620 Mickens Lane - Short Sale - Back on the Market - Key West

 620 Mickens Lane - Key West, Florida

 Back on the market, this Short Sale at 620 Mickens Lane in Key West, Florida.  This 1237 sq ft house was completed renovated in 2004 and looks in really good condition today. I recently got a chance to show this house and was personally surprised to see how much space is available at such a really attractive asking price: $339,500 or $274 per sq ft.  The listing broker describes this property thus:

"Great CBS home on a quiet lane in Old Town. Just needs some TLC, but was completely renovated in 2004. This three bedroom two bath home has a very bright and open floor plan with French doors that lead out to the private back deck and yard. This is a potential short sale transaction subject to lender approval."

The renovation included all new kitchen, baths, flooring, paint (inside and out), central a/c, roof, windows, doors, plumbing and electrical. The home has a light, airy and open floor plan. Upon entering the house my eyes were immediately draw to the rear where French doors open and continue the flow of the home to a nice size deck and yard that was once landscaped for easy maintenance. The front and rear landscaping is overgrown and out of whack right now but that's an easy fix.  The interior is in move-in condition.

Rear area today

The same area a few years ago. It can look this nice again!

Mickens Lane is a small lane that dead-ends off Angela Street between Thomas Street and Whitehead Street. Duval Street is less than a five minute walk. Ft Zach Taylor State Park and Beach is an easy bike ride or a fifteen minute walk. Mickens is just a half block east of the Shipyard Condominiums for additional point of reference.

Ft. Zach Beach - minutes from home

 CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and to view listing photos of this home.This is a really nice house that does not need any work (other than some new plants) that will sell within a matter of days. If you are looking for a property that won't put you in the poorhouse, please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to arrange a showing.  I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.

920 Fleming Street - Old Town- Key West

Just listed, but not by me, 920 Fleming Street in Old Town Key West. The Monroe County Property Appraiser says this grand old house was built circa 1906. I found the black and white photo taken just about fifty years ago.

And just above is 920 Fleming Street as it appears today. That's the nifty thing about living in a town like Key West which values its old homes and works to preserve and keep them as things of beauty.

The listing Realtor describes the new listing this way:

"Pure Classic Conch home in the heart of Old Town with a fully detached 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest home on Hibiscus Lane in the rear. With off street parking, a large deep lot and a wonderful pool, this home has it all! Immaculate and award winning, totaling four bedrooms and 3 baths with hardwood floors & Dade county pine throughout. A great family room sits right off the new gourmet kitchen and covered porches are everywhere for you to relax and enjoy! Truly an entertainers delight! A rare find, walk to everything!"

920 Fleming Street is an impressive large house located on one of the very best blocks in Old Town. The house sits elevated above the street just enough to give a view of the passers-by below.  During Fantasy Fest this must be a great place for friends and family to gather to watch the People Parade. Heck, you can watch the people parade every day here and not get a bit bored.

Inside the front door you are greeted by a grand and gracious staircase that also bisects the home between the formal living and dining area on the east side and the informal family room and recently renovated kitchen on the west side. On this floor you will also find a pretty powder room, a petite pantry, and rear door that leads to the veranda, pool, and guest cottage plus off street parking for two cars.

Upstairs you will find the large master bedroom with en-suite bath plus two large bedrooms, one of which has access to the second floor front balcony overlooking Fleming Street.

The veranda spans the width of the house and provides shade from the Key West sun.  This home has a real pool.

A full guest cottage sits at the back of the property on Hibiscus Lane. The cottage has a living area, kitchen, bath, bedroom, and charm for days. Your guests may never go back home.

 

You can see a slide show of photos of 920 Fleming Street if you CLICK HERE.

920 Fleming Street is offered at $2,195,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet and to view listing photos. Better yet, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to arrange a showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida. 

Key West Waterfront Condo - 833 Eisenhower Drive #203

The asking price on this very attractive 1351 square foot two bedroom two bath condo at 833 Eisenhower Drive (#D203) just got a lot better. The new asking price is just $599,000 or $443 per sq ft. The listing broker at Preferred Properties describes the unit this way:

"Take advantage of this major Price Reduction! This pristine 2/2 Harbor Lodge condominium comes with a boat slip! You'll love this bright end unit with extra windows, designer kitchen, high ceilings and covered deck overlooking the pool and the sparkling water. This beautifully maintained unit also has assigned covered parking and an extra large workshop/storage area. Harbor Lodge is a well maintained and managed property overlooking the boats and activity at Garrison Bight and is within walking/biking distance to Key West's main attractions. This is a great opportunity to own a beautiful unit in an A+ building on the water."

