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Newsletter                            June, 2015

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June and the weather is still glorious!  Few afternoon storms and the heat and humidity are still not oppressive.  It is easy to get tee and court time, no traffic and the full timers are enjoying a slower pace.

We include an article on Laura's favorite spring flowering tree.  The jacaranda is a treat to see in full flower.  Read more about this stunning addition to any property.      

And of course, keep up with Real Estate Trends and property news from BallenIsles sales overview and Featured Property section..  

Have fun you all!
Laura & Tana

Featured Property
20 Saint James Drive

This glorious three bedroom plus library home enjoys fabulous water and golf views and has huge curb appeal. Enter thru impressive double solid wood doors into a soaring foyer and see right through to the lake. Marble floors, crown molding, elegant formal dining room and grand living spaces impress immediately. Features include a remodeled kitchen with warm wood cabinetry, granite counter tops and top of the line appliances, wet bar, outdoor living space with pool, spa and patio for outdoor dining and relaxing. The master suite has a lovely seating area and extra-large his/hers custom outfitted closets. The marble master bath has a tub, dual sinks, and large glass enclosed shower. Enjoy the peace of mind of a replaced roof and hurricane rated glass slider doors. Ideally located in the very desireable St James neighborhood in the heart of Ballenisles and close to all club amenities, This custom estate home has it all!

 

See all BallenIsles Homes for Sale   

 



Flora of BallenIsles
The Jacaranda Tree  

 

One of the most beautiful spring flowering trees, the jacaranda blossoms in April or May after the bare branches of this briefly deciduous tree begin sprouting new growth.

This is a big tree, best used as a single yard specimen in a medium-size yard, or anywhere that works well on a larger property.   

 

The bright lavender flower clusters are huge - up to 12 inches long and as much as 8 inches wide.

Some people consider this beautiful tree "messy" because as the petals fall they blanket the ground beneath the tree.

Placement on a lawn rather than by sidewalks or drives makes the fallen blossoms more picturesque with little or no clean-up needed.

 

Jacarandas take a while to flower - if you plant from grafted cuttings (what nurseries sell) your tree will begin flowering when it's between 5 to 7 years old. Plants grown from seed (such as you'd get from a well-meaning friend) take much longer.

Once the jacaranda flowers are done for the season, the leaves fill in with fine-leafed foliage to create a dappled shade environment beneath the canopy.  Growing with a somewhat funky shape when young, the branches form a nice rounded crown when the tree reaches about 20 feet tall.

 


REAL ESTATE TRENDS BI moongate
BallenIsles Sales - 2015

Stong performance generates demand!  As the BallenIsles Real Estate Market nears the end of its peak selling season, it is hard not to be confident in our community's vitality.  Our area has been buoyed by a record tourist season, equity recovery by households that held onto assets during the market downturn, consumer confidence in our driver markets, and pent-up demand.  BallenIsles boasts a luxurious lifestyle and first class amenities catering to all interests.  Call us!  We can make your Real Estate dreams a reality.   

 

BALLENISLES SALES 2015

ADDRESS

BR

BA

SOLD $

ORIG. $

DATE

MKT TIME

205 CORAL CAY TERRACE

3

3.0

$200,000

$230,000

01/09/2015

1832

142 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE

3

4.5

$700,000

$725,000

01/15/2015

55

140 ORCHID CAY DRIVE

3

3.0

$470,750

$559.000

01/23/2015

325

111 CORAL CAY DRIVE

3

3.0

$320,000

$375,000

01/26/2015

58

119 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE

3

4.5

$657,500

$725,000

01/30/2015

165

18 ST GEORGE PLACE

4

4.5

$1,260,000

$1,500,000

01/30/2015

2

16 ST THOMAS DRIVE

4

4.5

$1,650,000

$1,750,000

02/12/2015

15

125C PALM BAY TERRACE

3

3.0

$390,000

$429,000

02/12/2015

31

162 VINTAGEISLE LANE

3

3.5

$1,075,000

$1,199,000

02/17/2015

269

41 ST THOMAS DRIVE

6

5.5

$1,500,000

$1,700,000

03/02/2015

127

109 COCONUT KEY COURT

3

4.0

$1,000,000

$1,100,000

03/03/2015

259

19 SOMERSET DRIVE

3

3.5

   $600,000

$700,000

03/11/2015

22

1026 GRAND ISLE TERRACE

4

5.5

$1,500,000

$1,699,000

03/16/2015

46

104B PALM BAY CIRCLE

2

2.0

   $397,300

$449,000

03/17/2015

62

124 WINDWARD DRIVE

3

2.5

   $485,000

$525,000

03/17/2015

25

108 ST MARTIN DRIVE

3

4.0

$1,000,000

$1,200,000

03/17/2015

63

106 VINTAGEISLE DRIVE

  3

4.5

   $975,000

$1,075,000

03/17/2015

585

209 SUNSET BAY COURT

3

2.5

   $299,000

$299,000

03/26/2015

7

114 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE

3

4.5

   $690,000

$749,000

03/26/2015

15

120 ST MARTIN DRIVE

4

4.5

   $900,000

$1,200,000

03/26/2015

155

21 ST JAMES DRIVE

3

4.0

   $732,000

$850,000

03/30/2015

98

119 SAN MARCO DRIVE

4

4.0

   $645,000

$699,000

03/31/2015

244

205 COCONUT KEY DRIVE

3

3.5

   $975,000

$1,075,000

03/31/2015

91

28 LAGUNA TERRACE

3

3.5

   $497,625

$559,000

04/08/2015

195 

203 GRAND POINTE DRIVE

4

5.5

$2,058,400

$2,499,000

04/08/2015

2

114 GRAD PALM DRIVE

4

5.5

$1,160,000

$1,200,000

04/14/2015

259

121 SAN MARCO DRIVE

3

3.0

   $690,000

$749,000

04/15/2015

83

22 LAGUNA TERRACE

3

3.0

   $650,000

$690,000

04/17/2015

0

117 CHASEWOOD CIRCLE

4

3.5

   $669,000

$679,900

04/23/2015

61

231 CORAL CAY TERRACE

3

3.0

   $270,000

$309,900

04/27/2015

75

109 VINTAGEISLE LANE

4

4.5

   $864,000

$1,049,000

04/28/2015

16

223 CORAL CAY TERRACE

3

3.0

   $340,000

$369,000

04/30/2015

228

110 GRAND PALM WAY

3

4.0

$1,200,000

$1,275,000

05/01/2015

22

1126 CRYSTAL DRIVE

4

4.0

$480,000

   $539,000

05/06/2015

100

110 ST EDWARD PLACE

3

3.5

$1,600,000

$1,650,000

05/08/2015

7

46 ST JAMES DRIVE

4

4.5

   $765,000

$795,000

05/13/2015

1

150 ORCHID CAY DRIVE

3

3.0

   $625,000

$649,000

05/18/2015

1

150 ISLE DRIVE

3

3.0

   $368,000

$380,000

05/22/2015

114

121A PALM BAY TERRACE

2

2.0

   $350,000

$400,000

05/28/2015

94

60 LAGUNA TERRACE

3

3.0

   $585,000

$695,000

05/28/2015

146

123 SUNSET BAY DRIVE

4

3.0

   $300,000

$339,000

05/29/2015

144

 

 

*This representation is based on data supplied by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches or its Multiple Listing Services thru 06/04/2015.     
Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
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