old town: Seascape Tropical Inn - Guest House - Key West - 02/03/12 04:31 AM
Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. (that's where I work but this is not my listing) just listed 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 complimentary cocktails in the early evening  
Sunworshiper's paradise on most days … (1 comments)

old town: 714 Southard Street - Old Town - Key West - 01/30/12 10:00 AM

714 Southard Street - Old Town - Key West Just listed, but not by me, 714 Southard Street in the very heart of Old Town Key West. This Short Sale property is a legal duplex which the listing Realtor describes as:
"Very attractive and completely renovated duplex located on desirable Southard Street in the heart of the Key West historic district. The two story home is configured with a two bedroom, one bath residence downstairs that opens onto a covered rear porch and decked yard with a heated pool and a separate artist studio. Upstairs is a spacious one bedroom, … (1 comments)

old town: 6 Havana Lane - Old Town - Key West - 01/27/12 11:31 PM
6 Havana Lane - Old Town - Key West Just listed, but not by me, 6 Havana Lane in Old Town Key West. This is a really sweet three bedroom plus two bath home with a beautiful pool surrounded by tropical foliage. It is in move-in condition and it is priced to sell quickly at just $625,000. Robin Van Mater (At Home in Key West) is the listing Realtor describes the property:
"Relax in comfort and privacy in this lovely Conch Style home with three off street parking spaces. From the moment you walk into this home pride of ownership shows … (2 comments)

old town: 718 Olivia Street - Old Town - Key West - 01/27/12 12:06 AM

718 Olivia Street - Old Town- Key West If you are looking for a "project house" on a big lot and situated in a good Old Town location, you may want to take a look at 718 Olivia Street which was just listed at the asking price of $679,000. The listing Realtor describes the 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 lot with BIG 85' x 65' back … (4 comments)

old town: 1109 Windsor Lane - Key West - Short Sale - 01/25/12 12:53 AM
The listing Realtor describes 1109 Windsor Lane this way:
"Exquisite 5BD/6BA home in Old Town built in 2005. With 3489sf, it is uniquely suited as a large family home or as a corporate retreat. Old World Chefs Kitchen with Custom Cabinetry, Large Open Living Room with Custom French Doors and tons of light. Stone Floors on the first floor with a Brazilian Cherry Custom Staircase leading to the second and third floors. Three ensuite bedrooms on the the second floor with Custom Cabinetry, Travertine, Bisazza Tile and Calacatta Gold Marble. Luxury, Style,and Comfort. Classic Key West Architecture, Large Stone Pool with … (1 comments)

old town: 809 Fleming Street - Short Sale - Prime Old Town Location - Key West - 01/21/12 07:40 AM
809 Fleming Street - Key West
  The new Short Sale listing (this is not my listing) at 809 Fleming Street will surely get a lot of attention because of the prime Old Town Key West location. It has a lot of Rah! Rah! Rah! factor. The house was built in 1906 as a single family residence. The property is currently a legal two story duplex. Upstairs is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom - 699 sq ft unit with a balcony overlooking the 800 block of Fleming Street that rents for $2,000 per month. Downstairs is 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom - … (1 comments)

old town: 630 Elizabeth Street - Open House Sunday - Key West - 01/14/12 12:08 AM
If you are looking for the perfect "fixer" stop by 630 Elizabeth Street Sunday, January 15th between 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Take a peek at the one-of-a-kind view from the second floor and imagine how wonderful it would be to own a home at the highest point in Old Town Key West.And let your imagination run wild and decide what you could do to improve this old house that sits at the top of Solares Hill in Old Town Key West. CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet on this property. And CLICK HERE to view … (3 comments)

old town: 1106 Pearl Street - Key West Duplex - 01/04/12 02:24 AM
 
1106 Pearl Street built in 1906  
1106 Pearl Street - Key West Today's blog is about a duplex located a couple of blocks east of Old Town one block south of Bayfront Park. The original house was built in 1906. It is presently a legal duplex. I think this property could work very well for a buyer that wants a property that could be legally rented to produce some income to help defray part of the ownership costs and which could eventually be made into a lovely Key West single family home. Many buyers want a single family house … (4 comments)

old town: Key West Garden Cottage - 12/27/11 02:02 AM
The Key West Garden Cottage is located at 526 Southard Street, just steps east of my office. It is owned by Dominique Barrera and Laurie McChesney (both of Preferred Properties). A couple of years ago they converted the former real estate offices into a shop that could offer one of a kind items for home or garden including fountains, lattice work, benches, mirrors, fences and gates, as well as hard to find or limited editions of special home and garden items that you will likely not find anywhere else. There are also vintage and new treasures for the home or garden. … (2 comments)

old town: Home Buy Christmas #4 - 626 Grinnell Street - Key West - 12/12/11 05:08 AM
626 Grinnell Street - old Town - Key West Are you making a list and check it twice, trying to find a place that's comfy and nice? If so, consider 626 Grinnell Street which the the listing Realtor at Preferred Properties describes this way:
"Gracious home with large, comfortable living areas hidden behind the facade of a Conch cottage. Currently configured as a two bedroom/three full bath home, this property has the potential and square footage for reconfiguration to a three bedroom home. It is a superb renovation with plenty of spaces to live in and enjoy, located in a great … (1 comments)

old town: A Dream Come True - 920 Cornish Lane - Old Town - Key West - 12/02/11 04:36 AM
I was showing a guest house to a potential buyer last weekend. I told the gent that people that stay in guest houses sit on the front porch and dream about what it would be like to live in Key West. He replied "I did that this morning." Some people buy places that are in move-in condition. Others buy places and undertake a big renovation project to turn the dream into reality. Such is the case for the little cottage home at 920 Cornish Lane in Old Town Key West.The listing Realtor describes this Cornish Lane cottage home this way:
"Extraordinary … (1 comments)

old town: 1121 Watson Street - A Singluar Short Sale Sensation - Key West - 11/20/11 05:41 AM
 
