1412 White Street - Casa Marina Area - Key West

Welcome to 1412 White Street Key West

Guest cottage

I fell in love with Key West the first time I visited here in March 1984. It took me a long time to make the move and actually buy a place in Key West. I made offers on several properties, but I always managed to put in some "condition" or requirement that was sure jinx the deal. I eventually was forced to stop screwing around when I bought my first house at 511 Eaton Street. You see, it had been foreclosed and boarded up for two years. I bought it at a public auction. There was no opportunity for me to set the rules. The rules were set for me. All I had to do was make the highest and best offer. The auction was attended by maybe 50 people. I bid the highest and I got the deal of the year.

We are nearing the end of season. Right after Easter the potential buyers will stop coming here en-masse and start to go to their summer places. If you currently follow our mls you probably have noticed many sellers have started to reduce the asking prices because they know when it is over, it is over. The summer does bring some buyers, but it usually brings in more lookers and tire kickers than serious buyers. So if a seller really wants to sell, he or she better get the deal done soon.

The seller of the beautiful two house compound at 1412 White Street just reduced the asking price to $799,000. This property is a listing of Preferred Properties-that is where I work. Although this is not my listing, my broker allowed me to host an open house there on March 7th. I had 68 people come by to take a look. There were no ads; just my blog and Open House signs. Everybody loved it. I really thought I was going to get an offer from one of two different buyers that both came back for second look.s One of the potential buyers went on to look at houses priced much higher in the Old Town area. He came back and said that 1412 White was a much better house, with much larger and more beautiful grounds than a house he looked at in Old Town priced over a million dollars higher. I told him if this house were in Old Town on a great street it would have a "1" in front of the asking price. He got it.

The main house is made for the easy "Key West" style of living. The living, dining, and kitchen are all open. There are French doors on the east side, a bay window looking to the orchid garden at the south, and an eight panel door leading to the covered and lighted rear porch where the laundry room is located. The master bedroom is just off the living area. It is really comfy and has its own French doors that open onto the deck. There is a really charming outdoor shower that is just off the master bedroom. Look at the photo below. See if you can determine how to turn on and off the water. Finally, there is a second floor loft which can be used as a guest bedroom, office, or studio.

Can you figure out how to make the shower work?

Open living -dining -kitchen area with loft above

The guest cottage is extra large and has a wonderful vaulted ceiling that adds an extra large feeling to the room. Two sets of French doors open onto the deck and pool area. This cottage has its own bull bath.

The property is fully fenced and beautifully landscaped. All of the grounds are lit at night (and not with cheesy plug-ins from Home Depot). All of the grounds (including numerous potted plants) are automatically irrigated. There is a gated covered parking spot with brick pavers to boot. The photo below is of a statue that greets you when you first enter the property. The statute does not convey. Notice the tree in the background. It is not dead. It is one of two large Royal Poinciana trees. They are getting ready to emerge from their dormant state. By late May the will be in full bloom with wonderful little red flowers.

Royal Poinciana Tree in background

Somebody is going to get one heck of a deal when they buy this house. It was built new in 1990. It has been carefully attended to over the years. There is no deferred maintenance that I have seen. CLICK HERE for more detailed info on this property and to view more photos.

This property is located only a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and our public beaches. The White Street shopping area is a few blocks to the north. And Duval Street is a five to ten minute bike ride depending on where you want to go. I live one block away and I love the neighborhood.

If this sounds like the kind of property that you are looking to buy, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305.766.2642. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida.

Just Listed - 1412 White Street - Casa Marina Area - Key West

Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. just listed a very charming two cottage compound located at 1412 White Street in the Casa Marina area of Key West. The cottages are separated by an expansive deck and a large pool. The main cottage contains the combined living, dining, and kitchen with vaulted ceiling. There is a bay window at the south end of the living area that looks onto the orchid garden. A second floor loft on the north side looks down onto the living area. The loft can be used as a third bedroom or office. The master bedroom and bath are located on the ground floor.

The guest cottage is located on the opposite side of the pool. That cottage has soaring vaulted ceilings as well. French doors look out toward the pool and the main cottage beyond. The entire compound is enveloped by clusters of large palms and two Royal Poinciana Trees. There are multiple plantings around the gardens, all of which are irrigated. There is even an ORCHID GARDEN. And there is a very unique OUTDOOR SHOWER. Decorative outdoor lights provide just the right light to make the night scape just magical.

The listing Realtor describes this property this way:

“Located on the corner of Washington & White St., this is a perfect Key West cottage style home. There is a main house plus a separate guest house, both of which open to the sunny pool and deck. Both houses feature dramatic vaulted ceilings and are light and bright. They open through French doors to the deck area. In the main house, a staircase leads to the loft which is perfect for overflow guests or an office. The open floor plan makes entertaining easy and the large deck provides great indoor/outdoor living. The property is completely fenced and has a gated entry and carport facing Washington St.”

Higg’s Beach, the dunes beach, and the Atlantic Ocean are just a five minute walk to the south. The Key West Garden Club is located at the West Martello Towers at Higg’s Beach. Salute on the Beach Restaurant is located nearby. Astro Land for the kids and public tennis courts are located opposite of Higg’s Beach. The Casa Marina Resort is one block to the west.

A couple of blocks to the north of 1412 White Street you will find the Island Gym, Faustos Food Palace, Dog 30, and a lot of small art galleries and numerous Cuban Coffee Shops. Duval Street is a short bike ride to the west. The Key West International Airport (lol) is a five to seven minute drive to the southeast. CLICK HERE to see a nostalgic photo of our international airport before the Terrorists and Politicians made us have do-over that spoiled the whole thing.

1412 White Street is offered at $799,000 . The two cottages have 1332 sq ft of living space and sit on a 4207 sq ft lot. I live just a block away. I love this part of town and the relaxed way of life. The location is convenient to everywhere you want to go. CLICK HERE for more detailed information and more photos of this very special Key West home.

If you are considering buying a place in Key West and want a house that is not like the one you own up north in America, 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. Our office is the exclusive Lower Florida Keys affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates. The only regret I have about moving to Key West is the sad fact it took me so long to move here. You get one shot a life. Use your time wisely.