The Port St Joe Real Estate Blog

Welcome back to my Blog...

This Blog is dedicate to the Port St Joe Real Estate market and events. Check my blog often and you will find out what's under contract, what sold and what has been reduced.

No changes are recorded since my last  post on May 18th in the Port St Joe real estate market. Check back on Monday to see what happens after the busy Memorial weekend. I'm sure we'll sell a house or two.

News Flash:

National Recognition for Cape San Blas. Cape San Blas is located 12 miles east from Port St Joe. Read the full story. http://www.starfl.com/news/beach-18216-award-peninsula.html

Weekend events:

The Cape San Blas Lighthouse will be open to visitors, see details below:

http://www.visitgulf.com/calendar.cfm 

May you, your family and friends have a Blessed and Happy Memorial.

I will be in and out of the office this weekend, best number to contact me is my cell phone: 850-227-5152.

Best,

Eli Duarte

Welcome back to my Port St Joe Blog...

This Blog is dedicate to the Port St Joe Real Estate market and events. Check my blog often and you will find out what's under contract, what sold and what has been reduced.

New Pending at Heron Walk Subdivision

I featured this house in  my May 18th update. This is a bank owned property. It was reduced from $209,900 to $199,900 - This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Located at Heron Walk Sub. Many upgrades. Needed appliances.

Featured Home for this weekend

This is a 3 bedroom, one bathroom Florida cottage. This well built home features: wood floors, tongue and groove walls,built-in, fireplace 3 spacious bedrooms and large kitchen. Large utility room that can be converted easily into a 2nd bathroom. Great location! Needs a little landscaping. Buy it today at this great price. Home was renovated in 2005. $139,000

Welcome back to my Port St Joe Blog...

This Blog is dedicate to the Port St Joe Real Estate market and events. Check my blog often and you will find out what's under contract, what sold and what has been reduced.

Green Technology Company Announces Move to Gulf County

Biomass Gas & Electric announced Tuesday that it would build a facility in Gulf County that will transform biomass into electricity in what the company said was one of the most advanced such projects in the country.

This is great news after Arizona Chemical announced last Thursday that it will permanently close its Port St. Joe plant in July. The company intends to transfer its Port St. Joe production to its refineries in Panama City and Savannah, GA.

Biomass expects to generate 200 jobs and create 25 full-time permanent jobs upon opening, with another 50-80 jobs created in the "biomass" chain.

Welcome back to my Port St Joe Blog...

This Blog is dedicate to the Port St Joe Real Estate market and events. Check my blog often and you will find out what's under contract, what sold and what has been reduced.

Port St Joe Real Estate Statistics:

81 homes listed -   5 homes under contract -One Back on the market and featured on this blog.

74 Single Family Homes

49 lots listed - 0 lots pending

My pick of the week is easily this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom with over 1700 sqft. Just came back on the market, it was under contract and  now if being offered as SHORT SALE.  Asking $210K  -

New Listing:

Agent Remarks:

"Every attention to detail on this beautiful custom 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH home in the prestigious gated SOUTHGATE subdivision. Open floor plan has many extra features including an executive study and an open state-of-the-art kitchen with breakfast bar and breakfast nook overlooking an in-ground pool/spa with covered patio and screened enclosure. Beautiful formal dining area with columned entry."

New Listing:

Agent Remarks:

"Must see inside this well-maintained 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH home in Port St. Joe. Entryway features a large breezeway for relaxing and enjoying the warm Florida breeze. Formal living and dining areas with arched opening. Galley kitchen with updated cabinetry. "

 New Listing:

Agent Remarks:

"Two-story ALL CYPRESS WOOD home in Port St. Joe. This 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH custom built home features a stone wood-burning fireplace with gas starter and pecky cypress mantle, open living area with 22' cathedral ceilings, and formal dining room with pass-thru serving bar to kitchen."

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The MLS Hotsheet has not reported any pending contracts for the Port St Joe area from the past Memorial day weekend yet. We did have a busy weekend. I can only speak for my myself. I showed property every day of the weekend which resulted in one PENDING contract - On Saturday while working at Cape San Blas I sold a beach view lot with .46 acres. Asking price $99K See picture below.

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Recent Sold Homes in Port St Joe:

One House Sold in May. See picture below: A 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home with 980 sqft. Sold for $89,500 in 05-08-09. Asking $139K

Welcome back to my Blog...

This Blog is dedicate to the Port St Joe Real Estate market and events. Check my blog often and you will find out what's under contract, what sold and what has been reduced.

Price reduced from $79,900 to $75K - This is a 3 bedroom 1 bath home. Ready to be sold. 2 blocks to the bay. Needs some work.

Bank Owned: Reduced from $209,900 to $199,900 - This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Located at Heron Walk Sub. Many upgrades. Needs appliances.

Reduced from $139K to $129K This is 3 bedroom, 2 bath room. Back into Forrest Park.

New Listing: This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with over 1800 sqft.  See Listing realtors remarks:

"Open and inviting are the best way to describe this well maintained and spacious brick home in the Ward Ridge area of Port St Joe. This home is built with family and entertaining in mind. Amenities include bay windows and sitting areas in the front bedrooms, a large master bath that includes a Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, and pedestal sink, vaulted ceiling in the living area, fully renovated kitchen with custom wood cabinets, new appliances, and tile. Relax and enjoy the fresh air on the new front screened porch."

