Marge and Gordon's Key West Blog: April 2008

Welcome to our Blog site and what you need to know about Key West Real Estate. The island of Key West is unique, and so is our real estate market. A knowledgable agent is essential for the potential buyer or seller of property here. We are totally commited to providing all of our clients with dependable, professional, and personal customer service... and we are happy to share our knowledge of Paradise.

Keys waterfront condo at just $249,000

First floor waterfront condominium with boating access just minutes from Key West priced to sell at $249,000! One bedroom/one bath 580 square foot condominium with one assigned parking space, new central air conditioning, stainless appliances, granite countertops and a living room looking out at the water. This unit has just been completely renovated. Move right in and enjoy waterfront living! This is a great opportunity to own a piece of Paradise at a very reasonable price. 100% financing available!

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Listing #106009
$249,000 (LP)

Price/SqFt:  429.31
201  Coppitt Rd #104B,  Big Coppitt, FL  33040     Active 
Beds: 1 Baths: 1 (1 0) (FH) Sq Ft: 580Lot Sz: 0sqft
Key/Island: Big Co Yr: 1974  

 

0 comments • Marge and Gordon Smith • April 11 2008 12:55PM

Key West and William Curry-our great great great grandfather

curry picture

William Curry, born in Green Turtle Cay in 1821, was descended from the Loyalists. At the age of 16 he moved to Key West where he became a successful merchant investing in the stock market. It is said that he ate from solid gold table service, plates and a service set for 24 people. In 1896 when he died, William Curry was the richest man in Florida, its first millionaire.


The Curry Mansion

Whenever you are in downtown Key West, visit or stay at the Curry Mansion. The Curry family has lived in Florida since before 1857 and was also one of the first families to settle Key West, Florida, and to develop Key West back when Florida’s government was nearly non-existent. You'll love the libertarian lifestyle of the Keys. There is a tour of historic Key West that includes the rich history of Curry Capitalists. Enjoy the famous Key Lime Pie as it was first created in the mansion's kitchen at the turn of the century by the Curry's cook, Aunt Sally! And try to see Curry Key near the Everglades at the south end of Florida.
The grand manor was named for William Curry, a penniless Bahamian immigrant who made his fortune reputedly as a salvager -those heroic fellows who rescued shipwrecked travelers in Florida's pirate-infested waters around the Bahamas and Key West. It was an example of private police and rescue. After moving from the Bahamas Islands, Curry attained status as Key West's first millionaire and began building the Mansion in 1855.

 

0 comments • Marge and Gordon Smith • April 11 2008 12:50PM

About Bascom Grooms-our company

About our Company
Bascom Grooms Real Estate is a small, intimate office located in Key West and is one of only a few local real estate firms owned and managed by native Key Westers.
Bascom Grooms is one of the Market Leaders in Key West Real Estate. With many years of experience, Bascom has brokered multiple transactions involving Key West real estate for sale including luxury Key West homes, waterfront estates & condos, and residential & commercial properties for sale in Key West. He is very involved in the community and has a vast knowledge of the Key West Real Estate market. Bascom Grooms is recognized as a leader of this competitive real estate market because of his many years of dedication, love for Key West, and the desire to fulfill each home owner’s dream.

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0 comments • Marge and Gordon Smith • April 11 2008 12:47PM

Incredible Fl Keys Open Water 3 bedroom home

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Best deal on the waterfront! Three bedroom unit on the open Gulf of Mexico with unobstructed open water views. BEST VALUE. Enjoy the conveniences of resort living at Tranquility Bay all upgrades poss. Owners are licensed realtors. A must see at Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort with views from every window. $1,195,000 

About our services
If buying Key West Real Estate is what you're looking for, look no further than Gordon and Marge Smith of Bascom Grooms Real Estate.
The island of Key West is unique, and so is our real estate market. A knowledgable agent is essential for the potential buyer or seller of property here. We are totally commited to providing all of our clients with dependable, professional, and personal customer service... and we are happy to share our knowledge of Paradise.

0 comments • Marge and Gordon Smith • April 11 2008 12:45PM