Key West Beachside Resort - Unit No. 432 - Bank Owned Condo

Key West Beachside Resort

Model Unit Photos - Key West Beachside Resort

A lot of people in my generation (the baby boomers) are already making plans as to where they will spend their reclining years. Many will keep a place up north for the summer and want a place in Florida for the winter. There's nothing new about that. Except there are going be so many of us soon-to-be-retirees that there may be a run on retirement places in Florida. I don't think our generation will be ready for the nursing home type facility. Instead I think a lot of us may want a place that has all of the convenience of a home with lots of amenities, no yard work, and limited housekeeping required. That's why I think the Key West Beachside Resort might make an excellent place to retire to.


The Beachside Resort is located at the east end of the island of Key West. It's close enough to drive to Old Town to see a play, to dine at a great eatery, or to party with friends. It is conveniently located near our three shopping centers. The airport and several marinas are all within a mile or so. And the Key West Golf Course is only five minutes away.

The units are designed such that the formal entry provides access to the "guest" bedroom (or second transient rental) which abuts but is not inside the main residence. I can imagine that an older couple might live in the main residence and possibly use the second bedroom by a live-in when and if that might become necessary.


Think about the luxury of calling downstairs and having the restaurant deliver your dinner to your residence on a night you don't feel like cooking or going out for dinner. If you are reading this and think my logic is a little strange, consider the cost of living in a typical assisted living facility. The Beachside Resort would not substitute for a person who needs a nursing home type facility, but it would be a great alternative for someone who is healthy that wants a no maintenance environment with lots of amenities and convenient to Key West locations.


The Beachside Resort has all of the amenities you would expect including a private beach, huge pool with poolside bar and grill, gym, lush tropical gardens, private parking, plus the hotel amenities including concierge service and restaurants. Imagine the convenience of having all of that available every day.

Unit No. 432 is Bank Owned and the asking price was just reduced to $549,500. or $405 per sq ft for this 1357 sq ft two bedroom, two bath and one-half bath luxury condominium with features that exceed what you will likely not find elsewhere in Key West and certainly not in this price range. The unit comes furnished. The listing Realtor describes this property this way:

"This condo is located on the top floor and offers additional outdoor space with a roof top deck and amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico. This unit is 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and will be sold with 2 transient rental licenses and all of the modern furnishing needed. The unit can be divided into 2 separate living spaces (A+B) which can be rented separate from one another, this is ideal for separate rentals. The waterfront resort offers a large heated swimming pool, a spa, a fitness center, a beautiful beach and the best restaurants on the island."

CLICK HERE to checkout the Key West mls listing data sheet and photos for Unit No. 432. Be sure to notice the monthly association fees of $1668 which include "Exterminating, Trash Removal, Building Exterior Maintenance, Building Insurance, Common Area Maintenance, Pool Maintenance, and Security". I've been to the Beachside Resort many times. The place is a total class act each time and all the time. You will be proud to have your friends and family visit you. You may rent or not rent your unit as well. The unit comes with two Transient Rental Licenses which permit rentals on a daily basis which can go through the hotel or through a property management company of your choosing.

Compare this bath to what you might expect to see in a similarly priced condo elsewhere in Key West. No comparison!

If you would like to see this unit or any other property in Key West, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.

Beachside Key West Resort Condominium - Short Sale - Live in Style in your "Reclining Years"

Six or seven years ago the old Key West Holiday Inn was demolished and replaced by the newly constructed Beachside Key West Resort Condominium. A lot of locals and many frequent visitors bought into the "concept" and purchased units during pre-construction.

During that same time period construction started on several other large condominium and townhome projects in the Old Town and the Casa Marina areas. Included in this group was the beleaguered Watermark Project at the Historic Key West Seaport, the also beleaguered Atlantic Shores condominium development (which got shelved and replaced by the Southernmost on the Beach Hotel), The Meadows Townhomes, Seas Isle Townhomes, Paradise Harbour Condominiums, The Steamplant Condominiums, Santa Maria Condominiums, and Casa Marina Estates - not to be confused with the Casa Marina Residences (planned to sell between $2.5 to $3.5 million each but which got shelved as well). There were two big developments south of Beachside including Seaside which had individual three and four story condominiums with private interior elevators and open water views.

