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Unique St Pete Penthouse Is For Sale. Snell Arcade.

March 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Beautiful molding, balcony of Snell Arcade penthouse

Beautiful molding, balcony of Snell Arcade penthouse

I’ve heard them say some views and locations are simply priceless.  I can nod in agreement standing at the edge of Grand Canyon, but not on the balcony of a luxury condo with water views.  It may be a million dollar view but it’s not priceless.  Fortunately, there are many breathtaking views and locations in St Persburg, FL and you can find a perfect one in the range between $350,000 and $4 million.

View over the patio at Snell Arcade, former Spanish Bob's

View over the patio at Snell Arcade, former Spanish Bob’s

I love unique properties and recently was able to visit and show to a client the penthouse of a historical building in St Petersburg.  It is an original St Pete skyline icon, Snell Arcade.  For year it was an office building but not long ago it was converted into a few luxury condominiums.  While the amenities at this location are few you cannot hide excitement about the opportunity to actually live here.

Downtown View from the balcony

Downtown View from the balcony

The penthouse is not on the highest floor in Snell Arcade. There’s what used to be Mr. Snell’s office above it, two small rooms, about 200 sq.ft each, that an out of state couple owns as a vacation home.  Penthouse, on the other hand, is spacious, a little over 1,000 sq.ft, completely updated and(!!!)…. is listed for sale!

Yes, the new condominium towers along Beach Drive block some of the Tampa Bay view, but you have the rest of the city to look at with amazing 360 degree views - you own the whole floor!  It is a historical building and I’ve already written about it before here: The Snell Arcade Building: A Historic St Petersburg Gem.

One downside is there’s no parking.  There were talks about converting part of the storage space into a garage, but I believe that is going to be additional commercial space offered for lease to help offset the cost of the building upkeep.  The good news is you can park across the street.  You also get some storage space in the basement of the building.

It may not be an ideal place for a family but for a couple or a singly professional looking to be in the heart of St Pete it’s a great option.  Price was reduced yesterday from $369,000 to $324,900 (listed by Re/Max Realtech) and it’s worth every penny of it.  If you are interested, I’ll be glad to show it to you and you’ll know why.  See the listing info below.

Written by Ilya Zobanov, real estate professional at The Home Team of Re/Max Metro. Reach him at (727) 418-9016.

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Rolling Out Our Monthly Newsletter w/VIDEO

March 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Hey! It's Ilya and James - The HOME Team

Hey! It’s Ilya and James – The HOME Team

We are officially starting our monthly newsletter.  Frankly, I don’t know what kind of information would perk your interest on a regular basis, yet we’ll try to provide only high quality content.  We are Realtors, so naturally we want to share news related to real estate in St Petersburg and Tampa Bay area.  But we are human too, so we will share things from our day to day lives, information about local restaurants, parks, neighborhoods and more.  So stick with us and feel free to share your thoughts in comments below or send us a private message.

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Piano Exchange or Old Garden Cafeteria Demolished

September 11, 2012 By 2 Comments

What Will Take Place Of This Historical Building In St Pete?

A well-familiar structure in St Petersburg, FL at 232 2nd St N came crashing down.  A nearly 100 year old building of a unique mission-style was recently demolished.  It was sitting vacant for several years, slowly deteriorating.  I often wondered about the fate of this historic icon passing by it daily on the way to work.  My parking lot abuts this old cafeteria and I’d find myself observing its chipping paint as I’d be getting behind the wheel of my car.  Now it’s just a well-graded dirt lot, a vacant lot.  Watch the video below of the building being demolished.

Yes, it used to be a well-known café called The Garden Cafeteria.  It was built in early 1920’s and was initially used as an assembly hall for The First Baptist Tabernacle.  A decade later it transformed into an automobile garage and later became a café.  Tropical style murals painted by a famous local artist covered most of the walls.  They even had a koi-pond.  In the 70’s they served their last meal and it became a piano exchange shop and that is how most people would refer to it up till now.

It’s not yet known what will be built in its place.  Hopefully something decent, so it could offset the running shoes store on the corner or 3rd Ave N and 2nd St that had just been painted obnoxiously screaming orange that could probably be seen from out of space.


