Beach Club Condominium #105 - Key West

Key West Beach Club at Sunrise

Shorty after sunrise at the west pool - Key West Beach Club

Do you do laps? You can here.

The Gym is snuggled between the two buildings flanked by pools on either side

Workout Watching the "Waves"

Key West Beach Club Condominiums have been one of the most sought after locations for years because there is no other place like it in Key West. Each unit faces the Atlantic Ocean head on. There are only four floors so the views vary from in perspective a bit as the floors rise. The units located on the first floor enjoy the soft sounds of gentle waves as they lap the shore from sunrise to sunset and beyond. It's almost like you could hang your legs over the balcony and wiggle your toes in the sand. You can't, of course, but you get my meaning.

1500 Atlantic (BEACH CLUB) Unit No. A 105 is offered for sale, but not by me, at the asking price of $832,000. The listing broker describes this unit thus:

"True Oceanfront living in Key West: a two bedroom, two bath end unit with fabulous panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. All of the quiet elegance for which the Key West Beach Club is so well known. A large private balcony overlooking native shoreline with the ocean beyond and the background of gentle lapping water day and night with the lights of White Street Pier in the distance. Amenities include two waterfront swimming pools with outdoor gazebos, tennis court and a fitness center. An unbelievably stunning and serene location."

This 1401 sq ft two bedroom and two bath home features formal entry opening onto the shared living and dining area which has spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean through a wall of sliding glass doors that open onto a 344 square foot balcony. The master suite shares the same balcony and enjoys the same ocean views. This home is located at the end of Building A with easy access to garage parking and storage directly underneath via elevator or stairs. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and listing photos of this waterfront unit.

White Street Pier in the distance is where locals view fireworks on the 4th

Real tanning "beds"...

...Or Cabana Tans with cocktails?

Ocean views change minute by minute and there is nothing like watching the sky and ocean as time passes from sunrise to sunset. In the evening you can watch tiny little boats bobbing up and down and create wonderful stories about what is going on out there. Or you can mind your own business and create your own drama in your oceanfront Beach Club home.

Sunset view from the end of the White Street Pier

If you would like to see Beach Club Unit A 105 please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.

Domestic Tranquility in Key West

I wrote about the new listing at 3632 Sunrise Drive in Key West last year when it was then offered for sale at the asking price of $1,395,000. It did not sell and now the property is Bank Owned.

First let me tell you that this house has been maintained and has not sat uncared for. The inside is nice and clean. The gardens are verdant. And the pool invites you to drop trousers and dive in. The guy at the bank did go and removed the smoke detector batteries, however. You can't have a bank owned property without hearing the incessant chirp of unappreciated smoke detectors.

3632 Sunrise Drive sits at the eastern edge of Key West. MAP (The map incorrectly identifies Sunrise Dive as Riviera and it places this house in the wrong location. But trust me. Google is wrong and Gary [on this point] is correct but the general location is accurate otherwise.

The canal provides boating access to the Atlantic Ocean right from your backyard. And the backyard here is just beautiful. The 30' x 15' pool is the focal point. A lovey pool house with wet bar (and shower behind) sits to the west of the pool. Tastefully landscaped gardens are located to the east (irrigated and lighted). Some large palms flank either side of the pool. And lush mangroves sit on the opposite side of the canal. The setting is just like out of a David Hockney painting except his ain't L.A. Thank God!


The listing Realtor describes the house this way:

"Very Private And Secluded Waterfront Home With Approx. 98 Ft Of Dockage, Pool And Landscaped Grounds. Screen Porch Off Great Room. Tile And Wood Floors. Kitchen With Pantry. Composite Decking Around Pool, Concrete Dock. Poolside Cabana With Water, Electric, Wetbar And Outdoor Shower With Hot And Cold Water. Sprinkler System, Outdoor Auto Mosquito Misting System. Fully Fenced And Electronic Gates."

The living and dining areas have great views of the pool, the canal and the mangroves beyond. The kitchen has those same inviting views. I don't know how the cook could manage to stay inside and work when the outside is so inviting. There is lots of room for a grill just in case the outside proves too tempting.

This house has a very nice master suite on the second floor and at least three additional bedrooms on the main level. An additional bedroom and separate bath are located near the kitchen. This are might work well for a live-in.

