Four Ocean Front Condos For Sale at Key West By the Sea

There are now four ocean front condominiums available for purchase at Key West by the Sea. That;s a first in my recollection. There are usually a few units available in this three unit that includes two pools, tennis courts, tropical and orchid gardens. This is an opportunity for buyers to compare four units by size, condition, height, and price in real time so that they can make the best choice. I am going to list each unit by address number which you may click to read the MLS description and view MLS listing photos.

The Key West by the Seas condos are separated from the Atlantic Ocean by guest parking area, South Roosevelt Boulevard, the dunes of Smathers Beach and then the beach itself. The Island of Key West is itself protected from the tides by the coral reef which extends for miles into the ocean. The reef helps control waters so that we do not get hit by massive tidal waves seen elsewhere. The ocean here has a green tint that changes by hour as do the clouds. Van Gogh could have made Key West famous for its starry nights, sunny days with pillowy clouds, and stranger days with brooding skies.

2601 S Roosevelt Blvd 604A Key West is a 704 sq ft one bedroom one bath top floor condominium offered at $575,000 or $876 per sq ft. It is being sold furnished and "turn key". The unit has been renovated and has new kitchen, bath, tile floors, and mini-split air conditioning. Unit includes adjacent storage room included in purchase price. The HOA fees vary depending on unit. The HOA fees on this unit are $519.57 per month and include all building insurances, common area maintenance, basic cable tv. security, and professional management. 

2601 S Roosevelt Blvd 501A Key West is a 980 sq ft two bedroom one bath fifth floor unit on the west end of the A building. It has direct ocean views from the master bedroom, living room balcony plus window views looking west from the living room and kitchen. When I showed this unit I compared it in size to a two story town home at President's Walk in the Truman Annex. The difference is all of the living space is on one level so there is more actual living space here than there. And the price of this condo is much less. This unit is offered at $590,000 or $602 per sq ft.  The HOA fees are $612.56 This unit is subject to a lease that expires June1, 2020  The lease cannot be cancelled. The seller will assign the lease to the purchaser. New owners may not lease their units for at least one year after purchase. This in place lease would be excluded from that rule. All rentals must be at least 60 days or longer. This policy insulated KWBS from the wave of investor foreclosures that affected many places in Key West several years ago. 

2601 S Roosevelt Blvd 504A Key West is a 754 sq ft one bedroom one bath fifth floor ocean front condo offered at $480,000 or $636 per sq ft. The HOA fees on this unit are $499.92. This unit is also subject to an existing lease that expires in June. All of the units in Building A are going to get new wind impact windows and doors plus new ductless air conditioning installed at no cost to the owner of the condominium association. The replacement is part of the Federal Aviation Administration program to mitigate impact from the Key West airport. 

2601 S Roosevelt Blvd 202A Key West is a 980 sq ft two bedroom one bath second floor ocean front condo offered at $575,000 or $586 per sq ft.  The HOA fees on this unit are $546.52. This unit has an updated kitchen, new bath, and new floors. 

Please all me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing for any or all of these Key West By the Sea ocean front condos. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. All units are relatively easy to show at the current time. 

2601 S. Rossevelt Blvd #404 A Key West - Stunning Waterfront Condo at an Affordable Price

If you have been dreaming of buying a waterfront home in Key West as either a full time residence or maybe as a vacation home, the recently listed one bedroom waterfront condominium at Key West by the Sea may be the place you have been waiting for. I went over to Smathers' Beach this morning at sunrise to take a couple of photos for today's blog. This is my favorite time of day. There were singles and a few couples either walking on the beach or sitting under palm trees waiting for the sun to pop up. I saw one lady doing yoga excises. This is why so many people move to Key West - to be able to live this healthy lifestyle and experience the joys of this earth during the few years we have here. While we do get our rainy days, we have many more days like today where the sky is a kaleidoscope of colors. Two young guys waited till the sun popped out so they could take muscle selfies with the sun showing their physiques. Other people were jogging or riding bikes along the esplanade that is South Roosevelt Boulevard as it winds its way from the Casa Marina Resort to the entrance to the island that is Key West.

The listing Broker describes 2601 South Roosevelt Blvd. #404A this way:

"Stunning direct Atlantic Ocean and beach views from this light filled one bedroom and one bath unit. The open floor plan is designed for entertaining. Beautiful finishes with bright kitchen and spacious master bath. The in-unit washer and dryer is a coveted convenience Key West By The Sea, is a secure gated community with 8 acres of lushly landscaped property featuring two swimming pools, two tennis courts, and sandy Smather's beach directly across the street."

