Just Sold in Seagrove Beach, FL, on 30A

Property Description

Seagrove Beach, Florida, real estate in the gated neighborhood of Summer’s Edge is popular for its location south of 30A near the Gulf of Mexico. This pristine home is only a few feet from one of two fabulous neighborhood pools, and steps from the beach! Beautifully furnished interiors give way to wonderful porches with privacy as well as Gulf views. This is the perfect property for a beach investment or second home. Immediately, your spirits are brightened upon entering the sunny living areas of this home, highlighted by two stories of windows. The living room, kitchen and dining room are in the back of the home overlooking a private deck. The master bedroom is also conveniently located on the first floor. All furnishings convey with a small list of exceptions.

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.  Andy and Christina specialize in listing and selling real estate along 30A, Destin and Sandestin, as well as Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterColor and WaterSound.

Under Contract in Seagrove Beach, FL

Property Description

Seagrove Beach, Florida real estate in the gated neighborhood of Summer’s Edge is popular for its location south of County Road 30A near the Gulf of Mexico.

This pristine home is only a few feet from one of two fabulous neighborhood pools, and steps from the beach! Beautifully furnished interiors give way to wonderful porches with privacy as well as Gulf views. This is the perfect property for a beach investment or second home. Immediately, your spirits are brightened upon entering the sunny living areas of this home, highlighted by two stories of windows.

The living room, kitchen and dining room are in the back of the home overlooking a private deck. The master bedroom is also conveniently located on the first floor.

All furnishings convey with a small list of exceptions.

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.  Andy and Christina specialize in listing and selling real estate along 30A, Destin and Sandestin, as well as Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterColor and WaterSound.

Just Sold in WaterColor, FL

25 Rain Lily, WaterColor, FL (2) 25 Rain Lily, WaterColor, FL

Property Description

This T.S. Adams Studio, Architects design situated on Cerulean Park North in Phase 3 of WaterColor is one among only two homes on the market in WaterColor and one among only ten homes on the market along all of Scenic Highway 30A that offers seven bedrooms.

Only three neighbors to the south separate it from the foot bridge over Western Lake that leads to the Boat House and Gulf-front Beach Club in Town Center and only 6 to the north separate it from the Frog Pool. A leading local vacation rental company projects that this home will gross approximately $200K in annual rental income.

Gurgling fountains in the park stream water past the gracious front porch with gas fireplace, luxurious Brazilian ipe hardwood deck material and Bevelo authentic gas lanterns to create a tranquil outdoor room. The exterior of the home features Hardie Board artisan lap siding as well as impact glass doors and windows.

The ground level features an open floor plan that combines the kitchen, living and dining room areas. Heart pine hardwood floors carry throughout the entire ground level and are complemented by rough hewn timber beams that dot the center of the space and join additional beams that span its width along the ceiling. Horizontal hardwood cottage paneling adorns the walls to create a comfortable atmosphere that at the same time conveys sophistication and elegance.

A den off of the dining room with concrete tile floors and mitered pecky cypress ceiling offers a cozy place to retreat in front of its gas fireplace.

The kitchen revolves around a grand 8×7-foot island with mahogany hardwood counter that comfortably seats seven. Its stainless steel appliance package includes a Dacor six-burner gas range with double oven, Broan vent hood, GE Monogram refrigerator, two Sub Zero freezer drawers, Maytag ice maker, Marvel beverage cooler, Fisher and Paykel dish drawer, and Asko dishwasher. Soft-closing cabinet drawers and a pot filler are among its additional conveniences.

The first of seven bedroom suites is conveniently located on the ground level. Its marble-clad bath features Kohler fixtures that can be found in each of the six full baths throughout the home, serviced by two 80-gallon self-cleaning Rheem water heaters.

An adjacent powder room features a cast concrete sink and charming transom window over the door to invite in natural light. A front-loading GE washer and dryer stack can be found in the mud room off of the two-car garage, just inside from the outdoor shower with hot and cold water service, glass door and limestone surround for easy clean-up after the beach.

The staircase leading to the second and third levels features handsome gingerbread balusters and a mahogany handrail. Four individual owner closets lead to the immense second bedroom with sitting area, full bath and walk-in closet.

Down the light-filled hall is an additional laundry room with utility sink and GE Profile washer and dryer. The three additional guest suites found on this level feature wall-to-wall sea grass rugs and crown molding. Their baths feature double vanities, walk-in showers with built-in seats, private water closets and walk-in closets.

The second-floor porch is a mirror of the one below it on the ground level and features a comfortable swinging bed from which to enjoy the park below.

Finally, on the third level, there is an additional living room area set beneath broad dormer windows and wood beamed and paneled ceiling. The sixth and seventh bedrooms are mirror images of one another and each features 5 built-in bunk beds. The two rooms are joined by a shared bath with tub/shower combo and unique three-sink vanity.

Call Andy Meinen and Christina Meinen today for more information about buying and selling property in WaterColor, Seaside, Rosemary Beach and all along Scenic 30A and Destin, FL.

