3433 Riviera Drive - Key West, Florida

Just listed by Preferred Properties Key West, that is where I work but this is not my listing, 3433 Rivera Drive in Key West, Florida. The house sits behind a privacy wall like a lot of the homes in this area. I gotta tell you I was taken by surprise at how cute this 1600 sq ft ranch style home built in 1958 looks today. Oh, was I surprised!  The listing broker describes the property this way:

"Pristine and stylish light-filled home in quiet neighborhood. Front entrance opens onto spacious dining and living area, a good-sized covered terrace and 12X20 foot pool. Two bedrooms, bright kitchen and large adjoining pantry/laundry room. Polished Vermont black slate floors throughout. The exotic backyard has mango and banana trees, a 16 foot long series of antique wooden Indian arches framing the pool, a 4X5 foot outdoor shower with decorative Turkish tiles, and sun the year round. Central AC plus remote controlled ceiling fans. Private and secure with fence, locked gates, alarm and off-street parking. Hurricane shutters for all doors and windows. Sophisticated design & storage. Sunny, inviting and well maintained."

The living area opens out to a covered loggia that overlooks the pool and rear garden.  Who would expect this incredible view in a ranch home at the asking price of just $525,000?

Back inside the cook is never too far away from the family or friends.  The kitchen opens into the living spaces. A small ante-room is located adjacent to the kitchen where it is currently used as an office.

The two bedroom bedrooms share one bath quite efficiently.  The spaces are as pretty as a picture and provide pleasant places to place ones' head after a rough day by the pool.  CLICK HERE to view more photos I took of this pretty home.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls  datasheet on 3433 Rivera Drive, Key West, Florida. But better than looking online, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule 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.

3630 Flagler Avenue - Key West, Florida

Just Listed by Preferred Properties Key West, that's where I work but this is not my listing, 3630 Flagler Avenue in Key West.  Buyers who seek a freshly renovated home with the latest in interior finishes and appliances should take a look at this forward thinking 1517 sq ft ranch style home.  The listing agent describes the home this way:

"Brand new renovation from top to bottom. Outstanding family 3/2 bedroom home on a very large corner lot. Kitchen renovation has been opened to increase the great room living space with the latest in appliances and finishes. Marble counter tops, and sliding glass doors reveal a 30 foot kidney shaped pool. On the other side of the pool is a wonderful Lanai surrounded by new and old tropical landscaping. Lots of outdoor lighting for a magical atmosphere at night."

3630 Flagler Avenue is situated a a large tree line lot. The home has a Spanish hacienda look on the outside. Inside, the home is all fresh and new with the latest in glazed floor tiles throughout the house to new exterior pool deck which makes an almost seamless transition to the pool deck and cabana.

Once you enter the home your attention is drawn through the living area and out to the gardens and pool. The rooms meld into a large open space with great views of the outside and still provide a sense of comfyness on the inside. 

The master bedroom with bath are located adjacent to the large kidney shaped pool. Two sets of sliding doors open out to the pool from the master bedroom so that you can take a late night soak in the hot tub or an early morning dip in the pool The two other bedrooms with shared bath are located on the opposite end of the home. You will have privacy from children or friends.  Occupants in the other bedrooms each have sliding doors that open out to a private deck.

The poolside cabana is not quite finished this week, but it will be done next week. The photo below shows the home in the background including the new glazed tile roof and faux painted shutters and wood trim.

CLICK HERE to view more photos I took of this wonderful family home or vacation home.  It will work either way. This home is offered at $1,049,000.  Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

 

1014 Varela Street #4 - Key West - Bank Owned Condominium

Just Listed, but not by me, 1014 Varela Street #4, Key West, Florida.  This is a Bank Owned property in Old Town Key West. This unit is the second floor rear condominium in a small compound of older cottage style homes that were converted into condominiums several years ago. The listing Realtor describes this property as:

"Key West Central Location With Open Living Area/ Kitchen With 2 Bedrooms And 1 Bath Condo With Outside Private Deck To Enjoy The Beautiful Key West Sunshine. This Unit Needs Some Tlc And Personal Touches."

I actually went over to the property early this morning to take photos of this unit. The sun had been up maybe an hour or so. The condo sits behind another house that I wrote about a few years ago in this blog.  When I got back to my office I dug into my old shoebox and found photos of the front and rear properties as they looked before and how they look today.

As is the case for many homes on our small island, 1014 Varela Street #4 is located to the rear of another house. The black and white photo shows how it looked in 1965.  Unit #4 is actually just the second floor unit. The entry is up the steps to the right. The living room is on the right side of the photo and the front bedroom is on the left side.

According to the Monroe County Property Appraiser Unit #4 is 810 sq ft. There are two bedrooms, one bath, a large living room, an updated kitchen, an usual entry plus laundry and a roof top deck.  See the photos below which are self explanatory.

I took more PHOTOS which you can view if you CLICK HERE. The photos show the gated entry to the unit; exterior photos show the unit from various angles; there are interior shots of each room; and photos of the rear deck.  1014 Varela Street #4 is offered for sale at $299,000 or $369 per sq ft.  CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this Bank Owned property.  But better than that, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. 

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1717 Ashby St Key West - An Affordable Alternative to Old Town

 
 1719 Ashby Street is located near the beaches in Key West, Florida. This two bedroom three bath ranch style home has 1279 sq ft of living space, a lush tropical garden, and a pool which is offered at $759,000. Buyers who don't want to pay the high prices for Old Town houses ought to consider this affordable alternative. The listing agent describes the property this way:

"Secluded Oasis just one block off the Ocean and 5 minutes from downtown Key West. As you enter the home you immediately have that wonderful Key West feeling of bringing the indoor living to the outside. The living/dining area leads to the kitchen which opens to the pool and lanai. The master has its own bath and it too opens to the pool. The split floor plan allows you privacy from your guests. In the second bedroom there is also a laundry room. The backyard of this home is outstanding, with a very large pool and wonderful covered area, full bath and wet bar, surrounded by lush tropical landscaping complete with irrigation and great evening lighting. There is one off street parking space."

Like many of the homes in this part of Key West, the large lot (51' x 90') is surrounded by a privacy wall.  The pool area is quite expansive.  It has both sunny and shady areas. And there is a great covered lanai that functions as an extension of the living room.  Both the living room and master bedroom open out to the pool.

 When you feel like some beach action, you'll only need to walk a few blocks to Smathers' Beach where there is almost always something fun going on.

CLICK HERE  to view the Key West mls datasheet and to see more photos of 11719 Ashby Street Key West. Or, better than that, please give me, Gary Thomas, a call at 305-766-2642 and ask me to arrange a showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.