916 Fleming Street ~ Old Town ~ Key West

I just did a price comparison among the fine large homes located on Fleming Street in Old Town Key West and learned that  916 Fleming Street is the least expensive on a price per square foot basis ($617.98 to be precise). Now since I have written about some of these other houses before I don't want today's blog to appear that I am disparaging any of those houses because I am not. But I am suggesting that a bargain shopper might want to do some comparison shopping. 

916 Fleming Street is located on millionaires row where you will find some of the finest homes in Old Town. This stately home has been dramatically renovated and has all of the amenities a discerning home buyer could ask for.

The Monroe County property records show the house was built in the 1930s but we all know the old court house burned down and the property records were destroyed. I found an old photo that says the house was built in the 1920s.  Like many of the older homes, 916 Fleming Street was substantially rebuilt and added onto. The most recent renovation expanded the size to 2637 sq ft. The house now has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half baths. The house sits on a 3870 sq ft lot (43' x 90').  The house has a bricked off street parking space. Note the two story front porches which are great for people watching - the second most popular sport in Key West.

The home has a formal entry which leads to the open living area at the rear.  The house is designed for informal Key West living, but it still comes with lots of style and grace. The living area opens out to the outdoor living room which has a wonderful view of the pool and guest cottage.

The master suite takes up one half of the second floor and includes the bedroom with vaulted ceiling, dressing room, en-suite bath and walk-in closet.

There are two large guest bedrooms with en-suite baths on this floor as well. Also located on this floor is a large cedar lined closet and laundry closet. There is also access to the third floor via electric stairway access.

The main floor has a withdrawing room (a "man cave" for the more sophisticated gent) that is just awesome.

The pool has a seductive allure as do most pools in Key West. Except this one is part of an incredible property that can yours at the asking price of $1,650,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet for more particulars on this new listing.

Guest Cottage with bath

CLICK HERE to view more photos of 916 Fleming Street. And then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing of this property. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.  Let me help you find your dream home in Paradise.

1110 Petronia Street - Old Town - Key West

The listing Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West, that's where I work but this is not my listing, describebs 1110 Petronia Street in the Old Town area of Key West this way:

"This striking and eye-catching Old Town cottage occupies a very desirable location at the corner of Ashe and Petronia Streets. The owners have just completed an impressive restoration which includes new roof, shutters, windows, doors, attractive gutters, on-demand water heater, heating/AC system (including new duct work), and a stylish new master bathroom. There is a charming small swimming pool and off-street parking."

I have been watching the transformation of this cottage for many months. The red painted board and batten siding is atypical to the white clapboard siding seen in most homes. And I find that refreshing. The house reminds me somewhat of La Casa Roja on Catherine Street. The handmade wood shutters look ever so strong.  The white picket fence on the side neatly frames the cottage for passersby to admire. CLICK HERE to view more photos of this property.

The Ashe Street side of the cottage provides gated off street parking, a luxury in a cottage home in Old Town.

There is even a small pool where you can't do a breast stroke, but where you could certainly do some chillaxin'.

Inside this 1134 sq ft home you will find three bedrooms and two baths. This Old Town home has off street parking, a small pool, and is ready for a new buyer. I think with a few changes this property could make a great vacation rental. It is offered for sale at $747,000.  CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and listing photos.

The Monroe County Property Appraiser's card shows the house was built in 1934 which we all know is highly unlikely because that was in the Great Depression when Washington had to come to Key West to help save it from utter ruin. The old courthouse had burned and property records were destroyed. The WPA helped create new property records and set the date of most houses in the 1933-1934 time period unless a specific construction date was known. I found 1110 Petronia Street (corner of Petronia and Ashe) located in the 1899 Sanborn Map. CLICK HERE.  WIKIPEDIA has a great discussion of the Sanborn Maps. I described the function of the Sanborn Map to a buyer a few days ago and he suggested that it served the purpose of a census, of sorts. I liked that. Instead of people,  it counted houses and then provided data as to age, construction, etc. I found a photo that shows 1110 Petronia Street as it appeared nearly fifty years ago. See below.

1110 Petronia Street as it appeared in 1965

1110 Petronia Street as it appears in 2013

If you would like to see the inside of this cute cottage home, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule an appointment. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.

606 Truman Avenue #4 - Windward Park - Key West

Just listed by Preferred Properties Key West, that's where I work but this is not my listing,  606 Truman Avenue Unit No. 4 , a lovely two story town home located in the beautiful Windward Park Compound in Old Town Key West. Windward Park was developed in 1988 as a compound of 13 town homes featuring Bahamian style architecture. Most of the town homes have first and second story front porches that overlook the huge heated pool and beautifully landscaped grounds. Each unit has a designated off street parking space. Entrance to the property is controlled via security gate.

Paved and designated off street parking and security gate

606 Truman Avenue #4

 The listing Realtor describes the property as:

"Exceptional two-story 2 bed 2 bath townhouse located in an intimate compound, situated right in the middle of Old Town. Downstairs features include open floor plan for living and dining with French doors leading out to a private deck. Also down is a bedroom with bath, remodeled kitchen, utility storage and washer/dryer closet. Upstairs features master bedroom suite, additional living space or den with soaring ceilings and an adjoining second-floor porch. This unit is unique to Windward Park (compound name) in that there is extra usable floor space and other original upgrades including oak flooring, two-zone air conditioning, alarm system, and much more. Enjoy all the benefits of compound living in a fantastic Old Town location."

 

Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances

Private deck for grillin' and chillin'

 

This home has a private side porch that is just perfect for bar-b-cuing and al fresco dining. That area is accessed by French doors in the living area. The front of the home has main level and second floor porches that overlook the pool.  The reason you are considering buying a place in Key West is to enjoy our wonderful year around weather. Why not enjoy it in a beautiful place like Windward Park? By the way notice how large and sunny the pool area is. And consider the fact that you won't be sharing the pool with a potential 176 other condo or town home residents or vacationers like some similarly priced and equally convenient properties on the market.

View of #4 (yellow) from the church school grounds

View of the church school from Windward Park

  Windward Park is located one block from Duval Street so it is near all of the great galleries, restaurants, nightlife, and attractions. The neighbor next door to the east is the Basilica of St. Mary's Star of the Sea. In fact both bedrooms look onto the church's school lawn. This town home sits back quite a distance from Truman Avenue. It's very quiet. And it is conveniently located near to everything that second home owners want. CLICK HERE to checkout the mls datasheet on this property.

The photo above shows the Covenant of Mary Immaculate near Simonton Street in the 1920's. The Church survives but the other building was destroyed by fire.

606 Truman Avenue #4 is offered at $695,000. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida.  If you lived at Windward Park you'd be home right now.