3632 Sunrise Drive is a 2448 sq ft ranch with 4 beds and 3 baths situated on a 9794 sq ft lot (97.5'[canal frontage] x 100.48'). I think this is one incredible home and it is priced to sell quickly at $749,000 or $306 per sq ft. CLICK HERE to compare this property to similarly priced homes in Key West.

CLICK HERE to checkout the mls listing information and to view photos. I created my own set of photos which you can see if you CLICK HERE. Better yet, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing of this property. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. Promote your own domestic tranquility and move into this great Key West property.

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3334 Riviera Drive - Key West - Bank Owned

The Riviera Canal at sunset as viewed from the bridge to the Atlantic Ocean

3334 Riviera Drive Key West

The Bank Owned home at 3334 Riviera Drive was just listed for sale at the asking price of $750,000 or $$265,000 per sq ft for this large 2833 sq ft home that sits on a 11,062 sq ft lot in a great Key West location. Even though Key West is an island there are not that many homes that actually have water access. This property is one that does.

The listing Realtor describes this property this way:

"Nice one level ranch style home located on Riviera Canal being sold as-is. Open floor plan with large family room, eat-in kitchen, separate laundry room and wonderful master bedroom with oversized master bath. Additional features include covered off street parking, storm shutters, canal front pool and easy boating access to the Atlantic Ocean."

Atlantic Ocean access is about 5 blocks east

Riviera Canal runs east - west for about a mile on the north side of the Key West International Airport. The Riviera Canal was historically "the location" for the Key West elite. Many of the upwardly mobile professionals moved to that area in the 1960s and onward. Homes that actually abut the canal have always been in high demand by locals as the canal provides quick access to the Atlantic Ocean. Mangroves line the opposite side of the canal so canal life here is different than other locations where neighbors can see everything that goes on at the rear of the each others homes. Since this is an active canal people do pass by from time to time, but it's not quite the same thing as getting to watch your neighbors on a daily basis.

When I first moved to Key West a home on the Riviera Canal was a part of the Key West Christmas Homes tour. I was awed by the total privacy that home had and the nature views across the brief water span. So private and enchanting, it was. I immediately understood why some buyers would prefer that setting to an old house in Old Town.

Mangrove views across the canal and plenty of sunshine from up above

The house at 3334 Riviera was built in 1963. So it has many of the architectural features that were in vogue then. That roof line is unmistakable. When this home was listed for sale three years ago the listing agent then wrote "4-bedrooms, 2.5 baths, pool, off-street parking, quick access to the Atlantic. Every detail is attended to ... 200 sqft master bath/spa, waterfall faucets. Eat-in kitchen with Sub-Zero, JennAir, corian counter-tops. Huge family room w/surround-sound, laundry room, high-end amenities. Pella blinds-in-glass hurricane shield French doors, shutters, solid mahogany doors. " The asking price then was $1,649,000. It did not sell. But the house is pretty much the same; the view is the same; and the asking price today is much more affordable.

CLICK HERE to see the listing Realtor's mls listing presentation and to view a lot of current photos of this property. (The photos in today's blog were borrowed from a prior listing of this property and do not necessarily reflect the current condition.)

If you are a potential second home buyer looking for a place in Key West and want to see an alternative to Old Town and Casa Marina area homes and you would like to see 3334 Riviera Drive please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida.

1445 South Roosevelt - Coconut Mallory Penthouse - Key West

Unit 201 is located top floor right with parking below. Only 2 units per floor.

I have written about this particular property twice before. I think this particular condominium has a lot to offer a potential second home buyer looking for a place that can be legally rented to help defray part of the cost of ownership.

This is how the listing broker describes Unit 201 at Coconut Mallory Resort and Marina, a condominium located on the eastern edge of Key West:

" Boat slip & transient license! Second floor unit boasting an open floor plan with water views. Elevator access from pool area to private wrap around balcony accessed from living area and bedrooms. Recently renovated kitchen and baths. Offered fully furnished ready to move in today or start earning rental income. Dock Fees associated with the boat slip are $1,140.00 paid one time annually. Condominium Fees paid monthly include all utilities, electric, water, sewer garbage & cable along with exterior insurance and building/common area maintenance.

