:48 AM
Living on a small island at the end of America has its advantages in so many ways. But there are some disadvantages like keeping private matters private. I was reminded of this point yesterday as I was leaving home for my office. "Ralph" my tree trimmer, was cutting down a volunteer tree next door. A volunteer is a plant or tree that springs up out of nowhere. I was told birds poop and deposit seeds from various sources and nature takes it course. Nature created a monster tree that grew to huge proportions and then lost a limb in the wind … (3 comments)
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key west real estate blog: Key West Real Estate Throwback Thursday No. 17
- 02/25/21 12:10 AM
from July 1, 2018
Key West Realtor Understudy
I was searching the Key West MLS yesterday when I noticed a new listing that reminded me of a nearby property that I sold a few years ago. My buyer and I arrived at the house on an early Saturday morning to be present during the home inspection on the house he had under contract. We met the inspector who set out to poke, prod, test, and photograph various parts of the house.
Remember this was an early Saturday morning - not anywhere near cocktail time - not even near lunch. Or even brunch. The listing … (3 comments)
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key west real estate blog: 714 Passover Lane, Key West
- 02/23/21 06:54 AM
Buyers looking for a fixer property with big time renovation potential should take a look 714 Passover Lane. This architecturally interesting three story home is located on an irregular 6,547 sq ft lot opposite the Key West cemetery. Don't let scare you - they can't get out.
I dug into my old shoe box and found two photos that show the house in 1965 and later in 1973 just as Key West was being re-discovered by a generation of poets, authors, and artists of all types. A later owner added wrap-around porches to three sides of the house and did some inexpensive … (2 comments)
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key west real estate blog: Gilligan's Lane, Key West
- 02/22/21 02:29 AM
This is a true story.
A couple of months ago I got a phone call from an unidentified phone number. I hesitated to answer fearing the worst - my car warranty had expired or that Microsoft was calling to warn me something was wrong with my computer. I did what I never do - I answered the phone.
To my surprise the woman caller stated her name and said she was calling to discuss a house I wrote about several years ago. I get a lot of phone calls about specific houses, usually houses that are offered for nightly rental on Craig's list. … (4 comments)
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key west real estate blog: 419 Grinnell Street, Key West - A Blank Slate
- 02/21/21 02:47 AM
The listing broker describes 419 Grinnell Street, Key West, listed for the first time on Saturday as a "blank slate". Previously this 4,086 Sq Ft irregular "L-shaped" shaped lot was to be included in the sale of the adjacent Grand Conch style (temple style) home at 421 Grinnell Street. That changed by offering this lot separately. The listing broker told me he had immediate interest from several potential buyers. This property won't last a week on the market. This is how the broker describes 419 Grinnell Street:
"A rare opportunity for development or renovation of a huge lot in the heart … (4 comments)
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key west real estate blog: 609 1/2 Margaret Street, Key West - New Listing in Old Town Key West
- 02/20/21 09:46 AM
Buyers with a limited budget that are seeking a sweet little house in a great Old Town location should definitely take a look at 609 1/2 Margaret Street. I previewed the house for an out of town buyer a couple of days ago. I was seriously wowed. I remembered having been in this property before. But like so many houses that I have been inside, I didn't recall much other than the location.
Before I drove over to see the house I looked through my old shoebox and sure enough found a photo taken in 1965. Checkout the 55 Chevy in front. … (5 comments)
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key west real estate blog: Grinnell Street Heading South
- 02/18/21 07:36 AM
There are three ways to get to the Island of Key West - the Overseas Hiway (also known as US1), by air, boat or ferry. The Key West Ferry Terminal is located at the foot of Grinnell Street at the historic Key West Seaport.
Earlier this week I passed two couple walking south on Grinnell Street dragging suitcases behind them. It was a very pleasant day compared to the snow and cold I saw on television earlier that morning. I sat in my car and reviewed text and emails before heading to my next appointment.
I drove to the end of Grinnell Street … (2 comments)
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key west real estate blog: 102 Southard Street No 3, Key West, Florida
- 02/17/21 02:07 PM
Looks like home - if you lived in Key West that is. Just Listed by Preferred Properties, 102 Southard Street No. 3, Key West, Florida. This is a one bedroom Shipyard Condominium special Truman Annex Transient Rental License. The unit if offered turn-key.
This stylish one bedroom condominium in the Shipyard has the special Truman Annex transient license and a very impressive rental history. Designer upgrades include new kitchen, bath, floors, sound-proofing and high-impact glass. The front door opens onto Southard Street just steps from the new waterfront park. This second floor unit has French doors out to a large sunny deck … (4 comments)
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key west real estate blog: Key West is Selling Like Hot Cakes
- 02/14/21 04:22 AM
It wasn't too far after the pandemic hit that a former customer contacted me and said he might be interested in buying another place in Key West. He asked me to keep an eye out and let him know of any bargains. Key West was still locked off from the world at that time. He assumed that the pandemic would spur a lot of panic selling.
