I previewed the property at 801 Seafarer Cir Unit 503 Jupiter FL in the Marina at the Bluffs for a showing later this week.  This is in building 8 in the Marina at the Bluffs complex which recently had balconies added which both added an impact rated slider and windows to these units as well as a very nice sized balcony and fixed a water proofing issue.  The special assessment money was certainly well spent on this.

The unit itself is a top floor unit right next to the elevator which is great for a rain storm and it has the cathedral ceilings.  The unit has a newer AC but is otherwise in original condition.  The view of the marina is very nice, not as nice as units right on the marina but still nice.  Bottom line, this unit is a bit high on the ask.

I showed the townhouse at 2439 Treasure Isle Drive Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 in Mariners Cove to a customer and I remember showing this property when it was previously listed at the same price.  It’s a nice unit.  Interior, not the 3/3 model which I like but still it’s OK.  It is in the building which is closest to Prosperity Farms Rd but the back of the unit faces east so good morning sun exposure and the building itself blocks the road noise.  The first floor is fully tiled and nicely renovated with the second bed down.  Up is the master and a loft perfect for someone who works from home.  The master bath needs renovation and the carpet on the stairs and upstairs could be replaced but that’s minimal.  The back is terrific as it faces a wide landscaped area adjacent to the freshwater slips.  Nice unit but the market is telling everyone it’s over priced.

Mariners Cove is a great community though.  This unincorporated pocket has town homes and detached units with plenty of slips for all the boaters in a gated community just over the bridge from Juno Beach and on the convenient North South corridor of Prosperity Farms Rd.  The slips here are littoral area slips as well, which are preferred although they do not allow lifts which is a detraction, it’s a small one.

I went over to Martinique on Singer Island today to preview one of the poolside villas for a customer.  The unit at 3978 N Ocean Drive in Riviera Beach is a bank owned property asking just 364,900 for a unit with 2615 s.f. under air and 3350 s.f when one includes the patio.  As far as I’m concerned you can stop right there.  That’s 140 per square foot under air for a concrete townhouse that’s ON THE OCEAN.  Yes, the view from the balcony off the living area and master are not great.  They look at 3930 N Ocean.  There are allot of stairs in this unit.  One parks in the garage and walks up a PRIVATE flilght of stairs into the back door to the unit in the kitchen.  Or, one can take the elevator to the pool deck and walk accross the deck to the proper front door.  The kitchen has been renovated and is very nice.  The only thing that should be done is the hood changed out but that’s a singular item.  The living area is generously sized and has the half bath accesses from the main floor.  Also on that floor are the 2 secondary bedrooms which share a balcony that’s adjacent to the pool deck but there’s no access to the pool deck itself except through the main entrance off the kitchen.  Both of these beds has an en suite bath and both need updating.  Then the second level has a huge utility closet and smaller one at the top of the stairs.  Split plan his and hers baths with huge walk in closets.  One bath is OK, the other needs updating ASAP.  All the floors, walls and doors are ok.  All the windows have shutters and most are accordion style.  This unit is huge.  Feel like drink or a bite?  Just walk across the deck to the on site restaurant.  Tennis anyone?  Two courts on the same level as the pool deck.  Go for swim?  There are 2 pools outside your door, and each has a jacuzi.  Swim in the ocean?  Walk past the 2 pools to the private beach.  concierge on site.  This is a deal for someone who wants the square footage.