All of the aforementioned projects were supposed to feature first rate construction and superior amenities to attract high-end buyers. There was too much of a good thing and too few buyers willing to pay the high asking prices. Many of the buyers that purchased during the pre-construction phase closed on their purchases. However, some "buyers" forfeited deposits and walked away from their contracts. Most of these high priced developments have had price adjustments downward in the past couple of years.

Buyers did close on many of the properties that were built. However, none of the six Sea Isle Townhomes sold. Several of the units at Casa Marina Estates have evolved into short sales. Santa Maria Condominiums has had its share of foreclosures and short sales. All of The Meadows Townhomes were foreclosed. The Watermark project floundered and the entire project went back to the bank. Seaside has had its share of short sales and foreclosures as well. None of these chic developments became the sales success the developers envisioned. But that does not mean that the condos and townhomes that were built did not deliver on the quality of development.

A lot of people in my generation (the baby boomers) are already making plans as to where they will spend their reclining years. Many will keep a place up north for the summer and want a place in Florida for the winter. There's nothing new about that. Except there are going be so many of us soon-to-be-retirees that there may be a run on retirement places in Florida. I don't think our generation will be ready for the nursing home type facility. Instead I think a lot of us may want a place that has all of the convenience of a home with lots of amenities but no yard work and limited housekeeping required. That's why I think the Key West Beachside Resort might make an excellent place to live.

The Beachside Resort is located at the east end of the island of Key West. It's close enough to drive to Old Town to see a play, to dine at a great eatery, or to party with friends. It is conveniently located near our three shopping centers. The airport and several marinas are all within a mile or so. And the Key West Golf Course is only five minutes away.

The Beachside Resort has all of the amenities you would expect including a private beach, huge pool with poolside bar and grill, gym, lush tropical gardens, private parking, plus the hotel amenities including concierge service and restaurants. Imagine the convenience of having all of that available every day.

There are currently 14 units for sale at Beachside. I am writing today about only one: Unit # 415 which is a fully furnished unit with two transient rental licenses and that is offered as a short sale at $575,000. This is how the listing Realtor describes this unit:

"This gorgeous two bedroom, two and one half bath courtyard condominium has two transient licenses; both of the bedrooms are lockouts that can be rented separately. The unit has top quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Beachside is arguably the finest resort condominium in Key West, the pool and garden area is large and beautiful with an unobstructed waterfront view of the Gulf of Mexico. Owners can live in this magnificent condo year round or just part of the year and rent it when they are not in town. The structure is rated for 175 MPH winds."

The units are designed such that the formal entry provides access to the "guest" bedroom (or second transient rental) which abuts but is not inside the main residence. I can imagine that an older couple might live in the main residence and possibly use the second bedroom by a live-in when and if that might become necessary.

Think about the luxury of calling downstairs and having the restaurant deliver your dinner to your residence on a night you don't feel like cooking or going down to dine. If you are reading this and think my logic is a little strange, consider the cost of living in a typical assisted living facility. The Beachside Resort would not substitute for a person who needs a nursing home type facility, but it would be a great alternative for someone who is healthy that wants a no maintenance environment with lots of amenities and convenient location to Key West attractions.


CLICK HERE to checkout the mls listing data sheet and photos for Unit # 415. Be sure to notice the monthly association fees of $1609 which includes "Exterminating, Trash Removal, Building Exterior Maintenance, Building Insurance, Common Area Maintenance, Pool Maintenance, and Security". CLICK HERE to compare Unit # 415 with the other units currently listed for sale. Remember to compare not only price, but also square feet and whether the other units have two transient licenses and are fully furnished. While you are doing comparison shopping, you might want to compare Unit # 415 with similarly priced units in other condominium and townhome developments in Key West. (CLICK HERE to search the Key West MLS.)

I am really serious about looking at this property for a purpose other than the original intended user. I think this would be a great place to retire to. A cash buyer could live in luxury for about $2000 per month (plus utilities). And if you are not approaching retirement but want a place you could legally rent from time to time, this property might make a great rental property as well.






