solares hill: 630 Elizabeth Street - Open House - Sunday - Key West - 02/12/12 10:28 AM
If you are in Key West today, February 12, 2012, and are not planning on going to the beach and don't want to start the Duval Crawl right after church let's out, please think about stopping by my Open House at 630 Elizabeth Street to see the house located at the tippy top of Solares Hill. Take a look inside at the Dade County Pine walls and ceilings. Look at the ancient forged window hangers and peer through the rippled glass. Take a peek out to the little houses below from a view nobody else in town can ever equal. … (2 comments)
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solares hill: 629 Elizabeth Street - Old Town - Key West - 01/16/12 08:36 AM
Just listed, but not by me, 629 Elizabeth Street in Old Town Key West. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this property. This 819 Sq Ft cottage style house was built in 1900. I dug into the old shoebox and found a black & White photo taken in 1965. The house looks pretty much the same in 2012. The wood fence has been replaced by galvanized chain link, and cross street has been changed from Angela Street to Windsor Lane. The asking price is $425,000.
629 Elizabeth Street built circa 1900
629 Elizabeth Street as … (3 comments)
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solares hill: 627 Elizabeth Street - OldTown - Key West - 10/18/11 11:25 AM
The bright and cheery Cigar Maker Cottage at 627 Elizabeth Street sits near the tippy-top of Solares Hill, the highest spot on the Island of Key West. The home was meticulously renovated and received a Certificate of Excellence and a Silver Star for Renovation in 2010. It is as clean as a whistle and ready for new owners to bring their tooth brushes and flip flops. Not much else to do here but sit back and enjoy the good life in Old Town Key West.
627 Elizabeth Street is a genuine quintessential Key West Cottage I have written before about this … (1 comments)
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solares hill: The Top of Solares Hill - 630 Elizabeth Street - Old Town - Key West - 04/15/11 11:38 AM
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Your NEW HOUSE I just listed 630 Elizabeth Street at the top of Solares Hill in Old Town Key West.I found a few old photos of the immediate area to share with my Readers.
Tony's Grocery in the 1960s - located across Angela Street Same location in the 1970s but you can also see 630 Elizabeth on the right Photo taken by WPA in the 1930s shows 630 Elizabeth St on left and Tony's on the right Most of the funky old houses in Key West have been restored over the years. Most, but … (0 comments)
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solares hill: 728 Love Lane - Key West - 04/02/11 03:59 AM
I wanted to grab your attention with the banner pic. 728 Love Lane is one of the best homes in all of Key West. And now it is offered for sale at $1,795,000.728 Love Lane is located next to the end of Love Lane as it dead-ends at the Monroe County Library. Click GOOGLE MAP to view the aerial photo of the location which is atop Solares Hill and the dead center of Old Town.This residence is a must see for anyone who desires the best in location, privacy, security, top notch construction, and superb attention to every detail. Some features … (3 comments)
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solares hill: 712 Elizabeth Street - Hidden Treasure in Old Town Key West - 02/22/11 09:20 AM
712 Elizabeth Street is hidden behind 710 Elizabeth Street shown below Just listed, but not by me, 712 Elizabeth Street, located steps from the tippy top of Solares Hill in Old Town Key West. Wow, that's a lot to say! But it says so much about the most excellent location of this new Key West cottage listing. The listing Realtor describes the cottage this way:
"Beautiful little cottage with lots of Dade County pine high on Solares Hill. Built in 1928, the house was completely and lovingly restored in 2000 with all new electric and plumbing, kitchen and bath and … (0 comments)
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solares hill: 728 Windsor Lane - Old Town Renovation Project - Key West - 01/30/10 06:08 AM
728 Windsor Lane - Old Town - Key West
Room for a pool behind 728 Windsor Lane 728 Windsor Lane as it appeared in 1965 (above) and today (below)
728 Windsor Lane - Old Town - Key West
Similar home on Petronia Street undergoing remodel today
Similar home (but larger in size and with pool) on Carey Lane that is priced at $1,150,000 The listing Realtor describes 728 Windsor Lane thus:
"If you are a ready-to-act buyer who has been waiting for the chance to live in the charm district of Key West, this may be … (1 comments)
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solares hill: The House on the Hill - Old Town - Key West - 01/11/10 09:59 AM
604 Elizabeth Street sits atop Solares Hill in Old Town Key West
The Perfect Perch to People Watch I guess I have written too often about the importance of location because so many potential buyers snub perfectly nice homes because sometimes they are located in sometimes challenging locations. The house at 604 Elizabeth Street which located near the tippy-top of Solares Hill (the highest point in Key West) could not have a better location. The house is located two blocks from Duval Street and just steps from Southard Street. So it's a quick walk to the shopping, restaurants, and … (2 comments)
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solares hill: 604 Elizabeth Street - Old Town - Key West - 05/08/09 09:52 AM
This is how the listing Realtor (who is also the owner) describes 604 Elizabeth Street: "Perhaps the perfect house in the perfect location, the 600 block of Elizabeth Street, 3BR/2.5 BA, very near Solares Hill. Recent renovations with easy island living in mind, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, dense foliage,heart shaped cocktail pool for those romantic Key West evenings, off street parking, open living/dining area, and much, much more. Must be seen to be appreciated Recent appraisal available for review!!" CLICK HERE for more info and photos of this house. Let me add a few comments. The location is great. … (0 comments)
