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Sunday, December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas from Key West - 2016
As we drove over to have Christmas Eve dinner at the Banana Cafe last night, I saw the finally completed H20 Hotel on upper Simonton Street in Key West. While I think it is totally out of place in Old Town, it caught my eye and ear. Water trickles down the two-and-one-half story star lighted fountain and adds a sense of calm to the ever increasing calamity that continues to invade this once quiet part of the our island home.
Merry Christmas to my loyal readers and those of you who have contacted me to help you find your place in Paradise. While prices continue to rise, rest assured that they are only to go higher and higher as the years pass.
I just celebrated my 23rd anniversary of moving to Key West. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
1021 Packer Street, Key West - Renovation Project with Potential
The above black and white photo was taken in 1965 and shows 1021 Packer Street with an open front porch with center doorway and windows on either side.The house resembled a bungalow rather than cigar maker cottage which was as is typical of this part of town. A later owner enclosed the front porch where a bathroom was added adjacent to what may have been the original living room. I believe that owner built the rear addition that included a kitchen, living area, and rear deck. The addition must have been made before HARC existed or was done in the middle of the night. I can't believe any governmental body officially would have approved what was built. The building is fine. The interiors are laughable.
The current house and rear cottage offer 1395 square feet of living space and sit on a 4002 square foot lot (42.8' X 93.5') located in the south of Truman Avenue area of Old Town Key West. The large house across the street was sold in June 2016 for $2,100,000. That property was built in 2005 and sits a 5667 square foot lot. That sale suggests to me that a nicely renovated house would fit very nicely into this improving neighborhood. I believe 1021 Packer Street is a buying opportunity for a buyer who is looking for a renovation project in Old Town.
The listing Realtor describes this listing this way:
"Historic 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Old Town plus a 240 sf out building that needs City approval to rent. Backyard big enough for a pool. The house encroaches on 1019 Packer and needs to be lifted and moved 3 feet. Price reflects contractors bid of $142,500. See documents. This location is increasing in value with a $2 million home right across the street."The City of Key West is aware of the challenging lot line issues for this property. I think the listing Realtor has a developed a workable solution to fix the problem and to preserve and to improve the original house. The encroachment will disappear when the house is moved. Many of the existing trees will be removed and all new piers added. The listing Realtor suggested to me that a new owner might try to get permission to add a new first floor addition and place the original house on top thereby creating a two story house. Otherwise, the house would be moved onto the piers and renovated. Nothing inside the existing house is worth saving. Money spent on replacing windows, doors, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC will be money very well spent.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
32 Hilton Haven Road #4, Key West - Beautiful Waterfront Condominium
Just Listed 32 Hilton Haven Road #4, Key West described
by the listing Realtor this way as being the largest waterfront
condominium available in Key West. Two units were combined to make one 2258 square foot home
with three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a large open concept kitchen,
dining, and living area open water views from the fifty foot
balcony.This unit has been completely renovated from bottom to top
including new wood and tile floors, recessed lighting, wind impact doors
and windows, kitchen cabinets, appliances, and so forth. The waterfront
view remains forever inviting.
While standing in the kitchen I took the above photo and imagined living in this space. Everything blends together so nicely. One of the complaints I have often heard about other condominium properties is how alike they are which is the same as saying how unimaginative they are. This place is the opposite. The living space is so large and open. There is plenty of room for a real family to live here and not be tripping all over each other.
The bedrooms are located on the four corners of this unit each of which has an adjacent bathroom. Having this much separation ensures privacy for the people occupying these spaces. The current owner chose to use one bedroom as a den and enlarged the adjacent laundry to add an office. All living space is located on the second floor. There are multiple entrances to the deck area as well.
32 Hilton Haven Road is offered for sale at $1,349,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos. After you have imagined how wonderful this place would be to own, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to set up a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. The listing agent promised to get my buyers in at a moments notice. Let's take a look. You will not be disappointed.
While standing in the kitchen I took the above photo and imagined living in this space. Everything blends together so nicely. One of the complaints I have often heard about other condominium properties is how alike they are which is the same as saying how unimaginative they are. This place is the opposite. The living space is so large and open. There is plenty of room for a real family to live here and not be tripping all over each other.
The bedrooms are located on the four corners of this unit each of which has an adjacent bathroom. Having this much separation ensures privacy for the people occupying these spaces. The current owner chose to use one bedroom as a den and enlarged the adjacent laundry to add an office. All living space is located on the second floor. There are multiple entrances to the deck area as well.
32 Hilton Haven Road is offered for sale at $1,349,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos. After you have imagined how wonderful this place would be to own, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to set up a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. The listing agent promised to get my buyers in at a moments notice. Let's take a look. You will not be disappointed.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
1400 White Street, Key West - Open House - Home Buy Christmas
There are only seven more shopping days to purchase your Key West Home Buy Christmas this year. I am hosting an Open House at 1400 White Street between 12:00 to 2:00 PM today for late shoppers. I am pretty confident a cash buyer could actually close on this recently renovated 1353 square foot Key West property before Christmas Day. Then you could spend the day at the beach instead of shoveling snow.
Be the First to Live in this Freshly Renovated Two Story Casa Marina Area Condo. This large 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 Tile back splash, Pantry cabinet and new Stainless Steel Appliances. Two large Bathrooms with new mosaic and travertine 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 with Historic Cuban Tiles. New electric service, New Impact Windows and Doors in many areas. New A/C. Walk to the Ocean and Beaches or Nearby Hot spots in minutes. Low HOA fees of just $500 monthly. Offered Furnished As Shown at just $649,000.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and view listing photos. Then stop by 1400 White Street, Key West today between 12:00 to 2:00 PM to view this beautiful newly renovated and very affordable Key West home which you can be yours by Christmas. Gary Thomas, Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.
Be the First to Live in this Freshly Renovated Two Story Casa Marina Area Condo. This large 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 Tile back splash, Pantry cabinet and new Stainless Steel Appliances. Two large Bathrooms with new mosaic and travertine 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 with Historic Cuban Tiles. New electric service, New Impact Windows and Doors in many areas. New A/C. Walk to the Ocean and Beaches or Nearby Hot spots in minutes. Low HOA fees of just $500 monthly. Offered Furnished As Shown at just $649,000.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and view listing photos. Then stop by 1400 White Street, Key West today between 12:00 to 2:00 PM to view this beautiful newly renovated and very affordable Key West home which you can be yours by Christmas. Gary Thomas, Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.
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