The Conch Grove Compound pool is wonderful! The cute little cottage at the Conch Grove Compound is "back on the market" as a short sale and the lender has approved the property for short sale at the price of $325,000. The house was previously listed at the asking price of $299,000 and went under contract about 75 days after it was initially listed. The place is a 'cottage'. It is not a house. It cannot be enlarged. What you see is what you get. That being said and hopefully being understood, you actually get a nice place to live in … (2 comments)

old town: 1319 Newton Street - The Meadows Area - Key West - 11/15/11 12:22 AM

1319 Newton Street - Key West If you are looking for a Sweet Key West Cottage, may I suggest that you schedule a showing of 1319 Newton Street which is located in the Meadows Area of Key West. The listing broker describes this property thus:
"This charming 2/2 historic home is in pristine condition. Located in the Meadows area of old town it is picture perfect with a white picket fence, a dreamy front porch and orchids hanging in the palm trees. It offers a spacious living/dining room with custom built-ins and beautiful polished Dade co. pine floors. The kitchen … (3 comments)

old town: Lady in Waiting - 410 Simonton Street - Old Town - Key West - 10/27/11 07:55 AM
 
410 Simonton Street - Old Town - Key West The new listing at 410 Simonton Street is truly a Lady in Waiting-waiting for that special someone to come in and restore the house and grounds to the trophy property it should be once again. It's not that the property as it now exists is bad. It isn't. It just is not as good as it could be. In fact, it could be grand.The listing agent provides this bare bones description of 410 Simonton Street:
"One of Key West's most beautiful houses. True history resounds in this one of a kind … (3 comments)

old town: 517 Petronia Street - Old Town - Key West - 10/22/11 01:21 AM
517 Petronia Street - Old Town - Key West
 
517 Petronia Street - Both bedrooms open onto the walled front garden and deck Just listed, but not by me, 517 Petronia Street just steps from Duval Street in Old Town Key West. The listing broker describes this 1200 sq ft two bedroom two bath home this way:
"Location is only the start for this charming Old Town home. Walled for privacy featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a generous pool and deck. Only a half block off Duval Street this private home is full of light with an open … (4 comments)

old town: 627 Elizabeth Street - OldTown - Key West - 10/18/11 04:25 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)

old town: 213 Truman Avenue - Bank Owned - Old Town - Key West - 09/30/11 02:31 AM
 
Entry to 213 Truman Avenue #C 213 Truman Avenue #C is Bank Owned The very cute little house at 213 Truman Avenue #C sits to the rear of the white picket fence in a compound of four Key West houses that share a simple gated pathway. 213 Truman Avenue #C was built new in 2007. Now it is Bank Owned and looking for new owners. The listing Realtor describes this little charmer like this:
"Brand new in 2007. The home is in great condition. Two bdrms and two full baths up. 1/2 bath down with open kitchen/living area opening to … (3 comments)

old town: 507 Frances Street - Short Sale - Old Town - Key West - 09/23/11 12:43 AM

507 Frances Street - Old Town - Key West - Short Sale I have written about 507 Frances Street before. Now it is being offered as a Short Sale at the asking price of $499,000. The listing Realtor describes this property this way:
"Prime location and great investment opportunity! Frances St is one of the most desirable Streets in Old Town Key West. This is a 3 Unit building. Two 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartments downstairs and one 2 bedroom 1 bathroom upstairs. Each unit has a separate water and electric meter. Total gross income $49,800. This property could be … (2 comments)

old town: 1110 Curry Lane - Old Town - Key West - 09/14/11 05:52 AM
 
1110 Curry Lane - Old Town - Key West  
Curry Lane looking east toward White Street - a world away  
The delightful home across from 1110 Curry Lane to the east  
The rear entrance to a larger home fronting on Fleming Street (west of 1110 Curry Lane)  
The home immediately east of 1110 Curry Lane For most of us fortunate enough to live in Key West year around, we live life in the slow lane every day. We don't have skyscrapers. We don't have big stores with escalators. There are no Interstate Highways. Our rush hour … (1 comments)

old town: 319 Grinnell Street - Bank Owned - Key West - 09/13/11 02:13 AM
 
319 Grinnell Street - Old Town - Key West - Bank Owned Just listed, but not by me, 319 Grinnell Street near the Historic Key West Seaport. This house is Bank Owned. I expect multiple offers on this very interesting property because of its low offering price of just $299,500, and the fact that it has three key features most second home buyers want in a Key West house: (1) style, (2) pool, and off street parking. The listing Realtor describes this house this way:
"Fantastic Location In Key West! Walk To The Water, Water Activities, Shops, And Entertainment. Boasting … (3 comments)

 
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