3 Aronovitz Lane, Key West - Price Reduced

On my third trip to Key West in 1986 I spent much of the time looking for a place to buy. When my trip was over my Realtor picked me up at my guesthouse and took me to the airport to return to Colorado. As we drove east on Fleming Street she had to stop her car for a dog to wake up. You see he was taking a nap and refused to get up and move. Serious!  Today there's too much traffic for any dog to even lay down in a street let alone take a nap - except, maybe, on a slow lane. 

Longtime readers of my little blog know my fondness of the slow lanes in Key West. A "slow lane" is not a phrase: it is a lifestyle. Some people love to sit on their porch and watch tourists and locals go past their homes. It's almost like a sport. Others prefer not to see or be bothered by anybody. Since so much of Old Town is so tightly packed most of the streets here are by definition well traveled.  I will bet that if you buy 3 Aronovitz Lane that your dog can lay in the little lane and will not get bothered by tourists or locals passing by. Most locals and few tourists have never heard of this lane nor do they know where it is.

I looked in my old shoe box and found a photo taken more than fifty years ago that shows the house as it then existed. I looked through my Historic Sanborn Fire Maps to see if I could determine when it was built. I searched each map starting with 1889 through 1912 but the entire lane was omitted from each map yet the surrounding buildings and houses on Duval, Southard, Angela, and Whitehead Streets were shown. My suspicion is that this large area may have been stables. Even today there is an expansive paved parking area located on the backside of today's featured home.

The listing Realtor describes 3 Aronovitz Lane in Key West this way:

"Stunning Renovation of this classic Historic Cottage located just steps from Duval on a quiet one way street. Beautifully Reclaimed Dade County Pine coupled with gorgeous pine floors, coffered ceilings and elegant finishes throughout. Open Kitchen and Living room appointed with Custom Cabinetry and granite countertops. Living space opens via French doors to private pool and sunny filled patio. Property is being offered turnkey with stylish furniture package. Located in x-zone."

 If you have looked at some of the recently renovated cigar maker cottage homes, you'll appreciate the simplicity in design and excellence in execution as to how this one was done. The two bedrooms are located at the front part of the home. The entry hall is on the left and leads to the open concept living area at the rear.

The Dade County Pine walls and ceiling were left exposed to provide a clean slate for the owner to embellish with art or left natural to appreciate the wonders of nature. Fresh crown molding white trim were added to accentuate the spaces. The front bedroom has an en-suite bath shown above.

The guest bedroom and bath follow. The open living area then emerges.

The new pool is in the rear. On street parking is in front of this house. This is a tight one-way street entered off of Whitehead and then veers right to turn south and exit on Angela Street. While there is a lot of commercial on Duval, there is no competition for parking.  A couple of the permanent residents are long time Conchs. Some recent homeowners rent their properties as monthly vacation rentals. Vacationers will like this relatively quiet location for its nearness to everything including Zach Taylor beach, the Key West Lighthouse, and the Hemingway House. The Green Parrot is a three minute walk.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and the listing photos. The house is offered with the stylish furniture package shown at the offer price of $849,000. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this really cute renovation located just one-half block from Duval Street. This house would make an excellent vacation rental. It is near everything. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

1400 White Street, Key West - OPEN HOUSE TODAY

I wrote about my new listing at 1400 White Street in Key West a few days ago. Town is full of people, some of which may be interested in buying an affordable home that has just been completely renovated from top to bottom which is offered fully furnished as shown at the price of $675,000.

OPEN HOUSE TODAY 

11:00 to 2:00

1400 White Street

The Casa Marina Area

Beautiful Freshly Renovated Two Story Casa Marina Area Condo. This large (1353 sq ft) impeccably renovated three bedroom / two bath unit is move-in ready. Spotless Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors upstairs and down. Luxurious New Designer Kitchen with Eat-In Dining Area, Custom Shaker Cabinets, Carrara Marble Counters, Mosaic glass and stainless tile back splash, Pantry cabinet and new Stainless Steel Samsung Appliances. Two large Bathrooms with new mosaic and travertine marble and subway tile, granite topped vanities and frame-less shower doors. Built in Full size Washer and Dryer.  Large 22' x 14' Private Deck as well as a shady front porch. New electric service, New Impact Windows and Doors in many areas. Walk to the Ocean and Beaches or Nearby Hot spots in minutes. Low HOA fees.  Offered Furnished As Shown at just $675,000.

