November 2008 Sales on Casey Key

Two North end gulf-to-bay properties on Casey Key sold in November 2008 and early December 2008.

The property at 1002 N Casey Key-top photo above--on 1.6 acres of gulf to bay property with century old live oak trees and a 1939 "Old Florida" house, sold for $3,400,000. This property was originally priced at $5.1m and sold in early December.

The property--2nd photo--at 526 N Casey Key, with 100 feet of bay frontage, and a contemporary style home built in 1998, sold for $4,375,000. This was originally listed at $6.2 million with a price reduction to $5.495m in July. It went under contract in August and closed in mid-November.

Huge Turnout at 3206 Casey Key Rd for Casey Key Broker Tour

The fall Casey Key tour of homes offered by participating brokers was a huge success and the late afternoon event could not have been more lovely. Approximately ten homes listed for sale were open for touring by the entire brokerage community, an event that is held usually twice a year, in the spring just before the end of season, and again in the fall, just before the new selling season begins. The event is coordinated by Innovative Agent Services, headed by Tina Darling and her team of professionals.

The realtors attending were upbeat and happy to be getting focused for a new season by seeing what properties are available on Casey Key. This is a wonderful way to showcase our sellers' properties with combined touring and get the broker community together for some camaraderie. We all work long hours and ending the day by seeing many great properties on this beautiful island was well received by all who participated.

Pictured above with the pool and gorgeous lawn and bay in the background at "Casa Amalfi" are realtors Nell Leffel, Charlotte Hedge, Maureen and Matt Morris, and Maryann Casey.


Pictured below at my listing, "Casa Amalfi", are realtors Charlotte Hedge, Deborah Beacham, Nell Leffel, Maureen Morris and Maryann Casey.

Sale of 3610 Casey Key

I am pleased to announce the sale of my listing at 3610 Casey Key Road, a compound of two homes set on approximately 160 feet of bayfront down a quaint, private lane on Casey Key. The list price was $2,800,000; and the property sold for $2,549,000 on October 24, 2008.

There has been one other October sale on the key: the gulf-front home at 417 Casey Key with a 1947 renovated cottage of approximately 1,900 square feet sold for $2,295,000. List price was $2,395,000.

Casa Amalfi, 3206 Casey Key Rd, on Casey Key

I am pleased to present my new listing, Casa Amalfi, on Casey Key. This stunning remodeled/renovated home sits on over half an acre on the bay with wonderful views from every room. The property had been neglected for some years and had undergone some interior modifications over time that left it undesirable for most buyers. When the current owner, another Casey Key property owner who lives here full time with his wife and two young sons, purchased the property, it was with the idea of giving the space new life and to use hand-crafted materials and open up the rooms for optimal views. The structure had "good bones" but was in great need of a total renovation, including a much expanded kitchen, all new bathrooms, interior staircase, elevator, elegant master suite. The "before" and "after" photos really tell the story. The grounds were in total disarray and overgrown to the extent that there were no bay views whatsoever. Now, the end result is just so beautiful and satisfying.

I had my first official “showing”, after being on the market for about a week, and the potential Canadian buyer was so impressed with the interior space and design, that I had trouble getting him to go outside to experience the garden and dock areas. He said he felt so “comfortable” being in the space and that it was really an incredible home.

I invite you to call me for a showing of this special property. It will be my pleasure to show you around Casa Amalfi. For the video tour of the property, click here.

You may also see more details about this property on my website.

Casey Key Sales Update June - August 2008

With as many showings as I have personally experienced on the key this summer, you would not think we are in any kind of a slump--much to the contrary. Showing activity continues to be strong through August with the following additional sales and 2 pending sales that should close in September. Here's what has closed between June and August 2008:


4024 Casey Key, bayfront property built in 1979, approximately 4000 square feet under air, with boat dock and nice outdoor space. Located adjacent to Dryman Bridge, this property was listed for $1,800,000 and sold for $1,600,000.

2208 Casey Key, bayfront property built in 1995 and updated in 2004, with a Paul Rudolph guest cottage situated directly over the bay on concrete pilings with a covered boat slip; this property was listed at $3,100,000 and sold for $2,425,000.

434 North Casey Key, bayfront property, spec home built in 2008 with 5,400 square feet, with 2 master suites, was listed for $5,495,000 and sold for $4,850,000.

There are two additional homes pending and are expected to close in September. That will bring us to 11 sales plus one private sale through August 2008 with 2 additional properties pending. I am predicting a strong 4th quarter of activity.

Deborah Beacham Earns Transnational Referral Certification

Deborah Beacham has been awarded the Transnational Referral Certification (TRC) professional mark from the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA). Beacham is affiliated with Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc. REALTORS. Beacham is one of a growing number of professionals in Sarasota to earn the TRC, reflecting the increasingly global nature of the real estate industry.

The Transnational Referral Certification was developed to help real estate professionals better serve clients and customers who are looking to buy or sell real property outside their own country and who will benefit from working with a real estate professional in that foreign market. TRC certified real estate professionals are trained not only in the mechanics of cross-border client referrals, but also in how to work in the client’s best interests in the same manner they would a domestic client. All TRCs adhere to a national professional code of conduct.

"In today’s complex market, where people are increasingly buying and selling internationally, whether for a resort or retirement home or as an investment, it’s important to work with someone who understands the local market and laws—particularly those that apply to foreign ownership,” said Beacham. “The TRC helps me to ensure that my clients receive the same level of service and professionalism abroad that I provide them here at home.”

Broker Agent Networking on Casey Key at 3860 Casey Key Rd

I had the unique opportunity to recently host a realtor networking session on Casey Key at one of my listings, Toscana on the Bay, 3860 Casey Key, along with Ed Bertha, formerly of Broker Agent News.

Guest speakers were Representative Ronald Reagan, Florida state legislature, who gave an update on the insurance initiatives his committee is involved with, and former chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, John Tuccillo, who gave insights into the economy and future growth he predicts for Florida.

Over 75 area realtors attended the event and toured this magnificent property.