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St Petersburg’s Hidden Waterfront – Old Southeast

July 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Lassing Park and Old Souteast

Judge Robert B. Lassing donated Lassing Park (see video below) to the city in 1924.  The gift included an understanding that the city of St. Petersburg would erect “no buildings other than necessary for park purposes,” according to a citation included in the survey.

The City acquired additional land in 1926, 1944, and 1945 for the park. On January 8, 1942, Lassing Park was dedicated.  From the shores of Lassing Park you can see across Tampa Bay to Apollo Beach, Downtown Tampa, The Coast Guard Station in St Petersburg as well as downtown St. Petersburg.  This residential park offers fishing, walking, expansive green space and a spectacular view of sunrises over Tampa Bay.

Old Southeast was established in the mid 1950s by developer C.A. Harvey and A. F. Freeman’s Bayboro Investment Company.  They purchased the land east of 4th Street between 7th Avenue South and 19th Avenue South. Old SE is bordered on the east by Lassing Park, a 12.5-acre park on Tampa Bay that runs from 16th to 22nd Avenues.

The historic Bayboro House was constructed as one of the first homes in Old Southeast on Lassing Park.  The home served as a base of operations while the Bayboro Development Company continued the development of Old Southeast. The neighborhood is famous for its colored hexagon-block sidewalks.  The blocks are arranged in patterns and run throughout the neighborhood.  Old Southeast is a hex block preservation district that involves homeowners in the maintenance and upkeep of its historic walkways.

Old Southeast is also known for its’ historical Craftsman Style home construction.  Many of these original homes were 2 story structures featuring large front porches.  The homes were crafted with great skill as noted in the many intricate designs that adorn the structures as well as the unique materials used in construction.

Lassing Park is a hidden waterfront area south of downtown.  Many never visited this area.  Come to Lassing Park on a windy day to watch kite surfers.  The water is shallow and is a great starting point for this sport.  You will enjoy the lifestyle and charm of Old Southeast without the price tag of Old Northeast.

See Old Southeast homes for sale here.

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Pass-A-Grille – learn the meaning of relaxing!

June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

A Peninsula of Paradise in Pass-A-Grille

Pass-A-Grille!  What a unique beach community!  Located at the southernmost tip of Pinellas County, it is a peace of paradise and a vacation haven for locals and tourists alike.  Although Pass-A-Grille belongs to the St Pete Beach municipality, it feels like a separate little town with a culture of it’s own.

 

A unique aspect of this community is that it suits a number of beach-going lifestyles.  Oceanfront dwellers of single family or condominium homes enjoy direct beach access and stunning sunset views. There are also rental options among many condominiums and vacation homes.  If you like boating or fishing, there is a number of homes with docks located on intracoastal waters.  And for those who desire to live in this historic community but have a limited budget, there are options available between the coasts without direct water access or views.  No worries – you can walk to the water in less than a minute.

Many Gulf-front homes and hotels on Pass-A-Grille are separated from the beach by Gulf Way, which you won’t see on any other barrier island in Tampa Bay.  This gives you an unobstructed view of the water while you ride along the load.  Parking meters are conveniently located along the road and accept change and credit cards.  There are public pavilions with bathrooms and snack bars.  Additionally, there are tennis courts, a public park, and even a baseball field.  Pass-A-Grille Marina offers boat storage for those who do not have a personal boat dock.
Dining options are plentiful.   The many options include the popular Hurricane Restaurant with a rooftop bar, the elegant Black Palm on 8th Ave, and the Brass Monkey on Gulf Way.   These and other restaurants provide a variety of cuisines for the curious tourist or experienced foodie.  Oh, and don’t forget Sea Horse Cafe on Pass-A-Grille Way which serves an awesome pancake breakfast.  Across from Sea Horse is a fishing dock from which you can also take a ferry to nearby Shell Key.
Pass-A-Grille is a draw for history buffs, too.   Some of Pinellas County’s oldest homes are located here.   In fact, the first permanent resident homesteaded here in 1886 and there are still houses that are over 100 years old.   This area is popular among artists and boaters (direct access to Gulf and no draw bridges to wait for) so the home prices here are often higher in comparison to other beach areas.
The white sandy beach of Pass-A-Grille is absolutely beautiful.  Not too wide or narrow – but just right.   A bounty of sea oats, sea grapes, and beach grasses give it a lovely natural look.

