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| 1208 Von Phister Street - Key West |
The listing Realtor describes 1208 Von Phister Street as a:
"Great 2/1 Conch cottage in a desired neighborhood. Lush tropical landscaping
surrounds this spacious lot with more than enough room in the backyard for a
large pool. There's also a large covered front porch to enjoy the island
breezes. The property has off street parking that can more than accommodate two
vehicles. Lots of outdoor living space! Close to beaches, restaurants, and
shopping! Must see!"
The Casa Marina area was mostly barren land with streets but few houses
until after World War II. The aerial photo below shows only a few houses in the area when the photo was taken in the 1920s.
And since few houses were being built anywhere in the United States
during the Great Depression, I think it's safe to the house as 1208 Von
Phister Street was more thank likely built either before the Depression
or soon after World War II ended as were many of the other houses in the
area.
In
June 2011 I wrote about the beautiful home directly across the street
at 1205 Von Phister (photo below) that was owned by designer Debra
Yates.
CLICK HERE
to read that blog. The Yates' house looked quite similar to 1208 Von
Phister Street before it and the grounds were transformed into a lush
tropical paradise. Maybe the next owner of 1208 Von Phister Street will
do something creative as well.
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| 1205 Von Phister Street |
Think of 1208 Von Phister Street as
a nearly blank canvas save for the house that sits there now. Look at the photos below and
imagine how you could "draw inside the lines" to create your own
designer paradise, just like Debra Yates did across the street.
First,
you might install a white picket fence across the front of the
property. Or you might insulate the house by adding a
privacy fence like many homeowners in the Casa Marina area have done. The lot already
has off street parking on the left. You might install an electronic
gate as well.
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| Driveway |
The sunny back yard is a very large
space with plenty of room for a pool plus outdoor living area. You might
decide to blow-out the rear wall of the house and open the kitchen onto
a covered outdoor living area overlooking the pool and gardens. I can
tell you from experience that you can plant almost anything in the
ground here and watch it grow.
CLICK HERE to view a slideshow of photos I took of the outside of the property.
The
existing house size and lot size would accommodate a larger house and a
pool. Not all buyers want to undertake renovation and expansion. But
if you do, the space is available. And the great thing about this
property is the large side yard on the east side which ought to make
contractor access to the rear much easier (and less costly).
CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet and to see
listing photos of the interior of 1208 Von Phister Street which just had a
price reduction to
$499,000.
If you would like to see 1208 Von Phister Street in person, please contact me,
Gary Thomas,
305-766-2642. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at
Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. I live in this neighborhood. I would love to help you find your new home in Paradise.
