2317 Fogarty Avenue, Key West - Bank Owned - Buying Opportunity

Just listed but not by me 2317 Fogarty Avenue, Key West. I selected the logo photo above because I consider this Bank Owned home a buying opportunity for one of my Dear Readers looking for an affordable home in Key West.  Too many local buyers have been priced out of our market. This home appears to be in pretty good shape and is basic move-in condition. This home was built in the mid-town area of Key West in 1958. This little subdivision was typical of many such subdivisions that sprang up across America after the GIs returned home after World War II. The post war housing was simple and affordable. There were big lots for the kids and dogs to play and the family to enjoy hamburgers on the bar-b-que.

I dug into my old shoebox and found the above black and white photo taken of 2311 Fogarty Avenue just as the subdivision was announced. Fogarty Avenue is located behind the two men in the photo.  The one story cinder block structure on the right side is the base of what will become the Fifth Street Baptist Church which takes up most of the south side of the 2300 block of Fogarty. The house behind the men still exists and it is a part of the church complex.

The above aerial photo shows 2317 Fogarty Avenue when photographed in 1999. I added an arrow to show this home which has 1111 square feet of interior living space and sits on a 50'X 111' (5500) sq ft lot. Nearly sixty years have elapsed since this house was built. Most of the homes in the area have been enlarged or remodeled to some extent. I will point out the changes made to this property.

The front exterior looks really nice. It is simple and not overdone. There is paved off street parking on both sides of the front. A new owner could easily remove one pad to expand the greenery in front.

The Monroe County Property Appraiser card shows many updates were added to this home in 1996.  The doors and windows have been replaced. (There are Miami Dade approved shutters for all windows and French doors.) The kitchen appears more recent than 1996 as do the stainless steel appliances. The central air was not working when I photographed the house but window AC units were working. The floor tiles in the kitchen and family room appeared to be more recent than 1996 as well. I added notations to the living room photo to point out the crown molding and recessed lighting which are repeated in other rooms as well.

This house looked to have been lovingly maintained. The inside was clean. I saw a couple of minor things that need repair but the house as a whole is in near move-in condition. You'll need to buy a mirror and shower head for the bathroom, but that's a heck of a lot cheaper than having to redo the thing.

The front bedroom has an en-suite bath. The rear bedroom has French doors which open out to the wrap-around rear deck. The room sizes are nearly identical. The back bedroom does not have a private bath. The hall bath appears to have been updated and expanded as it looks nothing like a mid-century bath.

I was totally taken by the back yard and sideyards. This home sits on a really big lot. There is room for a pool, but more important there is room for the family to have nice private outdoor living area. The canvas awnings need replaced, but the shaded deck area will make a great place to watch the kids or grandchildren play and thrive. The side yards have a lot of space for storage for bikes and adult toys. This is a nice house. Don't let it slip by. It will go quickly. CLICK HERE to view more photos I took.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet on 2317 Fogarty Avenue which is offered at $449,900. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to set up a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your home in Paradise.