So, enjoy your stay in Pass-A-Grille whether short or permanent and feel free to contact us if you’re interested in selling or buying a home here.  We are locals, we are professionals, and we know our market well.  Call us at 727-418-9016.

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Indian Rocks Beach – a secret getaway

April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

How about a vacation on Indian Rocks Beach?

Shady cottages, quaint businesses, less crowds, few high rise condos…These features characterize perfectly the uniqueness of Indian Rocks Beach, my favorite among them all (and there are many here).   Every time we cruise through Indian Rocks on Gulf Blvd, I confess than I’m a little jealous of the people vacationing here.   They’ve chosen wisely.   Unless of course rowdy crowds and endless high rises are your preference.

Indian Rocks is a barrier island between the Clearwater and St. Pete/Treasure Island area beaches, about a half hour from Tampa International Airport and a 20 minute drive to downtown Clearwater.   The little city (incorporated in the mid-50s) was developed in the 1920’s for a wealthy inlander getaway spot.  After WWII, development picked up again.

The population is somewhere between 4-5K.   But it certainly feels like less.   One of the city’s nicknames is “South Buffalo South” because many residents hail from South Buffalo, New York.   Apparently, Indian Rock folk have chosen a less ambitious development path.  Conspicuously absent are the giant towers and familiar corporate beach business (though there are a handful) compared to some of the neighboring  beaches.  And this seems to be the reason people dig it.

If I vacationed here, my ideal would be a stay in a historic beachfront cottage, breakfast at the local doughnut shop, take-out lunch on the beach, and dinner at one of the Bay’s best seafood restaurants.    Notable Indian Rocks businesses include Sarah’s Seaside Cottages, Guppy’s on the Beach, Lighthouse Doughnuts, Keegan’s Seafood Grille, and Laughing Lizzard Bed and Breakfast.

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Snell Isle. Facts you need to know.

March 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

All You Need To Know About Snell Isle in St Pete

When was Snell Isle developed? –  1920s

Snell Isle was developed by C. Perry Snell in 1899 after he returned to St. Petersburg from traveling around Europe.  The first piece of land purchased was North Shore Park followed by Crescent Lake (located off of 22nd Ave. North between 5th and 7th street), and Mirror Lake (Centered between 4th and 1st Ave. North and 8th St. and 4th St. North).  Snell also purchased 600 acres of land which is now Coffee Pot Bayou.  The architecture is a mixture of European and Spanish styles.  Both contribute greatly to the elegant nature of the island.  In1928 Mr. Snell gave a piece of land to The Women’s Club to use for building a meeting center.

Details:

-          Active crime watch organization (There have only been 2 car thefts this year. There has been no other criminal activity. This is lower than the crime in all other parts of St. Petersburg.)

-          Median home value is $380,603

-          Home and apartment vacancy rate 8.6% (Lower than 48% of all neighborhoods in the nation.)

-          6.7% of the population have Scottish Ancestry

-          There is a nonprofit organization called The Snell Isle Property Owners Association, members of the organization are committed to maintaining and improving the Snell Isle life style

What are the boarders? – 34th Ave NE and Locust St. down to Coffee Pot Bayou and across to Tampa Bay.

 

Vinoy Golf and Country Club:

-          How many holes is the golf course? 18

-          What are the amenities?  Tennis, Golf, dinning, pool

-          What is the monthly membership fee? Contact Lance Moyer at 727-849-1000 for all golf membership information

-          Full Service golf pro shop – 727-896-8000

 

Snell Isle Apartments – 888-904-7920

-          Luxury waterfront apartments

-          One, two and three bedroom units available

-          Amenities include

  • Two resort style swimming pools
  • Resident internet café
  • BBQ Grills
  • Three fishing docks
  • State of the art fitness center
  • Picnic areas

-          Rent ranges from $750.00 to $1,445.00 per month depending on the size of the apartment.

 

There are currently 47 homes for sale in Sell Isle

-          These homes range in price from a $50,000 pre-foreclosure listing to a $3,950,000 4bd/5ba/1partial/5861 sq feet

The women’s Club that Perry Snell gifted the land too nearly 100 years ago is now a thriving community feature for many women.  It is beautifully located on the waterfront with a ballroom and many flexible room arrangements capable of accommodating any entertaining need. There are also many community outreach opportunities such as collecting and distributing school supplies to in need children, making handmade pillows for the St. Petersburg Hospice, and many more.

