1221 Grinnell Street Unit #A Key West - Just Listed

Just Listed by Preferred Properties Key West, that is where I work but this is not my listing, 1221 Grinnell Street Unit A. The listing Realtor describes this home thus:

"Bright spacious and clean! This rare three-bedroom, two and a half bath townhome in Grinnell Gardens has long windows on three walls for lots of sunlight. Both the front porch and second floor balcony overlook the shared swimming pool. French doors open from the dining room to the sunny private enclosed rear deck. The assigned parking space is right next to the rear deck gate which allows for private entry to the home. This well-maintained residence has just been freshened with new paint and new flooring upstairs."

The Grinnell Gardens compound was built new in 1990. The architectural style of the town homes is reminiscent of the grand conch houses in Old Town except they were built new and have many conveniences built in as opposed to cobbled together - you know what I mean, conveniences like real closets, bathrooms, spacious kitchens, air conditioning that is "out of sight" and not hanging on a wall. The town homes share a community pool and gardens. I know a lot of potential buyers want a place of their own and have never thought of living in a compound. I "get" the resistance argument. But there is also a group of potential buyers that do not mind having nearby neighbors that live in close proximity who will keep an eye on the place when the owners are not in residence. Compound living may not be for everyone, but it is easy peasy with others. 

This home is located at the southwest corner of the compound. The porch provides a cool resting space just off the living room. When you enter the home you'll see a built-in bookcase. The downstairs guest bath is tucked away nearby.

Like many other homes in Old Town, doors to this home open out to the front porch and rear deck which expands the living area immensely. You'll find doors open in January to bright sunny skies while your friends and relatives up north in America are often driving through slushy snow or on streets with black ice. Here, you can sit on the rear deck and drink your morning coffee in your skivvies and have a cocktail on the front porch at sunset with your sweetie.

There are three bedrooms located on the second floor. The master suite is at the front of the home. It has French doors that open out to the front porch that has semi-secluded views of the pool (you can see out but because of the height of the house and the palm trees, people at the pool can't see you).  The porch runs the length of the home and provides plenty of space to really enjoy the deck area. The bedroom is extra large as well.

Bedrooms numbers two and three are located at the backside of the house. A prior owner divided the space into two separate rooms. One is larger than the other. The larger room has a queen bed and chest. Windows on two sides give this room a cheery feel. The bit smaller room has been outfitted with bunk beds that work just fine for visiting grand kids or nieces and nephews or brothers-in-law that you want to enjoy your home no longer than three days.

The community pool is bright and sunny most of the day. A couple of other units have private pools. In all the years I have shown these homes I can only recall a couple of times actually seeing anybody laying by the pool. But it sure is a nice amenity to have. CLICK HERE to view more PHOTOS I took.

CLICK MAP to see 1221 Grinnell Street. This property is located just a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and only five blocks to upper Duval Street. The shops, gyms, yoga studios, and the World Famous Faustos Grocery are located a couple of blocks east on White Street.

CLICK HERE to see the mls listing info and view more photos. 1221 Grinnell Street which is offered at $795,000 or $586 per sq ft for this 1360 sq ft home. The home sits on a fee simple lot of 1769 sq ft. The lot includes a spacious and sunny rear deck with gate that opens out to the parking space for this unit. Pets are permitted.

If you would like to schedule a visit to see this terrific home, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida.

1221 #A Grinnell Street - Grinnell Gardens - Key West - Price Reduction

The asking prince on 1221 Grinnell Street # A, in the Grinnell Gardens gated community was just reduced to $710,000.

1221 Grinnell Street # A is a 1369 Sq Ft  single family two story revival (Conch house) offered at $720,000 or $522 per sq ft. The home sits on a fee simple lot of 1769 sq ft. The home, built in 1990, is wood frame construction with traditional wood siding and metal roof. Wood storm shutters flank the front, side, and rear of the house. The main floor has a traditional home look with modern combined living, dining, and kitchen areas. A large built-in bookcase dominates one wall in the living room. A small alcove off the living room leads to the main floor guest bath and a storage closet. French doors at the end of the dining area open out to the private rear courtyard which faces to the south.  A side gate opens to the designated off street parking space. There is an outdoor shower and laundry on the opposite side of the rear courtyard.

All three bedrooms are located on the second floor. The master bedroom with en-suite bath is located at the front of the house. The room is quite large. A door opens onto the second floor covered balcony which overlooks the pool. The are two guest bedrooms which share the hallway bath.  One bedroom is fairly good sized while the third works well with a single bed and a small dresser.  Bunk beds or a crib would work just fine in this space. The second floor space is just a bit larger than a two bedroom Shipyard condominium unit. If size matters to you, bigger may be better.

Three of town homes in the Grinnell Gardens complex have private pools. The remaining four homes share the heated community pool and large outdoor space. The common areas include the lush gardens and off street parking area.The monthly HOA fee is just $170. As a home owner, you would be responsible for all building insurances and maintenance on your individual home. Remember, this property is owned in fee simple - just like a traditional home.

The Casa Marina area and beaches are located about six blocks to the south. Duval Street is a five block walk to the west. The shops, gyms, yoga studios, and neighborhood restaurants in the Arts District (vicinity of White and Truman) are a five minute walk to the north. This property might work as a vacation rental. The location and sunny pool will surely appeal to returning guests.   CLICK HERE to view more photos of this property.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this home. If you would like to schedule a visit to see this terrific home, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.