731 Waddell Avenue - Casa Marina Area - Key West

Just listed by Preferred Properties, that's where I work but this is not my listing, 731 Waddell Avenue in the Casa Marina Area of Key West. The listing Realtor describes this property this way:

"Built in 2008 to resemble the grand Key West Conch homes, in the center of the Casa Marina is this spacious 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom home. On the main level there is a bedroom and bath, currently being used as an office. As you walk into the massive living area, you are greeted by oversized French Hurricane impact doors that lead you to a large tropical backyard with a beautiful pool and spa. The Kitchen boasts new granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Architecturally designed stairs lead to, the Master bedroom and bath with two additional guest en-suite bedrooms with private balconies and laundry area. On the third level there is another bedroom and bath and a bonus room which can be used for a media room or exercise room."

Here are some photos I took of the large house by Key West standards (3286 sq ft on three floors).

The Main Floor has a formal entry which leads to the great room and kitchen at the rear.

Formal Entry

Great Room

French doors lead to the pool and spa

Kitchen

A guest room or study is located just off the entry.


There is a guest bath located off the entry which is also accessed by the guest room or study.


There are two large bedrooms with en-suite baths on the second floor. Each room has access to the rear second floor balcony that overlooks the pool and spa below.

West bedroom second floor

East bedroom second floor

Both bedrooms share this second floor rear balcony overlooking pool below

Master bedroom with en-suite bath is located at the front

Second floor front balcony located off the master suite

Third floor bed and bath

The rear yard has wonderful pool and spa. The house is located on a large corner lot and is located just one block from the Casa Marina Resort to the south. A small city pocket park is located one block away.

Walk a block to the ocean

This property would make a great vacation rental. There are few houses this large with this many bathrooms in Old Town or the Casa Marina Area. CLICK HERE to view a slide show of all rooms and views at this great property.

731 Waddell Avenue is offered at $1,425,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls data sheet and to view listing photos. If you would like to schedule a private showing of 731 Waddell Avenue and are not working with another agent, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida.

731 Waddell Avenue - Key West - Short Sale

731 Waddell Avenue - Casa Marina Area - Key West - Short Sale

The asking price on 731 Waddell Avenue in the Casa Marina area of Key West was just reduced again. The new asking price is $1,099,000. Compare the current price to the price when this newly constructed home (completed in 2007) was originally offered at $2,750,000 in July 2007. The market has made a correction and this home is aggressively priced to sell. This is a short sale which will require the approval of the lender(s).

This is how the new listing Realtor describes 731 Waddell Avenue:

"Elegant new home situated on a gorgeous corner parcel in the Casa Marina area. Built new from the ground up this home enjoys a modern open floor plan with great room that overlooks a spacious backyard, pool/Jacuzzi & gorgeous stone patio. Built above flood elevation featuring impact doors & windows, hardie plank siding, fenced yard & irrigation system. 4 proper bedrooms with ensuite baths + 5th optional bedroom or den with full bath. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor each enjoy spacious covered balconies. Tile & wood floors throughout,11 ft ceiling heights, great storage & more. Centrally located where a short stroll will take you to the beach, park, tennis courts, famous Duval Street or fabulous neighborhood waterfront restaurants."

The listing Realtor shows the houses have approximately 2892 sq feet of living space on a 5000 sq ft lot. Five bedrooms and five baths are unheard of in Key West. These are houses that can actually accommodate owners with large families or friends. No more sleeping bags or futons will be required. No more over-crowded bathrooms to endure. CLICK HERE for more detailed information and photos.

The size of this home really sets it apart from most other new construction in Key West. The physical size and interior living space is bigger than just about any other new property in all of Key West. The lots are large. The interior and outside spaces are well designed and user friendly. Each bedroom has its own exterior porch. The master bedroom on the front has an extra large second floor balcony with a partial view of the Atlantic Ocean. The two large second floor bedrooms each have rear balcnies that overlook the large pool and courtyard.


731 Waddell Avenue is located one block north of the Casa Marina Resort in the Casa Marina area of Key West. Higgs Beach, the private beach at the Casa Marina Resort, and Doggy Beach are within a couple of minutes walk. Duval Street is an easy five to ten minute walk as well.

This home has plenty of space for a large family or a buyer with lots of friends. It would make an excellent vacation rental because of the number of full-sized bedrooms, bathrooms, and pool. This home was designed for relaxed Keys living.

Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or send me an email at kw1101v@aol.com for more information. I live in this area and love it for its convenience and the quality of life this area provides.

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Size Matters - Key West - Short Sale

727 Waddell and 731 Waddell Avenue - Key West

731 Waddell Avenue Key West

Pool and deck behind 727 Waddell Avenue

Small and cute are often quaint. Quaint usually costs a lot of money. Quaint in a good location, with a pool, off street parking normally cost a whole lot of money in Key West. Even in today's tough market.

I've seen a lot of big houses and most are never equated with quaint. But that doesn't mean they don't matter, because we all know that Size Matters.

