Florida Homes and Condos for Sale: Florida: Rockledge

For the golfing enthusiast this two-story rental townhouse is located at 1244 Admiralty Blvd on the 18th fairway of the Turtle Creek Golf Course in Rockledge, Florida, only a short walk from the club house, practice range, putting green and first tee!

Several years ago it seemed as if real estate prices were going up overnight. People jumped in the real estate market for fear of being priced out of the market in the near future while others jumped in based on pure speculation (and hope for easy profits).

Then the market slowed and reversed itself. The reality now is quite different.
While walking this past week I noticed several vacant houses in my neighborhood. They have been vacant for some time.

• There is the one that is currently a bank owned property listed for 65K. I remember talking with the former owner when he was considering selling several years ago when it would have sold for $200K.
• Nearby is the foreclosure that has been vacant for a couple of years now. The investors got into the rehab and I guess ran out of money.
• There is the foreclosure where the former owner just walked away. It is not on the market yet but when it goes on the market the buyer will certainly pay a lot less than the $220+ the previous owner paid back a few years ago.

This is just some (not all) of the examples of a real estate market explosion that are close to home for me.  I am sure you can find similar cases in any community throughout the USA.  These are just evidence of the real estate explosion and subsequent implosion.

The reality is:

• Real estate is cyclical. When you are riding the up bubble things are good.
• When things are down, things can be good - for the new buyers!

If you are in the market for a house or condo in Viera, Suntree or Rockledge, Florida, call me to discuss how I can assist you. If you are considering selling, perhaps as a short sale, drop me an email for a no obligation market analysis. 

For the golfing enthusiast this two-story townhouse is located at 1244 Admiralty Blvd on the 18th fairway of the Turtle Creek Golf Course in Rockledge, Florida, only a short walk from the club house, practice range, putting green and first tee!

The price has been reduced on this ideally situated commercial and industrial site in Brevard County Florida. This prime location in Rockledge, Florida, consists of 4.79 acres comprised of two adjoining properties at 480 Barnes Blvd.

One parcel of 2.52 acres in city limits zoned industrial has office, warehouse, walk in cooler and retail store in front.  The second parcel of 2.27 acres is zoned agricultural and is outside of city boundary.  Currently this property is being operated as a commercial nursery.

With 580 feet of Barnes Blvd frontage (will be four laned), already a major local route with access to Interstate 95 and US 1,  a traffic count over 10,000 daily can give your enterprise lots of exposure!

The possibilities really are endless.  This is located near the border of the planned unit development of Viera, one of the most desirable residential communities in Brevard County, Florida.

Businesses nearby include Walgreen's Drugstore (CVS where are you?), a Publix Supermarket, Starbucks, restaurants, a golf course, and more.

This property is offered for $750,000 which is well below the appraisal price.  For additional information on this property please contact me at 321-693-3850 or by email to agent@moving2brevard.com.

Sometimes one must wonder.... I guess here in Florida if it is green and flat it is golfable (not sure that is a word!

Community Park of Rockledge provides soccer, trails, bike paths, a skateboard park/course, a playground, pavillion and more. 

But it does not provide golfing.  Residents are encouraged to use the nearby Turtle Creek Golf Course or Viera East Golf Club!

Prime location in Rockledge, Florida, 4.79 acre total plot consists of two adjoining properties at 480 Barnes Blvd.

One parcel of 2.52 acres in city limits zoned industrial has office, warehouse, walk in cooler and retail store in front.

The second parcel of 2.27 acres is zoned agricultural and is outside of city boundary. Currently this property is being operated as a commercial nursery.

This property consists of 580 feet of prime commercial property on street that will be four laned.   Front of property has already been purchased for the road construction  which will lead to this becoming a major thoroughfare (traffic count over 10,000 daily).

The possiblities are endless.  This is located near the border of the planned unit development of Viera. The location is within a couple of miles of direct access to Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 1 is just east a mile or so. 

Businesses already nearby include Walgreen's Drugstore (CVS where are you?), a Publix Supermarket, Starbucks, restaurants, a golf course.

This property is offered for $795,000 which is well below the appraisal price.  For additional information on this property please contact me at 321-693-3850 or by email to agent@moving2brevard.com.

Gary Waters, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida, serving Florida's Space Coast.

Reliable automobile service is critical, especially in an economy where every dollar is more important than ever.  When you relocate to a new area you may choose to take your car to the dealer.  Or, if you are like me, you prefer to find a good local auto repair shop who treats you with respect, honesty and fairness. 

In Rockledge, Florida I take my vehicles to Schlenker Automotive Repair Center  at 396 Barton Blvd in downtown Rockledge.

I posted an article about six months ago about preventative maintenance. The article was targeted toward getting a house ready for marketing, specifically about putting maintenance cost in perspective. 

Sometimes the cost of delayed maintenance can be much larger than the cost of routine maintenance.

