Key West Waterfront Condo - 833 Eisenhower Drive #203

The asking price on this very attractive 1351 square foot two bedroom two bath condo at 833 Eisenhower Drive (#D203) just got a lot better. The new asking price is just $599,000 or $443 per sq ft. The listing broker at Preferred Properties describes the unit this way:

"Take advantage of this major Price Reduction! This pristine 2/2 Harbor Lodge condominium comes with a boat slip! You'll love this bright end unit with extra windows, designer kitchen, high ceilings and covered deck overlooking the pool and the sparkling water. This beautifully maintained unit also has assigned covered parking and an extra large workshop/storage area. Harbor Lodge is a well maintained and managed property overlooking the boats and activity at Garrison Bight and is within walking/biking distance to Key West's main attractions. This is a great opportunity to own a beautiful unit in an A+ building on the water."

This building was built in 1990 so I couldn't did into my old shoebox to find any before pics of the property. However, I did find one of the neighborhood. Look just below at the aerial photo taken way back in 1918. I noted where 833 Eisenhower Drive now sits.

Nearly a hundred years later the "water front" has been infilled quite a bit including the 833 Eisenhower property but other parcels on the water's edge as well. The Garrison Bight Marina would be at the very bottom of the photo. Click GOOGLE MAP to view an aerial view of the property (and the neighborhood) as it appears today.

Unit #203 is located on the south side of this three story building. It has nice views of the Garrison Bight and the pool below. At night you can see the little boats bobbing up and down in the water and the city lights twinkling in the background. 

Day or night you can enjoy the comforts of the spacious unit with renovated kitchen. During the daytime you can bask by the pool or take a ride in your boat. Remember, this unit comes with its own boatslip.

The Harbor Lodge Condominiums have just nine units, only three per floor. No short term rentals are allowed so you will not be having changing neighbors every week.  The building has stability and a strong condo association. The monthly fees are just $500 per month which includes payment of cable tv, water, building maintenance, building insurance, common area and pool maintenance.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and to see listing photos of this unit. Better yet please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or by email at kw1101v@aol.com to schedule a showing of this great property. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your new home in Paradise.

Harbor Lodge - Key West Waterfront Condo

833 Eisenhower Drive - Harbor Lodge Condominiums - Key West

I have previously written that I used to own a guest house in Key West. I'll never forget the phone call when a potential guest asked if Key West was surrounded by water. Yes, it is. Surprisingly, however, there are not that many homes with waterfront views here. More rare are homes in or near Old Town with waterfront views. Those that do exist normally sell at a premium over other properties. Unit #2 at Harbor Lodge Condominium (located at 833 Eisenhower Drive) is a wonderful two bedroom unit overlooking the Garrison Bight and within walking distance to downtown Key West. The building is very well maintained and has only three units per floor. Best of all, this unit has a private boat slip included in the purchase price. The listing Realtor describes the property like this:

"A boat slip and gorgeous views of Garrison Bight come with this pristine 2/2 Harbor Lodge condominium. You'll love this bright end unit with extra windows, designer kitchen, high ceilings and deck overlooking the pool and sparkling water. This beautifully maintained unit also has assigned covered parking and an extra large workshop/storage area."

Imagine waking up in the morning, grabbing a cup of coffee and then walking to your balcony overlooking the Garrison Bight. Sipping coffee. Watching the sunrise and Key West come alive. Maybe later in the day you'll go down to your boat and go out for some fishing. Imagine your friends and family in New Jersey (or where ever) freezing the rear ends off in February and fighting throngs on the freeways or subways.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls data sheet on this property. And CLICK HERE to view more photos I took of this unit. Harbor Lodge Unit #203 is offered at $699,000.

If you would like to schedule a showing of this unit or any other property in Key West, please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or send me an email at kw1101v@aol.com. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.

1800 Atlantic Condominium Unit C-333 - Key West

Looking for a good price on a nice unit at 1800 Atlantic Condominiums in Key West? Then consider Unit C-333 that is now offered at $300,000. (New price.) This unit is not bank owned nor is it a short sale, but this unit is the lowest priced unit available.



The listing Realtor describes Unit C-333 this way:

"Great price at one of the most desirable oceanfront condominium complexes just a few blocks from Old Town Key West. This 1347 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is on the 3rd floor with a beautiful ocean view from a spacious balcony that spans the entire length of your unit. Enjoy all the fabulous amenities 1800 Atlantic has to offer including gorgeous landscaping by Raymond Jungles, beachfront pool and spa, tennis courts and more. Updated tile floors, bathroom and kitchen complete the package in this move in condition home. Call today because this is not a short sale and won't last long!"

CLICK HERE to checkout the mls datasheet and listing photos on this third floor unit that is located three units from the Atlantic Ocean.

1800 Atlantic Condominiums are located at the edge of the ocean. There is a private beach but most people prefer the huge pool and spa. The interior courtyard is a true hidden oasis. To some the exterior of the complex looks cold and foreboding, but the interior is lush and vibrant. The complex has tennis courts, covered parking and storage, and 24 hour security.


If you would like to see this unit before it is gone, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida.

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.

Pelican Landing Penthouse - Key West Waterfront - Short Sale

The listing Realtor for the Pelican Landing Penthouse unit said it all when he wrote

"Current owner's loss is your gain! Here is your chance to buy a 4 bedroom waterfront income property on the edge of Old Town. This is a very large penthouse unit in a newly renovated building. Access to boat slips included! This is a potential short sale transaction that may be subject to third party approval."

The current owner purchased this property at the height of the real estate boom and paid $1,250,000 for the property. The market turned down and at about the same time the building underwent a major renovation (with jackhammers). Revenues were down and vacancies were up. That renovation was only recently completed.

The unit is located on the north side of the building so it is the furthest removed from the street traffic as it passes at the corner of Eisenhower at Truman. Pelican Landing is located across the street from Bayview Park, the main park for the City of Key West.
This unit would make a really nice permanent home for someone wanting a water view with a boat slip but it would also make a great getaway property for an investor that wants a waterfront property with a real water view with all the amenities I will mention below for a great price.

This unit has a transient license and is currently managed by the on site manager at Pelican Landing. The main floor area includes large living room with access to huge rear deck that overlooks the Garrison Bight Marina and the Pelican Landing boat slips below. Deep water access is at the back door and sunrises are available every morning from the living room and the very large master bedroom that also has the stunning early morning sunrise views. The kitchen and dinging area on the first floor. A second bedroom and bath have a "lockout" capability. There is an interior stairway that leads to two additional bedrooms and baths on the fifth floor. These two bedrooms have their own front balcony that provides an incredible view of Old Town, the Gulf of Mexico to the north and west and you can sort of see the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Al fresco tanning is added gratis.

If you are a buyer with a large family or you have a lot of friends, this may be the place for you. There is a nice sunny pool at ground level that overlooks the marina. Each unit has access to the boat slip and boat slips may be rented separately to provide income when guests or owners are using them. The lockout provides ability to rent the single bedroom nightly even while the owner is using the rest of this very large unit.

This property is priced offered at $650,000. The seller is obligated to pay about $70,000 for an unpaid special assessment to cover its proportionate share of renovation costs. This amount will be passed on to any new owner. CLICK HERE for more detailed info on this unit and to view listing photos.

If this sounds like a property that you would like to own, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or email me at kw1101v@aol.com for more info. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida. .

I Like Ike ! Key West Waterfront

716 Eisenhower Drive #6 Pictured above

Key West is famous for renaming its streets to honor former Presdients. Located at the water's edge at the Garrison Bight the former North Beach Road was renamed Eisenhower Drive. Read "The Streets of Key West: a History Through Street Names" By J. Wills Burke for a colorful description of how many of Key West streets got their names. Of Eisenhower Drive, Burke writes "From Palm [Eaton] to Truman, Eisenhower Drive runs a straight line along the shore of the Garrison Bight. Burke wrote "His name sums up the man. Dwight D.Eisenhower's boyhood nickname, Ike, stayed with him throughout his life. It reflects an affability that put everyone in his presence at ease, and it lent itself readily to the "I Like Ike" campaign slogan that helped him get elected twice... Like the man, his namesake street is direct and unambiguous."

716 Eisenhower Drive Unit # 6 in the Paradise Harbor Condominium is very "likable". In fact when I recently showed it my potential buyers stayed much longer than expected. We first looked at the developer's unit in the adjacent building. After seeing that unit, they wanted to leave. I convinced them to stay since the listing Realtor had taken his time to show this property. Big enclosed garage and storage plus a private elevator to all four floors was the same as next door. But that was the end of the similarities.

Each floor and each room of this very special place was designed for easy and comfortable Key West living. This place has no pretense, yet it is so very special. You know from the get-go that the place was designed and outfitted with the very best materials. Everything works. There is no hodge podge and no skimping.