The two really big houses at 727 and 731 Waddell Avenue in the Casa Marina Area of Key West are now listed as short sales at a very affordable price of $1,299,000 and $1,199,000 respectively. I have written about both houses several times. Both houses are essentially the same. 731 Waddell Avenue is located on a corner lot. 727 Waddell is located next door to the west. In my opinion 727 Waddell is the superior property because the kitchen, floors, and some interior finishes show a bit better. I think the pool and rear grounds of 727 Waddell are also superior to 731 Waddell. But a corner location has a great appeal to many buyers.

This is how the listing Realtor describes 727 Waddell Avenue (pretty much ditto for 731):

"Custom built Casa Marina home newly constructed in 2008. Barely ever lived in with a spacious 4 or 5 bedrooms each featuring ensuite bath, great storage & large covered porches off 3 of the bedrooms on 2nd floor. Through the front door you will be graciously welcomed to a great room & light filled kitchen all overlooking spacious yard, custom pool/Jacuzzi w/ water feature & stone patio. Enjoy 11ft ceilings, granite countertops, stainless appliances, built in bar, custom marble & tile baths, hardie plank siding, impact windows & doors, fully fenced, irrigation & more. A comfortable & spacious home centrally located to beach, tennis, dining & famous Duval Street. This is a potential short sale transaction subject to lender approval."

Each of the five bedrooms has its own bath. All bedrooms except the third floor bedroom have balconies. The bedrooms actually were built to be bedrooms and have lots of good usable space. They have closets as well. I created a list of comparably priced homes in Key West that have at least three bedrooms. CLICK HERE to checkout the competition as far as size, location, and amenities. Not everything good comes in small packages.

If you are looking for a "big" house and a good value, either of the two houses at 727 or 731 Waddell Avenue deserve a look. CLICK HERE for more detailed info and mls photos ON 731 wADDELL. I have more photos that I can send to sincerely interested buyers. The Casa Marina Area is close to the beaches and within walking distance to upper Duval Street.

Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305.766.2642 or contact me by email at kw1101v@aol.com. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida. Our office is the exclusive Lower Florida Keys affiliate of Christie's Great Estates.

727 & 731 Waddell Avenue - Casa Marina Area- Key West - Short Sales

I have written about the two new houses located at 727 and 731 Waddell Avenue in the Casa Marina area of Key West on several occasions. The houses were built in 2008. 731 Waddell Avenue is located at the corner of William Street. 727 Waddell Avenue is located next door to the west. Each property is now offered at the short sale price of $1,499,000 or $518 per sq ft.

The new listing Realtor describes 731 Waddell Avenue this way:

"Elegant new home situated on a gorgeous corner parcel in the Casa Marina area. Built new from the ground up this home enjoys a modern open floor plan with great room that overlooks a spacious backyard, pool/Jacuzzi & gorgeous stone patio. Built above flood elevation featuring impact doors & windows, hardie plank siding, fenced yard & irrigation system. 4 proper bedrooms with ensuite baths + 5th optional bedroom or den with full bath. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor each enjoy spacious covered balconies. Tile & wood floors throughout,11 ft ceiling heights, great storage & more. Centrally located where a short stroll will take you to the beach, park, tennis courts, famous Duval Street or fabulous neighborhood waterfront restaurants."

Each house is virtually the same except for the floor plans which are flip-flopped. The listing Realtor shows 731 Waddell as having 2892 sq feet of living space on a 5000 sq ft lot. (The County Appraiser show only 2204 sq ft.) The main level has a great room, kitchen and informal dining area, a den or fifth bedroom with bath that also serves as a main level guest bath. The master bedroom is on the second floor at the front of the house. There are two additional bedrooms on the rear that each have en-shite baths. All three bedrooms on this floor have decks. There is an additional bedroom and bath on the third floor. Five bedrooms and five baths are unheard of in Key West. These are houses that can actually accommodate owners with large families or friends. No more sleeping bags or futons will be required. No more over-crowded bathrooms to endure.

The size of these two homes really set them apart from other new construction in Key West. The physical size and interior living space is bigger than just about any other new property in all of Key West. The lots are large. The interior and outside spaces are well thought out and are user friendly. Each house actually has a front yard with grass and a white picket fence. The front and rear landscaping has matured nicely. Each house has a large pool and water feature plus a large deck for sunning or entertaining.


These houses have a limited view of the Atlantic Ocean which is a little more than a block away. Higgs Beach a five minute walk to the south. And Duval Street and all of the excitement is a five minute walk to the west. Louie's Backyard is perhaps two minutes away by foot. Key Westers can buy beach club memberships at the Casa Marina Resort which provides full use of all facilities including the gym,spa and also get discounts on food and beverages.

Casa Marina area is close to everything but far enough away not to be in the middle of it all. The streets are broad and quiet. The trees are tall and announce the sea breezes as they pass over the island. Homeowners can be anywhere they need to be within a few minutes foot, bicycle, scooter, or car.

