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2010 Real Estate Market Report for Golden Isles in Hallandale, Florida

access_timeFebruary 7, 2011personScott Patterson

In 2010, I spent a lot of time selling properties in the gated waterfront community of Golden Isles in Hallandale, Florida. In fact, of the 14 homes that sold in this community in 2010, I sold half of them.

Golden Isles has become a coveted address because of it’s location and access to the ocean. It’s central location puts you just minutes away from the unique communities of Aventura, Sunny Isles and Bal Harbour, this deep waterfront community is also less than 5 minutes from the newly constructed Gulfstream Park:

Community Amenities include:

•Tennis Center
•Park and Children’s Playground
•24 Hour Manned Gatehouse

I recently reviewed all of the sales in the Golden Isles community, below is a quick summary in case you’re thinking about entering the South Florida real estate market.

2010 Sales Data for the Golden Isles Community in the Hallandale Real Estate Market

Of the 14 homes that sold in Golden Isles in 2010, I sold seven. Below I have listed the sales data for this sought after Hallandale community.

Total Sales in 2010: 14

Highest Priced Sale in 2010: $1,425,000 (Structure was torn down by buyer, corner property sold for land value)

Lowest Priced Sale in 2010: $440,000 (Knock down on north side of Tamarind Drive, the north side of Tamarind is the least desirable location in Golden Isles since it faces older condos built in the 50’s)

Maximum Square Footage on a Home Sold in 2010: 5,908

Minimum Square Footage on a Home Sold in 2010: 1,708

Given this community’s compelling location on the water and its close proximity to all the shopping, dining and entertainment venues of neighborhood communities, the lots in Golden Isles are quite valuable.

Buying a Home in Hallandale, Florida

Do you want to learn more about Golden Isles? Check out my Golden Isles community page, which details all of the amenities you’ll find in this community.

If you’re a South Florida home buyer who is interested in learning more about all the available listings in Hallandale, Golden Beach, Hollywood and Aventura, then contact me, Scott Patterson. I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have about the area and help make navigating the South Florida real estate market as easy as possible for you.

Explore Harbor Islands in Hollywood Florida from the Convenience of Home

access_timeFebruary 1, 2011personScott Patterson

The advent of the Internet has made it a whole lot easier to be a South Florida home buyer. Why? Because it allows you to have a wealth of information right at your fingertips, from available listings in Hollywood, Florida to virtual tours of some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the area.

My goal is to make navigating the South Florida real estate market as easy as possible. So I’ve made videos of some of the most coveted, luxurious residential communities in the area.

This month, I’d like to tell you about a community that has become well known for its tranquil vistas and friendly neighbors: Harbor Islands in Hollywood, Florida.

Dream Homes for Every Lifestyle in Harbor Islands Community in Hollywood, Florida

Situated on a cluster of islands along the Intracoastal Waterway, the 192-acre gated community of Harbor Islands is a paradise within the city of Hollywood. Many of the homes in this amenity rich community are waterfront and feature views of the Intracoastal and canals as well as have private swimming pools.

From waterfront estates to impressive town homes, there is something for every lifestyle at Harbor Islands, with prices ranging from $450,000 to $5 million. Homes were built between 1996 and 2006 and range in size from 1,500 to 10,0000 square feet.

Although the neighborhood itself is expansive, you’ll feel right at home in one of Harbor Island’s distinctive communities: Edgewater, Harborside, Harborview, Grand Harbor Estates, The Estates, Harbor Pointe, Commodore Estates and Admiral’s Cove.

No matter which community within Harbor Islands you ultimately settle in, rest assured that you’ll have access to such world class amenities as:

the Grand Clubhouse Recreation Center
The 20-acre Joe Dimaggio Park, which includes paths for biking and jogging
A Championship Tennis Center
State-of-the-art Fitness Center and Spa
The Loggerhead Club and Marina
And more!

Ready to Enter the Hollywood, Florida Real Estate Market?

If you would like to learn more about what Harbor Islands has to offer its residents, check out my Harbor Islands community page, which will tell you even more about what it’s like to live in this amazing Hollywood, Florida neighborhood.

As your South Florida real estate expert, I’m constantly looking for ways to make your South Florida home buying experience easy and pleasant. Contact me, Scott Patterson, today to learn about featured listings in South Florida’s many beautiful communities, including Aventura, Golden Beach, Hallandale and Hollywood.

I’d also suggest you browse some of my other community pages to learn about other featured neighborhoods in Hollywood, including Hollywood Lakes as well as the condominium communities of Ocean Palms and Villas of Positano

New Farmers Market Coming To Hollywood Florida

access_timeSeptember 12, 2010personScott Patterson

Farmers Markets are increasingly popular for their locally grown fresh produce and other local goods. One of my clients is opening a state of the art 100,000 sq. ft. facility with over 300 booths in Hollywood Florida: The “Yellow Green Farmers Market”, the grand opening will be on October 3rd 2010 and is located at 1940 N. 30th Rd. Hollywood Florida 33021 (954-513-3990) www.ygfarmersmarket.com . Since we are all looking for ways to lead healthy lifestyles, this is a great way to do so while supporting our local community and environment.

Now South Florida and the nearby communities of: Hollywood Oaks, Hollywood Lakes, Harbor Islands, Golden Isles, Aventura, Golden Beach, Presidential Estates and Sunny Isles can come enjoy fresh produce, fish, meats, cheeses, arts & crafts and much more. Please join us in welcoming our new neighbor!

New Mid-Modern Listing in Hollywood Lakes

access_timeFebruary 17, 2010personScott Patterson

1136 N. Northlake Drive

This is one of my newest listings in Hollywood Lakes on Northlake. This Mid-Modern home is impeccable and was built in 2008 with the finest of finishes and attention to detail. The home is located on a point corner lot with 164 feet of waterfrontage. The views are one of the best in the Lakes and one of very few Mid-Modern homes in the area.