Bill could help short sale sellers in 2013

WASHINGTON – April 2, 2012 – Under U.S. law, a homeowner with an underwater mortgage who goes through a short sale has part of his or her debt forgiven by a bank. The amount forgiven is legally considered income, as if the lender gave the owner a monetary gift by saying, “You no longer have to pay this.”

As a gift, that money is income and taxable by the IRS when the homeowner fills out his yearly income taxes. However, a temporary law effective through Dec. 31, 2012, nixes that amount as homeowner income, making the debt forgiveness tax-free. A short sale in 2012, then, allows a homeowner to walk away free of debt.

As it stands now, that rule expires next year, and underwater homeowners who go through a short sale could be taxed on the amount forgiven.

However, a bipartisan bill introduced late last week by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Dean Heller (R-NV) – the Mortgage Relief Act – would extend that rule past Dec. 31 if approved by both the House and Senate and signed by President Obama. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) cosponsored the legislation.

“It is bad enough that so many families are faced with mortgages that now exceed the value of their home,” says Stabenow. “But to add insult to injury, without this bill, the IRS would once again require these families to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars in additional income tax when they sell or refinance their home. That’s just wrong.”

Stabenow championed the original Mortgage Relief Act of 2007 designed to fix the problem that now expires at the end of 2012. Stabenow and Heller’s new bill will extend this tax protection for underwater homeowners through 2015.

Approximately, 20 to 25 percent of American homeowners are currently underwater on their mortgages.

© 2012 Florida Realtors®

Just listed in WaterSound Beach, FL

Abundant Gulf views are available at this premier WaterSound Beach, FL, home.

Abundant Gulf views are available at this premier WaterSound Beach, FL, home.

184 Yacht Pond Lane

WaterSound, FL 32413

$1,499,000 — 5 bedrooms — 4.5 bathrooms — 3,897 square feet — Built in 2009

Seller will take a vacant residential lot in WaterColor, WaterSound Beach, WaterSound West Beach and Seagrove Beach as part of purchase price. Constant warm Gulf breezes welcome you to this five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home in WaterSound Beach. The highlight of this house is the amazing dual Gulf views from all floors. But the vistas from the top floor of the three-story tower are truly spectacular. The WaterSound Yacht Pond and main green unfold before you. The green stretches toward sugary dunes and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico fill in beyond. The home has seven porches, including one off the third-floor tower room. Plus, there’s a patio in front of the Yacht Pond for barbecuing and lounging. The home is currently under construction, but the builder can finish quickly. A large kitchen flows into the dining and living rooms for easy entertaining and gathering. The first floor has two bedrooms and one and a half baths. The first floor of the tower will be screened to allow the gentle near constant Gulf breezes through. The second floor has the master bedroom with generous Gulf views and master bath. Two other bedrooms and a bunk room round out the second floor. There are three porches on this floor also. Take the stairs in the tower, which the second and third floors of will be heated and cooled, to the top and gaze upon the white sand dunes and smooth waters of the Gulf of Mexico. WaterSound is a St. Joe community. All room dimensions and square footage are approximate and should be verified by the buyer.

Christina Meinen is a Realtor specializing in selling and listing property and real estate in Destin, Sandestin and along Scenic Highway 30A. Call Christina today at 850.974.9704, or check out her new Real Estate Web site.

Just listed in Seacrest Beach, Florida

This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home was listed last week in Seacrest Beach, FL.

This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home was listed last week in Seacrest Beach, FL.

9 E. Blue Crab Loop

Seacrest Beach, FL 32413

$792,000 — 5 bedrooms — 5 bathrooms — 3,042 square feet — Built in 2005

This 3,042-square-foot Seacrest Beach home and carriage house is ideally situated on a corner lot and across from the 12,000-square-foot lagoon pool. The main house, called “Sand Dollars,” has three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, plus a landing area for additional sleeping. This home can sleep 15 people and will be sold fully furnished. The front porch is deep and has a swing for lounging in the warm Florida nights. The open floor plan downstairs allows for seamless entertaining from the living room to the dining room and into the modern kitchen, which has granite countertops and contemporary appliances. Santa Fe tile fills the walls below the custom white cabinetry. A single bedroom and full bath capable of handling elderly folks with ease is also on the first floor. Right off the dining room is a side porch and car port and is a great place for grilling. The master bedroom and bathroom are on the second floor with a full porch off the front of the house overlooking quiet Blue Crab Loop. The master bath has a full tub and separate shower. Two sinks and vanities, along with an ample master closet, are ready for you. An additional bedroom with two bunk beds and full bathroom, as well as a landing area for more guests, completes the second floor. The second and third floor has separate A/C and water heaters from the first floor. The third floor tower room has another bunk bed and wet bar. The tower porch is an ideal place to sit and watch a Florida sunset. The carriage house is complete with a two bedrooms one upstairs and one downstairs a full kitchen and children’s bunkroom on a hallway. The carriage house can sleep eight and has its own washer and dryer for easy loads of laundry. All the outside trim on the main home and carriage house was power washed and painted in August. With more than eight weeks of owner usage, including some holidays, the 2009 rental income is about $57,000. Seacrest Beach is located between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach north of County Road 30A. The community has deeded beach access through Villas at Sunset Beach. Carriage house with garage was built in 2001 and main house was built in 2005.

