preferred properties key west: Key West Renovation Inspiration
- 08/13/20 04:28 AM
Earlier today I was clicking through Instagram photos until I saw the photo above. I stopped and took notice. I thought to myself "Self, this could work in Key West". I clicked back through the link and found the Instagram feed for the designers of this property. CLICK HERE to view more photos of this property and other projects of chensuchartstudio.
I borrowed a few photos from the designers which show the concept, framing, wrapping, and finally the completed addition. This home was built in Arizona which is high desert and does not have the heavily seasonal rains we get in Key … (1 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 617 Frances Street, Key West - Price Reduction
- 08/12/20 03:26 AM
The asking price was reduced $100,000 on 617 Frances Street, Key West. I had the opportunity to see this Old Town home just before it was listed and want to share some photos and thoughts with my readers - especially those looking for a fixer-upper.
I love how much the houses of Old Town have changed so little over the years. I found the above photo of 617 Frances St in my old shoe box. Take a look. When I found the photo I presumed the owner at that time had replaced original wood columns and balusters with wrought iron. That was … (3 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Somebody's Key West Granny
- 08/09/20 06:38 AM
Written on the back of this 1960's photo "Dancing girls at a service club" Key West Florida
Stop. Stare. Consider this. These women were probably in their very early 20's, if that, in 1960. They would be at least 80 in 2020. They would be somebody's grannies.
A few years ago I went to look at Old Town house where I took some photos. The older woman owner was in the house and showed me around. She showed me photos of herself before she was married and had children - photos of a young vibrant dancing girl. She wasn't a harlot - simply … (4 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Canadian Leftovers in Key West
- 08/08/20 04:37 AM
All of the stories I write about Key West are true. I change names and places to protect myself from lawsuits. This is a true story. I hope my former neighbor don't read this or sue me.
I moved to Key West in December 1993 to own and operate a guest house. I quickly met many of my neighbors and many locals who stopped in to welcome us to Key West. I was amazed at how friendly and welcoming the locals were. Every single person told me the property had a great location. Eaton Street is own of two streets that lead … (6 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 1009 South Street, Key West - Casa Marina Area
- 08/06/20 07:43 AM
Just listed 1009 South Street, an early 20th Century home that has become a legal multi-unit apartment. The builing has 2,381 Sq Ft of living space and sits on a 4,830 Sq Ft corner lot in the Casa Marina Area of Key West.
I found the above aerial photo taken in 1930 which shows 1009 South Street existing at that time The entire area had drastically changed over the ninety following years. Today most of the empty lots have been built and original cottages and homes rebuilt. The house next door to 1009 South Street was in fact the cover and feature … (3 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 265 Golf Club Drive, Key West - Just Listed
- 08/01/20 04:54 AM
Image driving home after a long day on the water boating, fishing, diving for lobsters, or alternatively working again. This is the view you will have when entering The Sanctuary at the Key West Golf Club Community. I just listed 265 Golf Club Drive, the largest single family home in The Sanctuary.
This four bedroom home is the largest single family home available with 1816 square feet of living space plus 200 square feet of bonus space off the master bedroom. Let's take a look inside.
Upon entering the front door you are immediately impressed by the size of the main floor and … (6 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 918 Southard Street #105, Key West, Florida - Just Listed
- 07/23/20 09:02 AM
Just Listed 918 Southard Street #105 which is located in the Southard Square Condominiums in the Heart of Old Town Key West. The listing Realtor describes this unit thus:
"In the very heart of Old Town and convenient to everything Key West has to offer! Nestled amongst lush tropical foliage, adjoining the pool, is this newly renovated two-bedroom two bath condo corner, one level unit on the ground floor. Surrounding the unit is a wraparound private patio. Entering you are greeted with lots of windows and sliding glass doors revealing bright sun light. Open living /dining area with a built-in bar. The … (6 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Key West Real Estate Trivial Pursuit - Part Three
- 07/16/20 06:53 AM
Key West has changed so much since the first time I visited in 1984. I have lived here since 1993 and drive up and down the streets almost every day. I can go for months not seeing a particular area on the island, see that something has changed, and try to remember what was there before. Let's look at a few "before" photos to see if you know where the property is located. They will be easy this third time as I am placing a current photo under the property.
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I took the above photo around 1998. I searched my old … (4 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 725 Poorhouse Lane, Key West, Florida
- 07/13/20 05:12 AM
In his book The Streets of Key West: A History Through Street Names author J. Willis Burke informs us that "Over the other side of Solares Hill a couple of entries are self-explanatory. Galveston Lane is named for the Texas gulf coastal city that was served by the Mallory Steamship Company, and off Windsor, on Poorhouse Lane, a poorhouse was once tucked away." You may ask yourself why anybody would want to live on a street with such a desperate appellation. Most of the houses on Galveston and Poorhouse lanes were modest in construction and it was the price of rent … (2 comments)
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preferred properties key west: This Happened Today in Key West
- 07/12/20 12:38 PM
A fellow Realtor told me about a soon to be listing which I drove by last week. The light was bad so I decided to go back earlier this afternoon. I took some "before completed" photos to contrast with the finished house. I stepped back a few feet to get a distance shot when this guy photo bombs my shot.
