Windward Park - Key West - Short Sale

Just listed, but not by me, 606 Truman Street Unit No. 2 in the Windward Park townhome complex. If the address seems familiar, it is. I wrote about this same unit a little over a year ago when it had just been listed by another Realtor at a higher price but also as a short sale. Those two listings caused a big stir. Several other agents got a chance to see the 'other' unit but not No.2. I was told that the owner received several very good offers on both units. As I recall the owner did not accept any of the offers. Maybe this time an offer will get accepted.

Windward Park was developed in 1988 as a compound of 13 town homes featuring Bahamian style architecture. Most of the town homes have first and second story front porches that overlook the huge heated pool and beautifully landscaped grounds. Each unit has a designated off street parking space. Entrance to the property is controlled via security gate.


This is how the listing Realtor describes Unit No. 2:

" Located in the stunning Windward Park complex located one block from Duval Street. This 2 bedroom/2 Bath unit has cathedral ceilings and a wonderful open floor plan. A great buy for the discerning investor. This property is a potential short sale and will be subject to lender approval."

CLICK HERE to view the mls data sheet on this property which is listed as a short sale at $362,250 or $288 per sq ft. I don't know what the interior looks like since I was unable to see it when it was for sale last year. If I were to make a sight unseen offer on this place, I would assume the worst and hope for the best. By that I mean plan on new kitchen cabinets and appliances, new French doors, new flooring, complete interior and exterior paint job. And maybe replace the air conditioning. This unit is 22 years old and most properties that age in Key West need a periodic update. This unit does not have a transient license.

Each unit has two bedrooms and two baths, washer & dryer, private outdoor space, main level and a second floor porch. The floor plans, however, vary from unit to unit.

Windward Park is located one block from Duval Street so it is near all of the great galleries, restaurants, nightlife, and attractions. The neighbor next door to the east is St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church. In fact both bedrooms look onto the church lawn. This town home sits back quite a distance from Truman Avenue. It's very quiet. And it is conveniently located near to everything that second home owners want.

Please call me Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or email me at kw1101v@aol.com. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty Inc. in Key West, Florida. By the way, I had the last arm's length sale in this complex. That was in January 2009.