Jack be nimble, Jack be spryJack jump over the candlestickJack be spryJack buy this Legal DuplexBefore somebody else does! Just Listed by Preferred Properties Key West is this cute two stories duplex located at 806 Pearl Street in The Meadows Area of Key West. This has been the craziest real estate market I have ever seen. Houses get listed for sale and then go under contract a day or two later. This place is a duplex, does not have off street parking, and it does not have a pool. But it is in good condition and it is located in a great neighborhood. And I think it is a near-perfect buy for a second home seeker who want a Key West getaway and some income to help defray the cost of ownership.  The 2022 color photo of 806 Pearl Street shows the cutification of the old girl with first flo... 03/18/2022

Just Listed, but not by me, 831 Georgia Street, Key West. This is a brand new home located in The Meadows area of Key West. I was surprised to learn that the lot was the side yard to an adjacent home and  had never been built upon before. While I have been photographing the exterior for several months during construction, this past weekend was the first time I got to see the inside. I was impressed. The black and white photo below shows the empty lot in 1965.  The front porch is the perfect perch to people watch in this single family home neighborhood. There are not any guest houses or commercial businesses in the area. A few of the large older homes were converted to condominiums several years ago, but the character remains single family. I don't think this house is on the Conch Train ... 10/26/2020

Sir Isaac Newton's first law of motion states that an object remains at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. The house at 1217 Newton Street in the Meadows Area of Key West is the perfect example of a house at rest, unaffected by the unbalanced world outside the picket fence. All inside is serene, sophisticated, and stylish. The main entrance to this home is located mid-way along the west side wall. A high privacy fence separates this home from the place next door. A covered porch protects you from sun or rain at the main entry. As soon as you open the main door you know you are at someplace "special" because most houses in most places don't look like this. The first thing I noticed when I entered was the dark toned walls offset by windows and doors which illuminate this cozy ... 04/23/2019

The listing Realtor describes 1404 Newton Street located in the Meadows Area of Key West pictured above this way:"This exceptional 2 BD 2 BA conch home is located in the popular Meadows neighborhood. As you enter the house you walk past the relaxing covered front porch and into a wonderful open floor plan with views through the living room and kitchen to the rear deck and pool. The bedrooms are en-suit and at opposite ends of the home. One of the bedrooms is currently utilized as a yoga studio. The heated pool is fenced for total privacy and there is a convenient tiled outdoor shower. The kitchen has new stainless appliances and there is a separate laundry room. The metal roof was replaced in 12/2016, there are metal window coverings and impact french doors, and a bricked off street par... 03/21/2017

The asking price on 1314 Petronia Street located in the quiet Meadows Area of Key West was just reduced from $1034,950 to $995,000.  The listing Realtor describes this home this way: "This vibrant, avant-garde 2 bed 2 bath masterpiece, embodies the elegant, tropical indoor/outdoor living for which Key West is famous. Glass sliders disappear, uniting the living room with the poolside, covered outdoor dining area and stunning stainless steel wet bar. The stylish kitchen features gas cooking, granite counter-tops, and ample space for prep and entertainment. The master bedroom suite features vaulted ceilings, double French doors leading to a private terrace, en suite bath with adjoining outdoor shower and direct access to pool. Also handy to the pool and master suite is a dry bar with extr... 02/15/2015

1513 Pine Street - Key West - Offered at $1,195,000 If you are an active home buyer that is looking for quality and value up front plus affordable insurance costs and low maintenance fees year over year, the recently built home at 1513 Pine Street located in the Meadows Area of Key West is certainly a home to consider. I'll depart from the way I write most blogs and instead do a list of features that make this home standout. (1) Date of Construction and Location. This home was built new in 2008. It is one of eight homes built just off Eisenhower Drive in The Meadows Area of Key West. The Garrison Bight Marina is located across the street. Key West's main city park, Bayview Park, is located two blocks to the north where today the city Christmas Tree will be lit. The hubbub of Old Town K... 11/28/2014

Just Listed by referred Properties (that's where I work but this is not my listing) 1311 Petronia Street which is located in the Meadows Area of Key West. The listing Realtor describes this 1272 sq ft property as "Property is presently set up for 3 rental units and a bonus unit in the back for owner or caretaker. Could easily be converted back to a single family home. Has had some remodeling and updates. Great quiet neighborhood with ample on street parking." I looked through my old shoebox and found a photo taken in 1965 that shows this property when it was a single family home. And look at what that little twig of a tree grew into in 49 years. I then searched the Historic Sanborn Fire Maps to see if I could determine the approximate time this house was built. The very first time this... 10/24/2014