This is real life in Key West with million dollar views. I cherish these views. This is real life.
You could live in some plastic version of you life in New Jersey. You could. You may be doing so right now. But why? … (4 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 421 William Street, Key West - Prime Property
- 07/05/20 02:18 PM
I played "buyer" today and checked out the listing at 421 William Street in the Old Town area of Key West. Before we go inside, let's look at the way the house appeared in 1965 and compare basically the same view as it looks today.
A couple things are obvious: wrap around balconies were added on the first and second floor levels; a staircase was added to access the third floor space for one's brother-in-law; the concrete fence was removed and replaced by white picket fence and a gated off street parking space. Louvered windows and doors were replaced by wind resistant … (3 comments)
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preferred properties key west: True Tales of Key West Real Estate in the Time of Covid 19 - Part Six
- 07/04/20 05:00 AM
This really happened.
A Realtor friend of mine had a broker's open to showcase her new listing of a very expensive home in Key West. There are few homes that aren't, but this one was really expensive! The event was catered. Lots of agents showed up for free wine and tidbits. And to see the house.
I had seen the house severs years earlier, long before the current owner did the renovation. I was impressed by all the work and money spent on updating the home. It had all the bells and whistles one would expect for a two million dollars plus home...
...except … (3 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Key West Real Estate Trivial Pursuit - Part Two
- 05/30/20 02:33 AM
Think back at these older pics of Key West. Where is/was the house or building located?
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Bonus Points if you know who lived there before...
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I had to stop my car, get out, and photograph this sign.
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preferred properties key west: 720 Washington Street, Key West - Casa Marina Area
- 05/24/20 05:29 AM
The asking price on 720 Washington Street, Key West was just reduced to $1,550,000. It is located just a couple of blocks to the north of Higgs Beach in the tony Casa Marian Area. I showed the house just before noon on Saturday. We had looked at another home in the area during the pouring rain. I hate showing homes on gray days (we get them). And hate even more showing homes in pouring rain - but it happens and allows potential buyers experience raw Key West weather. Ten minutes later we arrived at the Washington house - the rain stopped, … (1 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Key West Real Estate Trivial Pursuit
- 05/23/20 05:55 AM
Let's Play Trivial Pursuit. I will post old pictures of Key West houses and buildings. Readers should post the address or location..
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preferred properties key west: 512 Catherine St. Key West - SOLD
- 05/13/20 07:11 AM
The house at 512 Catherine Street, Key West sold this week for $1,200,000. Krystal Thomas (no relation) of my office represented the buyer. My friend Suzanne Moore represented the seller. There have been numerous closed real estate deals in the past two months in all price ranges. I was both surprised and encouraged by this particular sale.
The surprise comes from the price paid and the condition of the house. CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos. The house is definitely a fixer. The 1,800 sq ft house sits on a 5,082 sq ft lot less than … (0 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 714 Pasover Lane, Key West - Price Reduction
- 05/07/20 08:52 AM
The asking price on 714 Passover Lane, Key West was just reduced by $250,000. Now offered at $1,249,000 you can buy your Key West dream project. It's a fixer, but not like the falling down kind in Bahama Village or the flat on the ground in New Town. And this property is located in the coveted Old Town area near the Historic Key West Cemetery.
Buyers looking for a fixer property should take a look at this architecturally interesting three story home located on an irregular 6,547 sq ft lot in the heart of Old Town. I dug into my old shoe … (0 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Key West Real Estate Horror Story No 20
- 05/04/20 05:59 AM
Two senior adult siblings lived in this Old Town home for many years. The place was a wretched mess. I showed the property several times to prospective buyers who were shocked both at the living condition but also the asking price. I saw the value in the location but warned the renovation would have been a total redo from foundation to roof.
As I recall neither brother or sister ever married. Oddly, stuffed animals and other toys were scattered all over the place. I remember thinking one of the two was living in an alternate reality.
The house was purchased, torn apart, and … (5 comments)
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preferred properties key west: True Key West Real Estate Related Stories in the Time of Covid-19 Part Four
- 05/02/20 05:50 AM
I have been selling houses in Key West since 1997 - that's 23 years. I picked up some good stories along the way. Last week I told my dear readers about the old lady who lived in a big derelict house on Southard Street who shooed me away from parking on the William Street side of her house. It was a great house then it became monumental chore for the aged woman to manage. Many of the big old houses in Old Town were in mild to deep disrepair when I started selling homes. The historic district dramatically changed over the … (3 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 912 Fleming Street, Key West = Price Reduction
- 04/30/20 05:20 AM
The asking price on 912 Fleming Street, Key West, was just reduced from $2,395,000 to $2,150,000. The historic house dates back to the later 1890s and has been updated and expanded. It now has six bedrooms and five bathrooms. There is a 750 SF legal apartment in the front that the owners do not rent but instead store their children's toys and bikes. This space could be renovated into a large main floor master bath by a new owner.
The house sits at the front of the 5,650 SF Lot which extends 115 Feet from the street. The view from the inside … (4 comments)
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