This unit sits on the top floor and has water views of the Cow Key Channel that separates Key
West from its nearest neighbor, Stock Island. This channel provides instant deep water access to boaters and fishermen. There are only two units on the second floor and they each have large wraparound balconies on three sides. The views from this unit include the adults only pool to the north, the water to the east, and the timeshare units to the south. There is a second family pool and spa plus a really cute playground for the kids on the opposite side of the timeshare buildings. There are two units on the floor below and covered designated parking at ground level.
Coconut Mallory has 1126 square feet of newly remodeled interior space and wrap around covered lanais. The living room and both bedrooms have immediate access to the lanais and this makes the interior spaces seem even larger. The are no neighbors across the courtyard or next door to watch your every move. The only "neighbor" occupies the west one-half of the floor and that unit has no view. The neighbors to the south, east, and north are open skies, some palm trees, and the waterfront where the Coconut Mallory Marina is located CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE.

This unit has a real killer view of the adults only pool just to the north. (There is another pool that does permit children. That pool is secluded and surrounded by palm trees.)
Unit 201 has a large covered parking space with easy access to the enclosed stairway or elevator. That means you do not need to get beat up by the occasional rainstorm or blistering heat when you are bringing in the groceries. There are no bowling alley long hallways or tourists to dodge on scooters zooming around the parking lot. When you are home, you are home.

The interiors were very recently tastefully renovated to provide both utility and style. The space was designed for a lot of potential use but it looks great. I will be happy to send interested buyers more photos. Email me at kw1101v@aol.com.

Everything is new.CLICK HERE to read the details on Unit 201 and view more mls photos. The new owner can rent the unit or not as he or she decides. But on-site management is available. CLICK HERE to look at the snazzy property management website and take a look at the photos of the amenities offered. Then you will get an idea why I really like this property.

This unit was originally priced at $550,000 and it is now offered at $425,000 or $377 per sq ft. But keep in mind that the price includes a valuable TRANSIENT RENTAL LICENSE and a BOAT SLIP. I did a quick search of other two bedroom condos and townhomes priced at or under $425,000 to see what else is available for comparison sake. CLICK HERE to compare.

Please give me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 a call to schedule a showing. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty Inc. in beautiful Key West, Florida.

Waterfront - Transient Licensed - Key West

The Coconut Mallory Condominiums are located at the far east end of the Island of Key West. They sit at the edge of Cow Key Channel and provide immediate deep water access.
There are three units left unsold. Two of the units are one bedrooms that are priced at $250,000 and $260,000. Each has a transient license and a boat slip. But the one I want to tell you about is a two bedroom two bath unit on the top floor (the building only has two floors). It occupies one-half of that floor and has the premium water view. This unit is offered at $450,000 or $400 per sq. ft. Like the other condominiums at Coconut Mallory, it has a transient license and a boat slip. It comes fully furnished and ready perhaps to turn Cow Key Channel into a cash cow for the new owner.

The listing Realtor describes Unit 201 this way:

"Boat slip & transient license! Second floor unit boasting an open floor plan with water views. Elevator access from pol area to private wrap around balcony accessed from living area and bedrooms. Recently renovated kitchen and baths. Offered fully furnished ready to move in today or start earning rental income. Dock Fees associated with the boat slip are $1,140.00 paid one time annually. Condominium Fees paid monthly include all utilities, electric, water, sewer garbage & cable along with exterior insurance and building/common area maintenance."

CLICK HERE to see the detailed listing information on this unit and to view many photos. Note the monthly maintenance fees are $795 and cover Cable, Sewer, Exterminating, Water, Trash Removal, Bldg Exterior Maintenance, Building Insurance, Common Area Maintenance.

There are many condos offered for sale right now in Key West that have transient licenses that are priced similarly to this unit. You might be able to buy a Shipyard Unit in Truman Annex with two bedrooms and one bath unit with 680 square feet for around $450,000. Shipyard is very popular with returning vacationers because of its easy walking access to everything in Old Town. The units with transient licenses have some restrictions not applicable to Coconut Mallory. The Shipyard location is a valuable asset indeed. On the other hand, you might be able to purchase a 1380 square foot unit with two bedrooms and two baths with a transient license at 1800 Atlantic. 1800 Atlantic is located directly on the ocean and has beach access, tennis courts, a huge spa, and a huge pool. Many returning vacationers prefer the 1800 Atlantic location over Old Town because of the waterfront amenities and larger sized units. Units with transient licenses at 1800 Atlantic do not have any restriction on the number of days per year a unit may be rented.

