Clearwater Beach Recently Sold Properties 8/12-8/18/2013

400 Island Way #803     Starboard Tower Clipper Cove Condo     2B/2B 1300SqFt     List Price: $224,500

SOLD PRICE: $210,000

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880 Mandalay Ave #N105     Regatta Beach Club condo     1B/1B 707SqFt     List Price: $244,900

SOLD PRICE: $230,000

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920 Mandalay Ave     Single Family Residence     3B/1.5B 1323SqFt      List Price: $318,900

SOLD PRICE: $325,000

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1460 Gulf Blvd #108     Sand Key Condo South Beach     2B/2B 1326SqFt     List Price: $349,000

SOLD PRICE: $345,000

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670 Island Way #303     Sunwatch on Island Estates Condo     3B/2.5B 2106SqFt     List Price: $414,900

SOLD PRICE: $395,000

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1290 Gulf Blvd #407     Lighthouse Towers Condo     2B/2B 1420SqFt     List Price: $482,000

SOLD PRICE: $450,000

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161 Brightwater Dr #1     Island Townhomes     3B/2.5B 2260SqFt     List Price: $525,000

SOLD PRICE: $510,000

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202 Windward Psge #509     Residences at Windward Passage Condo     3B/3.5B 2045SqFt     List Price: $535,000

SOLD PRICE: $515,000

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151 Marina Del Rey Ct #480     Marina Del Rey at Sand Key     3B/3.5B 2150SqFt     List Price: $549,000

SOLD PRICE: $485,000

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1340 Guld Blvd #6E     Crescent Beach Club One Condo     2B/2.5B 1570SqFt     List Price: $549,000

SOLD PRICE: $522,500

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505 Mandalay Ave #61     Belle Harbor Condo     2B/2.5B 1691SqFt     List Price: $625,000

SOLD PRICE: $582,000

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11 Baymont Street $1405     Residences at Sandpearl Resort Condo     2B/2.5B 1946SqFt     List Price: $1,199,000

SOLD PRICE: $1,199,000

Clearwater Beach Sold Properties 8/5/2013 – 8/11/2013

660 Island Way #704    2B/2B    1350SF    Diamond Isle Condo    List Price: $247,500

Sold Price: $220,000

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700 Island Way #305    2B/2B    1920SF    700 Island Way Condo    List Price: $348,500

Sold Price: $320,000

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1270 Gulf Blvd #1108    2B/2B    1100 SF    Harbour Light Towers Condo    List Price: $359,000

Sold Price: $350,000

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210 Dolphin Pt #D    2B/2B    2015SF    Dolphin Apts Condo    List Price: $399,000

Sold Price: $354,000

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1582 Gulf Blvd #1703    2B/2B    1340SF    Cabana Club    List Price: $444,900

Sold Price: $415,000

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11 Baymont St. #1409    2B/2B     1356SF    Residences at Sandpearl Resort Condo    List Price: $743,000

Sold Price: $738,000

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619 Island Way    4B/3B    2725SF    Single Family Home    List Price: $995,000

Sold Price: $970,000

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470 Mandalay Ave #505    3B/3B    2162SF    Residences at Sandpearl Resort Condo    List Price: $1,199,000

Sold Price: $1.050,000

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Clearwater Beach Recently Sold Properties 7/29-8/4/13

880 Mandalay Ave #C507    Regatta Beach Club   2B/1B    950SF    List Price: $220,000

Sold Price: $260,000

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830 S Gulfview Blvd #402    Clearwater Point Condo    2B/2B    1310SF    List Price: $249,000

Sold Price: $237,000

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1351 Gulf Blvd #217    Sand Key Condo Bayside Gardens    2B/2B    1115SF    List Price: $250,000

Sold Price: $222,000

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1621 Gulf Blvd #108    Isle of Sand Key Condo    2B/2B    1500SF    List Price: $279,000

Sold Price: $259,000

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1621 Gulf Blvd #1606    Isle of Sand Key Condo    2B/2B    1300SF    List Price: $338,900

Sold Price: $300,000

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1400 Gulf Blvd #603    Sand Key Condo South Beach     2B/2B    1392SF    List Price: $349,000

Sold Price: $325,000

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1621 Gulf Blvd #1102    Isle of Sand Key Condo    2B/2B    List Price: $369,000

