A tastefully renovated historical home in the very heart of Old Town by TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE WRITER Despaired of looking in Old Town for a home with a history, one on more land than the size of a postage stamp? Drive by 912 Truman Ave., and you ll fall in love with this superb three-story, 1890s estate house. It sits on a desirable corner lot measuring nearly 5,468 square feet. is home is imbued with the ambiance and spirit of old Key West, with all that means to the area s aficionados. ere are four bedrooms, with the two master suites located on the second and third floors, and three-and-a-half baths. e luxuriant landscaping, with its lighting and irrigation system, is attractive and designed to 912 Truman, an historic Old Town home renovated for today s lifestyle. ensure privacy, and the outside pavings are of quaint old brick. e home also boasts two coveted off street parking spaces, and a fabulous heated salt-water pool. Inside this recently renovated residence, which offers almost 3,500 square feet of living space, you ll be immediately charmed by the unique flavor of the Key West "look" that pervades it. e beautifully finished heart pine floors, the Dade County pine walls, and ceilings, the wainscoting and trims, the white picket fence and the splendid porches on both floors will win your heart. e master suites are located on the second and third floors. Lovely exposed beams adorn the vaulted third floor ceiling. Despite its conservation and sensitivity to the historic area, some The entrance hall is charming and inviting. The home features a new chef s kitchen. 46 www.konklife.com NOVEMBER 12-18, 2015
The guest room has been beautifully restored. Living space in the home is cozy and spacious. The third floor master bedroom. One of the bedrooms could be an office or library. areas of this home provide a perfect modern counterpoint for today s living. e kitchen, renovated in 2013, along with the bathrooms, will satisfy the most discriminating chef. Countertops are granite; all the appliances are stainless steel, including the wonderful gas range. A walk-in closet has been added, and there are many built-ins. Central air conditioning and units provide the cool air. ere are storm shutters should the need arise. A shed offers more storage outside. As an added bonus and a boost to your peace of mind, this desirable home is located in the high-and-dry X-flood zone. 47 www.konklife.com NOVEMBER 12-18, 2015 e search for your dream house in Old Town may be over. is fine historic residence is priced at $1,499,000. Continued on next page.
1 2 3 A tastefully renovated historical home in the very heart of Old Town Continued The dining room is large and nicely restored. For more information, call Barbara Bowers at 305-842-1599, or email barbara@keysrealestate.com Konk Life welcomes subjects for other articles about Keys homes currently for sale. Contact Guy deboer at (305) 296-1630 or (305) 766-5832 or email guydeboer@konknet.com.
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Open House and Featured Home Locations 5 2 6 1 7 3 4 Key Haven Stock Island Open House Map #Address #BR/BA Listing Agent Phone Number Ad Page 1 1612 Catherine St., Key West 3BR/1BA Barbara Bowers, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 305-842-1599 48 Open House - Sunday 11/15/15, 1-3pm Knight & Gardner Realty Featured Homes Viewed by Appointment Map #Address #BR/BA Listing Agent Phone Number Ad Page 2 3 4 5 6 7 65 Sunset Key Dr., Key West 2BR/2BA Mike Caron, Compass Realty 508-269-8565 48 305-296-7078 522 Petronia St., Key West 3BR/3BA Dawn Thornburgh, Beach Club Brokers, Inc. 305-294-8433 48 800-545-9655 2601 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West Multiple Units 1BR/1BA, Patricia McGrath, Century 21 Schwartz Realty 781-249-6623 49 2BR/1BA, 3BR/2BA 3708 Duck Ave., Key West 2BR/1BA Roberta Mira, Florida Keys Real Estate Co. 305-797-5263 49 + 1BR/1BA 1113 Curry Ln., Key West 3BR/3BA Doug Mayberry, Doug Mayberry Real Estate 305-292-6155 51 2817 Venetian Dr., Key West 3BR/3BA Doug Mayberry, Doug Mayberry Real Estate 305-292-6155 51