I think these two houses are now priced to sell. They were previously listed as high as $3.3 million each. There is not a big market for houses in that price range. In fact, there is not a big market for buyers looking for houses as large as these. I would think a couple with a large family would find either house to be just the ticket. Likewise, a gay couple might find either of these houses the perfect island retreat where there is room for many house guests. The pool and deck area are both casual and sophisticated.

If you are looking for a good deal on a large Key West house, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305.766.2642 or e-mail me at kw1101v@aol.com. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties in Key West Florida. I live in the Casa Marina area and I love it.

Major Casa Marina Short Sales - Key West Florida

I have written about the two new houses located at 727 and 731 Waddell Avenue in the Casa Marina area on several occasions. The houses were built in 2007. 731 Waddell Avenue is located at the corner of William Street and 727 Waddell Avenue is located next door to the west. Both properties are now each offered at the short sale price of $1,799,000 or $642 per sq ft.

This is how the new listing Realtor describes 731 Waddell Avenue:

"Casa Marina Beauty...circa 2007, this solidly built home features impact windows, hardie plank siding, a custom kitchen, double decks off the front and back, first floor bedroom and bath, and a generous great room to stretch out and relax. The second and third floors all have bedrooms with bathrooms ensuite. Sitting on a large corner lot with plenty of convenient off-street parking, a heated pool and spa with an elegant water feature and a mature landscaping presentation all contribute to this terrific home and the Key West lifestyle. This is a potential short sale and may be subject to 3rd party approval."

Each house is virtually the same except for the floor plans which are flip-flopped. The listing Realtor shows the houses have approximately 2800 sq feet of living space on a 5000 sq ft lot. Five bedrooms and five baths are unheard of in Key West. These are houses that can actually accommodate owners with large families or friends. No more sleeping bags or futons will be required. No more over-crowded bathrooms to endure.

The size of these two homes really set them apart from other new construction in Key West. The physical size and interior living space is bigger than just about any other new property in all of Key West. The lots are large. The interior and outside spaces are well thought out and are user friendly. Each bedroom has its own exterior porch. CLICK HERE for more detailed information on these properties and additional photos.

The beaches are one block away and Duval Street is a five minute walk to the west. I took THIS PHOTO and THIS PHOTO this morning. Both pics were taken one block away from 727 adn 731 Waddell. Theses houses are close to everything but far enough away for you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Casa Marina area.

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. We area an affiliate of Christie's Great Estates.

731 Waddell Avenue - Casa Marina area - Key West

The asking price on the large and very lovely home at 731 Waddell Avenue in the Casa Marian area of Key West was just reduced to $1,649,000 or $589 per sq ft. CLICK HERE to read the detailed information on this home and see all the nice photos supplied by the listing Realtors.

The listing Realtors (my neighbors, in fact, live about two blocks away from this property) describe the property this way:

"Casa Marina Beauty...circa 2007, this solidly built home features impact windows, hardie plank siding, a custom kitchen, double decks off the front and back, first floor bedroom and bath, and a generous great room to stretch out and relax. The second and third floors all have bedrooms with bathrooms ensuite. Sitting on a large corner lot with plenty of convenient off-street parking, a heated pool and spa with an elegant water feature and a mature landscaping presentation all contribute to this terrific home and the Key West lifestyle."

You can see the Atlantic Ocean from the third floor (5th bedroom) of the new house at 731 Waddell Avenue (at William Street)in Key West's Casa Marina area. CLICK HERE for a view of this really big home. It's only a partial view but that beats no view at all. CLICK HERE for a view of this home with a giant corner lot. The house is a one block walk to both public and private beaches in the area. The Casa Marina Resort has a private beach club, tennis, and gym that you can join so your second home could almost seem like living at the resort itself.

The newly constructed three story home with 2800 sq ft of living space that sits on a 5000 sq ft lot (50'x100'). There is a formal entry with an office/den/guest room and adjoining private bath that doubles as a guest bath. The huge living room (or great room) takes up the right rear half of the house and the kitchen takes up the balance. The kitchen is very large, open, and bright. It was built to accommodate more than two people at a time. You can tell that the architect designed the this home for some serious entertaining.

The master bedroom and en-suite bath take up the front half of the second floor. There is a second story front balcony where you can watch the world very slowly. Two bedrooms share the rear half of that floor. Both have en-suite baths and separate doors opening onto a large second floor rear balcony that overlooks the pool and gardens.

Then there is "nosebleed", the third floor bedroom with en-suite bath. There is even a lighted storage area as well.

The heated "auto clean" pool is 16'x12' and has a spa and waterfall. Mature plants and shrubs surround the pool, deck and patio. Other exterior features include Fencing, Irrigation System, Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Storage, Water Display.

The nice thing about the Casa Marina area is that you are close to everything, but you are far enough away not to be on top of everything. You can ride your bike to just about any place in Old Town in 5 to 6 minutes. You can drive to the airport to pick up friends at the Key West International Airport in about 5 to 7 minutes. You are a couple of minutes walk to the beaches, public tennis, or join the Casa Marina Beach Club. I live about 4 blocks away from this home, and I love the area.

If you would like to schedule a private showing of 731 Waddell Avenue, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642.