Real Estate (Lot) Values in Seacrest Beach

I have a home in Seacrest and am in the process of building a second one.

A Gulf view is better for the sale, pool view for the rental.
It all depends on your intent.

Either way, Seacrest is a great neighborhood and still relatively affordable when compared to Rosemary or Watercolor.

By the way, there are more than 4 full timers in Seacrest.

I have a home in Seacrest and am in the process of building a second one.

A Gulf view is better for the sale, pool view for the rental.
It all depends on your intent.

Either way, Seacrest is a great neighborhood and still relatively affordable when compared to Rosemary or Watercolor.

By the way, there are more than 4 full timers in Seacrest.

Well, I asked Cork to correct me, because I thought she may be the only poster living full time in there, but the statement goes to all who know. I received my info from one of the few people who lives there year round, over looking the pool. Skerm, any guess as to the correct number of full time residences in Seacrest at the moment?

I personally know of at least 6.
At one time Seacrest Association told me there were 12 but I find that number suspect.

Personal preference aside, isn't being able to advertise a gulf view, no matter how minor, almost always more valuable?

I get annoyed when someone advertises a gulf view and it's really a little slice of a view that I have to squint to see. I lose trust when someone advertises a gulf view and it's only a sliver because that teeny view of the gulf becomes irrelevant to the quality of my vacation (except that I'm annoyed with the owner). Makes me wonder what else is being exaggerated. Unless it's a really good view I value other things such as peace and quiet, if I have kids -- proximity to the pool, convenience to parking/food/etc.

(other than cost), I consider the following when choosing a vacation place/home: conveniences so I can relax and not get stressed when coordinating a family -- easy is the name of the game when on vacation; peace and quiet, aesthetics (the beauty and there are many kinds of beauty -- a view of the ocean can be beautiful or trite/overblown; a pool can be noisy or charming and interesting for people-watching; etc. I'd also think about how things change over seasons.

I get annoyed when someone advertises a gulf view and it's really a little slice of a view that I have to squint to see. I lose trust when someone advertises a gulf view and it's only a sliver because that teeny view of the gulf becomes irrelevant to the quality of my vacation (except that I'm annoyed with the owner). Makes me wonder what else is being exaggerated. Unless it's a really good view I value other things such as peace and quiet, if I have kids -- proximity to the pool, convenience to parking/food/etc.

(other than cost), I consider the following when choosing a vacation place/home: conveniences so I can relax and not get stressed when coordinating a family -- easy is the name of the game when on vacation; peace and quiet, aesthetics (the beauty and there are many kinds of beauty -- a view of the ocean can be beautiful or trite/overblown; a pool can be noisy or charming and interesting for people-watching; etc. I'd also think about how things change over seasons.

Thanks for your opinion Paula. I agree with you pretty much, but there is a good chance that this view may remain unobstructed (just by exact position of it) - at least I hope so, because right now the view is absolutely awesome (no slice here - the whole pie!) Maybe I will get lucky!

I would love a beautiful view of the gulf, no doubt about it. If I was pretty sure no one would build in front of it, I'd go for the view. We stayed in a 2-bedroom condo overlooking the ocean on Waikiki Beach this past summer and it was mesmerizing and we'd go back to that same condo anytime because we were so happy there.