Christina Meinen is a Realtor specializing in selling and listing property and real estate in Destin, Sandestin and along Scenic Highway 30A. Call Christina today at 850.974.9704, or check out her new Real Estate Web site.

Just sold in Seacrest Beach, Florida

Just sold in Seacrest Beach, FL

Just sold in Seacrest Beach, FL

136 Beach Bike Way

Seacrest Beach, FL 32413

$580,000 — 4 bedrooms — 4.5 bathrooms — 2,508 square feet — Built in 2004

A large corner lot has room for a pool or garage with carriage house. It offers two master suites, one upstairs and one down. The first floor porch wraps around the home with fresh exterior paint, custom cabinets, hardwood floors, berber carpet in the bedrooms, a fireplace in the living room as well as a wet bar near the porch upstairs. It is offered fully furnished with pristine decorations and is rental ready. It has an established rental history of over $40K per year with excellent bookings in 2009 already.

Christina Meinen is a Realtor specializing in selling and listing property and real estate in Destin, Sandestin and along Scenic Highway 30A. Call Christina today at 850.974.9704, or check out her new Real Estate Web site.

Sandestin is the spot along the Emerald Coast

Sandestin is an all-inclusive resort in Destin, Florida.

Sandestin is an all-inclusive resort in Destin, Florida.

We’ve lived in Sandestin for several years and we’re constantly having fun. Sandestin is about 2,400 acres, but has a small time feel.

The resort straddles Highway 98 and hugs up against Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The resort truly has everything.

Got a boat? They have a marina.

Want to golf? Four courses await.

Hungry? About a dozen eateries – ranging from high-end, sosphiticated meals to a 50s hamburger joint – inhabit the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Along with several bars and a lagoon that kids can zip line across.

Shopping and more places to eat are right next door in Grand Boulevard. Restaurants like Tommy Bahama, Cantina Laredo, Flemming’s and Mitchell’s Fish Market are ready for your reservation. There are also numerous shops, and a Publix Supermarket to provide you with what ever you need.

But the best feature of the resort is the wide, white stretches of sugary sandy beaches. Grab a beach chair and lounge under the umbrella with a book, or spread out a beach towel and soak up the Florida sun. And the warm emerald waters sooth the urban weary soul.

Owners can scoot around on their Golf Cart, and Christina and I take full advantage. Living in Sandestin has be an incredible opportunity for us both and we love to call the resort home. There are plenty of homes, condos and lots available to choose from. The market is ready for first-time buyers. So call Christina today at 850.974.9704.

Christina Meinen is a Realtor specializing in selling and listing property and real estate in Destin, Sandestin and along Scenic Highway 30A. Call Christina today at 850.974.9704, or check out her new Real Estate Web site.

The beautiful beaches await you.

The beautiful beaches await you.

Under contract in Rosemary Beach, Florida

Under contract in the Savannah in Rosemary Beach, Florida.

Under contract in the Savannah in Rosemary Beach, Florida.

Rosemary Beach, FL

The Savannah

Rosemary Beach, FL

$695,000 — 3 bedrooms — 3.5 bathrooms — 1,596 square feet — Built in 2006

The Savannah is south of Scenic Highway 30A on Main Street in the heart of Rosemary Beach, overlooking the Town Center and just steps to the beach. This wonderful top floor unit occupies portions of the third and fourth levels in the building and offers Gulf views. Covered porches off of every room, high-end finishes that include Viking appliances, SieMatic cabinetry, granite countertops, hardwood floors, slate tile and high ceilings round off what is the most favored floor plan in the building. An open living room, dining room and kitchen on the top floor with high vaulted ceilings makes entertaining a pleasure.

Christina Meinen is a Realtor specializing in selling and listing property and real estate in Destin, Sandestin and along Scenic Highway 30A. Call Christina today at 850.974.9704, or check out her new Real Estate Web site.

Condo under contract in Destin, Florida

This four-bedroom and four bathroom in Destin, Fla., was just reduced to $1.2 million.

This four-bedroom and four bathroom in Destin, Fla., was just reduced to $1.2 million.

Destin

Signature Beach 901

Destin, FL 32541

$1,275,000 — 4 bedrooms — 4 bathrooms — 3,240 square feet — Built in 2005

Signature Beach is one of the most elegant condominiums in Destin, Fla. Enjoy the unbelievable gulf front views from your glass-curtain windows enabling you to gaze on Gulf views from virtually every room. The building only has 18 condos – two per floor. Access is controlled through a secured private elevator. The incredibly designed interior, high style construction, modern architecture, rooftop terrace infinity pool, covered parking, and low density from this condo makes it one of the most sought after luxury condominiums. You must see to believe the incredible views!

Wonderful privacy creates the feeling of being in your own Gulf-front home.

Christina Meinen is a Realtor specializing in selling and listing property and real estate in Destin, Sandestin and along Scenic Highway 30A. Call Christina today at 850.974.9704, or check out her new Real Estate Web site.