This building was built in 1948. The unit itself is 1353 square feet of interior living space under air conditioning. It flows just like a home. The main floor includes the living room, kitchen and dining area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Note the Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors which are located on both floors.

Each of the three bedrooms was updated to include custom closet organizers to provide maximum storage. All of the furnishings shown in these photos are included in the purchase price.

If you look carefully you'll notice a few pieces of the crown molding over the kitchen cabinets are missing. They are on order and will get installed shortly. The kitchen is dazzling!  I dare you to find anything this sharp in town for this price. White Shaker custom cabinets are accentuated by Carrara marble counters and mosaic glass and stainless tile back splash. Note also the Samsung stainless steel appliances. There is a large pantry tucked behind the doors at the side of the dining area.

New impact glass sliding doors and some windows were replaced during the renovation process. The rear deck is the perfect private retreat to enjoy this spacious area.

There are two bedrooms on the second floor. Both have abundant closet space and custom closet organizers. Bahama shutters provide filtered light to enter the rooms as well privacy.  The extra large bath features travertine marble floors and wall plus glass mosaic accent tiles. The laundry are is included in the bath. CLICK HERE to view more photos of this unit.

One of the many joys of living in the Casa Marina Area is the walking proximity to Higgs Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. I took the three above this morning. Tourists were walking on the White Street pier taking photos of the sunrise. One guy had a beautiful German Shepard out on his morning walk. An older guy was tending to his two tiny dogs in the Doggie Park. Key West was coming alive. A cruise ship was heading toward Key West for a day of exploration.  Later today the beach will come alive creating new memories for locals and tourists alike..

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet on 1400 White Street #A. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to see this unit. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. This is my listing. The unit is vacant and easy to show. I will be holding an Open House TODAY from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Drop by, say hi, and bring your checkbook. I think you are going to like this place.

1413 Von Phister Street, Key West - Potential Tear Down and Rebuild

New to the Market is 1413 Von Phister Street which is located in the area just east of Casa Marina District in Key West. Most of  the homes in this area were built in the 1950s and 1960s on large lots - lots larger than you will find in the histrionic district. Since the homes are not historic, homeowners can either renovate and expand or tear down these homes and build new homes. This particular home was built in 1948. It sits on a 3708 sq ft lot which measures 40' X 94'.  The house only has 773 sq ft of living space. For these reasons renovation or rebuilding a new house both make sense. 

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The interior is a basic two bedroom one bath home with an open kitchen and living room. The best feature may be the screened back porch. It provides more living space. If a new owner removed the existing porch, there might be enough space to add a pool and still have a nice rear sitting area that would not be as large as currently exists.

Houses on either side of 1413 Von Phister Street recently have been renovated. The home behind was a 1950s ranch. It was taken down and a new home is being built on a larger 5000 sq ft lot. The lot is 1413 Von Phister St could be cleared of the messy trees and provide a good space to build a new house.

The existing house has some minor spalling on the southwest upper corner. There may be more spalling as well. This is what I noticed. I also saw an under-utilized carport. That space could be enclosed to create a third bedroom and second bath. That would be much cheaper than building a new house. That is a much less expensive proposition for someone seeking to buy a place in Key West.

There is also room to build a new pool at the front of the property. Key West code would allow a pool in the front side. The front would need to be fenced and gated and mandatory set backs would need to be complied with. Again those messy trees which are not "protected" need to come down. They should come down and the lot re-landscaped no matter what the new owner does with the property.  I refer to them as messy for a reason. They totally detract from otherwise is a nice lot on a nice street.
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 1413 Von Phister Street is offered at $599,000.  CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS and then please call me to schedule a showing. This house is tenant occupied so advance notice is required.
Call Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.