Sold Price: $350,000

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756 Bay Esplanade    Single Family Residence    3B/2.5B    2260 SF    List Price: $429,000

Sold Price: $410,000

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1520 Gulf Blvd    Ultimar One Condo    2B/2B    1377SF    List Price: $545,000

Sold Price: $500,000

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1170 Gulf Blvd #201    Grande on Sand Key Condo    3B/3B    2521SF    List Price: $1,149,900

Sold Price: $1,025,000

A look at Clearwater Beach’s most expensive home sale so far this year

 

So far the highest home sale on Clearwater Beach this year has been this beautiful 6,686 heated square foot home located in the Carlouel subdivision. With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms this home sold for $3,700,000. It was originally listed for $4,200,000 and was on the market for 520 days.

The home is situated on two deep water lots overlooking the small barrier islands of the
Intracoastal. It is a boater’s paradise with water views from almost every room. Meticulous attention to
detail and four years in the making, the home features concrete over steel framing construction. A mill was set up on site to form the crown moldings, beamed ceilings and exquisite woodwork throughout the home. 150 year copper seam
roof.  Tuscan tile and heart of pine flooring. Five zone A/C system. A chef’s dream kitchen with every modern marvel conceivable, Viking appliances, Miele, Sub Zero and marble counters. A true Master suite with his and her’s bathrooms, 3 walk-in closets, a covered waterfront balcony and an exercise room. The back yard features a Pebble Tech pool and spa. A boat house with 15,000 lbs. boat lift and the ability to accommodate a boat of any size.

We hope the new owners are enjoying this spectacular home!! 🙂

  

(Photos taken from MyFloridaRegional MLS)

Clearwater Beach Sold Properties 7/22-7/28/2013

1270 GULF BLVD #1605    HARBOUR LIGHT TOWERS CONDO    STUDIO 625 SQ FT    LIST PRICE: $229,000

SOLD PRICE: $190,000

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880 MANDALAY AVE #N113    REGATTA BEACH CLUB CONDO    2B/2B 1065 SQ FT    LIST PRICE: $239,000

SOLD PRICE: $271,500

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400 ISLAND WAY #1002    STARBOARD TOWER CLIPPER COVE CONDO    2B/2B    1240 SQ FT    LIST PRICE: $249,900

SOLD PRICE: $239,500

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240 WINDWARD PSGE #1002    VILLAGE ON ISLAND ESTATES CONDO    2B/2.5B    1728 SQ FT     LIST PRICE: $267,500

SOLD PRICE: $263,000

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1401 GULF BLVD #117    SAND KEY CONDO BAYSIDE GARDENS    2B/2B    1115 SQ FT    LIST PRICE: $275,000

SOLD PRICE: $267,000

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360 PALM IS SE    SINGLE FAMILY HOME   3B/2B    1842 SQ FT    LIST PRICE: $599,000

SOLD PRICE: $585,000

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654 HARBOR ISLAND    SINGLE FAMILY HOME    3B/2B   2002 SQ FT   LIST PRICE: $625,000

SOLD PRICE: $585,000

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1350 GULF BLVD #601 UTOPIA CONDO   3B/2.5B   2355 SQ FT   LIST PRICE: $799,000

SOLD PRICE: $790,000

Mandalay Beach Club – The Lifestyle You Have Always Imagined

The Mandalay Beach Club is a wonderful condo community located in the heart of Clearwater Beach. Every unit offers amazing views of Clearwater Beach’s most breathtaking vistas. From the amenities offered to the recently redecorated lobbies and social rooms, Mandalay is one of the most upscale, beautiful properties on Clearwater Beach.

“The Mandalay Beach Club towers rise 15 fifteen stories above the beach. Fifteen stories of high quality craftsmanship that reflects the architectural style of the West Indies. Beautifully appointed and thoughtfully finished two- and three-bedroom residences are offered with floorplans ranging from 1,460 to 3,500 square feet. ” – Mandalay Beach Club brochure, 2000

Club amenities include:

Cabanas with grills

Pool

Whirlpool

Fitness center (which was recently upgraded in 2012)

Sauna

Aerobic studio/Game room

Media Area

Social Room

Billiard Room

Library

The Beach Concierges can arrange anything for you such as:

Fishing charters

Tee times

Dinner Reservations

Limo service

Personal training

Residential cleaning

Massages

I have personally sold 3 units in Mandalay in the last 2 years and it is truly a gorgeous property and the residents all enjoy the lifestyle offered at Mandalay Beach Club.