Buyers returned to Key West as soon as US 1 and the Key West airport opened. There was no panic selling. It has been more like panic buying. Real estate in Key West is selling like … (3 comments)
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key west real estate blog: 1301 1St Street, Key West, Florida - Just Listed
- 02/13/21 04:58 AM
Touch Pearls Twice!
Tap Toes Thrice!
Hold Your Breath!
Look what they did to the mid-century house at 1301 1st Street, Key West!
Just Listed -1301 1St Street, Key West, Florida
The listing Realtor describes this 1958 vintage and now freshly renovated 4/4 1,424 Sq FT ranch style home this way:
"YOUR OWN RESORT! Everything you ever wanted in a Key West house is here! THIS HOUSE DELIVERS! Everything is new and of the line! BRAND NEW ROOF with new trusses 2020. IMPACT GLASS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. Brand new a/c. Blown in insulation, low electric bills. Designer pool with upgrades you only see in resort pools. … (5 comments)
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key west real estate blog: Buyer's Choice on Rockland Key, Florida
- 02/12/21 06:15 AM
It's not all that often that potential home buyers in Key West can pick among two or more similar homes located almost next door to each other, but that is exactly the opportunity awaiting buyer for 29 Calle Uno and 35 Calle Uno on Rockland Key, Florida. Rockland Key is located at Mile Marker 9 or about a ten minute drive from Old Town.
Both houses are elevated concrete block construction 1,200 Sq Ft in size with three bedrooms and two baths that set on a 7,000 Sq Ft Lot on a canal.
29 Calle Uno
29 Calle Uno is offered for sale at … (2 comments)
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key west real estate blog: A Joy to Behold
- 02/08/21 04:11 AM
The tree house of all tree houses, except, maybe, Kevin's from Home Alone. Located on a quiet street in the Mid-town area of Key West, it stood as sentinel for all that went on before the age of Ring Doorbells save it did not have a time-stamp video recording device. Imagine sitting up there with bros, binoculars, root beers, and keeping track of what is going on. Memories are made of this.
I think some big grown-up kid actually built that. What do you think? Imagine all the planning, buying lumber, hauling it to the house, measuring and cutting, hammering and … (4 comments)
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key west real estate blog: Dick Duane
- 02/05/21 03:04 AM
From THE KEY WEST CITIZEN, OBITUARIES, FEBRUARY 3, 2021
(with photos and remarks by me)
Dick Duane, 91, a former long-time Key West resident, died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. He began his extraordinary career as a MGM contract player, then a well-known singer, advertising executive, literary agent and was true renaissance man. Dick lost a valiant battle against colon cancer. He was instrumental in the creation of the novel “Midnight Cowboy,” written by James Leo Herlihy, and the subsequent packaging of the Academy Award-winning film of the same name. The novel is dedicated to him, as well.
[MIDNIGHT COWBOY … (5 comments)
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key west real estate blog: 914 Frances Street, Key West - Old Town Two Story Duplex
- 02/04/21 07:41 AM
Just Listed, but not by me, 914 Frances Street, Key West. This is a fully restored and enhanced two story legal duplex located in the "X" Flood Zone in Old Town. I searched my old shoebox and found a photo taken of the same property 55 years ago. See below.
I also searched the historic Sanborn Fire Maps to determine when this property was built. The early maps show a Chinese laundry located at the corner of Division Street at Frances (current day Truman Avenue and the site of Bare Assets) plus a series of small cigar maker cottages in a row … (2 comments)
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key west real estate blog: Disparate House Buys in Key West - 2021
- 02/03/21 03:59 AM
I tell my real life buyers the same thing I write in my blog, that houses here are all so different that the Zillow algorithm is not all that good at predicting the value or sales price of homes in Key West. I wrote a blog in November 2009 discussing the disparity of similarly priced homes located in good locations. I am doing the search right now as I write today's blog. Let's see what we discover.
*Disparate Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English desparat, from Latin disparatus, past participle of disparare to separate, from dis- + parare to prepare — … (3 comments)
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key west real estate blog: 818 Carsten Lane, Key West - Just Listed
- 01/31/21 07:26 AM
You've arrived at 818 Carsten Lane, Key West. Lucky you! This is one of the sweetest little houses in Old Town and it is now for sale. If you have been watching the Key West MLS much in the past few weeks, you'll appreciate the opportunity to buy a house that is already done and done right. Let's take a look starting from the front porch and work our way to the pool in the rear.
The listing Realtor describes 818 Carsten Lane thus:
"This quintessential conch cottage is located on a charming lane in the heart of Old Town. The picture perfect … (4 comments)
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key west real estate blog: 1202 Seminary Street, Key West - Just Listed
- 01/29/21 06:04 AM
Just Listed by Preferred Properties Key West, that's where I work but this is not my listing, 1202 Seminary Street, Key West.I showed this home this past week and was taken by value offered. Let's take a look.
This home was renovated about twenty years ago. The entry was relocated from the front of the house through a gated portico that opens into the pool area. Multiple sets of French doors on both sides of the living room allow abundant daytime light to bathe the area with ambient light. This place is cheerie. The kitchen was recently updated and new floors added.
French … (2 comments)
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This is a true story about Key West real estate in the time of Covid 19.
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