THE HAMMOCK
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VOLUME 1, NO. 25
Shopping with the sheriff PAGE 1B
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‘A big deal’: 30 signatures still needed County needs 30 easements for next beach renourishment phase. Otherwise, it’s ‘a waste of sand.’ PAGE 9A
Boat parade shrinks in 42nd year Joy in the parade is mixed with some frustration PAGE 3A INSIDE SPEEDING DEPUTY
30-year-old home sells for $3.3 million
Flagler detective suspended without pay for ‘unbecoming conduct’ following Dec. 4 arrest PAGE 6A
This home at 6 Cordoba Court had $1 million in renovations just to its pool and landscaping before the sale. Courtesy photos
KEEPING IT FUNKY
Coastal Gateway’s Krista Libby said The Hammock hasn’t hasn’t seen much of a real estate downturn.
Flagler Beach, Funky Pelican tentatively agree on lease contract that could last until 2057 PAGE 10A
FPC TOPS MHS
“The luxury market — there’s only so much ocean-front [property] and so much location close to the beach,” she said. “I think that’s what really people are wanting, is the proximity, and, in a gated community, this is what’s going to sell top dollar.” Libby would know: Coastal Gateway — which, by way of full disclosure, is an Observer advertiser — primarily sells luxury homes in The Hammock, and Libby recently sold a home at 6 Cordoba Court for $3.3 million. The price for the sale is unusual considering the lot itself — which has ocean views from its
SIERRA WILLIAMS
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STAFF WRITER
Though some real estate markets may be impacted by the current economy, Coastal Gateway real estate specialist Krista Libby said sales in The Hammock’s luxury market have not really been affected.
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Wreaths Across America honor fallen veterans at Flagler Memorial Gardens PAGE 1B
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Business..................... PAGE 3B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 4C Letters....................... PAGE 11A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports......................... PAGE 6B Tributes ...................... PAGE 2C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
The home at 6 Cordoba Court had a strong sale despite not being directly on the ocean, a sign that The Hammock market is still strong.
“There’s only so much ocean-front [property]... I think that’s what really people are wanting, is the proximity and, in a gated community, this is what’s going to sell top dollar.” KRISTA LIBBY, Coastal Gateway
second floor — is an interior home in Hammock Dunes and doesn’t sit directly on the ocean. Despite not being directly on the ocean, it is still a five-star lot, she said, with golf-course and lake views. The home sits on almost a three-quarter acre lot and has a long, private driveway. The 1997 home has two stories, four beds and five baths, a pool and 5,212 square feet. There are a lot of factors that draw people to The Hammock and can impact the price of a home. Not only is ocean-front property in demand, Libby said, but name recognition like the future Ritz-Carlton condos are driving buyers to the area. Coastal Gateway is the exclusive sales and marketing company for the Ritz-Carlton condos. But what really set the price were the previous homeowner’s renovations: They put $1 million into just the pool and landscaping, Libby said, before they even touched the
inside of the house. The inside was stripped to the studs, too, she said. “It was probably the nicest remodel home that I’ve ever seen,” she said. “The people that remodeled it, it was done like a brand new home.” Libby said the renovations made all the difference in price. She’d recently sold a neighboring home on a slightly smaller lot for just over $1 million. Many homes in The Hammock are older, she said, and to get the top dollar price point, certain renovations need to be done, especially being closer to the beach. “We’re going to need to start seeing renovations for people to get top dollar,” she said. Libby said Coastal Gateway has an average selling price of $761,000. Year-to-date, she said, their office has sold $213 million in volume. Email sierra@observerlocal news.com.
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13 Anastasia Court Refined coastal living. Recently renovated home on an oversized cul-de-sac lot featuring spectacular golf course and lake views. 4 / 4.5 / 4,652 sq. ft. LIST PRICE $2,199,000
Renovated 6th floor condo with open floor plan. Enjoy stunning ocean views from almost every room and the balcony. 3 / 2.5 / 1,944 sq. ft. LIST PRICE $1,099,000
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113 Calle del Sur
Spectacular luxury oceanfront estate built in 2021. Located in the exclusive golf community of Hammock Dunes. 4 / 4.5 / 4,667 sq. ft. LIST PRICE $4,100,000
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Krista@HammockDunesFL.com
386.931.5707
386.503.0509
612.298.4040
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