Unit No. 201 at Coconut Mallory has 1126 square feet of newly remodeled interior space and wrap around covered lanais. The living room and both bedrooms have immediate access to the lanais and this makes the interior spaces seem even larger. The are no neighbors across the courtyard or next door to watch your every move. The only "neighbor" occupies the west one-half of the floor and that unit has no view. The neighbors to the south, east, and north are open skies, some palm trees, and the waterfront where the Coconut Mallory Marina is located CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE.
This unit has a real killer view of the adults only pool just to the north. (There is another pool that does permit children. That pool is secluded and surrounded by palm trees.)

Unit 201 has a large covered parking space with easy access to the enclosed stairway or elevator. That means you do not need to get beat up by the occasional rainstorm or blistering heat when you are bringing in the groceries. There are no bowling alley long hallways or tourists to dodge on scooters zooming around the parking lot. When you are home, you are home.

The interiors were very recently tastefully renovated to provide both utility and style. The space was designed for a lot of potential use but it looks great. I recently took some interior photos. CLICK HERE, CLICK HERE,CLICK HERE,CLICK HERE,CLICK HERE.

Life is full of choices. If you want a place in Key West to make your permanent home or that you can rent out to help pay for itself, there are many options available in the mid $400,000 price range. Unit No. 201 at Coconut Mallory is one of them. Please give me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 a call to schedule a showing. These units cannot be showed when they are occupied. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty Inc. in beautiful Key West, Florida. If you lived here you would not need to be fretting about the coming snow storms and high heating bills.

1717 Atlantic Boulevard - Key West, Florida

Do you want to buy a nice house near the ocean that has a big yard, a big pool, lots of outdoor space, three bedrooms, a covered outdoor living area, a new kitchen and that is affordably priced? The listing Realtor at Preferred Properties describes 1717 Atlantic Boulevard this way:

"This home is Key Wests living at it's best with fantastic outdoor living surrounded by a Privacy fence. In the back there is a massive yard and large pool complete with 2 covered Lanai areas and lush tropical landscaping. The interior of the home has been renovated to reflect the style of the mid-century modern era. Open living/dinning area off a new large kitchen. Master and second bedroom have french doors opening to the pool with outstanding bathrooms. 3rd bedroom is more forward and very private. You are just two blocks from one of Key Wests best beaches and within walking distance of the children's park and the Dog park. Two minutes from the famous Duval Street."

CLICK HERE for more details and to view several photos of 1717 Atlantic Blvd. which is offered at $599,000 or $489 per sq ft. The house has 1224 sq ft of air conditioned interior living space. The covered lanais greatly expand the perceived living areas be cause they are so well done. And that pool is just killer. The entire property is enclosed so the grounds are very private. But the house is within an easy walk of either Smathers Beach to the east (about three blocks) or the Higgs Beaches to the west (about six blocks). The three shopping centers are less than five minutes by car as is the world famous and now painfully dull Key West International Airport.

I created a quick list of other three bedroom single family homes with a pool under priced $600,000. I think comparison shopping is a good thing. CLICK HERE to shop and compare. I have shown several of the comparison properties. I would advise any smart shopped to look beyond price and how dazzling the pool may look. I suggest that you checkout square footage (under air), outdoor living space, and try to determine how recent any improvements to the house may have been made. And if you are thinking of snickering at Atlantic Blvd also consider the location of the houses on the comparison list. If one of the properties interests you, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or email me at kw1101v@aol.com.

Oceanfront - Short Sale - Key West

21
Boulder Drive on Saddlebunch Key is a beautiful recently renovated oceanfront Key West home features a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen, walls of glass overlooking the sea, and waterfront verandas on two levels. This 1562 sq ft home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs plus a downstairs patio with a 3rd full bath. This property is now offered as a short sale at the incredible price of $699,000 or $448 per sq ft. The prime location is near exclusive Little Palm Island resort, spa and restaurant and just a 15-minute drive from the historic sights and downtown nightlife in Key West. Fishing charters and boat rentals are very close by, and swimming, snorkeling, and dock fishing is right outside your door. But the real joy is being to go home at night, grab a "beverage", get in your boat and head out to sea. The guy who lives across the street from 21 Boulder told me that he loves the location for its quietness, its access to the ocean, and his great neighbors. Sounds good to me.

Walls of glass look out over the ocean from several seating areas. The central living area has an open floor plan adjacent to a new open-air kitchen with granite counter tops and state-of-the-art appliances and entertainment features.

The master suite, with private bath and glass-enclosed stone-tile shower, opens onto a large deck overlooking the water. On the other side of the living area, there is a comfortable dining room that also includes an ocean-side seating area and an enclosed porch and open deck leading down to the lawn. The main level also has two additional king bedrooms and a second bath with tiled shower.

