It’s a great time to own a home in St. Petersburg. The area is transforming before everyone’s eyes. Blink and there will be a new fabulous restaurant opening up downtown, blink again and you’ll see two new stores on 4th Street. St. Petersburg is thriving and now is a wonderful time to own a home. Finding brand new homes in St. Petersburg can be difficult because the area has been built out. Many areas are well established and have been for years. However, there are certain pockets seeing new construction and Snell Isle is one area where you can hear the sounds of progress.
A Brief History of Snell Isle
Since its inception Snell Isle has been a premier community. The homes are beautiful and luxurious, exactly what Perry Snell had in mind when he created the development in the mid 1920’s. My Florida History notes Snell’s love of travel and art which can still be seen throughout the neighborhood in the panther street signs.
Tampa Bay Magazine offers these facts about Snell Isle:
When the development, originally a muddy mangrove island, officially opened in October 1925, only 39 of its 275 acres were above the high tide line. Even so, Snell quickly sold over seven million dollars worth of lots there.
The days of muddy mangroves are long gone and people have called Snell Isle home for more than 90 years.
Luxury New Construction in Snell Isle
681 34th Ave NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704 – $1,949,000
This home is to be built and will be 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 1,677 square feet. No detail will be overlooked and the buyer will have the opportunity to make decisions during the building process. The location of this lot is what sets it apart from most other homes. It is on the water overlooking Smacks Bayou. The buyer will have the opportunity to have a dock built or to have funds set aside to put one in at a later time. This home is currently listed for $1,949,000 by Felix Fudge/BSRA LLC.
832 Snell Isle Blvd NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704 – $1,299,000
This Spanish style home is 3,036 square feet. It has the option for an elevator and includes a gourmet kitchen, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry and much more. The home is green and includes solar panels, LED lighting and even an electric car charging station in the garage. Listed by John William Barger III/Barger Real Estate.
150 Ricardo Way NE, St Petersburg, FL 33704 – $1,112,800
The “Course Collection” consists of four homes that are being built on the Vinoy Golf Course. The model will be a spacious 3,722 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms plus a beautiful pool and patio with a water feature. The open concept compliments the modern floor plan and comes with a resort-worthy master bedroom upstairs. Listed with Bonnie Strickland/Strickland Property Group.
How a Real Estate Agent Can Help When Buying New Construction
So, you’ve fallen in love with the idea of a new home. If you’re going to move forward with the purchase of a brand new home your first step should be to get a real estate agent. There are several reasons to have an agent on your side – and we’re not just talking any agent. You need someone with experience. Someone who has done it before – a lot. Whether its your dream home or a home to build your dreams on you need someone who will look out for you. Don’t just take our word for it. Here are a some articles from prominent sources to illustrate this point:
Buying a new home? An experienced real estate agent is essential. (Washington Post)
Should You Go It Alone When Buying from Home Builder? (Realtor.com)
When you walk in a newly constructed home or condo you’re likely to be greeted by a lovely smiling face. This person will be warm and welcoming. It’s best not forget that no matter how friendly they are – they are representing the builder. Therefore, the builder’s best interest is their best interest.
There are a number of builders across Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. The Jamason Group is familiar with almost all of them. That’s a huge perk for you as a buyer. You need someone who is going to represent your best interest in negotiations and someone who the builder knows he’ll likely be working with again in the future.
A new construction contract is lengthy and complicated. An experienced agent, who is working for you, will know how to read the contract and look for options benefitting you along the way. There are many more reasons to choose an experienced buyers agent but the number one reason is that it comes at no cost to you.
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