The living space is on the second floor which includes kitchen, dining and living room. Sliding doors on the east open onto the balcony overlooking Garrison Bight. Another set of sliders on the opposite wall provide protected views to the west. The semi hi tech kitchen is separated by a comfortable island. Sitting in the tall bar stools I just imagined what a great party place this could be. We walked outside and looked at the boats bobbing up and down in the water. Yes, the Palm Avenue bridge is busy in the daytime. But at night the traffic is minimal. The doors are all hurricane impact resistant rated. You can't hear a peep inside the home.

Living area over looks the Garrison Bight Marina

Party Central or Divine Cuisine?

The Chef's Table de Cuisine

Floor three has two good sized bedrooms and each has an ensuite bath. Both bedrooms have separate balconies with one overlooking the water and the opposite toward the city. The fourth floor is the master suite. The ceiling is vaulted (like in some of the great Old Town homes) so the sense of old Key West is not lost in this 21st Century waterfront townhome. Imagine waking up in the morning with sunrise views across the Bight and walking to the private elevator to take you down to the second floor for your morning coffee. The stairway works just as well.

Remember this property also includes a private boatslip. After that morning cup of coffee you can go out to your boat and enjoy the waters of Key West.

Checkout the mls info and listing photos CLICK HERE. The architect owner over-indulged on this space. It will make you want to have one just as nice. You can. You can buy this one for $1,995,000.

CLICK HERE to see one of the two mansions across the street. And CLICK HERE to see The Meadows Townhome that I recently sold also located across the street at the corner of Petronia. I like the neighborhood.

Bedroom with west view

Bedroom with east view of the Garrison Bight Marina

Master Suite on third floor will make you green with envy

Interior stairway and private elevator take you from floor to even lovelier floor

If you would like to see this really lovely waterfront townhome, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305.294.3040. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida. Our office is the exclusive Lower Florida Keys affiliate of Christie's Great Estates. Let's take a look and I bet you will say "I Like Ike !".

Licensed to Make Money - Key West Waterfront Condo

Just listed (but not by me) 1500 Atlantic Boulevard Unit No. 108, Key West Beach Club Condominiums. Besides being located directly on the Atlantic Ocean (as opposed to having a view), this 1500 square foot three bedroom two bath unit has a Transient License. That means you can legally rent the unit everyday of the year to help defray costs. Unit No. 108 is offered at $895,000 or $597 per sq ft.

This is how the listing Realtor describes this new listing:

"True Oceanfront with a Transient License! Spectacular Views and All of the Quiet Elegance for which The Key West Beach Club is so Well Known. Your Own Private 345 Square Foot Oceanfront Balcony. Oceanfront Tennis Court. Two Oceanfront Swimming Pools with Covered Outdoor Grill Entertainment Areas. Oceanfront Gym. Life in Paradise is Best When Lived on the Water!"

CLICK HERE to see the mls listing information and view photos of the interior of the unit.

Even though our office does property management, I always tell buyers that want to purchase an income property that they should keep the property with the current property management company unless they feel that company is not doing an adequate job or the personalities don't mesh. This unit is managed by another company that does a good job. I have recommended this company to other buyers. This is how the property manager describes Unit No. 108. "Unique oceanfront living sitting 65 feet from the Atlantic. Listen to the water as ocean breezes cool you. This elegant 3 bedroom/ 2 bath unit features a huge oceanfront balcony accessed from both the living/dining area and master bedroom. The unit features central heat/air, cable TV, washer/dryer, well equipped kitchens, 2 baths, security entry, and elevator access. There is one reserved parking space. Resort amenities include heated oceanside pool, tennis court, outside cooking facilities, workout room and sauna."

Rents on all transient properties in Key West vary depending on date and length of stay. Unit No. 108 rents from $340 to $520 per day and $2310 to $3640 per week. Experienced property managers have repeatedly told me that three bedroom units (such as this) tend to rent more quickly than two bedroom units because they can accommodate more people more easily.

Every time I take prospective buyers into a unit at the Key West Beach Club they are awed by the view. Each unit is located directly on the water. None of the units have a partial water view. Every unit has a dead-on up close view of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is just below. The neighboring units do not have views of the balcony unlike many other condos in Key West. And the ocean view at night is just magical with the twinkle of little lights on boats far away.

If you are thinking of buying a second home in Key West with a transient rental license, please contact me, Gary Thomas, at 305.766.2642 or by e-mail at kw1101v@aol.com to get more information on 1500 Atlantic Unit No. 108 or any other property in Key West. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty Inc. in Key West, Florida.