Outside, extensive professional landscaping presents a lovely tropical setting for alfresco dining and entertaining by the water. There is covered parking for two autos and the view is just priceless. The front drive and entry are equally beautifully landscaped. It seems to me that many of the waterfront homes are landscaped with pearock and a couple of coconut palms. This place is just the opposite. The landscape was thoughtfully designed and professionally executed. The result is like living in a park.

The dock includes a convenient boat davit and a classic rebuilt tiki hut - just the place for casting a line or sipping a cool drink in the shade.

This is an exceptional private waterfront retreat that is close to the exclusive Little Palm Island resort and just a short drive from downtown Key West nightlife and historic sights. CLICK HERE for more detailed information on 21 Boulder Drive and more photos of the interior and the grounds.

This house is a delight to show. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or email me at kw1101v@aol.com to schedule your private showing. Remember,this is a short sale that may require the approval of third parties.

3810 Flagler Avenue Key West

Just Listed and located far from the madding crowd: 3810 Flagler Avenue Key West. This 4 bedroom 3 1/2 baths home is a very spacious 3207 sq ft that is situated on a massive 14,175 sq ft lot (105' frontage X 135' depth). The rear of the property is located on the Vista Del Mar Canal and has 100' feet of dock space with an open water view of the salt ponds.

The property is considered to be one of the best canal/open water view properties on the Island of Key West. And the location provides nearly immediate deep water access via the Riviera Canal. Imagine coming home at night grabbing a brew and heading out to the ocean to watch sunset far away from the magicians, sword swallowers, and God love them "tourists".

I went out to the property this morning and snapped some pics. The listing agent only has one photo in the mls at this time. The house and driveway were just painted and the front nicely primped. I took some photos from A1A looking west down the canal. I really think this is a deal for someone looking for a waterfront property. I did a quick search of our mls and came up with 28 homes priced between $1,250,000 and $1,499,000 with a minimum of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. CLICK HERE to compare what you can buy for $ 405 per sq ft at 3810 Flagler. There is one property priced less expensively but its location is inferior to that of 3810 Flagler in my opinion. I have also written above several of the houses on the list. I still like them. Most are in Old Town or Casa Marina and are good buys at their respective prices. But they are not on the water, and they do not have the amount of house or amount of land that Flagler does. That is why this house is such a good deal, especially in this market.

This is what you get for the $1,299,000 (that is only $405 per sq ft): bedroom 1
(16.00x25.00); bedroom 2 (15.00x16.00); bedroom 3 (13.00x14.00); bedroom 4 (11.00x14.00); living room (22.00x27.00); family room (19.00x23.00); dining room (14.00x16.00) plus a beautiful pool and spa, tiki hut, etc. CLICK HERE for more information and photos of 3810 Flagler Avenue.

This is the kind of offering that should not last long--even in a down market. If you would like to see 3810 Flagler Avenue please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or email me at kw1101v@aol.com.

Key West Waterfront Single Family Home

Key West Waterfront Single Family Home. Imagine that. Do you have any idea how many people dream of owning such an animal. But they don't exist. Well, there are a few, but only a few. There are lots of condos and some town homes with water views, but very few homes. That is one reason I decided to mention this one at 100-2 Eaton Street in Truman Annex and just steps away from the Historic Old Town area.

Rare opportunity to own a freestanding single family waterfront home in Key West in the gated community of Truman Annex. This two story home has classic Key West style architecture, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, private heated pool with spa/waterfall and spectacular unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico and those famous Key West sunsets. Additional features include recently installed hurricane resistant windows & doors, elevator, whole house sound system & parking for 2 cars including a carport with storage. The second floor living area has an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings & multiple sets of French doors to a deck with incredible water views. CLICK HERE for more info and photos.

The property was originally listed in December 2006 at $2,395,000 and has been just reduced to the asking price of $1,995,000 or $1086 per sq ft for the 1819 sq ft house. The lot is 3688 sq ft and like I said, it has dead-on water views.

CLICK HERE to see what else is available in the price range of $1,875,000 to $1,999,000. You will see other homes that are more architecturally interesting or more historic, but you will not find any with a better view. So if waterfront view is in your search criteria, this home may interest you.

You can perform your own search of all Key West homes by CLICKING HERE to search the Key West mls real estate listings. If you see something that strikes your fancy, please call Gary Thomas at 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing.