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Arquitectonica Comes Home to Coconut Grove

In February I wrote about a new small commercial building being built on Oak Avenue across from the Fire Station and behind Mayfair. It was especially interesting to me because it’s designed by Arquitectonica, one of Miami’s premier architecture firms.

As it turns out, this building will become their new headquarters when it’s completed! So, Arquitectonica  is returning to our village where it all began in 1977.

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Coconut Grove Homes Listed For $500,000 and Less

Some buyers may have felt the opportunity to own a home in Coconut Grove had passed them by, but today there are 44 single family homes and free-standing townhouses on the market at or under $500,000.

Pictured below is a home in the north end of the Grove at 2627 Halissee Street. It’s a 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home with 2043 square feet on a gorgeous lot with a pool. It was listed at $599,000 in January as a regular sale, then as a short sale for $567,000 by Coldwell-Banker in April. Today the asking price is $499,000.  That’s $244 per square foot, not out of line for such a great location, when the average asking price per square foot for all these homes is $226.

 

Of the forty-four homes on this list, 16 homes are short sales. Because any purchase requiring financing depends on the appraisal price we have finally reached a point where there’s really no striking difference between a regular, traditional sale and a short sale. Savvy sellers know that their properties must be priced similarly to comparable homes, even if that other home is a short sale, and they are much more willing to make the adjustment if it gets their property sold.

To see all the homes listed for $500,000 and less click here.

If you would like to see a list of Coral Gables homes listed under $500,000 refer to my recent post here.

It truly is a great time to buy! Interest rates are lower than ever before and there’s a great selection of homes for sale. If you would like to see 2627 Halissee Street or any of the homes in this price range, please call me at 305 794.6570 or you can leave me a note here .

The Coconut Grove Peacock Tour Has Begun

I wrote earlier about the incredible larger-than-life fiberglass peacocks painted by local artists and sponsored by local businesses that were unveiled at the Mayfair last month. EWM partnered with Casa Valentina to host one of the birds, and “Valentina” arrived at our office on Thursday morning!

The Coconut Grove Peacock Tour is the brainchild of Heather Bettner shown in the picture above, a long-time Grove resident, and is  fashioned after the Chicago Cows and the Miami Beach Flamingos. The idea is to create a unique interactive public art exhibit, drawing people to the area and increasing revenues for every type of local business.

After being on display for 6 months the peacocks will be auctioned, with all proceeds benefitting local non-profit organizations and charities.

To see each of the Peacocks and take the tour yourself, follow the map embedded below. It’s really worth the little bit of effort!

If you would like more information on the tour, please give me a call or 305 794.6570.

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Who Let the Dogs… In?

So many families include pets, and a lot of the canine population likes to have the occasional play-date. Miami isn’t known as a particularly dog-friendly city, but we do have several dog parks where they can be off-leash and play to their heart’s content.

Designated Dog Parks are usually located within a larger park and allow dogs to frolic and play and run free within a fenced-off area.  They feature site furniture and equipment for dogs to play with and perform stunts.  Additional features include shade structures, hosing stations, water fountains for both pets and owners, and “Mutt Mitts” or bag dispensers and waste baskets, so owners can pick up after their pooches.

Blanche Park at Virginia Street and Shipping Avenue in the center Grove is where I take my own dogs. There is a good blend of “regulars” and our dogs look forward to meeting up for a romp. A large bare spot, which the dogs appreciated but the people came to dread, has been re-sodded successfully. No more muddy dog paws in the car!

Kennedy Park on South Bayshore Drive where Kirk Street ends has a large fenced area near the bay. It has separate areas for larger and smaller dogs, but less shady areas than Blanche Park and limited parking. My dogs seem to enjoy it completely, but since I also get a vote (and do the driving) we don’t go there often.

Tropical Park at 7900 SW Bird Road (SW 40th Street) is a bit west of this site’s coverage area but its dog park is worth the drive. Located at the widely popular Tropical Park, this 2 acre off leash site has 2 separately fenced areas to accommodate large dogs and dogs less than 35 pounds. The dog park has play equipment, doggy drinking fountains, waste disposal stations, water sprays, and ADA accessibility. Dogs must be sociable, current on all vaccinations and license, and under their owner’s control at all times. Dogs must be leashed when not in designated off-lead areas.

To check all Miami-Dade County Parks that allow dogs click here

For dog owners who may need a place to stay near Coconut Grove and Coral Gables I’ve compiled a list of nearby hotels that allow pets.

Grove Isle 4: One dog up to 25 pounds is allowed for a $45 per night, and there is a pet policy to sign at check in. Your pet must be in a kennel if you are out.

Residences Inn Coconut Grove at 2835 Tigertail Avenue: Dogs are allowed for an additional one time pet fee of $100 per room.

Extended Stay Miami- Coral Gables 3640 SW 22 Street (Coral Way) and Brickell – Port of Miami at 298 SW 15th Road: One dog is allowed per suite. There is a $25 per night additional pet fee up to $150 for an entire stay. When making an online reservation, type the following on the line that says ‘Do You Have Any Special Requests or Comments?’ on the reservation form: “I am bringing my dog.”

The Four Seasons at 1435 Brickell Avenue: Dogs less than 15 pounds are allowed for no additional fee. Dogs may not be left alone in the room. Pet sitting services are available.

