I agree that Grove By the Sea is a great family neighborhood. I also think the hoods around Eastern Lake are wonderful for full time residents. 
Need Help Finding Family Neighborhood 0n Scenic 30A
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Welcome to Sowal.com Someone told me to drive the full length of 30A and as many of the little streets around it to see it all first hand. That's what I did for my first couple visits and, 11 years later I can still say I'm glad I did it. There's a lot to see and get to know.
My Dad bought just west of 30-a about 30 years ago. With school, kids, work, etc., I didn't get to come down for years until just after Ivan to help Dad clean up. We rented bikes at Seaside and over a few days rode in and out of most every side street and neighborhood east and west. I'd echo AAbsolute's advice but do it on bikes. Worked great for us and my wife and I bought a home in our favorite neighborhood last year as prices have come back to earth. Still trying to get talked into moving down full time, though!
Good suggestions to drive/bike the side streets. You may want to research some homes first and then compare them, at least the neighorhood and home exterior, as you go.
While there are some good buys today, which will likely only get better with time, most homes on the market are overpriced. Grove by the Sea was mentioned and I agree that it is a well-done neighborhood, but IMHO, it may qualify as the most overpriced neighborhood in SoWal.
If you have not discovered it, you can view homes on the market at the following website:
EmeraldCoastHomesOnline.com
While there are some good buys today, which will likely only get better with time, most homes on the market are overpriced. Grove by the Sea was mentioned and I agree that it is a well-done neighborhood, but IMHO, it may qualify as the most overpriced neighborhood in SoWal.
If you have not discovered it, you can view homes on the market at the following website:
EmeraldCoastHomesOnline.com
I know Grove by the Sea and was an Owner there. That's an amazing statement to say it may qualify as the most overpriced neighborhood on 30A. I don't know yet if you are right or wrong, but I'll use your link and others and try and get an opinion too. I bought a lot, built a home and sold it immediately for 250,000 in about '99 - 2000. I had my best Realtor experience ever on that transaction. My Realtor was Krystal Beauchamp. I'll never forget seeing a car drive past the house and pause then come back around and pause again. Krystal must have seen it too, because she came from nowhere and asked them if they would like the keys to go in and take a look. That is my example of a Real Estate Salesperson. So many Realtor's only showed property, then there are true salespeople who convert cold inquiries.
Consider the contrast of these two listings. The first is in Grove and the second in Las Palmas. The market in SoWal is tough to figure out because it is all over the map.
http://emeraldcoasthomesonline.com/(g3txtbfv0zqprmbsg1wnqfuq)/propertyDetails.aspx?mls=462705
http://emeraldcoasthomesonline.com/(g3txtbfv0zqprmbsg1wnqfuq)/propertyDetails.aspx?mls=488944
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TooFarTampa
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Linky no worky.
How about posting the MLS numbers?AAbsolute, Krystal was the first person to drive us through Grove By the Sea, as it happens. We had a great experience with her in '03 (didn't buy in that neighborhood though).
Linky no worky.
AAbsolute, Krystal was the first person to drive us through Grove By the Sea, as it happens. We had a great experience with her in '03 (didn't buy in that neighborhood though).
MLS numbers for the two listings:
MLS# 462705
MLS# 488944
Thanks Chief. IMO, It may be a very long time to get that for The Grove home no matter how nice. I guess you know what Frank and Lynn sold that home for when it was new.?.?.
I love the valuation exercises, but don't like pronouncing my conclusions. It's a lot more fun when I'm talking about creating a home on a vacant lot and talking about it's valuations.
Linky no worky.
AAbsolute, Krystal was the first person to drive us through Grove By the Sea, as it happens. We had a great experience with her in '03 (didn't buy in that neighborhood though).
TFT, I did what you did too. I looked at The Grove in 1995 or '96 but bought my first one just up the hill instead. I like The Grove though. There's a sustainability about the overall community plan. I wish more of the homes there were more like the authentic one in the woods on the right when you come in. That place always seemed so real to me. I think I heard that Richard Gibbs did that one.