I recently hosted a pool party at Mandalay. I brought in a wonderful singer Tim Hutchinson to play guitar for the residents as they laid out by the pool on a beautiful July Saturday afternoon. I handed out cold water bottles with my custom Mark Veltre koozies and everyone enjoyed having the entertainment that day.

For more information on Mandalay Beach Club, check out their website: Mandalay Beach Club

If you are interested in purchasing a unit at Mandalay Beach Club, please visit my website: The Veltre Group for a list of units currently for sale.

Clearwater Beach Sold Properties 7/13/13-7/21/13

51 ISLAND WAY #109 1/1 665 SQ.FT. LIST PRICE: $98,900 SOLD PRICE: $85,000 ISLAND WAY CONDO
690 ISLAND WAY #411 1/1.5 950 SQ.FT. LIST PRICE: $149,900 SOLD PRICE: $145,000 ISLAND WALK CONDO
690 ISLAND WAY #509 2/2.5 1500 SQ.FT. LIST PRICE: $255,000 SOLD PRICE: $227,500 ISLAND WALK CONDO
1250 GULF BLVD #404 1/1.5 1101 SQ.FT. LIST PRICE: $315,000 SOLD PRICE: $295,000 LANDMARK TOWERS TWO CONDO
1600 GULF BLVD #414 2/2 1840 SQ.FT. LIST PRICE: $499,000 SOLD PRICE: $465,000 DANS ISLAND ON SAND KEY CONDO
1600 GULF BLVD #412 3/3 1970 SQ.FT. LIST PRICE: $599,000 SOLD PRICE: $580,000 DANS ISLAND ON SAND KEY CONDO
1200 GULF BLVD #306 2/2 1756 SQ.FT. LIST PRICE: $625,000 SOLD PRICE: $575,000 MERIDIAN ON SAND KEY CONDO
1560 GULF BLVD #1402 3/3 2563 SQ.FT. LIST PRICE: $1,099,700 SOLD PRICE: $1,040,000 ULTIMAR THREE CONDO

Happy house hunting!
~Mark Veltre
Broker/Member
KELLER WILLIAMS GULFSIDE REALTY
The Veltre Group
MARK AT THEVELTREGROUP.COM

Crawl spaces in Florida

I recently had a client who wanted to purchase a home in the Clearwater/Dunedin area. It was a home built in 1950 and was built on a crawl space. Many homes in Florida are built on crawl spaces. My client is from Massachusetts so I had to settle her mind when she was wondering what crawl spaces were and if it was something she should be concerned about.

A crawl space is an area constructed between the ground and the bottom of a house, creating a permanent foundation and used in place of a basement. It does not have the depth of a regular basement, making it difficult for a person to be able to stand up when inside the small space.

(Clearwater home on a crawl space, Source: My Florida Regional MLS) 

Advantages and Disadvantages:

One of the advantages is having the house off the ground, as opposed to a concrete slab foundation. This is necessary when the house is being built in a damp area or an area that may be prone to the infestation of termites. It makes it more convenient to service plumbing and duct work as well. Also, having a floor that “gives” a little is a lot easier on the feet than a concrete slab! 🙂

Moisture is a huge disadvantage when building a crawl space, and proper precautions must be taken to avoid the damage that moisture can cause. Any water that accumulates in the space will travel upward, entering the floorboards, drywall and insulation. This can cause severe health and safety issues for those living inside the home. Make sure there is properly installed insulation which keeps moisture at a minimum and helps to prevent mold and health problems. A vapor barrier placed properly will create a thin concrete barrier over the gravel floor, keeping the moisture and any rodents out.

A crawl space consisting of its floor and walls fully finished in concrete is best overall. With this setup, rodents cannot burrow tunnels underground and enter the home. Concrete can also block out mold, various odors, poor air quality and keep high energy bills at a minimum.

A proper crawl space should have perforated pipes and gravel which are used in a trench around the crawl space to route water away.

