1022 Packer Street, Key West - Nothing But the Best!

1022 Packer Street - Old Town - Key West

Just Listed by Preferred Properties Key West (that's where I work  but his is not my listing) 1022 Packer Street. The listing Realtor describes the property this way:

"This a truly grand property in Old Town and in the x-zone. A rare five bedroom home with five and a half baths, it also has four indoor sitting areas, a spacious covered outdoor living room, plus front and back balconies and a gracious front porch. There is a large splendidly-appointed kitchen and an outdoor cooking area. This house has been recently updated and refreshed with carefully chosen colors and fixtures. Lush new landscaping enhances the privacy of this special residence. There is a carport and parking for multiple vehicles."

I have shown this house when it was previously listed for sale. The current agent told me about the update, but his words failed to describe the remarkable transformation that has taken place. I am not sure my words will do any better. I hope the photos I took will entice a potential buyer or

two to take a look at this quite large and very comfortable Old Town home.

When you first arrive you can tell this is not an old house all fixed up to look great. It is a new house (built in 2007). There is a large bricked driveway with covered parking for two cars plus additional uncovered parking for two more cars. You will also notice the Hardiboard siding and impact glass windows. These two features will provide years of less costly maintenance and less expensive insurance compared to historic homes with wood siding and traditional windows. The front yard is gated and provides the perfect entry to the home.

When you enter the home you are immediately taken by the formality of the front entry. The Murano light fixture caught my eyes for starters. The tiger wood floors, wrought iron and wood staircase, and extra large crown molding punctuate the subtle beige interiors. There is a small sitting room located just past the front door on the right.

The doors at the rear of the living area open out to a lovely outdoor living area. The covered area can be expanded during the daytime when a movable awning is extended toward the pool and minimized when someone wants  more sun. More importantly, the indoor and outdoor areas seamlessly blend together to expand the already large interior living area with the outside.

A hallway just off the dining area leads to the two story guest extension of this home. You will notice an internal staircase that leads to the second floor bed and bath. This area is purposefully set apart from the main part o the house. It would be a good space for a mother-in-law or a brother-in-law who hates to work for a living. You can't have a kitchen in this space, however.

The master suite is located at the rear of the second floor. This space looks and feels like a suite at the Beverly Hills Hotel. It's that posh. There is one wall of custom closets, a huge en-suite with double sinks, tub, shower, and w/c. And then there is the wrap around second floor rear deck that provides shaded outdoor sitting areas off the master bedroom. It would really be like having your own private cabana at the BHH. 

There are three additional bedrooms on the second floor each of which has a private bath. The two front bedrooms have access to the covered second floor front porch. The middle bedroom is being used as an office. Remember the sitting area off the front entry? It could be used as an office if the second floor space were needed to be used as a bedroom.

The fifth bedroom is located on the second floor of the guest extension at the rear of the home. French doors open to a covered outdoor sitting area which also overlooks the pool and gardens below. CLICK HERE to view more photos showing all of the house from various angles.

1022 Packer Street is offered at $2,400,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this 3,006 sq ft five bedroom home. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

807 Washington St. #102, Key West, Fl - A Buying Opportunity in the Casa Marina Area

807 Washington Street Unit #102, Key West, Florida is an opportunity for the buyer who wants a quality home in the Casa Marina Area of Key West at an affordable price. Many of the single family homes in the Casa Marina Area are now priced over $2,000,000 and some are trending higher. So a home priced at $949,000 is a buying opportunity in my opinion.

The listing Realtor describes this 1876 sq ft three story town home this way:

"Casa Marina Townhome w/Private Heated Pool. Just two blocks from the Casa Marina & beach, this new townhome (built in 2007) has it all. Designer kitchen, private pool, hardwood floors, three bedrooms (each with en suite baths) and off-street parking. The 1st floor features an open floor plan with a beautiful kitchen (granite counters, wood cabinets & stainless Viking appliances), a half bath, open living area with double French doors leading out to the back yard & pool. The 2nd floor hosts the Master bedroom & private balcony overlooking the back yard & pool and a 2nd bedroom with its own private balcony & bath. The entire 3rd floor is a large bedroom, en suit bath & sitting/reading area. Home is elevated & located in an X-Flood zone."

I have sold four units in this 9 unit complex over the years. My buyers absolutely love their homes and this incredible Casa Marina Area location. The units were built to sell at the $1.8 million price point. The the 2008 recession hit Key West. Some of the units became bank owned. A couple were sold as short sales. Other owners who paid top dollar for their homes have hung on and watched the prices rise upwards. The important thing for current buyers to understand is these units were built with quality in mind and have features that endure to provide long term value.

The listing Realtor gave me permission to use his photos. I took only the front exterior photos. The units are all set up the same way. There are two porches on both front and back - main floor and second floor. There is a semi-formal front entry that welcomes guests into the home. A beautiful stairway on the left side leads up to the second and third floor bedrooms. The real hardwood floors lead through the unit to the main living area. The kitchen features Viking Stainless Steel appliances and real hardwood cabinets with black granite counter tops. A window above the kitchen sink lets the glorious Key West sun shine through to make doing kitchen clean-up less taxing.

There's a half bath tucked in under the stair to the second floor. Upstairs each of the three bedrooms has a private bath. Both second floor bedrooms have porches. The master suite is located at th erear and is quite large. It has a volume ceiling and covered rear porch where you can look down to the private pool below.  The second floor front bedroom has a view of this attractive Casa Marina Area street. The third floor bedroom runs the length of the unit and provides quality space for the kids or grand children. There is a private bath on this level as well.

Each unit has a private parking space. By the way these units can be rented as monthly vacation rentals. Some owners do rent while other owners do not. Two of my buyers have joined the nearby Casa Marina Club. We don't have a country club in Key West. This club offers many of the amenities one might expect of a country club including use of the gym, beach privileges, discounts on food, beverage, and spa services offered by the hotel.

Five Minutes Away from home!

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this property. After you've looked online, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to take a look in person. You just cannot buy a single family home in the Casa Marina Area at a price this low. Take a look at this town home. You just might be a Key West homeowner quicker than you might imagine.  I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

1117 Grinnell Street #2, Key West

Bargain shoppers should consider this really Cute Conch Cottage located at 1117 Grinnell Street in Key West. The listing Realtor, not me, describes the property this way:

"Charming Conch Cottage! Extremely well done two bedroom and one bath Grinnell Square condo. Featuring beautiful wood floors and walls, granite countertops, mosaic tile bath, French doors and plenty of character. Classic front porch and a covered back porch overlooking the community pool. Walk or bike to all Key West has to offer."

The original small cottage homes were thoroughly rebuilt and re-purposed twelve years ago. Just about every thing in this house is new or was new just after the renovation. The owners have used the front bedroom as an office. The living and dining area are so cute. The kitchen is located at the rear where French doors open out to the private covered deck which overlooks the community pool. I showed another unit here a couple of years ago. I never saw one person use the pool.

The condo association would permit an owner to rent the cottage as either a long term rental (annually) or as a monthly vacation rental. The location is within easy walking distance to the restaurants and attractions on Duval Street and the gyms, yoga studios, and shopping in the nearby White Street area. I think this place function well as a rental no matter which avenue you choose to follow assuming you would want to rent. The price is so affordable that a second home buyer might decide to keep this lovely little home for yourself. Monthly condo fees are just $340 and include building maintenance, building insurances, and water. As a homeowner, you would have to pay your own real property taxes. 

1117 Grinnel Street #2 is offered for sale at $499,900. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and to see more photos of this cottage home. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this property. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.