Town is starting to come alive. More folks are arriving for Christmas. Some people will stay the season-all the way through Easter. Truman Avenue is getting clogged. The day after Christmas Truman becomes a nightmare. That is the tell-tale sign "They're Back!".
Every year people come to Key West and let their imaginations run wild. They imagine what it would be like to live here full time. Or maybe just during the winter when everyone up north in America is freezing the behinds off. The conger up visions of having their morning coffee by the pool, or walking the dog down the quaint streets filled with palm trees and greenery everywhere. Some may think of all the fishing they could do anytime they want. Others fancy being able to walk to their favorite watering hole on Duval (there are so many, you know). And even though Key West is not known for its beaches, many relish the idea of being able to ride their to Ft. Zachary Taylor Beach and just while away the afternoon as they get that golden Key West tan.
What all those people imagine what life in Key West would be like are not off base. It is really amazing how easy life is for so many people on this little island. It's almost as if half of the population over 40 does not work. And the other half works for the government. Same thing.
Seriously, life in Key West is really very comfortable most of the time. It gets hectic when the tourists arrive and you can no longer just walk into Michael's or Antonia's and get a table. Reservations become required, but ties are not.
Preferred Properties has a larger than normal classic eyebrow house located at 1015 Eaton Street that is offered as a short sale. The house has four bedrooms, three bath, a pool, a spa, a recently constructed great room addition where the living, dining and kitchen are located. That room has a vaulted ceiling, a fireplace, and a large set of doors that all open to the pool and deck at the rear. The house has Dade County Pine throughout. CLICK HERE to see the mls listing info on this house and to view more photos.
1015 Eaton Street was built in 1895. It has 1738 sq ft of living space and is offered at $995,000 or $573 per sq ft. It is a short sale. I think the actual sales price will be much lower. But who knows. I have no inside knowledge as to this house. But I write about this house because it has so much to offer and if it gets purchased at the right price, the new owner is going to feel that he or she or they got a great house at a good price.
If you are coming to Key West and want to fulfill your dream and buy a place in Paradise, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or send me an email at kw1101v@aol.com. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty Inc in Key West, Florida. I think I still have a winter coat. Somewhere.
3 comments:
I here there alot of rooms to rent for New Years eve.
I grew up at 1015 Eaton St. My grandmother lived at 1011. We also owned the house out back on Thompson Ln. God I miss it so much...
Do you know what year the black and white picture is from? It would've been when my great grandparents were living there. Maybe the 50s?
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