4125 Eagle Avenue ~ Key West

 4125 Eagle Avenue - Key West

4125 Eagle Avenue is located on the sunrise side of Key West. I know most of my readers are only considering the purchase of a place in Old Town. Some will consider the Meadows and Casa Marina areas. And a few bargain buyers may even look at what I consider to be the best values on a per square foot basis  at the Key West Golf Club.Community.  I truly hope some reader will take the time to look through today's blog and click the photo link that will appear later, because if you do, you may just fall in love with this gracious home that has so much to offer.

Many out of area readers may not be familiar with the location.  I dug deep into the old shoebox and found a couple of aerial photos of the area taken a few decades back. The first photo (immediately below) shows the U.S. Navy Hospital and the grounds immediately west of what is now South Roosevelt Blvd. 4125 Eagle Avenue would be in that general area.

The next photo below was taken in the 1970s and shows the same general area.
Better than that, click GOOGLE MAP and take a current aerial view of the area and then use the toggle switch to see a street view 4125 Eagle and the surrounding homes. You will be likely be impressed.

The listing Realtor describes 4125 Eagle Avenue thus:

"Circa 1926, this classic Spanish Deco has peerless curb appeal! Located in a prime New Town neighborhood, the home with sprawling lot and manicured lawn commands admiration. The main house has two bedrooms, three full baths, remodeled kitchen, formal dining room, living room, den and study. A lovely portico provides covered outdoor sitting and connects the main house to a detached garage. The expansive grounds feature tropical foliage, fish pond and a secret garden! The delightful two-story cottage features a downstairs workshop with an inviting one bedroom one bath apartment up. Other amenities include garage, central vacuum, ample storage, and much more. This is a truly unique New Town property with historic value."

4125 Eagle Avenue offers 2268 square feet of living divided between two floors in the main house plus a stand alone guest cottage at the rear of the huge 80' x 120' (9600 sq ft) lot.  Not included in the square foot calculations is the stand alone extra large garage of portico that welcomes friends and family to this seductive property.

Family Room

The main floor of the home features an inviting living room that has a real wood burning fireplace (original to the home), an adjacent office, and family room for watching TV.  The kitchen has been remodeled and provides lots of counter space for meal planning and preparation. The kitchen even has a large walk-in pantry.

My jaw dropped when I saw the dining room for the first time. It is truly breath taking. Really!  The dining room sits at the rear of the house and and features French doors on two sides with muted views out to the lush gardens. Tucked back into one corner is a wet bar and  the powder room is nearby. You can tell that this space has been often used for grand entertaining.

Dining Room, Wet Bar, and Powder Room

Upstairs you will find two equally eloquent master suites, each with en-suite baths. The front bedroom has a small second floor terrace as well.

The second bedroom occupies the back half of the house and includes an extra large bath area.

Rear Master Suite with Extra Large En-suite Bath

The guest cottage at the rear of the property offers several different scenarios for living including presumed use as guest accommodations; living space for a mother-in-law or teenage with a desire to be left alone; or living space for a caretaker, nanny, or other live-in.

There are babbling ponds and water features in several locations throughout the property. I found hidden gardens where other owners would have ignored the spaces. I could see that this home and this yard have received the kindest of care for years. But that is not to suggest there is any deferred maintenance, for I saw none. Everything I saw looked bright and clean and well cared for.

What the house does not have is a swimming pool. There is plenty of room to add a large pool and decks.  This is the only thing I can think of that a new owner might spend money on. CLICK HERE to view a slide show of photos I took of this lovely home.
4125 Eagle Avenue is offered at $1,298,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls database on this property.  If you would like to see this special home in person, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

421 William Street - Old Town - Key West

The listing Realtor, not me, aptly describes 421 William Street as a Grand Dame.  They don't get much more grand nor much larger than this imposing (3392 sq ft) home located near the corner of William and Fleming Street in Old Town Key West. The Realtor more fully describes this new listing thus:

"Luxurious and elegant historic home located on prestigious William Street in the heart of Old Town Key West. Large 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home, fully renovated with Dade County Pine walls, high ceilings and spacious, open-floor plan family room. Gorgeous chef's kitchen with wood cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel Viking appliances. Large master bedroom suite with soaring cathedral ceilings and ensuite bathroom. Spacious guest bedrooms and comfortable guest suite with kitchenette and living room with separate entrance for privacy. Off-street parking, nice tropical yard with heated pool. High quality finishes throughout with wide moldings and beautiful wood floors. A Historic Grande Dame For The Discerning Buyer."

The original home was built in 1889.  I found an old photo of this home taken in 1965. The side stairway is not shown in that photo. The listing agent's remarks about the "comfortable guest suite with kitchenette and living room with separate entrance for privacy" explains the appearance of the side stairway. 