 

Elementary Schools

North Shore Elementary School Public

Shore Acres Elementary SchoolPublic

John M. Sexton Elementary SchoolPublic

Private Schools

St Raphael Catholic School  Catholic

Shorecrest Preparatory School Private

Canterbury School Of Florida Private

 

 

Middle Schools

Meadowlawn Middle School  Public

Imagine Charter School Public

John Hopkins Middle School Public

 

High Schools

St. Petersburg High School Public

Northeast High School Public

Gibbs High School Public

Ptec – St Petersburg Campus Public

Lakewood High School Public

 

Private High Schools

Shorecrest Preparatory School

Canterbury School Of Florida

New Creation Academy

Broach School

St Petersburg Cath High School

 

 

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St Pete Pier Design Options

November 30, 2011 By 2 Comments

What will the new St Pete Pier look like?

One of proposed Pier designes

The news about the total restructure of St Pete Pier is no longer news.  We’ve all been hearing for a while about this plan and possible architectural ideas of what the future Pier should look like.  Not too long ago we’ve written a post about the Pier and today there was an interesting article on ilovetheburg.com about the design contest.

Ilovetheburg.com writes: “The three architectural firms, selected from a field of nine diverse semi finalists yesterday are Michael Maltzan Architecture, West 8 Urban Design and Landscape Architecture, and BIG.

Old St Pete Pier

All the designs offer some highly interesting options to the iconic St. Petersburg Pier that you can view in person at the St. Petersburg Museum of History starting December 6th. The exhibit is free and open to the public until Dec. 30. Viewers are encouraged to vote for their
favorite..”

Check out the full article here. Which of these do you like the most?  Do you think they should change it at all?  We’d like to know what you think about it, please comment below.

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Are there any pre-1920 homes in Tampa Bay?

September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Old Historical Homes In Tampa Bay, pre-1920

Tampa Bay real estate doesn’t have centuries of unique history, so an “old house” for us is often something over 50 years old.  Well, there are actually quite a few homes in St Petersburg, Belleair, Tarpon Springs, Tampa and all over Tampa Bay that were built even over a 100 years ago.  Some of them are currently on the market.  Many of these historical homes are still very charming, they sometimes need work and perhaps owning one would be something you’ve always dreamed about.  Take a look at these homes and then please contact us at 888-449-4052.  We know Tampa Bay and its historical homes well.

Showing properties 1 - 30 of 151. See more Old Homes Pinellas.
(all data current as of 5/25/2013)

