1301 Flager Avenue, Key West - Picture Perfect and Move-in Ready

I had the opportunity to show 1301 Flagler Avenue this past week and fell in love with the house. It has been professionally renovated and is in picture perfect condition. The furnishings are included in the purchase price. It is move-in ready. So what you see is what you get. Let's take a look.

I probably have been inside more than half of the homes in the Old Town and Casa Marina districts over the years, but I was never inside this particular house. My potential buyer had selected this house because of the size and price (1800 square foot home offered at $691 per sq ft - furnished). I was impressed from the moment I walked into the expansive entry hall which flows into the great room.

There were numerous features that popped into view including the all new hand-scraped solid white oak floors; the Dade County Pine walls and ceiling painted in cool tropical tones contrasted by the crisp white window casements, trim, and crown molding; new windows; French doors with clerestory windows above; and the brand new kitchen. 

The kitchen features include solid wood knotty alder lower cabinets, white maple alder upper cabinets, natural counter-tops, and Kitchen Aide commercial grade stainless steel appliances. The chef or bottle washer can look out the kitchen window to see the pool.

The pool appeared brand new. I learned it was older but had new diamond bright resurfacing as well as new decking and new pool equipment. The pool is surrounded by lush tropical foliage. I checked - none of the neighbors can look down into the pool.

Second floor east bedroom is a large room. French doors open out to the covered front porch. This and the other bedrooms all have painted Dade County Pine walls and ceilings. The door knobs and trim are black.

The second floor west bedroom is a bit smaller but not small.  It also has French doors that open out the front porch.

The master suite takes up the back end of the house. The bedroom has a high pitched ceiling that enhances the already large space. French doors open out to the second floor rear covered porch which looks down to the pool.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet on 1301 Flagler Avenue, Key West offered at $1,245,000, then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to arrange a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. This home is definitely worthy of your consideration as a primary residence or second home in the Florida Keys.

1422 South Street, Key West - Just Listed

Just Listed  - 1422 South Street, Key West. The listing broker describes the property this way:

"This gorgeous light filled home features three en suite bedrooms plus two half baths. It was built in 2004 using the highest quality materials and attention to detail and has been meticulously cared for ever since. A custom Hansen & Bringle kitchen completed in 2017 features high end professional appliances including SubZero and Viking, Grohe fixtures,and stunning quartz countertops. The office has custom built-in desks, Ethernet & upgraded Wi-Fi . A guest bedroom suite is completely separate from the main living area. The pool area features lush tropical landscaping with irrigation and lighting and an adjacent new pool powder room. Many upgrades including a whole house generator, electronic gated parking for two cars, lots of built in storage. Excellent location."

1422 South Street could easily be a family home or a second home for snow birds. The Horace O'Bryant School (K thru 8) is located six blocks away. Bayview Park (our main city park) is located across the street from the school. Higgs Beach is located about five or six minutes to the south by bike. Our three shopping centers are located about five minutes or so to the east. Old Town is five minute drive on a good day. 

I took the above photos of Higgs Beach the dog park this morning around 7:30 AM.  (Intentionally left my shadow in the pic.) One lone person had already set up to get baked. A couple older guys were attending their dogs doing their duties. The old walking pier has been redone (again). New palms were planted. It's just such a pretty view. These are the places locals and tourists come to recreate.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and more listing photos. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this home. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West (listing brokerage).  

515 Louisa Street, Key West - Transient Licensed Home in Old Town

Just Listed 515 Louisa Street, Key West. Beautiful Conch House located in Old Town just one-half block off Duval Street. This home has two valuable Transient Licenses which allow for daily rental.  It has a successful rental history.

The owner has thoroughly renovated the house which now a bright white kitchen with granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances (including gas range), vaulted ceiling in the great room.
Sliding Impact Glass Doors open out to the dip pool and separate hot tub surrounded by brand new Trex decking. 

The master bedroom and guest bedroom pictured above each open out to the patio with the dip pool and hot tub. Both bedrooms are separated by the second living room with mini-bar.  This second living area is a great feature for couple traveling together. It gives them some personal space.

Each of the four bedrooms has a private bath. All of the bedrooms are nicely appointed. There are four new bathrooms which feature designer tile and granite counter-tops. The home is offered fully furnished (turn key).  

Other renovations include new new fencing, new air conditioning, new tank-less hot water heater, new tile floors, and new hot tub.   CLICK HERE to view more photos of 515 Louisa Street.

Please CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet on 515 Louisa Street, Key West. Offered fully furnished at $1,700,000. Then please call me. Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to arrange a private showing. I am the listing agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

923 Southard St. Key West - Just Listed

Just listed, but not by me, 923 Southard Street in Old Town Key West. The original cigar maker's style cottage was built circa 1889. I found an old photo that shows pretty much the original structure as it appeared 50 some years ago (see the black and white photo below). If you look carefully you can see traditional clapboard siding at the front but board and batten siding (vertical siding) on the side.  You also will see a "sawtooth" addition at the rear. I suspect that was the kitchen at the time the photo was taken. A later owner expanded that space to include a second floor addition.  The resultant house today has 1476 sq ft of living space under air. The house sits on a large 2700 sq ft lot (approximately 27' x 100') lot located in the heart to Old Town.

Today this storybook cottage rests behind a picturesque white picket. The front porch provides the perfect perch for people watching.  Inside, you are greeted by a traditional long hallway on the right which leads to the kitchen and dining at the rear. The current owner removed a previously existing wall that separated a small front office from the adjacent living room. The newly expanded living room is a delight. The floors were refinished and look like new. Windows from the hallway on the east which filter into the living area.  Windows at the front and west side light the living room during the daytime. The Dade County Pine Walls are punctuated by the baseboards, trim, and crown molding all painted a crisp white.

There is a full bathroom plus closets closets located at the rear of the living room. This space will come in handy as the second bathroom on the second floor is en-suite to the master bedroom.

The kitchen is a compact place to cook when the owner is dining at home versus going out to one of the nearby restaurants including Mangia Mangia, Michael's, Azur, or Cafe Sole. Five Brothers is located down on the corner of Grinnell. The turf is not real, but the sunshine, the trees, the singing birds are very real, and they are very much a part of the appeal of this magical back yard located in the heart of Old Town.

The roof top balcony is the perfect spot to take an all-over Key West tan. It's also a great place to sit in the morning drinking your coffee or late at night as the warm breezes move across the island. The last couple of nights have been incredible as the full moon migrated across the sky with slow winds moving lots of clouds about. It was quite the show. When the conch trains, delivery vans, scooters, and cars stop the real noises of the island begin: the dog scratching off fleas, the occasional cat screeching, the gecko on the wall chirping, the fountain in the garden gurgling, the palms swishing. These are the sounds of Key West us locals love to hear.

923 Southard Street is offered at $1,199,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this treasure. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.