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[fatlazyless]

Is that Big Pine Key, Florida, 33043 ...... well on the way to Key West ..... tomorrow's February 10, Wednesday weather: Mostly sunny with a high near 83. East wind around 10 mph.

Does Florida require a salt water fishing license? ....

Does Florida require a yearly automobile state safety inspection now with the corona virus happening? ....

Does Big Pine Key have an airport? ....

Any dirt cheap, direct flights from Plymouth NH Municipal Airport to Big Pine Key?

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Is that Big Pine Key, Florida, 33043 ...... well on the way to Key West ..... tomorrow's February 10, Wednesday weather: Mostly sunny with a high near 83. East wind around 10 mph.

Does Florida require a salt water fishing license? ....

Does Florida require a yearly automobile state safety inspection now with the corona virus happening? ....

Does Big Pine Key have an airport? ....

Florida does NOT require Florida Inspections during the Corona Virus. Matter of fact, Vehicle Safety Inspections were eliminated back at the turn of the Century back in 2000. Go figure!

The only time a vehicle needs to be inspected in Florida is if you buy a new car from another State, or if you buy a used car within the State. One and done!

[Sue Doe-Nym]

Our best man and his wife live on Summerland Key, which is 5 miles from Big Pine Island....long drive from Sarasota. My unsolicited suggestion to the person trying to sell quickly because of financial difficulties....hire a competent realtor to represent you! Otherwise, the property is unlikely to be shown to qualified buyers, and the whole ordeal could be a nightmare. With a decent marketing plan and today’s technology, it’s very likely that the property could sell sight unseen. It sounds like a poor plan to save a commission when the realtor could very well get an excellent outcome, including more $$$$$. JMO.

[fatlazyless]

As a real estate sales guy once told me ...... "by giving us 5%, YOU get an extra 10%." .....

[Descant]

I'm curious about pricing--Did I miss it in one of the posts? Wikipedia says there are (2000 census) about 2250 houses and 5,000 people on Big Pine Key which is about 9.9 square miles in area. 23 miles to Marathon, 30 miles to Key West in the other direction. Looking at Realtor.com, there are many houses for sale, mostly manufactured housing, many on stilts. Lots seem to be 5-8,000 sq ft, so the 1 acre lot for the house in question is pretty special.

[Doobs41378]

Originally Posted by Descant

I'm curious about pricing--Did I miss it in one of the posts? Wikipedia says there are (2000 census) about 2250 houses and 5,000 people on Big Pine Key which is about 9.9 square miles in area. 23 miles to Marathon, 30 miles to Key West in the other direction. Looking at Realtor.com, there are many houses for sale, mostly manufactured housing, many on stilts. Lots seem to be 5-8,000 sq ft, so the 1 acre lot for the house in question is pretty special.

The first post lists she is asking $750,000 if that is what you are asking.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by Descant

I'm curious about pricing--Did I miss it in one of the posts? Wikipedia says there are (2000 census) about 2250 houses and 5,000 people on Big Pine Key which is about 9.9 square miles in area. 23 miles to Marathon, 30 miles to Key West in the other direction. Looking at Realtor.com, there are many houses for sale, mostly manufactured housing, many on stilts. Lots seem to be 5-8,000 sq ft, so the 1 acre lot for the house in question is pretty special.

It's already in a quiet area, so the one acre is special.

Before building this 1990's house, the lot was filled above the local elevation. The requirement for "stilts" came after this house was built. ("Stilts" are usually made of concrete). The Cypress used for the house was trucked from the owner's North Carolina property.

The lot is mostly one big garden, with flowering trees predominating. Edibles, mostly tropical, are scattered here and there. Pineapples and Key Lime trees do very well in this soil. These edible tropical fruit trees' biggest enemy is one local deer, who is skinny enough to squeeze through the gate.
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Below is the view of the "Great Room" concept from the third floor. The right-hand door is a slider; whereas, the main entrance is the French door. These doors face East.

Three neighbors (only) also have one-acre properties, including the house across the street. These homes are surrounded by County-owned woods—set aside from development.

The third floor is mostly one breezy bedroom—which has one 18'x18' sun deck adjacent and one 5'x12'—still sunny—balcony facing West.

[ApS]

I've spent weeks texting to get her to see Reason, but she's of the same persuasion as FLL, so there's that.

A lawyer has offered to take over her present and expiring mortgage: Four more years at 8%. Costs follow:

Note and mortgage fee $500, $490 doc stamps, $280 intangible tax, $90 recording fees, Title company, $775, $325 closing fee, IRA custodial fee, $100 for setup, $300 annual maintenance fee. $50 wire fee.

"Not to worry, all the fees will be folded into the mortgage, so there will be no out-of-pocket costs at the closing".

Of course, the seller has no income to pay the interest (or principal), so these expenses will continue to be "folded" into the new mortgage.

She will consider buyers now that the clock has just about run out.

Her direct number: (305) 872-4531

[ApS]

Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym

Our best man and his wife live on Summerland Key, which is 5 miles from Big Pine Island....long drive from Sarasota. My unsolicited suggestion to the person trying to sell quickly because of financial difficulties....hire a competent realtor to represent you! Otherwise, the property is unlikely to be shown to qualified buyers, and the whole ordeal could be a nightmare. With a decent marketing plan and today’s technology, it’s very likely that the property could sell sight unseen. It sounds like a poor plan to save a commission when the realtor could very well get an excellent outcome, including more $$$$$. JMO.

Thank you for your "unsolicited suggestion". I'll relay your "take on the matter" to the seller.

Summerland Key, six miles away, has a private runway—lined with private houses. You can land your Cessna in between this row of houses, and taxi into your big and wide garage! (The Keys requires houses on stilts because of occasional heavy flooding due to "hurricane surge").

There are $59 commercial flights to nearby Key West from Kentucky. Private jets can land at nearby Marathon airport. Rental cars can be arranged at Marathon and Key West. Shopping at either location discloses duplicate offices and shops.

Marathon Key has some congested areas of mobile homes on small lots. Big Pine Key is very open, with no congestion. (Just 12 minutes to one of the world's best beaches—cited nearly every year).

This picture shows the huge porch (far left), which I estimate could maintain three table tennis courts. Above it is an open, but private, sun deck—with railings. Below this pictured porch is parking for two cars or boats—with additional space underneath for more cars and boats, or for your favorite hobby.