  1. $325,000 : 805 N Wheeler St, Plant City
    5 beds, 6 full baths
    Home size: 4,202 sq ft
    Lot size: 19,145 sqft
    Year built: 1910
    Days on market: 2
  2. $52,000 : MLS # O5161313 in Lakeland
    2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,106 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,499 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 3
  3. $124,000 : 318 W Columbus Dr, Tampa
    3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,602 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,440 sqft
    Year built: 1919
    Days on market: 4
  4. $155,000 : 131 18th St N, St Petersburg
    2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 816 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,200 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Days on market: 5
  5. $46,000 : 1140 E Church St, Bartow
    3 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,088 sq ft
    Lot size: 14,000 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Days on market: 5
  6. $899,000 : 2007 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa
    3 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 1,866 sq ft
    Lot size: 15,616 sqft
    Year built: 1916
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 5
  7. $330,000 : 903 Lake Otis Dr W, Winter Haven
    5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 5,376 sq ft
    Lot size: 2.00 ac
    Year built: 1915
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 5
  8. $190,000 : 1209 N Franklin St # K, Tampa
    1 bed, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,037 sq ft
    Year built: 1910
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 5
  9. $79,900 : 805 Lotus Path, Clearwater
    2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 902 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,576 sqft
    Year built: 1919
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 7
  10. $1,695,000 : 807 S Newport Ave, Tampa
    5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,653 sq ft
    Lot size: 11,430 sqft
    Year built: 1914
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 8
  11. $429,900 : 210 11th Ave Ne, St Petersburg
    4 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 1,656 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,080 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Days on market: 8
  12. $234,000 : 1000 Campbell Ave, Lake Wales
    4 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 3,104 sq ft
    Lot size: 29,995 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 8
  13. $109,500 : 7805 122nd E Ave, Parrish
    2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,108 sq ft
    Lot size: 11,907 sqft
    Year built: 1900
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 8
  14. $50,000 : 425 Orange St, Mulberry
    3 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,472 sq ft
    Lot size: 27,000 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Days on market: 8
  15. $39,900 : 2613 Marconi St, Tampa
    2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 900 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,990 sqft
    Year built: 1900
    Days on market: 8
  16. $49,999 : 1907 E 20th Ave, Tampa
    2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,326 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,998 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 9
  17. $79,900 : 780 S Floral Ave, Bartow
    5 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,944 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,000 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 10
  18. $1,200,000 : 2902 W Villa Rosa Park, Tampa
    4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,266 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,344 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 11
  19. $219,000 : 2310 N Central Ave, Tampa
    3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,956 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,388 sqft
    Year built: 1902
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 15
  20. $32,900 : 2226 37th E Ave, Bradenton
    2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,496 sq ft
    Lot size: 11,200 sqft
    Year built: 1918
    Days on market: 15
  21. $53,900 : 3206 N Highland Ave, Tampa
    2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,196 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,050 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 15
  22. $215,000 : 1521 N Lake Howard Dr, Winter Haven
    5 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,918 sq ft
    Lot size: 14,950 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 17
  23. $131,900 : 311 Congress St, Oldsmar
    2 beds, 2 full, 20 part baths
    Home size: 1,352 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,600 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Days on market: 17
  24. $175,000 : 970 Hollingsworth Rd, Lakeland
    3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,753 sq ft
    Lot size: 12,600 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Days on market: 17
  25. $339,000 : 2515 1st Ave N, St Petersburg
    4 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 2,184 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,350 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Days on market: 17
  26. $484,350 : 201 Bay Street, Tarpon Springs
    4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 3,056 sq ft
    Lot size: 12,650 sqft
    Year built: 1917
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 19
  27. $79,900 : 3700 1st Ave N, St Petersburg
    3 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,179 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,000 sqft
    Year built: 1915
    Days on market: 22
  28. $64,900 : 312 S Orange Ave, Frostproof
    4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 1,998 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,130 sqft
    Year built: 1918
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 23
  29. $49,900 : 38511 7th Ave, Zephyrhills
    2 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,704 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,276 sqft
    Year built: 1911
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 24
  30. $750,000 : 1570 Alexander Rd, Belleair
    4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,423 sq ft
    Lot size: 20,086 sqft
    Year built: 1900
    Days on market: 24

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Welcome to St Pete’s Snell Isle

August 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

European inspired touches throughout Snell Isle

Snell Isle: Oasis in the City

Snell Isle - A Charm Of History

Looking for a serene place in the city where historic homes line shady, winding streets?  A quaint neighborhood that has an authentic “old Florida” charm?  Snell Isle near downtown St Petersburg, Florida may suit you to a tee.  Located just minutes from downtown St. Pete and connected to the city via a lovely bridge spanning Coffee Pot Bayou, Snell Isle is a great place to call home.

The neighborhood’s history dates back to 1898 when C. Perry Snell, a soon-to-be prominent developer of St. Petersburg as we know it, first set eyes on the area during his honeymoon.  Apparently, Snell was a man who could turn his visions into reality.  He eventually developed Crescent Lake, Mirror Lake, and built the intriguing Snell Arcade building.

Canals in Snell Isle

Snell returned to St. Petersburg in 1899 and purchased a swatch of land where Northshore Park is now located.  Around 1911, Snell bought more land (or what could just pass as land) and began the long process of filling the marshy area that would become Snell Isle.  Lots were up for sale by 1925.

Driving through the neighborhood, you can still get a sense of what Snell envisioned for his creation – a tropical paradise with a European flair.  Snell’s travels to Europe provided inspiration for the European style homes and the many statues that dot the neighborhood.  Among the island’s treasures is the St. Petersburg Women’s Club, always a popular spot for weddings and receptions, which occupies a pink-hued Mediterranean Revival building near the island’s entrance.  Long story short, that lovely arched bridge over Coffee Pot Bayou exists due to the efforts of the club’s 1920’s era members to replace the ancient wooden one that fell far short of acceptability.

Do you live in Snell Isle?  What do you love about Snell Isle?  Please comment below.

Source: http://www.stpete.org/neighborhoods/nnsne.asp

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