Sunset Key Florida-Well priced single family home

Well priced single family home on prestigious Sunset Key Island. The interior of this two bedroom two and a half bath home was designed by one of the top architects in New York City. Gorgeous built in features such as wall length wood bookshelves and cabinets, a bedroom that doubles as an office complete with murphy bed and built in desk, and many other custom touches. Sunset Key Island is the epitome of island living, with no cars (although ample parking is available in the Westin Parking Garage); three sandy beaches within a short walk from the house; tennis courts; lush tropical landscaping; and total resort services such as a gourmet restaurant, room service to your house, etc. Come see this island paradise for yourself.

Price: $2,100,000

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Key West Open water lot and seawall with ROGO. Beautiful sunrise views

Open water lot and seawall with ROGO. Beautiful sunrise views, good back country access. The double-wide mobile home is a Wilma victim needing repairs, boarded-up since flood. Better yet, replace with the home of your dreams. Lots of options.Price: $325,000

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Tropical living in the Florida Keys for under $300,000

Tropical living in the Florida Keys for under $300,000! Located on a crystal clear canal on Geiger Key, this 2 BR & 2 BA home is in move-in condition & situated on an open 5500+ sq. ft. lot with a beautiful view. Built in 1988, the home features modern construction to enjoy reduced insurance premiums, central AC, all appliances & a 55' seawall. Boating access allows for shallow draft flats boats, & the lot size offers ample room for the addition of a swimming pool. Price: $295,000

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New Key West Home-rent to own

Find your perfect home at the new Islander Village Community. Available NOW for purchase or Rent-to-Own. Seller pays all of your closing costs, just bring your 3.5% down payment for FHA financing. Homes have impact windows and doors, metal roofs and are brand new, never lived in! All insurances approximately $1,400 a year! Low Homeowners fee at $136.00 per month. Beautiful community with lush landscaping, pool, playground and dog park! (note: moderate restrictions apply. You must live and work in Monroe County to purchase. Please call for information)

Price: $299,750

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Key West Waterfront home--just $265,000

Great Keys living without breaking the bank. Relaxing Atmosphere, Pristine waters,Canal frontage, Dock your boat at your 36' Dock right at the door of this 2 Bedrm, 1&1/2 Bath, Fully furnished unit,Plus small office,Home has Extra Roof over, & Concrete Seawall. Wonderful for Vacation home, Year round Living or Rental investment. Located in a Beautiful Condo Resort, 24 Hr. Gated Security, 2 Pools one Heated, Storage Area (fee) for Boat/Trailer, 2 Rec Halls Boat Ramp, Easy Ocean access for some of the best fishing you can find.Bocci,Horse shoe & scuffle Board Courts. All this and only minutes to Key West for Shopping, Dinning, Arts and More.Price: $265,000

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Key West Historic Home renovation

Renovation of Key West Historic Homes

Historic properties in Key West If you are planning on purchasing a property with historic Key West architecture, you will have to have all improvements to the property approved by the Historic Architectural Review Committee (fondly referred to as HARC).

There are a few grant programs available for Historic Restoration. With these programs help, we can better preserve and restore historic buildings today to pass onto the next generation tomorrow.

The Old Island Restoration Foundation offers grants up to $10,000 for the rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction of historic properties in Key West. For more information, call 305-294-9501, or go to www.oirf.org.

A second source for grants is the State of Florida, which has two programs. Historic preservation grants are available up to $50,000. Special Category Grants are available up to $350,000. For further information on these grants, go to www.dhr.dos.state.fl.us/grants or call (850) 245-6333

Florida Keys Property taxes

Florida Keys Property Tax

The residential property tax laws in Florida are written in a way that protects homeowners from increases in their taxes when property values rise rapidly. This means that it is useless, however, to look at past tax records in order to estimate your taxes on a property you are considering buying.

Property taxes in Florida are lower than some states and higher than others.

However, a recent article noted that when you include all forms of tax, on average, Florida takes less than all but about 6 states.

When figuring monthly total payments for housing, the following formula can be used to roughly estimate residential property taxes portion:

Example

Selling Price	$500,000
Multiply by 92%	x .92
	_______
	$460,000
Multiply by the Millage rate from below	x .0123
	_______
Estimated Property Tax	$ 5658

In Florida , add about $500 per year to this calculation if this won't be your "primary" residence.

This is your estimated ANNUAL property tax. For monthly, divide by 12.

Estimated Florida Keys 2006 Millages

Monroe County .0123 (most islands not listed below)
Islamorada .01083
Key West .0131808