The Avondale A Team - Caroline Powell and Allison Steilberg - LOCAL AREA SPECIALISTS - Avondale - Ortega

Dreaming of a waterfront home? Look no further than this fantastic house at 4853 Longbow Road in Ortega!

3/26/2012

There has never been a better chance to buy a home on the St. John's river in Jacksonville, FL. Take a look at this beautifully renovated home! 4853 LongBow Road. This house is the absolute epitome of style and sophistication. Starting in the kitchen, you'll find honed black granite and white marble countertops, 6 burner gas Thermador range, warming drawer, double pantry and beverage station with wine cooler are just a few of the goodies in this incredible space!

In addition to this great kitchen, all baths have been renovated to perfection with exquisite tile work, mastersuite has huge walk in his and hers closets, there a large sparkling pool with diving board and the dock has both a boat and jet ski lift - there's nothing left to do except move in and enjoy!

Rock Bottom Price - Penthouse Condo Reduced to $350K

5/23/2010

If you read my blog about the Penthouse Condo at the Park Lane last May (2009), you'll be amazed to see that the price has been reduced again -- this time to the amazing price of $350K. Own the entire top floor of the famous Park Lane and enjoy the lifestyle you've always dreamed of. Outfitted with the best of the best (Viking appliances, ULine Wine coolers and bamboo end grain countertops) this is a deal worth getting off the fence for! Reduced by nearly $600K from it's original asking price, this is a DEAL! Call Caroline Powell at 904-463-1898 or Allison Steilberg at 904-252-5181 for a showing appointment. Thanks!

AMAZING PRICE REDUCTION!! Penthouse Condo - MUST SEE!!

5/4/2009

Just when you think it couldn't get any better! The sellers of our penthouse listing at the Park Lane have instructed us to lower the price of their fabulously renovated 2BR/2BA penthouse condo at the Park Lane in Riverside to $525K! Imagine your own private hideaway within walking distance to fabulous restaurants like Zoe's Kitchen and Al's Pizza and Memorial Park which was designed by the same architect that designed Central Park in New York. Publix is also across the street and within walking distance so there's no need for your car -- go green and walk! End cut bamboo butcher block countertops, frameless glass shower enclosure and lots of custom built American walnut built-ins are just a few of the many outstanding features of this home in the sky. Oh, did I mention the 360 degree panoramic views of the St. John's River and Jacksonville's gorgeous downtown skyline? Don't wait -- this is your chance. Call me at 904-252-5181 for an appointment or see the entire listing on my website at www.allaboutavondale.com. Thanks!

Don't Get Caught Waiting for the Bottom - Pending Sales are Up!

4/17/2009

4227 Garibaldi Avenue - Pending Sale

1968 Morningside Street - Pending Sale

Since April 1st, 11 homes in the Avondale, Riverside and Ortega neighborhoods of Jacksonville, FL priced under $350K have gone under contract. To see the list of homes, click here. Mirroring a trend we're seeing across the country, first time homebuyers are once again entering the real estate market. Priced out of the market during the boom, first time homebuyers now have lots of incentives. For starters, with good credit, interest rates are below 5%. Secondly, first time buyers are eligible for an $8,000 tax credit. Finally, sellers have finally begun to understand the realities of the market, reduced their prices and are gettting offers. To see an easy to understand Q & A about the $8,000 tax credit, click here. Don't get caught waiting for the bottom! Call me today to see some great homes for sale. My cell is 904-252-5181 or take a look at my website -- allaboutavondale.com. Thanks!

New Listing! - 3526 Remington Street, Jacksonville, FL

3/17/2009

Come see this great new listing at 3526 Remington Street in the Avondale neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. This lovely lady with great bones awaits restoration to be returned to her former beauty. The home has approx. 2,300 square feet and has
3 BR's 2.5 BA's and a one car garge. Features include tall ceilings, wood floors, lovely staircase, a large enclosed sunporch, very large eat in kitchen (needs to be redone), master with private bath, two other bedrooms share hall bath, kitchen window overlooks lovely park, 1/2 bath downstairs for guests, very nice side yard and more! Electric service and air are newer. Located minutes from downtown, the shoppes of Avondale, great parks, awesome restaurants like the new Orsay and only 20 minutes from the Jacksonville airport, make this a prime location. Come see it! Easy to show. Call Allison Steilberg of Prudential Network Realty at 904-252-5181 for a showing or send me a note at [email protected]. Thanks!

Gorgeous Penthouse at the Park Lane in Riverside

2/21/2009

You've got to come see this magnificent penthouse in one of Jacksonville's premiere neighborhoods -- Riverside! Located along the banks of the St. John's River, and within walking distance of great shops and restaurants, the Park Lane is a historically designated building that has been home to some of Jacksonville's most noteworthy residents. You've got stunning views of downtown Jacksonville which is a magnificent sight both during the day and even more brilliant at night as well as the incomparable Memorial Park. The gorgeous gourmet kitchen will invite you to stay in or, perhaps, you'll decide to enjoy nearby restaurants like the Moss Fire Grill or Zoe's kitchen.

Completely gutted and renovated with the finest materials and exquisite attention to detail, this very special unit offers a level of craftsmanship is not often seen outside of New York. There are walls of built-ins, gorgeous wood floors, frameless glass showers and more! If you're looking for something really special then this is it! If you're interested in an appointment or more information, please call Allison Steilberg at 904-252-5181 or send me a note at [email protected].

What is Price Per Square Foot? ( PPSF )

2/13/2009

When trying to determine the value of a home, many people use a term called Price Per Square Foot. You take the asking price of a home (or condo), divide that number by the number of square feet (air conditioned space only) in the property and....voila...you have the asking price in price per square foot(PPSF). This can be a very useful tool, but it can also be misleading. Are you comparing apples to apples properties? Are both homes approximately the same size? Do both homes have renovated kitchens? Do both homes have the same size piece of land? Are both homes on quiet streets with little traffic or does one sit at the corner of a busy intersection? Take a look at the two homes below. Can you compare these on a price per square foot basis?

The home on the left is a stately brick home on a large piece of land and the one on the right is a key west style bungalow on a very small lot. It would not be appropriate to use PPSF to compare these two properties. Realtors have seen THOUSANDS of properties -- it's what we do day in and day out. We see things that you (the emotional buyer or seller) may not. We see the fact that the roof probably needs to be replaced. We see the giant floral wallpaper that was popular circa 1975 and it's our job to help you take these things into consideration. For the buyer, we'll help you arrive at a fair market value offer. For the seller, we'll help you arrive at a listing price that will bring you a buyer. So, is PPSF be a useful tool? Yes. Does it tell you everything you need to know? No. Call a realtor who specializes in the area that you are considering and you'll get a lot more information than PPSF!

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Jacksonville is a great place to live!

11/19/2008

Looking for a city with more to do than you can get done? Then, Jacksonville, FL is the place to be! Surrounded by water (beach and intracoastal), historic areas like St. Augustine, professional sports teams like the Jaquars and lots of college related sports activity and fantastic prices for real estate, Jacksonville is a great place to live. If you're looking for Jacksonville real estate, visit my website at Ortegaexpert.com and take a look at some of the great properties available here!

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