Hampton Inn at 2500 Brickell Avenue: Well behaved dogs of all sizes are allowed. There are no additional pet fees.
When making an online reservation, type the following in the Comments section on the Guest Information Page of the registration form: “I am bringing my dog.”

To check all dog-friendly hotels in Miami click here

I can help you with pet questions, but my passion is selling real estate! If you need a help selling your home or buying a new one, please call me anytime at 305 794.6570.  Alternatively, you may leave me a note here.

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New Rental At Provence Village Townhouses in Coconut Grove

Provence Village is a community of 22 two-story townhouses in center Coconut Grove built in 1998.  They sit in a beautifully shaded stretch of Center Street between Bird and Shipping Avenues, just a few blocks from the action in the downtown Grove, the dog park on Virginia Street, and the Coconut Grove Metrorail Station. Talk about convenient to everything!

I’ve just listed for rent one of the front row of townhouses that have private gated gardens with entrances onto the street. Although all the units have the same floorplan, I like the expanded outdoor room that comes with the eleven streetfront townhouses, as well as the covered front entryway inside the garden.

The rental address is 3041 Center Street, squarely in the middle of the row, and the price is $1700 per month. The owner will rent it for a year or longer. Pets up to 40 lbs are allowed, there is a washer and dryer inside, and this unit has two assigned parking spaces!

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 Details of 3041 Center Street:

• 2 Bedrooms,  One and a Half Bathrooms
• Ceramic Tiles Downstairs and Hardwood Floors Upstairs
• Master Closet With Built-ins
• Kitchen with Stove, Oven, Microwave, Disposal, Fridge, Double Sink, & Lots of Storage
• Washer and Dryer
• Pets Allowed
• 2 Assigned Parking Spaces Behind the Security Gate
• $1700 Per Month

 I have friends who live in Provence Village, and like it for its convenience to everything and the sense of community here. There are other similar sized townhouses to rent in the area, and you can check them out below.

Click here to see all the two bedroom townhouses available for rent now in the center Grove

If you would like to see 3041 Center Street or any rental in Coconut Grove just give me a call at 305 794.6570. You may also leave me a message  and I’ll get back to you.

The Renovation of an Older Center Grove Townhouse Makes It Totally 2010!

I was previewing new listings the other day and stopped in to see a new Coldwell-Banker listing at Gemini VII on Bird Avenue and McDonald Street. This is an older development built in 1979 with a pool and small community garden and over the years I’ve seen most of the 16 units.

This one at 3174 Bird Avenue is located in the back part, which is to me the better location since it doesn’t face the parking lot. I was amazed at the thoughtful renovation this owner did on the place and felt it needed some more exposure! At an asking price of $229,500 – $187.50 per square foot – it’s a beautiful apartment for a single person or a couple.

To see all the photos posted and complete information click here.

For details about all the Center Grove Townhouses listed for less than $300,000 click here

If you’re thinking of purchasing this type of property or want to sell the one you now have leave me a note here, or call me at 305.794.6570. I hope you’ll think of me for all your Coconut Grove real estate needs!

Business and Pleasure on Gifford Lane

First, here is Gifford Lane in Coconut Grove!

Now, let me tell you about real estate on Gifford!

Gifford Lane is a sleepy little street in the Center Grove that has many newer townhouses built since the late 1990’s mixed in among the older homes. This is in general an area of townhouses and low-rise condos, the original single family homes having been replaced by newer construction throughout the decades.

In the whole 3 blocks of Gifford Lane there is only one place for sale at the moment. It’s a townhouse built in 2003 at 3144 Gifford Lane with 2,500 square feet, 3 bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms in two-stories with a pool and one-car garage. It was originally priced at $675,000 in February of 2008, and reduced just days ago to $589,000 or $235.60 per square foot. It’s listed by Florida International Real Estate and has been on the market for 744 days. I suspect the price adjustment will bring renewed interest by buyers.

3144 Gifford Lane   $589,000

There is currently one short sale pending at 3125 Gifford that was asking $500,000 or $185 per square foot that hd been on the market since November 2008. This one, too, is a two-story 3 bedroom, two and a half bathroom built in 2007 with 2,695 square feet.

In the last 3 months two townhouses have closed. 3152 Gifford Ln closed for  $500,000 ($223 per square foot) in January and 3242 Gifford closed in December 2009 for $435,000 ($247 psf).

At this writing there is only one place for rent at 3074 Gifford Lane. It’s a 1226 square foot 2 bedroom, two bathroom  one-story townhouse  built in 1978 with its own pool. It’s asking price is $2000 per month.

Finally, here’s the latest fun on Gifford Lane!

Sunday, the 13th of March, marked another Gifford Lane Art Stroll which is a fun one-block long mini-art festival, mostly visited by locals who look forward to affordable art, live bands, inexpensive food and drink, and catching up with one and other.

It takes anywhere from 15 minutes to all day, depending on whom you run into there, to take it all in and it’s really the most pleasurable of all the art shows in South Florida. If you ask me!

A New Office Building Is Going Up In The Center Grove

 A few weeks ago the small commercial building just across the street from the Coconut Grove Fire Station was demolished. The remaining lot is at the corner of Rice Street and Oak with the address of 2900 Oak Avenue.

Arquitectonica has designed the new two-story 15,330 square foot office building with an interior open-air courtyard. Work has already begun and the anticipated completion date is June of this year.  Parking will be provided though a leasing arrangement with the Mayfair Parking Garage.

If you would like more information about this or any property in Coconut Grove, call me at  305 794-6570.