This is a one bedroom one bath unit with 754 sq ft of living space plus the balcony that overlooks the ocean. Not all condos at Key West by the Sea have washers and dryers in the unit. This one does and that is a positive feature.  The building also has an elevator which is another very valuable feature as well. The FAA noise abatement program is about to be implemented there with new a/c, impact doors and windows at no cost to the owners. The A building will be the last one to receive about 4 years from now.

The buildings are part of a very healthy condominium association  which is professionally managed. Monthly condo fees for this unit are $446.10 and include cable TV, exterminating, building maintenance, building insurances, common area and pool maintenance, security, and management. The association is strong. Some of the owners here have lived at this development for decades. The rules and the way the place is managed reflect the values that have kept KWBS stable throughout the years. While owners may rent their units, they may not rent them until after one year of ownership and then the rental must be over 90 days. This has prevented the community from be destabilized by turning the condos into a resort like hotel. Don't get me wrong, living here is already like living in a resort. But the rules prevent it from becoming one. There are two large pools one which is heated the other is solar heated. And there are two tennis courts. The spacious common areas include garden spots populated by living orchids and babbling water features.

The one story building at the end of the south pool is the community center and on-site property management for the property. While I don't go out here a lot, I can attest that the grounds are always in perfect order. The buildings were painted this past year.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos for 2601 South Roosevelt Blvd. #404A which is offered for sale at $510,000.  Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let's go take a look. I think you will really like this community and this unit. You can't beat the view for the price!

2601 South Roosevelt Blvd. #314C, Key West By the Sea

2601 South Roosevelt Blvd #314C is a newly listed third floor three bedroom condo at Key West By the Sea which would be a great place to build a little love nest. This 1221 sq ft home has been updated with a new kitchen and two baths. The place is as clean as a whistle and is move-in ready. Once the boxes are unpacked, you will have to decide whether to swim in the lap pool at the front of the property or the larger pool at the rear. Or perhaps you will have to play tennis before swimming. Or then you might want to walk directly across the street to Smathers Beach where you can swim in the ocean. The thing is you won't need to paint or fix anything.

When you enter this unit your eyes are drawn through the living room and out to the sunny southern views toward the ocean. Of course you will see the newly updated kitchen to the left and then take note of the built-in bookcase and media center in the living room. The master suite is located to the left and two guest bedrooms are located to the right.

The new kitchen is simply elegant and very functional. Count the number, size, and location of drawers. Some kitchens have way too few drawers. That's not the case here. Plus there is a lot of cabinet storage both up and down. The wine center is located adjacent to the kitchen door. A stainless steel farm sink compliments the major appliances.

The two guest bedrooms are quite spacious. Both have abundant closet space.  A washer and dryer hook-up are located in the closet of the front (yellow) bedroom. These bedrooms share the bath located between the two bedrooms and just off the open living area. While both the guest and master baths were renovated to add new fixtures, cabinetry, and tiles, the ceilings were extended upwards when the new conditioning was added.

The master suite includes a walk-in closet and a spacious bath. Having the separation from the guest bedrooms opposite the living room provides privacy for the owner whether it be a couple or a single person. CLICK HERE to view more photos I took of this unit and the complex.

Key West By the Sea is a professionally managed condominium association. Monthly condo fees for this unit are $522.33 and include cable tv, exterminating, building maintenance, building insurances, common area and pool maintenance, security, and management. Pets are permitted. There is on site laundry as not all units have a washer and dryer in the unit. 314C does not have a washer and dryer.The association is strong. Some of the owners here have lived at this development for decades. The rules and the way the place is managed reflect the values that have kept KWBS stable throughout the years. While owners may rent their units, they may not rent them until after one year of ownership and then the rental must be over 90 days. This has prevented the community from be destabilized by turning the condos into a resort like hotel. Don't get me wrong, it is already almost like a resort. There are two large pools and a tennis court. The spacious common areas include garden spots populated by living orchids and babbling water features. While it might look like a resort, it functions like a well maintained community.

There is a whole other world of people who arise early in the morning to run before the day gets too hot or to take FIDO or Patrice out for a walk. I snapped a couple of pics of the spectacular sunrise that occurs daily on Smathers Beach across from Key West By the Sea. As I aimed my camera to the south I noticed a figure swimming in the water. This is why so many people move to Key West - to be able to live this healthy lifestyle and experience the joys of this earth during the few years we have here. While we do get our rainy days, we have many more days like today where the sky is a kaleidoscope of colors.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this attractive third floor unit located in the C Building at Key West By the Sea. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.