(The photos shown are representative of units.)

Some Neat Key West Condo Short Sales

I just did a quick search of the Key West mls to find condos and townhomes on the Island of Key West that are offered as short sales. There are 76 such sales available as of this morning. A short sale occurs where the seller offers to sell the home for less than what he or she owes to the lender, and the lender agrees to accept this amount and "forgive" the remaining balance.

There have been a bunch of short sales in Key West over the past year and the lenders and local Realtors are getting better at managing these sales on all sides. (Thanks to the other professionals like the title companies and local real estate attorneys that are shepherding these sales through to completion.)

I selected several properties to consider. I like these units because of location, value, potential future value, and income potential.

Unit 421 Beachside Condos is oceanfront living DeLuxe. You could not ask for a better price, better construction, or amenities. This unit is the least expensive unit available and it is offered at $599,000. CLICK HERE for more info and photos.
It has two (2) transient rental licenses. You can rent the unit on your own, hire a local property management company, or use the services of the Marriott Hotel group that is taking over property management of the other units that participate in the rental program. Or just live in the lap of luxury at a Class A resort.

Unit A 213 at 1800 Atlantic Condos sits at the rear courtyard corner and has a transient rental license. The listing agent reports that this unit is one of the most often rented units in the complex. CLICK HERE for more info on this unit that is offered at $489,000. Future bookings are included.

Unit 32 at the Santa Maria Condominiums at 1401 Simonton Street is a short sale offered at $925,000 for the two bedroom 2 1/2 bath unit with transient license 1/2 block from the Atlantic Ocean. CLICK HERE for details. Guests have beach and other privileges at the Reach Resort next door. There are 13 units available at Santa Maria. Get aggressive and strike a bargain.

31 Seaside South is located on the far east end of the Island and has views of the Atlantic Ocean from the living room and master bedroom. The unit has an enclosed garage, a private elevator between all three floors, and the place is built like a fortress. There is a small outdoor space where you might be able to add a dip pool or create a nice garden. CLICK HERE for photos and more info on this unit offered at only $619,000. The furniture is not included but may be purchased separately.

How about a two bedroom unit on Solares Hill on 709 Windsor Lane priced offered at only $449,000? CLICK HERE for photos and more details. This place is located right in the heart of Old Town so you are near everything but far from the noise makers. And it has a cocktail pool to boot.

809 Washington Street Unit 101 is offered at $1,150,000. CLICK HERE for photos and detailed info on this newly constructed town home in the heart of the Casa Marina Area. The town home is a spacious 1876 square feet on three floors and has its own private pool and garden area. Great details throughout the home and the location make this worth the look.

Remember that the asking price on short sales is the same as any other property. And in today's volatile market, the sales price is often much less. Most of the units I selected can be rented as vacation rentals or as transient rentals. This could provide some cash flow to help make the purchase more affordable--in case that matters.

CLICK HERE to perform your own independent search of the Key West mls to find the potential deal in your future. Simply identify the type of property you want to find, the geographic area, the price range, and any more specific features you want. Remember that people create the input and sometimes people omit some features. So it may be advisable to be more lenient on features or size and more generous on price just to expand your potential search.

If you would like more information on any of the condos shown above please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or e-mail me at kw1101v@aol.com. Let me help you find your place in Paradise. And hopefully save a whole lot of money in the process!

Key West Beachside Ocean Front Condo

Attention Maties! There is treasure to be found in this sweet listing of Unit 421 in the new Beachside Resort. People that read my blog know I don't just hype things. I try to get people to consider options when they are looking at purchasing a permanent home or a second home or income property in Key West. Not all jewels are located in Old Town. If you are looking for a condo with two transient licenses, this gem may pique your interest.

Here are the details: Unit 421 Beachside Resort is a 1357 sq ft a 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, type A floor plan with lockout feature & 2 transient licenses for optimal rental potential. All of the finest amenities including designer furniture package grace this 2nd floor luxury condominium situated in building 4 with a pool and courtyard view. Beautifully appointed floor plan with gourmet kitchen overlooking comfortable living room and spacious covered balcony. Endless on-site resort amenities include private beach (inviting hammock supplied), heated waterfront pool, spa, poolside bar and grill, valet parking, concierge, optional on-site management, gourmet restaurant; and the island's largest conference center.

