Seagrove Beach: large gulfview lot for sale

Cabana Bum,

The solution is simple. Just put your offer for the land on the back of your business card, hand it over and say, "This is my price, if you decide to sell it to me this is what I'll give you for it." Then just walk away and go about your business looking at all the other lots and let the "invisible hand" of the market work its magic. If you really believe it is a buyer's market--that means YOU set the price.

Don't forget to say "thank you" and "goodbye".

SJ and Kurt,
I agree but I encourage "cabana Bum" to look around and compare.

For example: how about the lot in the neighboring The Grove By the Sea for $625,000 at www.grovebytheseanews.com under the real estate section.

You know that misses on many of the criteria stated.

You know that misses on many of the criteria stated.

Seems to me that hi n dry was trying to make that point. Comparing the Groves lot with the other one is meant to show that the Greenwood lot is a good deal at it's price. That is if you think the Grove lot is accurately priced and is a good comp. That is thing about real estate. One persons may think the Grove lot is well priced and another may not. Stick to your criteria, shop around, don't settle, and once you make the decision don't look back and enjoy.

The "write the number on the back of the card" idea is amusing IMO. But if the number is acceptable to the seller then that's the making of the deal. Good luck to you both.

The "write the number on the back of the card" idea is amusing IMO. But if the number is acceptable to the seller then that's the making of the deal. Good luck to you both.

In a "buyers" market that's what works. Buyers have the time, money and a number of choices--sellers have run out of time, need the money, and have no choice. Interesting times are ahead.

Hi
The Grove by the sea is a nice community. I do like the homes the pool and the trees. But, when the right hurricane comes they WILL be under water. I may play poker but not with my home.
The price is determined by the buyer even during hot markets.

You say you like Cafe 30A, want a nice size lot, hi & dry, gulf view, HOA with resonable restrictions, no build out, walk to beach.... Check out Village of Sugar Beach ( behind Cafe 30A), community of about 40 homesites, community pool, gated street. There is a lot for sale on Sugar Sand Lane for $550,000, 48X144, gulf views from 2nd & 3rd floors. Close to beach with easy walk. Have friends who live there, very nice.

Cabana Bum, can you tell me what you mean by the right hurricane will flood the Grove? I live here 24/7 and am just curious about your comment? Are we talking storm surge or flooding from the little creek?

I must say, IMHO, there is no place like the Grove - I can't see the water but I LOVE it here - the best neighbors as far as living here on a full time basis - again, IMHO!!!

Good luck in your search for a lot, that is the most important aspect in getting the perfect place in Paradise - look into GF Building - Greg Franklin as a builder - he is incredible. If interested, I can give you the info.

You guys are correct. It's a great price for a great lot. Wish I was in a position to build on. Allows for weekly rentals yet the lots are so large that you're not sitting on 40 feet with towels hanging from your neighbors railings and cars parked all over. Great lot for someone who wants a "residential" neighborhood but keeps the option of short-term rentals,

Also, the lot price was just dropped to $529K

Some of you asked for an up to date picture of the potential Gulf view. Below is a picture taken today of the view from the 3rd story of the house on the adjoining lot. Keep in mind that the lot for sale has a higher elevation.

Picture of the lot on left(from neighbors 3rd story) and cul-de-sac on right.

Some of you asked for an up to date picture of the potential Gulf view. Below is a picture taken today of the view from the 3rd story of the house on the adjoining lot. Keep in mind that the lot for sale has a higher elevation.

Breathtaking! :shock:

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SHELLY you are soooo funny-I agree --the picture does not do justice to the view.

I will try another picture and see if it does a better job of showing the potential view. This was taken from our neighbor's 3rd story balcony. Their lot has slightly lower elevation than ours.

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SHELLY you are soooo funny-I agree --the picture does not do justice to the view.

Yeah, SHELLY is a real screamer!

Attached is a plat map displaying how close this lot-colored yellow- is to the Gulf. This lot is not ony close to the beach but also offers the security of a high above sea level elevation .

Any of us who have seen the hurricane storm surge devastation in Alabama and Mississippi and Louisiana know the importance of being on 30A which offers the highest coastal elevatons in the South.

Some can't believe that there is a 1/4 acre lot this close to the Gulf and Seaside with a view at this price.

Attached is the actual survey- we calculated approximately 12,000 sq. ft..
(A quarter of an acre is 43,560 divided by 4 = 10,890 sq ft.)

Some can't believe that there is a 1/4 acre lot this close to the Gulf and Seaside with a view at this price.

Obviously it's well above market price or it would have been sold by now. First-hand account as to how market is softening.

SHELLY,thanks for your concern but don?t worry. This is a unique property and I expect it to take a while to sell in this market. This lot is actually priced below 2005 sales comps in the area.

There is a lull in buying activity and all properties regardless of price are taking longer to sell. There are some sellers who are in a bind due to being over extended or are facing approaching build out deadlines. My price does not attempt to compete with sellers in such unfortunate circumstances. There are currently some very good buying opportunities especially if you are ready to build very soon. Call my agent at 727-487-3532 to help you find those exceptional deals and steals.

This lot has a rare combination of some very desirable qualities that most lots do not have: no build out time, low association dues, exceptional above sea level elevation, large size, Gulf view, and close proximity to higher priced Seaside and Watercolor communities .

Please let me know if you find something with all those characteristics at a lower price. Thanks again for your input.

Please let me know if you find something with all those characteristics at a lower price. Thanks again for your input.

You're thanking SHELLY for her input?

Way to get into the spirit of Thanksgiving! :clap_1: :clap_1:

You're thanking SHELLY for her input?

Way to get into the spirit of Thanksgiving! :clap_1: :clap_1:

I just knew you'd be responding to that!!!!! Go TFT Go!

But don't go TOO far, Tampa. ;-)

Obviously it's well above market price or it would have been sold by now. First-hand account as to how market is softening.

It is not obvious. Please don't rain on someone's thread for the purpose of making it soggy. If you have something constructive to add, even if it's about value, that would be welcome.

If you'd like to discuss what the market smells like, another thread would be more appropriate. ;-)

But don't go TOO far, Tampa. ;-)

You're thanking SHELLY for her input?

Way to get into the spirit of Thanksgiving! :clap_1: :clap_1:

Too Far, you are too funny. Guess I haven't been around enough to meet all the new personalities. Are you here or in Tampa? I'm going down to Tarpon next week to spend the holidays with my family and I'm freezing my butt off (I wish) up here. What's the whether like in Tampa Bay? Do I need to bring light clothes? Will be working outside on my place there replacing a deck. Yuk!

Too Far, you are too funny. Guess I haven't been around enough to meet all the new personalities. Are you here or in Tampa? I'm going down to Tarpon next week to spend the holidays with my family and I'm freezing my butt off (I wish) up here. What's the whether like in Tampa Bay? Do I need to bring light clothes? Will be working outside on my place there replacing a deck. Yuk!

Oh, goody, a thread tangent! But I have a feeling hi-n-dry won't mind. ;-)

Yep, I'm in Tampa. It's pretty nice right now -- well, foggy and a bit drizzly, but very nice temp-wise. Our local 5-day has a cold front coming in Monday, with mid-60s temps and sunny on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday they have the high up to 70, still sunny. :clap_1: :clap_1: I'd wear pants for sure but you can be flexible on the tops -- a couple of light long sleeves and maybe a sweater and some regular t-shirts.

P.S. BTW, we've "met" before -- I'm the one who emailed you about the Alexander several months back. We're neighbors, at least a couple of weeks out of the year.