Most of the older crawl spaces are vented. I have found different arguments for why this is good and bad. Good because air can circulate in and out. Bad because gases, moisture and mold may build up from the soil and enter the home affecting the air quality inside. Also bad because rodents and insects may be able to enter if there is nothing prohibiting them from getting in through the vent spaces.

Per this article on Greenbuildingadvisor.com (http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/green-basics/crawl-spaces) they say newer code allows for crawl spaces to be treated like sealed mini-basements. “Crawl spaces should be sealed, insulated, and passively kept warm if mechanical equipment, ducts and plumbing are left there. A crawl space is less likely to have moisture problems if the crawl space floor is higher than the exterior grade.”

 

If you are buying an older home with a crawl space, during the home inspection the condition of your crawl space will be examined and at that point depending on its condition, crawl space renovation may be something you need consider and to add to your budget for renovations. There may be mold that needs to be remediated, proper insulation that needs to be installed and flooring in the home that may need to be replaced!

 

Have a wonderful evening!

~Mark Veltre

 

 

 

 

 

Clearwater Beach Recently Sold Properties 7/1/13-7/12/13

Hello Everyone!

Just wanted to share a quick update on recently sold Clearwater Beach real estate!

830 S Gulfview Blvd #606 Clearwater Point 8 Condo    2/2    1,310SF    List Price: $239,000 Sold: $215,000

29 Acacia St    3/2    1,702SF    List Price: $375,000 Sold: $375,000

1586 Gulf Blvd #2603 Cabana Club Condo    2/2    1,390SF    List Price $465,000 Sold: $450,000

1480 Gulf Blvd #1003 Sand Key Condo    2/2    1,605SF    List Price: $489,000 Sold: $469,000

1540 Gulf Blvd #1504 Ultimar Two Condo    2/2    1,377SF    List Price: $490,000 Sold: $462,500

1560 Gulf Blvd #1404 Ultimar Three Condo    2/2    1,350SF    List Price: $530,000 Sold: $530,000

1540 GUlf Blvd #PH3 Ultimar Two Condo    2/2    1,377SF    List Price: $555,000 Sold: $545,000

1180 Gulf Blvd #1106 The Grande on Sand Key Condo    2/2/1    1,952SF    List Price: $765,000 Sold: $735,000

 

Have a wonderful weekend and happy house hunting!

 

The Veltre Group

Clearwater Beach Real Estate LLC

727-939-1212 Mark Veltre

Recent Property Sales on Clearwater Beach

Hello everyone! 

Homes and condos that sold in the past week on Clearwater Beach (18 Listings) :

51 Island Way #107 1/1 665 SF $90,000

113 Island Way #224 2/2 1090 SF $127,000

325 Island Way #110 2/1.5 1200 SF $230,000

880 Mandalay Ave #N1005  REGATTA BEACH CLUB CONDO 1/1 707 SF $225,000

1351 Gulf Blvd #118 2/2 1115 SF $260,000

675 S Gulfview Blvd #702 CONTINENTAL TOWERS 2/2 1409 SF $310,000

1230 Gulf Blvd #907 LANDMARK TOWERS ONE 2/2 1111SF $342,500

1540 Gulf Blvd #1504 ULTIMAR CONDO TWO 2/2 1377SF $462,500

708 Bruce Ave 4/2 2710SF $492,000

156 Marina Del Rey Ct 3/2.5 2150 SF $417,600

521 Mandalay Ave #705 BELLE HARBOR 2/2 1547 SF $618,000 <— (Our listing that closed this weekend! Woohoo!)

1540 Gulf Blvd #901 ULTIMAR TWO CONDO 3/2 1942 SF $690,000

1180 Gulf Blvd #1805  GRANDE ON SAND KEY CONDOS 2/2.5 1952 SF $757,500

520 Island Way  3/3 2410SF 2410 SF $760,000

849 Bruce Ave 5/4 4157 SF $835,000

190 Sand Key Estates Dr THE MOORINGS OF SAND KEY 3/3.5 2852 SF $945,000

1560 Gulf Blvd #1507 ULTIMAR THREE CONDO 3/2.5 2250 SF $1,200,000

824 Island Way 4/4.5 4934 SF $1,700,00

 

 

 

Contact me to purchase your next property!
Mark Veltre
Clearwater Beach Real Estate LLC/Keller Williams Gulfside
727 939 1212