1216 Catherine Street - Key West - Short Sale
Bargain hunters looking for a nice house at an affordable house in Key West ought to consider the Short Sale at 1216 Catherine Street. The listing Realtor describes this renovated two bedroom with 2 1/2 baths this way:"A Grand Restoration of an Historic Conch Home with an Attention to Detail. The Kitchen is Finished with Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Countertops, Beautifully Restored Dade County Pine finishes Throughout. Pool with Waterfall in the backyard surrounded by a Lush Tropical Landscape and a Pool House nearby for Storage with Many Potential Uses. This Home is in a Great Location, Just Steps from White Streets Shopping and Art Galleries. A Short Distance from All of Key West has to Offer."
The house has 1440 sq ft of living space and sits on a 29' x 88' lot just east of White Street in the Arts & Deco District of Key West. Click the GOOGLE MAP to view the aerial and street views. You will note the house is located near the Island Gym, a real estate office, a doctors office, a car wash, and many nearby restaurants, galleries, gas stations and government offices. There is a small assisted living complex across the street. More than anything, I think the location is driving this short sale (see photo below). The area is not bad. But it isn't what most second home buyers dream of owning. Potential primary home buyers may dismiss considering it as well because of the nearby commercial activity. If some or all of the above issues bother you as a buyer, stop reading. But if you are open to compromising your wish list to get a good price on a nice house, read on.
Assisted living located across from 1216 Catherine Street - Island Gym is on the corner
Bricked pathway around the house and back to pool
This is a house definitely worth taking a look at, even if only for price comparison purposes. If you are looking for a Key West house with a pool; off street parking, and a picture perfect facade, you might just want to call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to arrange a showing of this property. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.
