Market Update – Florida Keys real estate activity August 26th to September 9th, 2012

We are truly in the last dog days of summer here in the Keys. While most areas across the nation are starting to feel cold front moving in, we’re still enjoying the balmy summer breezes and excellent boating weather we’re famous for.

New Listing – 570 Beach Road

Despite a small threat from Tropical Storm Isaac in the last weeks of August, the last two weeks have still had a steady stream of business in the real estate market.  143 new listings were put on the market, 103 properties went under contract and 82 properties closed.

Pending Sale – 18 Key Haven Road

New listings include an all concrete home on a nice canal with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Located near Harry Harris Park, this home offers near-instant ocean access. It is located on a large corner lot and is offered at just $475,000.

Closed Sale – 141 Stromboli Drive

Pending sales include a waterfront home just minutes from Key West.  This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has over 2,400 sq. ft. of living space as well as protected dockage, large lot and an attached garage. It was listed at $469,900 at time of contract.

Closed sales include an older home in popular Venetian Shores.  This home is located on two 100 x 100 lots, giving it 200 feet of waterfront – a rare find in Venetian Shores. It is solid concrete, including the roof and sold for $835,000.

Follow the links below the see the listings

New Listings
Pending Sales
Closed Sales

Listing information is gathered from the Florida Keys Board of Realtors Multiple Listing System. Listing links will automatically expire after 10/11/2012