Welcome back to my Blog...

This Blog is dedicate to the Port St Joe Real Estate market and events. Check my blog often and you will find out what's under contract, what sold and what has been reduced.

For example: 2002 Monument Ave. Price Update.

Just Reduced as May 15 of 2009. From $399K to $389K A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom with patio pool located near the Schools.

Here are the listing agents remarks:

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED with EVERY ATTENTION TO DETAIL. Interior is open and spacious with great room, large kitchen with island, dining area, office/den with fireplace and custom built-ins, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, garage with storage, workshop with a/c, electric and fish cleaning station, and an above-ground pool ... all of this and just steps away from St. Josephs Bay! State of the art kitchen is ideal for entertaining ... top line stainless appliances including wall oven, cooktop w/designer vent, side by side fridge with bottom drawer freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and stainless wine cooler. Granite countertops and custom designed cabinets. Hardwood floors, tile and berber throughout. New interior paint in designer colors. All new windows & doors. Fresh exterior paint. New roof. Great location and many extra features ... must see inside!

Status Update: 701 Nautilus Dr. Sea Shores.

Sold on 05-15-09   Located in St Joe Beach just 10 minutes west of Port St Joe. This is a 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home with patio pool. This house was on the market for about 1017 days. Since 2006 for $519K then reduced to $329K in 04-2009. That was the number.

Events:

Plein air Continues today: Today's major event is at the TDC. 5:30 pm. See details at: http://www.pleinairfl.com/index.cfm/m/3/lt/Events/

National News:

HOMEOWNER SURVEY

About 75 percent of Americans think the real estate market has hit bottom and is now bouncing back, according to a consumer confidence study conducted by Zillow.com.

FEDERAL AID

The Obama administration is expected to expand its mortgage aid program today, announcing new measures to help at-risk homeowners avoid a blemished credit record. The new initiatives are expected to promote options such as short sales or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure - methods that would allow borrowers to avoid foreclosure by either selling their properties or giving them back to lenders.

Read the full story:
http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n3-051409.cfm
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Port St Joe Real Estate Statistics:

76 homes listed -   9 homes under contract -

69 Single Family Homes

45 lots listed - 0 lots pending

The Port St Joe High end market is heating up!

This house house went under contract Monday the 11th of May. A 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Modern home featuring a large pool and hot tub. Previously listed at $899K then reduced to $499K - This house has many upgrades and the cost to rebuild should be at least $450K.

Port St Joe Home Featured Home:

This house is located in a beautiful lot, a 3 bedroom - 2 bath with pool: Read the Agent Remarks:

"This is a phenomenal deal on a bay view home located in the heart of Port St. Joe. The home features three bedrooms, two full baths, a screened pool and GORGEOUS views! Relax and enjoy the breathtaking sunset over St. Joseph Bay daily. You won't find a better deal on a move-in ready home in Port St. Joe with all the benefits this home features" Asking $499K

ECONOMY

The recession may be over early, some forecasters say. From Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to RDQ Economics and the senior economist for Wachovia, many now see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Plein air has finally arrived!

Watch Art Happen.....

Plein air invitational is happening from May 8th ot May 17th - This is a great time to be in Port St Joe. All demostrations, exhibit and events are free, open to the public.

Go to www.pleinairfl.com  for more info call 800-378-8419.

May 9 to 16 2009 Port St Joe Real Estate Statistics:

77 homes listed -   8 homes under contract -

45 lots listed - 0 lots pending

April Sold Properties: 

My listing - A really good deal - Arms lenght deal. Congratulation April. Sold for $85K

MLS#:	207842 OfficeFile#:	ListPrice:	$99,000
Status:	Sold Last Change: 04/09/2009	ApproxSF:	987
Address:	1310 PALM BLVD	$/Sqft:	$86.12
	PORT ST. JOE, FL	Bedrooms:	2
Zip:	32456	Baths Full/Half:	1/0
MainArea:	06 Port St. Joe	Stories/Loft:	1/
SubArea:	City of Port St. Joe	YearBuilt:	1971

Nice corner lot/ block house. A little dated but one could not beat the price. Sold for $150K

MLS#:	206261 OfficeFile#:	ListPrice:	$195,000
Status:	Sold Last Change: 04/21/2009	ApproxSF:	1,748
Address:	907 GARRISON AVE	$/Sqft:	$85.81
	PORT ST. JOE, FL	Bedrooms:	3
Zip:	32456	Baths Full/Half:	2/
MainArea:	06 Port St. Joe	Stories/Loft:	/
SubArea:	City of Port St. Joe	YearBuilt:	1983

Last but not least a SHORT SALE. Property stayed on the market for 453 days. Sold for $150K

MLS#:	206795 OfficeFile#:	ListPrice:	$175,000
Status:	Sold Last Change: 04/08/2009	ApproxSF:	1,691
Address:	808 MARVIN AVE	$/Sqft:	$88.70
	PORT ST. JOE, FL	Bedrooms:	3
Zip:	32456	Baths Full/Half:	2/0
MainArea:	06 Port St. Joe	Stories/Loft:	2/0
SubArea:	City of Port St. Joe	YearBuilt:	2005