Real Estate (Lot) Values in Seacrest Beach

[imasunbum]

Okay - I need some help from those of you that have some knowledge of real estate values in Seacrest Beach. An opinion really. Which would you consider more valuable, a perimeter lot or lot adjacent to the pool (of equal size)?

By perimeter lot I mean one bordering 30A that will have gulf views from upper floors when house is built? These are the lots that run along 30A on either side of the entrance to Seacrest.

Just an opinion. Thanks!

 

[Beach Runner]

I wouldn't want to be next to the pool. You know how sound projects from a pool, especially annoying when you're trying to sleep. There is a certain amount of noise from 30-A traffic, but in a Sharper Image Sound Soother sort of way, as opposed to the shrill sounds of little girls screaming as they play in the pool, as adorable as they may be.

 

[imasunbum]

I wouldn't want to be next to the pool. You know how sound projects from a pool, especially annoying when you're trying to sleep. There is a certain amount of noise from 30-A traffic, but in a Sharper Image Sound Soother sort of way, as opposed to the shrill sounds of little girls screaming as they play in the pool, as adorable as they may be.

Thanks Beach Runner - I think the 30A lot would be more valuable from the standpoint of the gulf views (almost like a walk across the yard to the pool), but others have had the opposite opinion. Thanks for yours.

 

[Paula]

One thing to keep in mind is that a gulf view may not be permanent if someone could build something that would block your view someday.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Paula is correct, Gulf views in Seacrest will be temporary or peek views in the future. I think the the lots on the pool are more valuable.

 

[Kurt]

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

 

[Smiling JOe]

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

more valuable than no gulf view with all other things being equal. Pool side lots, esp in rental places like Seacrest, are in huge demand, much more so than a gulf view from the 3rd floor lookout which no one ever uses. Imagine the convenience for parents to sit on the porch with their cocktails while the older kids are swimming just below them. Easy to supervise and enjoy your own space too.

 

[Paula]

As a parent, I go with whatever is convenient for travelling with kids. Of course, not all travelers will be parents. So, it makes sense to figure out who your preferred market will be. Also, it makes even more sense to figure out what you personally enjoy most if it's a place you plan to keep. Kids are only small for a few years and soon they can go to the pool on their own. Personally, I go for quiet.

I do think Gulf views draw more attention. But if it's once of those tiny gulf views, I think people can be disappointed once they see it. If it's a very good gulf view, I think people can be awed by it.

 

[Beachlover2]

You are right about the different renters - we own one unit that is pool side and we get mainly families in there. Another unit has a beautiful gulfview and it is almost always couples. I am still not sure who I prefer to rent to. It really just depends on the individuals. Some families really take care of stuff. Others time not!!!

 

[Miss Kitty]

Do most people buy with renters in mind instead of themselves?