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Condos for Sale in St. Augustine: Affordable + Oceanfront, Yes You Can Have Both!

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

by Sean Hess (www.SeanHess.com), Broker and Manager for St. Augustine Team Realty (www.StAugustineTeamRealty.com).   Follow us on Facebook.

The Beach at Beacher's Lodge, St. Augustine

The Beach at Beacher's Lodge, St. Augustine

We have a great new listing at Beacher’s Lodge in St. Augustine and you are going to love it.

Beacher’s Lodge sits right on the ocean at 6970 A1A South in the Crescent Beach section of St. Augustine.  Each unit in the complex is a studio efficiency with an ocean view.  Beacher’s Lodge has a conference center, pool and private beach access.

For a second or vacation home it’s a great deal.  While it typically costs $250,000 for an ocean view condo in St. Augustine, you can get this one for the (current) list price of $89,900.  And, when you’re not using it, you can rent it out for (the current rate) of $119 a night.  On the day of this posting, August 5, 2010, (a Thursday) the parking lot at Beacher’s Lodge was full and the unit was being rented for a week…very good signs if you are an investor. 

If you’d like to see more photos just click on the image to the left, or if you have any questions just e-mail me at Sean@StAugTeam.com.

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Selling Homes in St. Augustine: What the Heck is a “Patio Home?”

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

by Sean Hess (www.SeanHess.com), Broker and Manager for St. Augustine Team Realty (www.StAugustineTeamRealty.com).   Follow us on Facebook.

What the heck is a “Patio Home” anyway?

A patio home is a home where the association fees cover the yard maintenace.  With some patio homes you own the lot the home sits on, on others (called “zero lot line” homes) you own just the patch of grass the home physically rests on.

With a patio home you as the owner have to take care of any maintenace on the home itself, so if the roof goes bad then you are the one that has to take care of it. 

Patio homes are wonderful if you would rather not do any yardwork, but because you are responsible for the upkeep, you can’t just leave them for six months either (without paying someone to look after it while you’re gone). 

If you really want to leave a property on its own for an extendend period, you may want to consider a condo, where not only are the grounds taken care of, but maintenance on the exterior of the building is, too.  If a water heater or pipe broke in a condo while you were gone you’d still be on the hook, but generally the condo mamagement team can take care of it for you if you’re not there.

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Condos for Sale in St. Augustine: You Want a View? We Got Your View Right Here!

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

by Sean Hess (www.SeanHess.com), Broker and Manager for St. Augustine Team Realty (www.StAugustineTeamRealty.com)

Sitting here watching Olympic curling from Vancouver, it occurred to me that there might be a few people from the colder climates who might love a beachside condo in a warm climate, or one with a view of our historic lighthouse, or one where they can watch the boats sail by on the intracoastal.  We’ve got some pretty amazing properties here…BTW, they are all what we call “EPIC Listings,” in that a sale of one of these will also benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of sunny and warm St. Augustine. 

You can view all these condos right now on our EPIC Listings Page at www.StAugustineTeamRealty.com.

St. Augustine Ocean Front Condos

Atlantic East #201 (6170 A1A South). $565,000. Direct Oceanfront and posh, posh, posh! This romantic and elegant 3-bedroom corner flat boasts fireplace, wetbar, tiled balcony/patio, and breathtaking views of the ocean. Large, open living area with wood floors, carpeted dining area, and gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. This building is serviced by an elevator so no worries about climbing stairs. The community includes pool, private beach access.

The Beach at Sea Place in St. Augustine

The Beach at Sea Place in St. Augustine

Sea Place #11206 (1733 Sea Fair).

$409,500. With over $22,000 in rental bookings over a calendar year, this rarely available DIRECT OCEANFRONT townhome at Sea Place is a money maker! Watch the sunrise with breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean from two balconies. The beach is just steps away via a private walkover. Sea Place includes 2 pools, tennis, racquetball, and a clubhouse. Sold fully furnished, this unit includes everything you need to move in or to rent, including all appliances.

