1717 Rose Street, Key West

The home located at 1717 Rose Street, Key West is commonly referred to as a CBS (concrete block construction) home built in 1958. It is typical in many ways to other homes built in this midtown Key West neighborhood located east of the White Street Pier which ends at Bertha Street just as it bends on Atlantic Boulevard at the beginning of world famous Smathers Beach. Think about what I just wrote. This house is located near two of the best beaches in Key West.  People save all year long to come to Key West to have fun. If you bought this house, you could walk to fun any day of the year. And the good thing about this listing is you don't have to fix anything because this house is in really good shape. But if you want to add a pool or expand the house, you could.

The house itself has been updated and looks sharp. The 1080 sq ft house has two bedrooms and one bath which was typical for the construction of the 1950s. The lot is a generous 5285 sq ft lot (52.85' X 100').  Most of the other lots in this area are 5000 sq ft and some are as large as 10,000 sq ft. Many homes now have privacy fences in front. This home does not. Many of the neighboring homes have pools. This does not. Most of the neighboring homes are more valuable because they have been expanded and have more amenities than this home.

The first thing I noticed when I entered this home was how clean and bright the interior was. There is a carport located adjacent to the living room where two large windows allow a lot of light to enter. I think but do not know to be a fact that a former patio was enclosed to create a family room located at the rear. The family room has lots of windows which look out to the large back yard. Each of the two bedrooms has been updated as has the single bathroom.

This home is in move-in condition. A new owner would not need to do anything. I can imagine all kinds of things a new owner could do to this home and this incredible lot. The home is offered at $527,000 which is in the lower price range for homes currently for sale in Key West. CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to set up a private showing. I'll drive you by nearby Higg's Beach and Smathers Beach. You'll soon understand why I view this home as a buying opportunity. Old Town is a quick five minute drive to the north and west. Our three shopping centers are also located nearby. 

1719 Ashby, Key West - Just Listed

Just listed by Preferred Properties Key West, that's where I work but this is not my listing, 1719 Ashby Street which is located near the beaches in Key West, Florida. This ranch style two bedroom (three bath) home has 1332 sq ft of living space, a lush tropical garden, and a pool which is offered at $759,000.

The listing agent describes the property this way:

"Located one block from the Ocean and 5 minutes from downtown Key West. Tropical foliage reveals a true Oasis on one level. Open living/dining opens to a chefs dream kitchen with stainless appliances. Split floor plan with the Master bedroom en suite opening to the lanai and large pool, allowing privacy from your guests. Second bedroom can also be a master consist of a large walk-in closet and laundry room. Great home for outdoor entertaining with a full bath and wet bar off the pool. Off Street parking for one car."

Like many of the homes in this part of Key West, the large lot (51' x 90') is surrounded by a decorative privacy fence.  The fence is obscured in the pool area by tall palm trees and tropical foliage. The pool itself is sunny throughout most of the day.When you your guests feel like some beach action, you'll only need to walk a few blocks to Smathers' Beach where there is almost always something fun going on.

Among the advantages of living in Key West is the ability to go to the beach even if only to walk the dog or get in your morning walk, jog, or bike ride. It's amazing how many people are up at the crack of sunrise to begin their day by the beach or who end the day there. Conversely, some are fortunate enough to walk out to the pool to take a morning or late night dip.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on 1719 Ashby Street which is offered for sale at $759,000. 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.

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.