location: The Key West House I Did Not Sell
- 03/19/18 09:31 AM
I made my first trip to Key West as a visitor thirty-four years ago this month. I have written in my blog about that life changing trip several times over the years and won't bore readers to tell that tale again. I fell deeply in love with Key West and decided to make this my hope. It took a few years, but I made it happen. During the time of the first trip and my move to Key West, I stayed at several different guest houses. Those experiences taught me how difficult it must be for a home owner to lived … (7 comments)
|
location: 923 Fleming Street, Key West - Investment Property with Renovation Potential
- 03/09/18 02:03 AM
Not all that much has changed to the house at 923 Fleming Street, Key West during the 52 year time period between 1965 when the black and white photo was taken and 2017 when the color photo was made. The building is a modified Greek Revival which locals refer to as a "Conch House". This just happens to be extra large. I checked the historic Sanborn Fire Maps and found a much smaller building on this site as early as the 1889 map. The 1912 Sanborn map shows the side addition and a long more narrow addition at the rear. The … (3 comments)
|
location: 629 Elizabeth Street, Key West - Buying Opportunity
- 01/09/18 06:25 AM
I have written about or mentioned the house at 629 Elizabeth Street numerous times over the past eleven years including when it was first listed for sale as a "fixer-upper". I know a lot of buyers tried to buy the place back then, including a buyer I represented. He made what he called a fair cash offer which was rejected. The seller selected a different offer and that buyer undertook the project of essentially building a brand new house which incorporated just a few boards from the original cottage that sat on this, the highest point on the island of Key … (3 comments)
|
location: 702 Catherine Street, Key West - Potential Vacation Rental
- 05/04/17 09:29 AM
Just Listed. but not by me, 702 Catherine Street, located in Old Town Key West and about two blocks away from upper Duval Street where the cool people hang out. There several near by places like Frenchcies, Bab Boy Burrito, and the infamous LaTeDa where you can eat, drink, or be entertained, and walk home within a few minutes. South Beach is nearby as well. Your guests can walk to a fun beach and not get lost nor get blisters on their feet for having to walk a couple of miles. South Beach is only three blocks away. At the same … (1 comments)
|
location: 514 Elizabeth St Key West - New Lower Price
- 04/10/17 10:42 AM
The asking price on 514 Elizabeth Street in Key West was just reduced to $1,350,000. I have written about this historic Old Town home a few times over the ten years I have written my blog, not because it has been offered for sale but rather to share with my Dear Readers that this is the first house I sold in Key West. It has been owned by the same people these many years. As I recall there were three factors that influenced their decision to buy this place. First, the house really is historic - it is one of the … (1 comments)
|
location: 508 Grinnell Street, Key West, Florida
- 04/06/17 01:14 PM
The listing Realtor describes the home at 508 Grinnell Street this way:
Elegance and Serenity will greet you as you walk through the doors of this Impeccably Restored Historic Home, located on the Coveted 500 block of Grinnell St., just a short stroll from the Historic Seaport. The living space flows flawlessly to the pool and pool house and combined with the lush landscaping and design, creates an Impressive entertaining area. Three Bedrooms and three full baths,
two of which are ensuite are all spacious with plenty of storage. The pool house is air conditioned and can be used as a fourth … (0 comments)
|
location: 812 Fleming Street #5, Key West - Classic Key West Architecture
- 03/22/17 09:13 AM
I have been selling houses and condos in Key West for twenty years. I remember a conversation I had with an agent in my office at the beginning of my real estate career. The lady agent had made a remark about a particular house as if she had just been inside. That puzzled me because the house was just listed that day. I asked her how she knew so much about the new listing. She said something like "Gary, there are only so many houses in Key West. We keep selling the same houses over and over again." I got it. … (0 comments)
|
location: 1019 Elgin Lane, Key West
- 02/17/17 07:38 AM
This owner did everything right. This place is move-in ready and should sell quickly. The place has all new everything - mechanical, interiors, roof, pool, and so forth. The spaces and uses are well thought out and attractively done. The materials are contemporary in style and functionality. Most of the home on this block have been renovated in the past decade and would be considered as up graded when compared to many homes in the Old Town area. This house would make a good monthly vacation rental because of the three bedrooms, three baths, pool, and parking plus the terrific location … (1 comments)
|
location: 3414 Duck Avenue, Key West - Major Price Reduction
- 10/24/16 05:31 AM
When most things are too big they get reduced - like bellies and high prices. Most things - not all!
Just Announced - Price Reduction on 3414 Duck Avenue, Key West. The original asking price was $1,620,000. The new price is $1,420,000. This 5676 square foot office condominium is located in the Poinciana Plaza center in the New Town area of Key West. Other tenants in this center include the Key West Association of Realtors, an alternative medicine clinic, an art and framing store, a real estate closing and title agent, an insurance company, and a land surveyor. The prior tenant in … (2 comments)
|
location: 410 Catherine Street, Key West - Just Listed
- 10/18/16 01:25 AM
Just Listed by Preferred Properties Key West, that's where I work but this is not my listing, 410 Catherine Street in Key West Florida. The listing Realtor describes the property this way:
"Half a block from upper Duval Street this three bedroom, two and a half bath home is within walking distance of all the restaurants and attractions of Key West. This charming historic home has been completely restored and offers every modern amenity such as a gourmet kitchen, modern baths, a wide covered porch overlooking the pool and electronic gated parking."
