1517 Washington Street - Casa Marina Area - Key West"This darling two bedroom home is sure to please! It's located on a pretty street within blocks from the beach and old town. A cheerful sun porch entry leads into the main living area. The kitchen opens to an inviting screened porch where one can enjoy the view of the tropical vegetation including fruit trees. The property has plenty of room for a pool and expansion. Easy to see!"
The house was built in 1963 so it has the architecture of that era. The slanted roof and jalousie windows give this house a distinguished look. Some may not like it, but others will embrace it. Much of the architecture in the Mid Town and New Town areas of Key West have similar features. Some buyers do blow-outs or tear downs and reconfigure and expand the living space. Others prefer to conserve money and fix that which is broken and update that which needs it. When money is tight, some new owners prefer to keep things simple and do low cost improvements rather than big renovation projects. This house could go either way in my opinion. This house has been perfectly maintained and will be just fine if left as is. Serious! It is old Florida.
1517 Washington Street is just 990 sq ft and sits on a large lot (4698 sq ft - 50.25' [width] x 93.5' [depth]). That leaves plenty of room for expansion of the house or the addition of a pool. This is one of the last remaining undone houses in the area. By that I mean most of the other properties have been renovated to some extent or rebuilt . And since many have been rebuilt that leaves "upside" protection for the potential buyer that may want to tear down the existing structure and build all new.
Many of the homes in this area have the familiar Casa Marina privacy fences. While the fences vary from house to house, most of these fences comply with the six foot height limit. Some have adorable gated entrances while others are more simple. Many of the front yards are densely landscaped while others are less so. These fences provide a privacy from the street and that allows the owners freedom to keep their windows opened to view the front and rear yards without concern about prying eyes.
CLICK HERE to checkout the Key West mls database and to view listing photos of the house. At the asking price of $425,000 don't wait too long. If you snooze on this house, you will lose it. This is a buying opportunity for someone that is ready to act now.
This house is within a few minute bike ride to Rest Beach and Higg's Beach to the south. Fausto's Food Palace is a couple of blocks to the north. The Island Gym is nearby as are many small eateries and coffee shops. Old Town is a fifteen minute bike ride or less. The airport is about five minutes by car. The three Key West shopping centers are also five to seven minutes on a normal day. And the Key West Dairy Queen is only a few minute walk on a hot summer night.
Higg's Beach as viewed from Salute on the Beach
Rest Beach as depicted in a vintage "Old Florida" post card
Fausto's Food Palace
More locals go here than the bars on Duval Street If you are interested in buying this house or any other house in Key West, please consider working with me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or kw1101v@aol.com. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.