 

St. Augustine Ocean View Condos

Summerhouse Unit 320 (8550 A1A South). $349,900. The ocean views from every room of this townhome will leave your friends and family impressed! Relax on the balcony or just enjoy the spacious living areas, tastefully decorated and fully furnished inside with bonus views of the Intracoastal from the kitchen. Outside enjoy the 25 acre grounds with easy beach access, plenty of green space for kids to run, and four heated pools.

Spyglass Unit 14 + GARAGE (8200 A1A South). $299,000. If a beach, salt water and peace is what you crave then you’ve come to the right place. This wonderful condo at the ocean includes ocean and Intracoastal views, a spacious living area, comfortable bedrooms, and the soothing sounds of the surf just steps away. This tri-level condo will be your getaway in St. Augustine for years to come. This home even includes a 2-car tandem garage for parking and/or storage. Even the pool is just steps away…who could ask for more!

Ocean Villas Unit 12 (850 A1A Beach Blvd). $289,017. Enjoy spectacular ocean views in this immaculate townhouse condo! The two ocean view balconies are the true highlights for owners and guests. The dining area is ready for casual or more formal dining. Generous seating space is provided in the living area for you to relax. The open floor plan includes a spacious master bedroom with his and her closets. Beach access is provided via a private walkover or just relax by the pool. Sold fully furnished with all appliances so you can move right in!

Sea Place Unit 14254 (1733 Sea Fair). $289,000. The beach and pool are just steps away, but you’ll step away without paying a hefty ocean front price! Sea Place includes a private and gated beach walkover, tennis, racquetball, a clubhouse and two pools. This unit is sold fully furnished, and includes everything you need to move in or to rent, including all appliances. Good ocean views from two patio/balconies, especially at the top level. Everything is in top notch shape so move right in!

St. Augustine Ocean Front Community

95 Village Del Lago (Ocean Gallery). $249,900. This 2-bedroom/2-bath condo is sold fully furnished and could be a great rental investment in popular Ocean Gallery. Situated close by the village pool (indoor/outdoor heated pool with spa), this condo is a corner unit in great condition with a screened porch overlooking the popular Del Lago lagoon. Great amenities in this condo complex included heated indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub, exercise room, clubhouse, tennis, racquetball, playground, and private beach access. Ocean Gallery is a gated community with 24hr. security.

St. Augustine Lighthouse View Condos

 Anastasia Townhomes Unit C-16 + GARAGE (825 Anastasia Blvd). $129,900. Not a short sale! Not a rehab! No work to do at all just move right in! And what a location…just minutes to the beaches and with a view of the historic St. Augustine Lighthouse! At $71 a square foot compare it to ANYTHING else. This 3 bedroom townhome is in great condition, & includes a one-car garage, computer area, and all appliances. There is a screened porch and upstairs balcony.

St. Augustine Intracoastal (ICW) Front Condos

A sailboat moored at Conquistador Condos in St. Augustine, Florida.

A sailboat moored at Conquistador Condos in St. Augustine, Florida.

43 Veronese Court (Conquistador Condos).

$119,900. Intracoastal front condo…an amazing view…watch the boats sail by! In wonderful condition with all appliances. Community pier on the Intracoastal Waterway. Clubhouse and playground is a short distance away. Heated pool & tennis on grounds. First floor convenience. Majestic oak trees. Enjoy the serene and peaceful view. Ready for IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY!

St. Augustine ICW Front Community

38 Tarragona Court (Conquistador Condos). $79,990. Easy living! This comfortable 2nd floor corner unit is in wonderful condition with all appliances (the refrigerator, dishwasher, and stove are new and have never been used). The living areas and kitchen are completely tiled, with new carpet in both bedrooms. There is a community pier on the Intracoastal Waterway, a clubhouse and a playground just a short distance away. Heated pool & tennis on grounds. This unit is move-in ready for immediate occupancy.

Last of all, don’t forget St. Augustine Team Realty is offering its full-service listing package to First Responders/Law Enforcement/Emergency Room Staff/Lifeguards/Fire/EMT’s, etc., right now for just 4.5% (a savings of $3000 on the average sale).  But you have to list with us by or before February 28th.  Having spent some time in the ER this week with a wayward 3-year old, I can’t say it enough…thanks for all you do, we love you!

