Beth Kipnis

North Coconut Grove Category

Coconut Grove Is Gearing Up For The Holidays

The last 10 days have been very strange for me. I came down with the flu last week and, although I felt good enough to get out of bed by Saturday, I still feel run down and tired. Not at all like my normal self. I want to give you a brief update of what’s going on in our fair village, however.

The news all across the nation is that LeBron James purchased a waterfront mansion in South Beach. Let it be known that 3590 Crystal View Court is located in north Coconut Grove!

It’s really a stunning home with all the amenities a celebrity could wish to have. It was listed by EWM, of course!

The annual City of Miami Christmas tree lighting was held this evening at City Hall on Pan American Drive. It’s the first night in over a week that it’s really warm enough for people to enjoy hanging around outside, and there must have been a good crowd of neighbors on hand for the ceremony.

The Second Annual Holiday Boat Parade will be held on Sunday, December 19th. Beginning at 6 pm and led by the “Effortless”, boaters are welcomed to follow her out the channel and join in the caroling. Everyone is invited to the Coconut Grove Sailing Club after the parade to enjoy desserts!

I thought you would like to know what’s happening around town, especially during this fun time of year. There’s no place like the Grove anywhere. If you’re looking to find your first or next piece of Coconut Grove, give me a call at 305 794.6570 or leave me a note. This is my village and I want to be your real estate connection here.

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3301 S. Moorings Way In Coconut Grove Is Under Contract

3301 S. Moorings Way went under contract on Thursday. Listed by Avatar for $14,900,000, this is one of the most impressive waterfront homes I’ve seen.  When it was new on the market a few months ago I wrote about this singular listing with its many details that were custom-crafted on site. This house sits directly on the bay inside The Moorings, one of the most desirable gated communities in the south Grove.

To refresh your memory, this place was built in 2007 and the hand-crafted attention to detail gives it the character of  an older, more established home. It’s over 11,000 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms, billiard room, meditation room, guest suite, 3-car garage, and much much more, sitting on a lot that’s over half an acre.

The closing is expected soon, and I’ll post the selling price when that happens.

The latest sale of a super-luxury waterfront home in Coconut Grove was 3590 Crystal View Ct in the north Grove 2 months ago. It was listed for $11,900,000 and closed for $9,000,000, $739 per square foot.

There are currently 8 Coconut Grove homes on the market asking over $5,000,000. One of them is 3650 Klebba Lane, an original Walter DeGarmo design constructed for the pioneer Hugh Matheson family in 1926. It’s been extensively updated to today’s standards, but retains the stamp of those old Grove estates.

When you think Coconut Grove, think of me. This is where I live, work, play, and have been selling real estate since 1989. Questions? Ask me by calling 305 794.6570 or leave me a note. I have the answers to all your Coconut Grove real estate needs!

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Coconut Grove Homes With Private Docks

Last weekend was the annual Columbus Day Regatta, one of the zaniest celebrations in Miami. It began as a simple sailboat race from just off Coconut Grove to Elliot Key 15 miles to the south and back. It’s now a very large series of parties and the boat race that lasts at least three days every year.

One of the most enjoyable things imaginable is to walk out your door, get on your boat, and cruise straight out to the ocean, whether it’s Columbus Day or not. Here are the fabulous homes for sale in Coconut Grove now that have their own docks.

The following EWM listing is located in the south Grove at 3575 Battersea Road. It’s got 160 feet of seawall with a boat and water-ski lift, and sits right on the open bay. Notice the tile mural in the pool of a mermaid and dolphins. Nice touch!

Details of this one-of-a-kind home include:

• Over 11,000 square feet under air
• Lot Size of 39,000 square feet
• 5 Bedrooms, Six Full Bathrooms and One Half-Bath
• A One Bedroom Guesthouse
• Home Theater Seating 10 Persons
• Listed For: $7,999,000

There are currently 17 homes with their own docks for sale in Coconut Grove.

Comparing Closed Sales in 2010 to those closed at the same time last year, the average per square foot price is WAY down. Last year the price was $709, now it’s $399!

If you are thinking of buying or selling your own waterfront piece of paradise, you want a neighborhood specialist working for you. Please call me at 305 794.6570 to arrange a meeting to discuss your needs.

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