Schlenker Auto Repair Center is only one half of Schlenker Enterprises.  Across the street at 385 Barton Boulevard is the Car Star Collision  Center where you can get those little hiccups fixed!

Almost every time I have visited I have dealt directly with Mr. Lou Schlenker himself.  His estimates are right on target (and reasonable) and when he gives you a completion time you know it will be on time, if not early.

Having a high level of comfort when dealing with an auto repair facility will relive a lot stress when you need their services. 

When I need auto service, although  am not a happy real estate agent, I am glad I have Schlenker Automotive Repair Center.

Give them a try and tell them Gary Waters, Realtor, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida referred you to him.

The Ventura at Turtle Creek in Rockledge, Florida,   with about 160 condos built so far, this gated community offers owners a great location next door to the Turtle Creek Golf Course in Rockledge, Florida.

These concrete construction, four story units (with two elevators per building) have become very attractive to buyers recently. 

[If you own a condo in The Ventura at Turtle Creek and want to sell, contact me. I have a buyer!].

This gated condo community provides lots of amenities including lighted walking paths, 65 foot resort style pool, cabana club house, and location.

Only a half mile from Interstate 95 and about a mile from US 1, the location is ideal for commuters. 

If you are looking for a Florida vacation getaway then being only 40 minutes (or less) to Orlando International Airport will make it easy to pull off that weekend trip to Florida!

And lets not forget the nearby shopping, golfing (Viera East Golf Course, Duran Golf Club), restaurants and more located in nearby Viera!  With the new Viera Hospital being constructed in the heart of Viera, you will have access to some of the best medical care in Brevard County Florida.

And lets not forget the schools in the area - nothing but the very best that Brevard County School District offers!  And of course you are only minutes away from the beaches and Port Canaveral (cruises)!

Pulte Homes still has about a half dozen or so buildings to be built although they have stopped construction until activity picks up.  With plenty more construction to be done I feel pretty confident the builder will ensure that The Ventura at Turtle Creek remains one of the best condo communities in the Viera Florida area.

As for prices in the complex, there are only a few units on the market right now with a couple listed in the upper $140,000s.  There were a couple of recent units sold in the $110-120,000 range.  With buyers still showing interest in The Ventura at Turtle Creek if you are considering selling, call me. 

For information on single family homes, condos and townhouses for sale in the Viera, Rockledge  and Suntree area of Brevard County, Florida, please contact me at agent@moving2brevard.com or directly at 321-693-3850.

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, 1211 Admiralty Blvd, Rockledge Florida.

Yesterday I wrote that I was going to be at the auto service shop early today. At 7:30 this morning I headed down to my mechanic's place, Schlenker's Auto Service, in Rockledge, Florida.

[Amazing how we take personal ownership of my (doctor,lawyer,mechanic, Realtor,) when we have developed a comfortable relationship over time.]

While sitting in the lounge area sipping my Dunkin' Donuts coffee I overheard a call to a customer. Apparently the customer's car needed a new transmission.  A rebuilt transmission would be about $1300 dollars. Then I heard a follow up comment about another guy who had to pay several thousand for his transmission replacement yesterday.

A couple of thoughts entered my mind.  First, not bad  - only $1,300.  Then, of course, could preventive maintenance have precluded this problem?

However, my $247.07 bill for preventive maintenance was much more palatable!

In life, many times it is all about putting your circumstances in their proper perspective. And then, many times, it is all about preventive maintenance.  Let's see..dental exam, physical exam, exercise, non-smoking, immunizations, AC service, pest control, oil change, ....

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida, proudly serving buyers and sellers in the Viera, Suntree and Rockledge areas of Florida's Space Coast.

I was out and about in the Rockledge Florida area running some errands this morning. As is my practice I always wear my Century 21 Baytree Realty badge.  You never know who you may run into who is in the market (or knows someone who is).

On my last stop of the trip I stopped by the Family Dollar Store in Rockledge to grab a few items (there are some good buys on some things).  The cashier, a mature lady, asked how the market was doing.

I explained the opportunities are plentiful in the Viera and Rockledge area.   She agreed and proceeded to telling me how her grandson had just gotten a great deal in the Three Meadows subdivision in Rockledge.

Then she told me about a lady who stopped in to purchase some plastic storage boxes because she was moving.  Her house was worth half the $200,000 mortgage.  The downturn in the housing market has touched a lot of people.  And few is the number of folks who do not know someone who has felt the sting or the joy.

Now that the $timulu$ plan let's hope the buyers pursue the opportunities. I have an appointment tomorrow morning Schlenker's Auto Service in Rockledge (support your local small business!) to have some work done on my wife's car. I will be there early (8:00 a.m.), with my badge on, talking real estate. Stop by and talk real estate!

Gary Waters, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida, serving buyers and sellers along the Florida Space Coast.