When I looked at the house from the street I had … (1 comments)
|
location: 1114 Margaret Street, Key West - Innovative New Look in Old Town
- 10/10/16 10:40 PM
When most people start to consider the purchase of a home in Key West, they invariably think of buying the quintessential Key West cottage with white picket fence and charm galore. The popularity of these cottages has driven the price up as the supply goes down. I recently showed a new listing in Old Town which is the antithesis of the cottage homes which are so sought after. I think this particular house is well worth consideration. The listing Realtor describes 1114 Margaret Street this way:
"Nationally renowned Architect/Owner created a magical, private hideaway in Old Town Key West. The home perfectly … (2 comments)
|
location: 800 Fleming Street #A2, Key West - Just Listed
- 09/13/16 10:43 PM
The listing Realtor describes the newly listed second floor condominium at The William Fleming House in Key West, Florida this way:
"A splendid 2/2 corner condominium unit combines modern conveniences with Old World charm, just steps from downtown. This exceptional unit, with 14-ft. ceilings throughout, occupies the south-west corner of the second-floor of the majestic William Fleming House, an historic 1890s Old Town structure. The sunken/dining room area, greets guests with its gorgeous Dade County pine walls, floor, and ceiling. Built-in bookshelf/storage areas lend the space a So Ho loft feel. Below the sleeping loft/storage space, which overlooks the living area, is … (3 comments)
|
location: 3513 Sunrise Drive, Key West
- 08/24/16 10:54 PM
I know that when most prospective buyers start to think about buying a second home or maybe a primary home in Key West, they first think about finding a place in Old Town or maybe the swank Casa Marina Area. That's usually because they have never ventured out to see other parts of town and did not know the kinds of properties available. Today's featured property is located on the same street where Jimmy Buffet used to live. Click GOOGLE MAP for an aerial perspective of this newly listed home located at 3513 Sunrise Drive, Key West. Use the Google toggle … (1 comments)
|
location: 915 Windsor Lane, Key West
- 07/29/16 02:06 AM
Just Listed, but not by me, 915 Windsor Lane, Key West. This 1541 sq ft home has multiple features that second home buyers covet when thinking about what they want in a home here including a very valuable City of Key West Transient Rental License.
The listing broker describes this home this way:
"Newly redecorated, transient licensed, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath luxury townhome is part of a six home community, in the heart of the Old Town, just 3 blocks to Duval Street. The first level features an open floor plan living space with 10-foot ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, and sliding glass doors … (0 comments)
|
location: 323 Fleming Street, Key West - Investment Property
- 06/27/16 12:43 AM
The listing Broker aptly describes the office building located at 323 Fleming Street in Key West as
"Spectacular, Historic two-story concrete block building in the heart of Old Town. Additional lot provides off street parking for 4 cars and serves the offices currently in use here. Directly across the street from City offices and the Courthouse and adjacent to the US Post Office on beautiful Fleming Street. Separate offices upstairs and down, wrap-around covered porches overlooking Street on both floors, tall ceilings inside with lots of wood floors, elaborate wood trim, private offices, reception areas, updated bathrooms and storage. Building is in … (3 comments)
|
location: 418 Amelia Street, Key West - It's Gonna Sell Really Fast!
- 06/04/16 01:14 AM
Just Listed by Preferred Properties Key West, 418 Amelia Street. This cute little two bedroom home is located steps from the world famous Duval Street, has a private pool, and is priced at just $598,000. I think this place will sell really fast. Read on and you may agree.
I got into my old shoebox and found the above photo of 418 Amelia Street which was taken a little over fifty years ago. That was before Key West was discovered. This photo shows you the historic construction of this house with a sawtooth addition that connects to the front part of the … (2 comments)
|
location: 906 Fleming Street, Key West - Luxury Home on Millionaire's Row
- 05/16/16 12:43 AM
Just Listed, but not by me, 906 Fleming Street, Key West. This house fits right in with the historic homes on what is known as Millionaires Row in Old Town. But this house is not old. It was built new in 2008. I dug into my old shoebox and found a photo of the old barbershop that used to be located where the house now sits. And I found another aerial photo taken in 1999 that shows the barber shop and the now front yard for what used to be the Overseas Hotel located across the street at 917 Fleming Street. … (0 comments)
|
location: 1211 Grinnell Street # F, Key West - Bank Owned Property
- 03/11/16 09:16 PM
Slowly but surely the backed up foreclosures are working their way through the Key West court system. I wrote about 1211 Grinnell Street Unit #F in September 2015 when it was a short sale. That short sale did not get accomplished. Today the property is Bank Owned. That means some lucky buyer is going to have an opportunity to buy what I think is a nice house in the very desirable Grinnell Gardens Community.
Grinnell Gardens is a unique compound consisting of seven distinctive units which share a large and sunny pool. Each home has one designated off street parking space. These … (2 comments)
|
location: 415 Amelia Street, Key West - Potential Vacation Rental
- 03/03/16 10:08 PM
New to the market is 415 Amelia Street, Key West, Florida. Frequent readers of my blog know I like to dig in the old shoe box to see if I can find any old photos of houses I write about. In the case of 415 Amelia Street I found a great black and white photo taken fifty-one years ago (see below). I recently took a photo from the same location. If you look closely you will notice many similarities but some marked differences as well. Three boys shown in the photo standing in the driveway in the old photo. I'd love … (1 comments)
|
location: Sunset Marina Key West - 5605 College Rd No. B302 - Waterfont Views
- 03/02/16 08:53 PM
Just Listed by Preferred Properties Key West is this top floor Sunset Marina Condominium with ever changing views waterfront views. Here's the best part - it is offered fully furnished, it's move-in ready, and it is priced to sell at $645,000.
If you are a boater you could look out from your balcony to see your boat bobbing up and down as it beckons you like an anxious dog to come play. If you don't have a boat, you will just having to settle for watching Key West's incredible ever-changing skies and the nightly sunset views.
Unit No. B 302 is a two … (4 comments)
|
|
|
|
;)
;)
;)
