Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
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Illustrated Properties
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!
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 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.
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REAL ESTATE TRENDS  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
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ADDRESS
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BR
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BA
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SOLD $
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ORIG. $
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DATE
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MKT TIME
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205 CORAL CAY TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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$200,000
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$230,000
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01/09/2015
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1832
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142 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE
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3
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4.5
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$700,000
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$725,000
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01/15/2015
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55
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140 ORCHID CAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$470,750
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$559.000
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01/23/2015
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325
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111 CORAL CAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$320,000
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$375,000
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01/26/2015
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58
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119 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE
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3
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4.5
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$657,500
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$725,000
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01/30/2015
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165
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18 ST GEORGE PLACE
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4
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4.5
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$1,260,000
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$1,500,000
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01/30/2015
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2
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16 ST THOMAS DRIVE
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4
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4.5
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$1,650,000
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$1,750,000
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02/12/2015
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15
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125C PALM BAY TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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$390,000
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$429,000
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02/12/2015
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31
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162 VINTAGEISLE LANE
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3
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3.5
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$1,075,000
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$1,199,000
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02/17/2015
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269
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41 ST THOMAS DRIVE
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6
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5.5
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$1,500,000
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$1,700,000
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03/02/2015
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127
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109 COCONUT KEY COURT
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3
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4.0
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$1,000,000
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$1,100,000
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03/03/2015
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259
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19 SOMERSET DRIVE
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3
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3.5
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$600,000
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$700,000
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03/11/2015
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22
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1026 GRAND ISLE TERRACE
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4
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5.5
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$1,500,000
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$1,699,000
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03/16/2015
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46
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104B PALM BAY CIRCLE
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2
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2.0
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$397,300
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$449,000
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03/17/2015
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62
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124 WINDWARD DRIVE
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3
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2.5
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$485,000
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$525,000
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03/17/2015
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25
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108 ST MARTIN DRIVE
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3
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4.0
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$1,000,000
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$1,200,000
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03/17/2015
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63
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106 VINTAGEISLE DRIVE
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3
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4.5
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$975,000
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$1,075,000
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03/17/2015
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585
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209 SUNSET BAY COURT
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3
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2.5
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$299,000
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$299,000
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03/26/2015
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7
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114 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE
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3
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4.5
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$690,000
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$749,000
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03/26/2015
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15
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120 ST MARTIN DRIVE
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4
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4.5
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$900,000
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$1,200,000
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03/26/2015
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155
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21 ST JAMES DRIVE
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3
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4.0
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$732,000
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$850,000
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03/30/2015
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98
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119 SAN MARCO DRIVE
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4
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4.0
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$645,000
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$699,000
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03/31/2015
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244
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205 COCONUT KEY DRIVE
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3
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3.5
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$975,000
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$1,075,000
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03/31/2015
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91
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28 LAGUNA TERRACE
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3
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3.5
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$497,625
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$559,000
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04/08/2015
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195
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203 GRAND POINTE DRIVE
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4
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5.5
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$2,058,400
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$2,499,000
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04/08/2015
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2
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114 GRAD PALM DRIVE
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4
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5.5
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$1,160,000
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$1,200,000
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04/14/2015
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259
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121 SAN MARCO DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$690,000
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$749,000
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04/15/2015
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83
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22 LAGUNA TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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$650,000
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$690,000
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04/17/2015
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0
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117 CHASEWOOD CIRCLE
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4
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3.5
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$669,000
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$679,900
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04/23/2015
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61
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231 CORAL CAY TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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$270,000
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$309,900
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04/27/2015
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75
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109 VINTAGEISLE LANE
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4
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4.5
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$864,000
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$1,049,000
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04/28/2015
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16
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223 CORAL CAY TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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$340,000
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$369,000
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04/30/2015
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228
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110 GRAND PALM WAY
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3
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4.0
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$1,200,000
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$1,275,000
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05/01/2015
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22
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1126 CRYSTAL DRIVE
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4
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4.0
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$480,000
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$539,000
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05/06/2015
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100
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110 ST EDWARD PLACE
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3
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3.5
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$1,600,000
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$1,650,000
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05/08/2015
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7
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46 ST JAMES DRIVE
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4
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4.5
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$765,000
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$795,000
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05/13/2015
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1
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150 ORCHID CAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$625,000
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$649,000
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05/18/2015
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1
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150 ISLE DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$368,000
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$380,000
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05/22/2015
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114
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121A PALM BAY TERRACE
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2
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2.0
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$350,000
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$400,000
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05/28/2015
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94
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60 LAGUNA TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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$585,000
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$695,000
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05/28/2015
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146
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123 SUNSET BAY DRIVE
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4
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3.0
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$300,000
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$339,000
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05/29/2015
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144
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*This representation is based on data supplied by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches or its Multiple Listing Services thru 06/04/2015.
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