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Condos for Sale in St. Augustine: Price Reductions @ Condqistador, Spyglass & Anastasia Island Townhomes, + New @ Atlantic East

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

by Sean Hess (www.SeanHess.com), Broker and Manager for St. Augustine Team Realty (www.StAugustineTeamRealty.com)

The View from Atlantic East 201

The View from Atlantic East 201

We have three great price reductions this week on condos + a new unit at Atlantic East:

Spyglass 14, 8200 A1A South, is a tr-level, Ocean View condo with an attached tw0-car garage.  Garages are pretty rare for beach condos and it presents a real opportunity for someone.  The unit boasts an elegant spiral staircase, upper and lower entries, balcony, and is just steps from the pool and beach!

43 Veronese Court at Conquistador Condos is a light-and-bright ground floor, single-story flat located directly on the Intracoastal waterway.  The views here are not to be believed…you can watch the boats sail by while sitting on your patio or even while making dinner in the kitchen.  With a price at just $119,900 it won’t last long! 

825 Anastasia C-16 at Anastasia Island Townhomes sits in the shadow of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, just minutes from the beach, Historic District, shopping and restaurants.  The views here are amazing as well…I was doing my rounds before dawn the other morning and a crescent moon was rising over the lighthouse…you can’t get that anywhere else.  This 3-bedroom unit includes a deep, one-car attached garage.

Atlantic East #201, 6170 A1A South is the rarest of the rare in St. Augustine condos: a 3-bedroom, single-story flat, direct Ocean Front, served by an elevator.  You will never have to climb stairs here, but you would…it’s that nice.  The unit includes a kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, wine chiller and wet bar, large and open living areas, and expansive views of the ocean.  This unit is upscale and posh, with a price to justify the elegance at $565,000.

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Real Estate in St. Augustine: The Worst Value at the Beach?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

by Staff

Two weeks ago we did a post on what we thought two of the best values at the beach were.  If you recall they were Anastasia By the Sea (great location and condition for the price) and Anastasia Island Townhomes (incredible central location plus great square footage and parking).

Now, what about the worst?

I think if you asked us a year ago our opinion of Pier Point South Condos would have been a lot worse.  It’s practically on top of the pier with all its activity and traffic, its aesthetics are not that great, the beach washes away in front of it periodically (right now the beach there doesn’t exist at high tide), and the list prices were, in my opinion–and this is coming from a pro– ridiculous. 

Even though the beach is still mostly not there, and the aesthetics aren’t great, we have a much higher opinion of Pier Point South this year.

First of all the units all went under a major exterior renovation…it looks newer.  Secondly, I like all the traffic and activity at the pier…it’s where I usually go when I go to the beach (well, maybe a few blocks south now where there’s some sand).

And price looks like it’s getting in line.  The lone sale this year was in the $240,000s, about where it should be.  There are still the ridiculous listings at $450,000 or above, but as long as one seller is willing to price it with the market, that’s all you need to get the other sellers either in line or out of the game.

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St. Augustine Real Estate: Buying a Condo

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

by Sean

Condo sales in St. Augustine are about a third to half of where they were in the boom market. 
Why? Inventory and credit.
Condos up and down the beach have seen relatively few foreclosures based on their size, but mainland condos, specifically ones completed between 2005-2007 (not the older, established communities) have seen foreclosure rates that are pretty high. 
So the established communities with solid track records get lumped into the same credit pool as the more risky group.  Yet a new townhome community with the same problems as a new condo community can get easy lending because it’s classified as residential/single-family home.
Thus the high inventory.
 
As a rule of thumb you HAVE to get with your lender, because they may not even lend in this market.  While FHA is available for some communities with only 3.5% down (on a case by case basis), typically your talking 20%, 30%, or even 50% down to conventionally finance a condo.
Once you narrow your targets, here’s some things your lender may need to know if you want to buy a condo in St. Augustine today:
  • Does the community have at least 70% primary residents (in other words, less than 30% rentals).  I do not know of a community in St. Augustine that will meet this criteria.
  • Does the community have insurance? I don’t know of any that do not.
  • Is the community involved in any litigation?
  • Is the community over 10% delinquent in its association fees?
 

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