Join us at 4046 El Prado Boulevard from 12:30 – 2:30 and enjoy the opportunity to preview a truly amazing house with a lot of great features for the family. For more information click the flyer below, or visit www.4046ElPrado.com. We look forward to seeing you there.
JO-ANN FORSTER 305.778.5555
BRIAN FORSTER SHAPIRO 305.978.8655
EWM REALTY INTERNATIONAL
Just Listed: 4046 El Prado Boulevard, Coconut Grove. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 2,400 adj sf (as per appraisal). Living room, formal dining room and family room that could be a 4th bedroom. Great designer wood kitchen with top end appliances. Private 2nd floor master suite with great closets, a very special bathroom and bamboo floors. Offered at $875,000. View more at www.4046ElPrado.com!
This is an incredible opportunity to live in a sought after neighborhood in the South Grove. If you or someone you know is interested in this property please do not hesitate to contact the Forster Team for a private showing.
JO-ANN FORSTER – 305.778.5555
BRIAN FORSTER SHAPIRO – 305.978.8655
EWM REALTY INTERNATIONAL
You’re invited to our Broker’s Open Houses this Wednesday, May 9 from 12:30 to 2:30. Enjoy the peace of mind that 3848 Utopia Court (3/3.5, 2,898 sf, $1,250,000,www.3848utopia.com) offers through the protection of private police patrol.Perhaps you’ll also like the family oriented environment that 490 Campana Avenue (5/3.5, 3,880 sf, $1,199,995, www.490Campana.com) enjoys within the sought after community of Hammock Oaks? You’re invited to preview both and join us for refreshments. We hope you will have the opportunity to take advantage of these unique opportunities!
JO-ANN FORSTER 305.778.5555
BRIAN FORSTER SHAPIRO 305.978.8655
EWM REALTY INTERNATIONAL
Just Sold! Great home with old Grove charm located at 1601 Micanopy Avenue! Four bedrooms, three bathrooms. Great energy and just an all around fun house.
www.1601Micanopy.com
According to an article that was featured in the Miami Herald yesterday, Scotty’s Landing, a popular Grovite seaside eatery’s long held lease has sadly run out and the City of Miami, the leaseholder, has opened the floor to competing bids for future development of the space. A bitter sentiment fills the hearts of Grove residents who see the restaurant as one of the few last remnants of the Grove’s original image. The ambience that it emanates still holds true to the bait n’ tackle lifestyle that the Grove became originally known for.
Scotty’s Landing
Courtesy of SailMiami.com
The City of Miami has opened the floor to bids, calling for private companies to come in an make an offer on the space with the intention of revamping the Marina and Restaurant. The intention is to make the space more visible and widely visited by tourists as Coconut Grove has largely become a hot tourist destination in South Florida. Although the current owner of the restuarant, Scott Wessel, says that he will place a bid, it is unclear whether he will be able to compete with the many other private firms that are expected to converge on this place, starting a bidding war.
Another point made by the article was the City’s additional lease bidding offer for Scotty’s Landing’s current neighbor; The Chart House. The Company, out of Houston, Texas, that currently owns the Chart House has commented that they will be bidding to keep the restaurant where it is. According to the article, this is all an effort by the City to dress up the Grove’s beautiful shoreline. As waterfront property is gaining scarcity and value in Miami, it is likely that the City is trying to encourage the highest and best use of the current and precious waterfront assets that it still has. Though there is much to be seen, one fact will always remain: Grovites will most certainly miss the tasty seaside pedestrian friendly establishment that has served the community for the past few decades..
Then we have just the place for you. 3848 Utopia Court in Coconut Grove! Enjoy the relaxing lifestyle that the Grove offers within a community that is prized for its lush foliage and well protected streets.
Looking for something a little different? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Contact the Forster Team and let our passion and expertise help you get the home that fits with your desired lifestyle.
JO-ANN FORSTER - 305.778.5555 - JoAnn@UniqueHomesOfMiami.com
BRIAN FORSTER SHAPIRO - 305.978.8655 - Brian@UniqueHomesOfMiami.com
EWM REALTY INTERNATIONAL
Coming Soon To Your Mailbox! Take a look at some of our recently produced direct mail pieces which will be mailed to residents in the area featuring homes on the market and recent sales in Coconut Grove and Pinecrest. You may click to zoom.
Call me today to add your home to the growing list of sale success stories. I can be reached at 305.778.5555 or email joann@uniquehomesofmiami.com.
Source: South Florida Business Journal. Monday, November 8, 2010
Coconut Grove is the safest neighborhood in Miami, according to a report from WalletPop.
The ranking is based on data from NeighborhoodScout.com and the FBI.
The report finds that the Grove is safer than 70 percent of all U.S. neighborhoods, with the crime rate at 11.39 per 1,000 people.
A person’s chances of becoming a victim are one in 88.
“Some big cities contain neighborhoods that are among the safest of any place in the nation, hopefully breaking stereotypes,” WalletPop notes
Read more: Coconut Grove is Miami’s safest neighborhood | South Florida Business Journal
The following chart summarizes market activity in Coconut Grove for the period of April to September 2010. The amount of homes sold in April and September 2010 remained the same with 15 closed sales on each of those months. Pending Sales increased 9% from 23 Pending Sales in April to 25 Pending Sales in September. Average Days on Market decreased by 5% from 133 Days in April to 127 Days in September. Months of Inventory increased by a month from 17 Months in April to 18 Months in September.
The average price per square foot sold increased 24% from $213/SqFt in April to $264/SqFt in September. The average sold price increased 38% from $482,000 in April to $664,000 in September.
Versus a year ago, the amount of Active Listed Inventory has increased 6% from 250 homes on the market in September 2009 to 264 on the market in September 2010. The amount of homes sold in September 2010 decreased by 35% from 23 homes sold in September 2009 to 15 homes sold September 2010. Pending Sales increased 14% from 22 in September 2009 to 25 in September 2010. Average Days on Market increased by 38% from 92 Days in September 2009 to 127 Days in September 2010. Months of Inventory also decreased by 64% from 11 Months in September 2009 to 18 Months in September 2010.
The average price per square foot sold increased 8% from $245/SqFt in September 2009 to $264/SqFt in September 2010. The average sold price increased by 18% from $565,000 in September 2009 to $664,000 in September 2010.
Call me today to add your home to the growing list of sale success stories in Coral Gables. I can be reached at 305.778.5555 or email me joann@uniquehomesofmiami.com.
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