Key West Association of REALTORS keywestrealtors.org Phone (305) 296-8259 Fax (305) 296-2701 Listing Agency Selling Agency Sold Date List Price Sold Price Street # Street Address Island Built Description Bdrms Wtrfrnt MM Lower Keys MAHOO Real Estate Preferred Properties 10/30/15 $ 284,900.00 $ 277,900.00 31011 Avenue C Big Pine Key 2003 Single Family 3 No 31 Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE/MAX All Keys 10/30/15 $ 299,900.00 $ 301,000.00 55 Lobstertail Rd Big Pine Key 1991 Single Family 2 Yes 30 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt 11/4/15 $ 324,900.00 $ 322,500.00 551 Elma Ave Big Pine Key 1988 Single Family 2 No 29.5 American Caribbean Real Estate Coldwell Banker Schmitt 11/2/15 $ 475,000.00 $ 465,000.00 29044 Bigonia Dr Big Pine Key 1990 Single Family 2 Yes 29 Century 21 Schwartz Coldwell Banker Schmitt 11/3/15 $ 490,000.00 $ 445,000.00 29017 Rose Dr Big Pine Key 1985 Single Family 2 Yes 29 Action Keys Realty Rose Dell & Associates 11/2/15 $ 159,000.00 $ 160,000.00 26945 Shannahan Rd Ramrod Key 1963 Single Family 3 No 27 Waterfront Keys Realty Waterfront Keys Realty 10/29/15 $ 114,900.00 $ 97,000.00 701 Spanish Main Dr #399 Cudjoe Key N/A Lots 0 No 23 Century 21 Schwartz American Caribbean Real Estate 11/3/15 $ 149,000.00 $ 127,000.00 3 Drake Ln Cudjoe Key N/A Lots 0 Yes 23 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE 10/29/15 $ 369,000.00 $ 369,000.00 19641 Tequesta St Sugarloaf Key 2015 Single Family 3 No 19.5 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE 10/30/15 $1,600,000.00 $1,450,000.00 17024 W Green Turtle Ln Sugarloaf Key 1979 Single Family 3 Yes 17 Bascom Grooms Real Estate Bascom Grooms Real Estate 11/5/15 $ 369,000.00 $ 369,000.00 19661 Tequesta St Sugarloaf Key 2015 Single Family 3 No 17 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt 11/4/15 $ 389,000.00 $ 392,500.00 46 Palm Dr Saddlebunch 2015 Single Family 3 No 15 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty 10/29/15 $ 335,900.00 $ 300,000.00 9 Blue Water Dr Saddlebunch 2000 Single Family 3 Yes 14 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt 11/2/15 $ 589,000.00 $ 572,000.00 18 Bay Dr Saddlebunch 1986 Single Family 4 Yes 14 Preferred Properties Sellstate Island Properties 10/30/15 $ 165,000.00 $ 140,000.00 55 Boca Chica Rd #400 Big Coppitt N/A Mobile Home 1 Yes 10.5 Sellstate Island Properties Florida Keys Real Estate Co. 10/30/15 $ 395,000.00 $ 395,000.00 66 Tamarind Dr Big Coppitt 1981 Single Family 2 Yes 10 Absolute Equity Realty Group Coldwell Banker Schmitt 10/30/15 $ 325,000.00 $ 317,000.00 13 Cactus Dr Big Coppitt 1963 Single Family 2 No 10 Southernmost Realty Southernmost Realty 10/30/15 $ 229,000.00 $ 175,000.00 410 3rd St Big Coppitt 1972 Mobile Home 3 No 9 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Century 21 Schwartz Realty 11/2/15 $ 219,000.00 $ 205,000.00 19 Cross St Stock Island 1993 Mobile Home 2 No 5 Engel & Voelkers Florida Keys Engel & Voelkers Florida Keys 10/29/15 $ 155,000.00 $ 150,000.00 5950 Peninsular Ave #621 Stock Island N/A Boat Slip 0 Yes 5 Truman & Co. Truman & Co. 11/4/15 $ 599,000.00 $ 587,000.00 3 Aster Terr Key Haven 1960 Single Family 4 Yes 5 Key West Coldwell Banker Schmitt Keller Williams Realty 10/30/15 $ 269,000.00 $ 275,000.00 3655 Seaside Dr #430 Key West 2000 Condo 2 No 4 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt 10/30/15 $ 189,000.00 $ 169,000.00 3930 S Roosevelt Blvd #301W Key West 1991 Condo 1 No 4 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Sellstate Island Properties 11/3/15 $ 635,100.00 $ 687,750.00 42 Seaside South Ct Key West 2005 Townhouse 3 No 4 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt 10/30/15 $ 365,000.00 $ 360,000.00 3532 Duck Ave Key West 1953 Single Family 3 No 3 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Florida Keys Real Estate Co 10/30/15 $ 299,000.00 $ 295,000.00 3655 Seaside Dr #129 Key West 2000 Condo 2 No 3 Re/Max Keys Connection Florida Keys Real Estate Co 11/2/15 $ 575,000.00 $ 550,000.00 1351 20th St Key West 1996 Single Family 3 No 3 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Century 21 Keysearch 11/3/15 $ 379,000.00 $ 379,500.00 2625 Flagler Ave Key West 1958 Single Family 2 No 3 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Coldwell Banker Schmitt 10/29/15 $ 366,000.00 $ 366,000.00 3713 Paula Ave Key West 1950 Single Family 3 No 2 Preferred Properties Beachfront Realty 10/30/15 $ 479,000.00 $ 450,000.00 1708 Catherine St Key West 1952 Single Family 2 No 2 Century 21 Schwartz Realty Century 21 Schwartz 11/2/15 $ 449,000.00 $ 420,000.00 2601 S Roosevelt Blvd #409B Key West 1964 Condo 2 Yes 2 BHHS Knight & Gardner Realty Island Group Realty 10/29/15 $ 500,000.00 $ 475,000.00 918 Southard St #101 Key West 1987 Condo 1 No 1 Beach Club Brokers Truman & Co. 10/30/15 $ 639,000.00 $ 600,000.00 1113 Packer St Key West 1953 Single Family 2 No 1 Truman & Co. Coldwell Banker Schmitt 11/2/15 $ 459,000.00 $ 445,000.00 1110 Fleming St #2 Key West 1928 Condo 1 No 1 Truman & Co. Seaport Realtors 11/2/15 $ 829,000.00 $ 796,087.00 1304 Reynolds St Key West 1938 Single Family 2 No 1 Island Time Real Estate Doug Mayberry Real Estate 11/3/15 $1,995,000.00 $1,650,000.00 522 Grinnell St Key West 1938 Single Family 4 No 1 Based on information from the KWAR MLS for the period of 10/29/15 through 11/05/15 Good Deeds sponsored by 6 7