Home Details:

6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths
Two-story
Built in 2008
2 car garage

For Additional information about this listing or other listings visit my South Florida Real Estate Website.

New To The Market Harbor Islands In “Harbor Pointe” Hollywood Florida

access_timeSeptember 16, 2009personScott Patterson

For those of you who might be unfamiliar with Harbor Islands, it is a 192-acre private gated waterfront community in Hollywood Florida composed of eight sub-communities. You can select a home to fit your own personal budget with prices ranging from $450,000 up to $5,000,000. Amenities in the community include a deep water Marina with 196 boat slips that can accommodate boats from 20-120 feet, Joe DiMaggio Park, Tennis and Fitness Center/Spa. One of the unique things about Harbor Islands is that it’s one of the only waterfront gated communities with private streets east of I-95 & US1.

New Listing Featured below is located in “Harbor Pointe” , the newest community in Harbor Islands located next to the Marina with Intracoastal Waterfront Homes as well as Non-Waterfront homes.

1320 Hatteras Court

Quick Facts:
5 Bedrooms
6.5 Baths
Living Area Sq.ft.: 4,950
3 car garage

List Price: $1,550,000

There are currently 5 Active properties in Harbor Pointe, the featured listing above (non-waterfront) and 4 others on the Intracoastal waterfront. See all the Active Listings in Harbor Pointe. There has been 1 closed sale this year in Harbor Pointe and it was a Bank Owned Foreclosure that sold 2 days ago on September 14, 2009 for $3,200,000 it was a 6BR, 9.5BA 8,519 sq.ft. waterfront home which included the only 100 foot deeded dock at the marina, all the rest of the docks at the marina are only available for lease.

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The Villas Of Positano In Hollywood Beach

access_timeAugust 4, 2009personScott Patterson

I recently listed a 2-story penthouse in The Villas of Positano, a new oceanfront development in Hollywood Beach Florida with 200′ of pristine beachfront. As soon as I walked into the grand foyer and lobby it was evident this was a luxury development with some of the finest finishes. Some of the amenities include: elevated pool deck overlooking the ocean, exercise facility, concierge service, private garages for all the penthouses, grand foyer entry and lobby, terraces with ocean views, cabanas all within walking distance to the newly renovated Hollywood Boardwalk which underwent a renovation that was completed in 2007. The Promenade offers charming shops, cafes and restaurants.

Villas of Positano is centrally located just a short drive from Aventura, Fort Lauderdale and Bal Harbour and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

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View Floor Plans at Villas of Positano

Harbor Islands Real Estate Inventory

access_timeJuly 28, 2009personScott Patterson

There are currently 28 single family homes and 16 townhomes on the market in the private gated waterfront community of Harbor Islands.

Breakdown Harbor Islands single family homes

The most expensive single family home in Harbor Islands is actually a foreclosure in Harbor Pointe, the home is currently listed for $4,200,000 and it is a 6 Bedroom, 9.5 Bath waterfront home with over 8,500 sq.ft., it was previously listed for $6,750,00 and was reduced in price last week to the current $4,200,000. The least expensive single family home is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1,570 sq.ft. home going for $449,000 (dry lot).

Breakdown Harbor Islands Townhomes

The most expensive townhome in Harbor Islands is selling for $910,000 it is a 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath with 3,287 sq.ft.. The least expensive townhome is $499,500, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath and 2,129 sq.ft. (both dry lots)

2009 Harbor Islands single family home sales

There have been a total of 5 closed sales so far this year and there are currently 2 pending sales. The highest sales price so far this year was 1449 Commodore Way in Commodore Estates for $1,520,000 (dry lot) and closed 6-22-2009, a 6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath, 4,747 sq.ft. home. The lowest sales price so far is $625,000 (dry lot) and closed 1-30-2009, a 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2,659 sq.ft.

How does this compare to last year (2008)?

*At this same time last year there were only 2 single family closed sales

2009 Harbor Islands Townhome sales

There has been a total of 3 townhomes that closed this year.

938 S Harbor View: Sold: $440,000, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2,749 sq.ft. (dry lot)
989 N. Harbor View: Sold: $530,000, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2,749 sq.ft. (waterfront)
808 E. Spinnaker Drive: $660,000, 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2,648 sq.ft. (dry lot)

How does this compare to last year (2008)?

*At this same time last year there were 4 closed townhome sales

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Hollywood Boulevard Improvement Project Has Begun

access_timeJune 19, 2009personScott Patterson

On April 30th the City of Hollywood Florida commenced the long awaited Hollywood Boulevard Improvement Project. The project will take nearly a year to complete and it’s main objective is to construct a median that will prevent direct crossing from north to south along the Hollywood Boulevard which has caused numerous accidents over the years. The landscaped median will be 19 feet wide and will span from the Intracoastal Bridge (recently renovated as well) to Downtown Hollywood, the project will also focus on improved drainage. The Hollywood Lakes community will definitely benefit from the project which in addition to preventing direct crossing along Hollywood Blvd. will also add to the neighborhoods aesthetic appeal.

I went down to Hollywood Blvd. to capture the work in progress!

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Right Price, Right Buyer in Hollywood Florida

access_timeJune 11, 2009personScott Patterson

Two more homes sold this month in Hollywood but these were shelled (no kitchen, baths or flooring only walls), however this goes to show you that there’s a right buyer for every property when the property is priced right, “It only takes one Buyer”. Both of these properties were “Short Sales” and both were cash transactions.

4008 Jefferson Street in Hollywood Hills closed yesterday June 10th, 2009 for $262,500. The previous builder/owner of the home never finished the construction and owed approx. $700,000

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