Casa Marina Retreat - 1128 Johnson Street - Key West

If you are looking for a very sharp, clean and contemporary home in the Casa Marina Area of Key West that is priced at under one million dollars, I may have the home you are looking for. The 1130 sq ft home at 1128 Johnson Street is offered at $898,000. The listing agent describes this home this way:

"This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located on one of the most desirable streets in the Casa Marina. Nice and private this light filled home features terra cotta tile floors throughout, vaulted ceilings, custom cabinetry and multiple sets of French doors to the gardens. There is a large porch for relaxing or outdoor entertaining and a spacious garage. The property does not have a pool but there is plenty of room."

The listing agent is right about the location. Most of the houses on either side of Johnson Street as it stretches from White to Reynolds are mini-mansions. All but a few of the houses are either new or have been substantially renovated in the past few years. This property is the lowest priced home in the Casa Marina area that is not a short sale or theat does not need substantial renovation. The Casa Marina Resort sits at the far end of Johnson Street as it meets Reynolds. The Atlantic Ocean and they beaches are two blocks to the south as is public tennis courts and Astro Land for the kids. The Key West International Airport is a five to seven minute drive and Old Town is within easy biking distance.

The Casa Marina Area is the beach and homes shown immediately above

Higg's Beach is one of three public beaches in the Casa Marina Area

The house is hidden from street view by a tall privacy fence. The yard is lush with vegetation. The house sits midway between the front and rear property line on the 50' X 100' lot. A pool could be built either at the front or rear. The extra large existing garage could be remodeled into a guest cottage to create more living space. CLICK HERE to view the garage.

This property would be perfect for someone who loves clean lines and not a lot of fru-fru. And this home is ready to move in. There is no need to fix something. Everything looked in very good condition. The present owner is replacing the existing shingle roof with metal v-crimp. CLICK HERE for more detailed information on 1128 Johnson Street and to view more photos.

If you are looking for a Casa Marina area retreat, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing of this really beautiful home. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida.

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1304 Atlantic Drive - Bank Owned - Key West

The Beach is about one block south of 1304 Atlantic Drive in Key West

Just Listed, but not by me, another Bank Owned townhome, this time located at 1304 Atlantic Drive near the beaches in Key West, Florida. This is how the previous agent described this property just weeks ago when it was still a "short sale"

"Gorgeous top of the line new construction! Stainless steel Thermadore appliances, wood floors through out. Wired for sound system. Hurricane lock windows and doors, with storm shutters to boot. This home has it all with French doors opening to deck and pool. Less than a block to the ocean and a short walk to the Casa Marina. In area of multi-new homes. Does not get better than this! Owner is a FL Lic RE Broker. Emphasis added by Gary Thomas.)

CLICK HERE to see how the new listing Realtor describes 1304 Atlantic Drive now that it is Bank Owned and bother yourself to look carefully at the photos. 1304 Atlantic Drive is priced at $695,000 or $356 per sq ft. Somethings are missing from the kitchen. Where in the World did Waldo put them and What did he take? HINT. Otherwise, the units are pretty much the same. You be the judge.

Two other units are also on the market. CLICK HERE to see 1312 Atlantic Drive which is offered at $995,000 (at $510 per sq ft) and CLICK HERE to see 1314 Atlantic Drive priced at $1,099,000 or $564 per sq ft.

1304 Atlantic Drive has the same square footage and lot size as the other, higher priced units. All units have 1950 sq ft and have 3 bedrooms plus 3 1/2 baths. Perhaps 150 feet separates the three properties. All of these units were built in 2008. 1304 Atlantic Drive has been used as a vacation rental. The Atlantic Ocean is a five minute walk even though it is located only one block to the south. There is no direct access so you will need to walk a block out of the way to get to your favorite new beach spot. If you don't like sand in your toes and the sting of salt water on your skin, you can swim in your own pool.

The bank that owns this property is a local bank in Key West so I think an offer should get prompt and fair consideration. If you want to see this unit, or any other property in Key West, please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or email me at kw1101v@aol.com. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. Stop dreaming and start acting on it.

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