1213 Grinnell Street, Key West - Just Listed

Just Listed by yours truly, 1213 Grinnell Street, Key West.  This three bedroom, three bath home was built new in 1992 and sits on its own and very private 2940 sq ft lot tucked away in the back corner of the Grinnell Gardens Compound.  There three single family homes in compound plus four townhomes which share a common pool. This home has its own private pool as well. Lets' take a look.

The home has been freshly updated with new Italian porcelain floors throughout, a crisp new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz counter-tops.

French doors in the first floor master bedroom open out to the private pool. More on that later. The en-suite master bath has two windows the let the filter sun sparkle through.

The first floor guest bedroom is too nice for guests. They will never go back up north. It has an adjacent full bath.

The laundry room sits to the rear of the study located just off the kitchen. The door on the right leads to a separate outdoor dining alcove overlooking the pool. The door on the left leads to a separate stand alone cottage with water and electricity that the current owner uses for storage. That square footage is not included in the house measurement.

An exterior staircase leads to the second floor bedroom with full bath. This 500 sq ft of space is a good location for the teenage boy or girl you trust or the mother-in-law you cherish.

CLICK HERE to view more photos of the home. In the short time I have writing this blog, six more people have looked at the album photos. This house is so cute it may sell before the scheduled Open House this Sunday between 12 to 2.

Grinnell Gardens has a much larger pool and water feature. This home has one assigned off street parking space. The HOA mothly fees of $250 covers common area maintenance and cable TV. Grinnell Gardens is located four blocks east of Duval Street and a short stroll or bike ride to Higgs Beach or South Beach.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet which includes a survey and building sketch in the DOCUMENTS section which you may open. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a showing before it is too late!!! I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

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811 Washington Street #102, Key West

Just Listed 811 Washington Street #102, Key West, Florida. The listing agent, not me, describes this home this way:

"Luxurious Casa Marina Estates townhouse with cathedral ceilings, high end tiles and hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful open living room with French doors opening to the pool and tranquil outdoor space. The gourmet kitchen features stainless steel Viking appliances and granite counter tops. Each bedroom is spacious and bright with en-suite bathrooms. French doors in the Master bedroom open up to a private balcony overlooking the pool and mature landscaping. X-500 flood zone means no flood insurance required. Perfectly located within walking distance of the world renowned Casa Marina Resort and close to beaches, shops, restaurants, and Duval Street."

As soon as you open the front door of this home your eyes are drawn through the interior toward the pool at the rear. But then you notice all of the sophisticated living space between the entry and the exit. Then you realize this is no ordinary living space. The fixtures and finishes are all high end and meant to appeal to the discerning buyer. Notice the over-sized travertine marble floor tiles, crown molding, high baseboards, and decorative trim. The Viking kitchen was a standard feature when this home was built because "standard" was superior to this developer builder.

This home has a formal entry way with a beautiful staircase to the left. The first floor powder room is located under the staircase.  Two sets of French doors open out to the rear garden with private swimming pool.

The gate at the rear is where the pool boy or other service people can enter the property from a rear alley.  The property on the far side of the alley is South Park Condominiums.

The master bedroom is located at the second floor rear. It has a large en-suite bath and two closets. here are two closets. French doors open out to the covered rear balcony that overlooks the pool below. This is a good spot to catch the famous Key West sunset without leaving the comforts of home.

The second floor front bedroom has a private bath plus its own covered balcony. The third floor bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and lots of living space plus its own private bath.The third floor bedroom runs the length of the house. Besides the private bath, this room has extra space for the kids or hobbyist.

I have sold four homes in this development. My buyers love the quality workmanship that went into the homes and the convenient Casa Marina location. They can walk a couple of blocks over to the Casa Marina Club where they purchased annual memberships which includes the gym, private beach, and discounts of food and beverages. Within minutes they can go to Louie's Backyard or Salute on the Beach. They can walk to upper Duval Street in about seven to ten minutes and take a cab back home at night.  For these buyers its almost like living in a resort.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on 811 Washington Street No. 102. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to set up a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.  I live in the Casa Marina Area and I love it!

1324 Seminary Street #B, Key West, Florida

Buyers who are looking for either an affordable full time residence in Key West home or a getaway place with a pool, parking, and a price that won't break the bank ought to consider 1324 Seminary Street #B in Key West. The listing Realtor, not me, describes this condominium this way:

"Adorable 2-Bedroom Condo with Private Pool. Built in 1933 and renovated in 2004, this is one of two units tucked away in a secluded enclave with its own pool (not shared with the other condo). Totally fenced for privacy and tropically landscaped. Ample off-street parking and low condo fees make this the perfect little hideaway. Located two blocks off White St and just a short walk or bike ride to Faustos, Bay View Park and downtown. New central A/C and storm shutters. Move-in condition!"

The building was converted into two condominiums in 2004. Unit #B is located at the rear of the property and is a bit larger than the front unit. The yard is totally fenced for privacy and has new concrete walkways and pool deck.  The exterior of the building looks to be in very good condition. CLICK HERE to see more photos I took.

The home has 744 sq ft of interior living space composed of the living area, two good sized bedrooms, kitchen, bath, and a family room with vaulted ceiling and French doors that open out to the pool.  The asking price is just $399,000 or $536 per sq ft. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this property. The condo fees are $419.15 per month which covers common area maintenance, building insurance, and exterminating.  Since there are just two units in this condo association, I think it would be difficult to finance.  I think the probable buyer would pay cash for this home.