When this home was updated the formal entry was maintained but the opening to the front parlor was likely enlarged from a single door or parlor doors to a wider and more permanent opening.  The stairway proceeds on the left hand side of the front entry to the second floor landing. The parlor has Dade County Pine walls, crown moldings and a crystal chandelier that is reminiscent of a more grand style of living two centuries ago.

The formal dining room hearkens back two centuries as well. The parlor, dining room and entry hall are all part of the original house. A substantial addition was built at the rear where the informal living area and kitchen now exist.

All three bedrooms are located on the second floor. The master bedroom with cathedral ceiling and  en-suite bath are located at the rear of the house in the recent two story addition to the home. The master bedroom has a rear balcony that cantilevers over the pool and deck below. The other two bedrooms and baths are in the front part of the original home.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and to view listing photos. May I suggest that if you are a serious buyer and are looking for a most impressive property that you contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. 

923 Angela Street - Old Town - Key West

Just Listed 923 Angela Street, Key West, Florida.  This storybook cottage is located on a quiet one-way land in the Old Town Historic District within easy walking or biking distance to Duval Street and the Historic Seaport. You may have seen this house in my blog before as it, like many of our other little houses, has been sold and re-sold several times over the years. Each successive owner has done this and that to improve the simple wooden house.

I dug down into my old shoebox and found the black and white photo taken in 1965 and the color photo just below which was dated 1986.  The most recent owners did a thorough restoration of the property for which they were awarded the Historic Florida Keys Foundation 2017 Ceramic Star for Historic Preservation. That included replacement of piers, new kitchen, two new full baths, pool addition, and upgrading the interiors.

The new white kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances harmoniously blends with the traditional conch cottage. The Dade County Pine walls were restored and sealed. New wood floors added. Ceiling and trim work painted crisp white. Everything works!

This home has two bedrooms and two full bath rooms including the guest room located at the rear. French panel doors open out to the lanai where the new heated pool and waterfall sit amidst illuminated and irrigated tropical foliage.

The backyard, pool area, and outdoor shower are totally private. The houses on either side are one-story and do not have a view of the rear nor does the property to the rear. A new owner can be as free as he or she or they please.

Dormers were added to the second floor of the original house thereby creating a cute little office area with hidden storage plus a full bath worthy of inclusion in a home decor magazine.

The private roof-top sun deck is the topping on the cake so to speak. What a great little place to relax - and it's just that nearer to heaven.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. the Listing Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West, to set up a private showing. This cute home is offered for sale at $1,175,000.

Re-posted Oct 9, 2019 with updated information.

921-923 Johnson Street - Casa Marina Area - Key West

I frequently write about this or that property being located on one of the best lots in Old Town because most new "second home" buyers want a house in the Old Town area. That is the area with which they are most familiar.  I often write about homes in the Meadows Area or Casa Marina Area as differing locations worthy of consideration.  The listing at 921-923 Johnson Street is located in the Casa Marina Area.  It is probably not what second home buyers envision unless they are looking for a large lot with development potential in a terrific location where the property values should substantially increase.  If that fits your potential buyer profile, please keep reading.

The listing Realtor describes 921-923 Johnson Street this way:

"This is the last re-developed corner lot at Johnson Street and Grinnell in the highly desirable Casa Marina/Higgs Beach neighborhood of Key West. Currently metered and rented as a triplex, the property could serve as a long term investment or new home site for a Buyer's dream home on its 10,000 square foot lot. There are three addresses currently used (921 & 923 Johnson and 1506 Grinnell) and each unit is occupied by renters."

 The location at the intersection of Johnson and Grinnell Streets helps explain the asking price on this development parcel - this is one of the very best sites in Key West.  The lot is 100' x 100' or 10,000 sq ft. Houses on the other three corners are multi-million dollar homes. Nearby homes on Grinnell Street, Casa Marina Court, and Johnson Street are also valued in the million dollar plus price range.  The nearby homes are valuable for many reasons including proximity near the beaches, extra large lot sizes, unique architectural design and superior construction. CLICK HERE to view more photos of the site and the nearby homes.

The existing buildings were built in 1953 and are now used as three rental units.  According to the Monroe County Property Appraiser the current buildings total 2,345 sq ft.  CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and to view listing photos. This property is offered at $1,650,000. (or $165 per sq ft for land value)

A few months ago I wrote about a similar home located two blocks east at 1119 Johnson Street. That property was a vintage 1963 split level home that sat on a 7500 sq ft lot on a block of multi-million dollar homes. It sold $1,300,000 (or $173 per sq ft for land value) and is being razed to construct a new contemporary residence for the new owners.  CLICK HERE to see sold price.

Public tennis courts and the beaches one block south

I have long wondered when the owner was going to sell this parcel and when some new buyer would seize the opportunity to create a great new residence at this dynamic location one block away from the Casa Marina Resort and the nearby beaches.  If you are that buyer please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to discuss this property. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.