CLICK HERE for more detailed info on Unit 421 and additional photos. This place is super high end. You walk in the front door and it is like walking into an ante room of a Ritz Carlton. High ceilings, crown molding, massive wood doors, polished brass fixtures, marble floors, high tech kitchen, elegant bathrooms, luxurious bedrooms, quiet: these are among the features of this and every unit with the designer furnishings that are included in the asking price.

There are two transient licenses. One bedroom is entered right off the formal entry. It can be legally rented as a "hotel room" on a nightly basis or as part of the entire unit as a two bedroom condo. Or both units could be rented separately.

Unit 421 is priced at $599,000. That is $441 per sq ft. Experienced lookers know the price of everything in Key West. You know that $599,000 is an incredible price. But for those who are not so familiar with prices, CLICK HERE to see the list prices on the remaining units at Beachside. Unit 421 beats every property offered. When this unit sells, and it will, there will be no more priced like it. This is a deal limited to one buyer only. When it is sold, there will be no more--at that price. That does not mean the other units are priced too high. Every unit is different in size, layout, and location.

I suggest that seasoned shoppers look at this unit and compare what you will get for your dollar versus a similarly sized unit at 1800 Atlantic or a much small unit at Truman Annex that is priced similarly. There is no comparison. This property wins. True units at Truman Annex are very close to the rock and roll of Duval. And 1800 Atlantic has a loyal group of vacationers that return year after year. But Beachside is new and far from the madding crowd.

Would you like to see the Beachside Resort and test my theory of value? Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or e-mail me at kw1101v@aol.com. This is an exceptional property at an exceptional price. Maybe you are the exceptional buyer who will grab this little gem.

Ocean Front Condo - Key West

Attention Maties! There is treasure to be found in this sweet listing of Unit 421 in the new Beachside Resort. People that read my blog know I don't just hype things. I try to get people to consider options when they are looking at purchasing a permanent home or a second home or income property in Key West. Not all jewels are located in Old Town. If you are looking for a condo with two transient licenses, this gem may pique your interest.

Here are the details: Unit 421 Beachside Resort is a 1357 sq ft a 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, type A floor plan with lockout feature & 2 transient licenses for optimal rental potential. All of the finest amenities including designer furniture package grace this 2nd floor luxury condominium situated in building 4 with a pool & courtyard view. Beautifully appointed floor plan with gourmet kitchen overlooking comfortable living room & spacious covered balcony. Endless on-site resort amenities include private beach, heated waterfront pool, spa, poolside bar & grill, valet parking, concierge, optional on-site management, gourmet restaurant & the island's largest conference center. CLICK HERE for more detailed info on Unit 421 and additional photos. CLICK HERE for info on the Beachside Resort. This website will draw heads to your beds, so it is important to see how well this property is marketed.

Unit 421 is priced at $699,000. That is $511 per sq ft. Experienced lookers know the price of everything in Key West. You know that $699,000 is an incredible price. But for those who are not so familiar with prices, CLICK HERE to see the list prices on the remaining units at Beachside. Unit 421 beats every property offered. When this unit sells, and it will, there will be no more priced like it. This is a deal limited to one buyer only. When it is sold, there will be no more--at that price. That does not mean the other units are priced too high. Every unit is different in size, layout, and location.

I suggest that seasoned shoppers look at this unit and compare what you will get for your dollar versus a similarly sized unit at 1800 Atlantic or a much small unit at Truman Annex that is priced similarly. There is no comparison. This property wins. True units at Truman Annex are very close to the rock and roll of Duval. And 1800 Atlantic has a loyal group of vacationers that return year after year. But Beachside is new and far from the madding crowd.

Would you like to see the Beachside Resort and test my theory of value? Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or e-mail me at kw1101v@aol.com. This is an exceptional property at an exceptional price. Maybe you are the exceptional buyer who will grab this little gem.