30 Hilton Haven Road - Key West Waterfront Location

30 Hilton Haven Drive - Key West

I had the opportunity to show 30 Hilton Have Drive Unit #6 earlier this week and asked the listing Realtor, Roger Emmons, if I could write about it in my blog. He agreed. He describes the property this way:

"Top floor two bedroom and two bathroom condominium with deeded boat dockage and incredible water views. The home features an open floor plan with tile floors throughout, a custom kitchen, surround sound, storm shutters and two balconies one opening from the living room and second bedroom and the other from the master bedroom. This small waterfront condominium community is located at the end of Hilton Haven Drive in Key West and includes a waterfront pool and sandy beach."

 
The three words that sell real estate are "location", "location", "location".  On an island like Key West the words rarely are modified to include "waterfront location".  30 Hilton Haven Drive is that special exception and Unit #6 has the premiere waterfront view.  The photo immediately above was taken from the balcony off the master bedroom.  If you look to the left of the pool you will see the deeded boatslips. The third slip is belongs to Unit #6.

This units had 1045 sq ft of living space which includes the open living area (living, dining, and kitchen), the master bedroom with ensuite bath, and a second bedroom with adjacent bath.  A second terrace is located off the livingroom which has water views looking in a westerly direction toward the Old Town area.

Main entry is door on the right

French doors open out to a second terrace that overlooks water below

Second terrace provides space for outdoor living and dining

Second bedroom

The master bedroom suite is located at the far end of the unit.  French doors open out to another balcony that has views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Unit #6 is about 300 sq ft smaller than a typical two bedroom 1357 sq ft unit at 1800 Atlantic Condominiums which are priced in the $400,000 and up range.  In August 2001 a 1061 sq ft  two bedroom two bath unit at Shipyard sold for $675,000. Both 1800 Atlantic and Shipyard have over 100 units and both complexes have transient, vacation rentals, long term rentals, and full time ownership.  The Halyard has just eight units, and Unit #6 is the only rental.  When you consider buying a full time home or a getaway place, you should consider how many people will be sharing your pool, the parking, and other spaces. Some buyers want lots of activity and love the idea of being able to be on Duval Street or their favorite hangout within a couple of minutes. Others prefer a huge pool and proximity to Smathers Beach for water sports. But others prefer the smaller communities with fewer neighbors and less interaction with strangers.

The pool at The Halyard is much smaller than the pools at either 1800 Atlantic or Shipyard. But consider the fact that The Halyard has only eight units, a private beach, and boat dockage as opposed to the numerous units at either complex.

The Halyard Condominium complex was built in 1993. Monthly condo fees are $527 and include water, cable tv, building maintenance, building insurance, and pool and grounds maintenance. There are just eight units that share the pool, dockage, and private beach with a view of the ocean blue. CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet and listing photos.

CLICK HERE to view a slideshow of photos I took of this special property.   Better yet please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or send me an email at kw1101v@aol.com to arrange a showing of this unit or any other property in Key West. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.

On the Waterfront - Key West

If you are looking for a Key West getaway with waterfront views, private dock, newer construction, and located near Old Town, you might want to look at 11 McCoy Circle in the Flagler's Landing Condominiums. There are just 13 units at Flagler's Landing which were constructed in 2001. Only a few have changed ownership since the development was built, so you may not have heard of or even know of its existence. The aerial photo above shows the location just off North Roosevelt Boulevard in the Hilton Haven addition to Key West.

Unit 11 noted with the X

Private outdoor patio with covered parking behind

Unit 11 has a private boat slip

The listing agent describes 11 McCoy Circle this way:

"Breathe taking sunsets--- Experience true Key West living with this home's colorful Caribbean decor. The first floor boasts a wall-to-wall window and sliding glass doors on it's west side that allows you to bring the outdoors in. If the beautiful Gulf view isn't enough, get even closer to the water by using it's exclusive boat slip. Built to last forever, and then some..."

The two story unit sits to the west of the development which arcs from northeast to southwest. The main living level is located above covered parking and a large outdoor semi-covered patio that looks toward the water.
The kitchen, living room and half-bath are on the main level. The west wall is a bank of sliders that open onto a deck that overlooks the water. A separate deck on the backside looks toward the community pool. An intricate custom built wooden spiral staircase winds from the living level to the top floor bedroom level. Each of the two bedrooms has a separate bath. Unit #11 has 1103 sq ft of living space plus the second level deck off the living room and generous ground floor patio.


The monthly condo fee here is $434 which includes Exterminating, Building Exterior Maintenance, Building Insurance, Common Area Maintenance, and Pool Service. The fact there have been only a few condo resales in the ten years life of this property should mean financial stability for the association.

Unit #11 is offered at $515,000 or $432 per sq ft. CLICK HERE to search the Key West mls to compare this unit that is located directly on the water's edge and that has its own boatslip with other condominium developments in Key West. You will find lower priced properties, for sure, but not with direct water view or boat slip or both with the exception of a couple of units on Eisenhower Drive which are priced higher both in asking price and on a price per sq ft basis.

Photo dated 1921 shows Flagler's Landing in background

If you are looking for a place with a real waterfront location that is offered at a reasonable price, you just may want to call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing of 11 McCoy Circle in Key West. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.

Short Sale - Key West - Waterfront

Look at the view of the tiki hut and the private boat slip that await the owner of 30 Hilton Have Road (Unit 1) in Key West. The asking price on this 2 bedroom 2 bath 1136 sq ft first floor condominium was just reduced to $325,000. It is offered as a Short Sale. This is how the listing Realtor describes this property:

"Waterfront in Key West, spacious pool, beautiful private sandy beach and 20' boat slip in a secluded residential neighborhood only 2 miles from downtown. Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Large master bedroom has private breakfast garden. Separate office. Airy, well maintained.Beautiful sandy beach. How many people in Key West have their own beach?"

CLICK HERE to checkout the mls listing datasheet and to view the listing photos. The listing agent has some very good photos that show the front (main entrance) to the building and the parking adjacent to the unit on the south. There is a rear gate that owners can use to access their homes from the rear when bringing home groceries or walking down to the waterfront pool. The agent missed one critical pic and that shows an octagonal shaped room at the southwest corner. That room is currently used as a third bedroom but it would make a great study, den or fishing trophy room.

This property was built in 1999. The unit is on the first floor so you won't have any stairs to climb. The unit is thoughtfully laid out and makes good use of the interior space. Based on the new asking price of just $325,000 this unit is offered as a short sale at just $286 per sq ft.


If you are looking for a waterfront dream home at an affordable price, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305.766.2642, to schedule a showing of this unit. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida. All that is missing at that tiki hut is you.