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solares hill: 630 Elizabeth Street - Old Town - Key West - Bank Owned - 05/06/09 08:44 AM
630 Elizabeth Street is a big old house located at the very top of Solares Hill. The black and white photo above has a little ^ showing the location of the house and its commanding location and view to the east and south. What you can't see in the photo is the topography. Windsor Lane drops off to a right angle and slopes gently toward the Key West cemetery two blocks to the east. This is important for those worried about flooding. It doesn't flood. It won't flood. If it did flood, the entire island of Key West would be under … (0 comments)
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solares hill: 800 Elizabeth - Old Town Key West Renovation Project - Short Sale - 05/05/09 09:33 AM
I get emails and phone calls from prospective buyers looking for a renovation project in Old Town in a "good location" where there is no worry about flooding and that has off street parking and room for a pool. The new listing at 800 Elizabeth Street CLICK HERE could potentially fit those requirements provided a buyer gets permission from the Historic Architecture Review Commission. That will not be easy. The listing Realtor describes 800 Elizabeth Street and 624 Petronia Street this way: "A special opportunity to own 2 Old Town homes with an overwhelming total of 8 bedrooms and 3 1/2 … (0 comments)
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solares hill: I told you so....... - 02/18/09 08:57 AM
This blog entry is for you disbelievers and prophets of doom and gloom, more toil and more trouble. It is also for you dreamers who want to buy a place in Key West but who fear that we are not at the bottom of the market. I thought it would be interesting to see how many properties that I have mentioned in my little blog have actually closed since January 1, 2009. I used the Key West mls database and found that there were 46 closings to 8:30 AM today, February 18. Here then are the houses that got away: 5601 … (0 comments)
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solares hill: 701 Elizabeth Street - Heart of Key West - 12/12/08 01:00 PM
I have written about 701 Elizabeth Street before. What I said then stands. Except now the property is better. The new asking price on 701 Elizabeth Street is $750,000 or $410 per sq ft. The house was designed by Tom Pope and built in 1984 by Erik deBoer. Locals know both names as among the tops in design and construction. The house has 1830 sq ft of living space and sits on an odd shaped lot of 3520 sq.ft. The new listing Realtor describes the property this way: "Excellent location on top of Solares Hill with a flexible living plan. The … (0 comments)
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solares hill: 701 Elizabeth Heart of Old Town Key West - 10/11/08 09:33 AM
You know the house because of its unique design. You know the house because of its prime location. And know you know it is a deal waiting to be had. The seller just reduced the asking pirce on this unique property to only $879,000 or $443 per sq ft. This is how the listing broker describes this property: "Live at the highest point in Key West, atop Solares Hill, a premier Old Town location. The main home includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, river recovered heart pine floors and 10 foot ceilings. Beautiful French doors lead out to your private deck, heated … (0 comments)
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solares hill: 709 Bakers Lane Key West Open House - 05/23/08 08:36 AM
I am hosting an Open House at 709 Bakers Lane in Old Town Key West on Sunday, May 25th from 11:30 AM until 2:00 PM. I've written about this property several times. It has to be one of the best deals in Key West. The perfect island getaway beautifully located atop Solares Hill on a quiet lane is this completely renovated walled estate. The main house has Brazilian cherry floors and 16' cathedral ceilings. The new gourmet kitchen has a SubZero refrigerator, Viking wine chiller, Jenn Aire range and microwave ovens, 2 Bosch dishwashers, granite counter tops and cherry/cream glazed cabinets. … (1 comments)
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solares hill: High Anxiety? -- 701 Elizabeth St. Key West - 04/23/08 12:43 PM
In my March 1st blog called "Season's Beatings" I said "Most of the sales that have occurred [recently] are a result price reduction. There is still a hesitance by many buyers who think the market will fall further, especially after Season ends. I agree. But bargain hunters may miss getting the plum properties just to save money. Homes in Key West are not like fungible goods. They are unique. So the smart buyers are buying location and value at a good price. Some people may make good money buying what is leftover at the end of the day." I then said … (3 comments)
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solares hill: BIG Short Sale - 709 Bakers Lane - 04/01/08 09:51 AM
One of my favorite properties just became a real bargain. No hyperbole. Like Jack Webb (Joe Friday) used to say "Just the facts!" 709 Bakers Lane sits on Solares Hill at just about the highest point on the Island of Key West. It was renovated to sell at $2.8 million. The owners missed the 2005 selling season and then the downturn occurred in the real estate market. The sellers then made periodic price reductions. We put a deal together a few months back but the buyer was unable to complete the transaction. So today the property is offered at $1.4 million … (0 comments)
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solares hill: 709 Bakers Lane Old Town Key West, Fl - 03/08/08 10:45 AM
Two of my friends from my former office are multi-million dollar real estate agents year after year. During their time off from their busy real estate practice, they renovate homes for fun and profit. They design each property for a discerning buyer and oversee all of the construction to make sure the work is done to their standards. The home at 709 Bakers Lane was their crown jewel in Key West. This property at 709 Bakers Lane is just two blocks from Duval on Solares Hill--the highest point in Key West. The compound is actually two homes plus a guest cottage … (0 comments)
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