This building was built in 1990 so I couldn't did into my old shoebox to find any before pics of the property. However, I did find one of the neighborhood. Look just below at the aerial photo taken way back in 1918. I noted where 833 Eisenhower Drive now sits.

Nearly a hundred years later the "water front" has been infilled quite a bit including the 833 Eisenhower property but other parcels on the water's edge as well. The Garrison Bight Marina would be at the very bottom of the photo. Click GOOGLE MAP to view an aerial view of the property (and the neighborhood) as it appears today.

Unit #203 is located on the south side of this three story building. It has nice views of the Garrison Bight and the pool below. At night you can see the little boats bobbing up and down in the water and the city lights twinkling in the background. 

Day or night you can enjoy the comforts of the spacious unit with renovated kitchen. During the daytime you can bask by the pool or take a ride in your boat. Remember, this unit comes with its own boatslip.

The Harbor Lodge Condominiums have just nine units, only three per floor. No short term rentals are allowed so you will not be having changing neighbors every week.  The building has stability and a strong condo association. The monthly fees are just $500 per month which includes payment of cable tv, water, building maintenance, building insurance, common area and pool maintenance.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and to see listing photos of this unit. Better yet please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or by email at kw1101v@aol.com to schedule a showing of this great property. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your new home in Paradise.

1514 Patricia Steet - Key West

 

 1514 Patricia Street - Key West

If you are looking for a clean and comfy two bedroom, two bath home with a gorgeous pool priced to sell at just $669,000 consider 1514 Patricia Street in the midtown area of Key West. This 1352 sq ft home was built in 1963 and has been tastefully updated. The lot is 55.47' x 100'.

CLICK HERE to view a slide show of photos I took of this home.

This house is located just two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. Smathers' Beach is a five minute bike ride to the east and Higg's Beach is maybe a four minute bike ride to the west. You can be at the Key West International Airport in five minutes or less by car or any of our three shopping centers in about the same time. You can drive to Old Town in about seven to ten minutes at most times.

If you would like to see 1514 Patricia Street please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or send me an email at kw1101v@aol.com. (Preferred Properties is the listing brokerage but this is not my listing.)  I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc.

Key West Beachside Resort - Bank Owned Unit

Key West Beachside Resort

Just listed, but not by me, a luxurious Bank Owned unit at the Key West Beachside Resort. And this particular unit is more beachside than most located here as it has direct water view and beach access via spiral staircase down to the beach.

The listing Realtor describes Unit # 111 this way:

"Beautiful end unit with a private staircase that leads to the breath taking beach. Property has great water views from each room. Property offers open and spacious floor plan. This unit comes fully furnished along with a transient rental license."

The Beachside Resort is located at the east end of the island of Key West. It's close enough to drive to Old Town to see a play, to dine at a great eatery, or to party with friends. It is conveniently located near our three shopping centers. The airport and several marinas are all within a mile or so. And the Key West Golf Course is only five minutes away.




The Beachside Resort has all of the amenities you would expect including a private beach, huge pool with poolside bar and grill, gym, lush tropical gardens, private parking, plus the hotel amenities including concierge service and restaurants. Imagine the convenience of having all of that available every day.

Unit No. 111 is Bank Owned and the asking price was just reduced to $364,900. or $448 per sq ft for this 814 sq ft one bedroom, one and one-half bath luxury condominium with features that exceed what you will not likely find elsewhere in Key West and certainly not in this price range. The unit comes furnished.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls listing data sheet and photos for Unit No. 111. Be sure to notice the monthly association fees of $1821.29 which include "Exterminating, Trash Removal, Building Exterior Maintenance, Building Insurance, Common Area Maintenance, Pool Maintenance, and Security".

I've been to the Beachside Resort many times. The place is a total class act each time and all the time. You will be proud to have your friends and family visit you. The unit comes with a Transient Rental License which permit rentals on a daily basis. A new owner may opt to rent the unit through the on site hotel management company, or through a property management company, or keep this special space all to yourself.

Compare this bed, bath, and the view beyond to what you might expect to see in a similarly priced condo elsewhere in Key West. No comparison!


If you would like to see this unit or any other property in Key West, 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.