Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
561.758.8625 561.389.6838
Illustrated Properties
Newsletter December, 2017
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Welcome back to all our snowbird and snowflake friends. We so love greeting returning friends and neighbors. Everyone seems to have had a good summer and is ready to plunge into the Florida season!
This month we feature in our new We Support section the BallenIsles Charties Foundation, a cause close to our hearts since its inception. Learn more about this incredible "grass roots" effort BallenIsles residents give to with their time and generousity to benefit the larger community around us. This year we are proud to be sponsoring the 7th Annual Golf Classic. Join us!
And be sure to check out Real Estate news and stay in the know.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season,
Laura & Tana
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Featured Property
337 Sunset Bay Lane
Exceptional value in Sunset Bay with this modified Cayman model and its long lake views. Features include very open living areas, granite counter tops in the kitchen and breakfast bar and a lounge/seating area flowing into the living room with all rooms having stunning views. The Master Suite has his and her walk-in closets, a large well appointed bath and an absolutely breathtaking water view. The third bedroom/den features built-in shelves, French doors and plenty of room for a sofa bed. Exterior features include a new roof in 2016 and accordion hurricane shutters. A tennis membership or higher may be purchased with this property. Furnishings are negotiable.
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We Support
BallenIsles Charities Foundation
The BallenIsles Charities Foundation was established in 2011 with the goal of Making a Difference to local not-for-profit organizations in areas surrounding our residential community in Palm Beach Gardens. The launch of the Foundation underscored a commitment to those civic and tax exempt organizations that make such a difference, not only to our own residents, but to so many of our neighbors in the surrounding cities, towns and communities. Our donors recognized that by working together we could make a significant positive impact providing financial and in-kind support in these areas: Civic, Health & Human Services, Environment, and Education. In our first six years, the BallenIsles Charities Foundation, Inc. has awarded over $1,765,000 to 59 local area organizations.
The BallenIsles Charities Foundation (BICF) presented financial grants and awards totaling a record $500,000 to 42 local not-for-profit and civic organizations during its 2017 Grants Awards Ceremony, at BallenIsles Country Club on Tuesday, February 28. Below is a spotlight on some of those grants.
Health & Human Services
Paws 4 Liberty: The mission of Paws 4 Liberty is to help returning soldiers with disabilities regain their independence and confidence through the assistance of professionally trained service dogs. With a primary focus on post 9/11 veterans with post-traumatic stress (PTS), Paws 4 Liberty screens, trains, and places skilled service dogs with qualified veterans at no cost to the recipient. There is a critical need among post 9/11 veterans for service dog assistance as many returning veterans are being diagnosed with PTSD. In addition to training and placing service dogs with qualified veterans, Paws 4 Liberty also works with veterans who already have a dog and would like their dog to learn specific tasks that would help them with their PTSD symptoms. They adhere to the standards set by Assistance Dogs International in the model for this program. All of their service dogs come from animal shelters or rescue groups, or are donated to the organization. The veteran/dog teams are screened for suitability for the program and, once admitted, the teams work together learning tasks and service commands that will help the dog assist the veteran with PTSD symptoms. Our 2017 grant will fund the training for 5 veteran/dog teams.
Education
Carson Scholars Fund: The Carson Scholars Fund supports two main initiatives: The Carson Scholars Program and The Ben Carson Reading Project. Our 2017 grant provides funding to build a Ben Carson Reading Room in the Northmore Elementary School in West Palm Beach. These reading rooms provide a warm, inviting environment where children can discover the joy of independent leisure reading. The room will be stocked with over 500 high-interest books selected by the school & will be used exclusively for reading books that students select according to their interests and reading skills. The Palm Beach County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Avossa, is highly supportive of this program providing a letter of commendation & the Palm Beach County Board of Education recognized the local Carson Scholars Fund chapter with an award for creation of these reading rooms.
Environment
McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary: McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary is home to over 200 resident animals. Some of the exotic animals were donated by wildlife officers after being confiscated from previous owners because of abuse, neglect, or illegal possession. Others were pets that the owners could no longer care for and felt that McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary could provide the animals a safe haven. In addition to their permanent residents, they treat hundreds of native animals in their rehab program and the animals are then released into the wild. Some animals, who cannot be released, act as animal ambassadors in their educational programs. Last year, Mark McCarthy, performed over one hundred educational programs in schools, camps, and events in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. These programs increase awareness of our planet's fragile wildlife. Our 2017 grant will help fund a new van to safely transport animals.
Civic
Palm Beach Gardens Police Department: The mission of our Palm Beach Gardens Police Department is to protect and serve in partnership with the community. Our 2017 Grant will help them enhance their ability as first responders to reach, rescue, and respond to victims. This grant will fund the purchase of breaching tools used to gain access to victims and/or offenders, and, to gain entry to buildings or vehicles during emergency situations, i.e., where there is an active shooter, at a building collapse, or during a natural disaster such as a hurricane or tornado. In addition, funding for rescue harnesses will enable officers to quickly slide victims out of harm's way while maintaining defensive readiness.
Join us in supporting the BallenIsles Charities Foundation!
Community Reception
Monday, December 11, 2017, 4-6 PM
BallenIsles Country Club, Pavilion
Complimentary Wine and Cheese
Educational Event - No Solicitation
RSVP
dgoldwasser61@gmail.com
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REAL ESTATE TRENDS
BallenIsles Sales
With the tourism season expected to reach record levels and the increase in inquiries we are receiving already showing signs of continuing last year's high-level of activity, for those property owners considering selling, this is the time for us to be discussing a listing. The process of getting a property on the market can take a 1-2 weeks so the sooner you start the more chance we have of introducing your listing to the real estate community in time for season. In addition to the adage "location, location, location," timing is everything!
BALLENISLES SALES - DECEMBER*
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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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1
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104A PALM POINT CIRCLE
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2
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2.0
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$320,000
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$359,000
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01/03/2017
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121
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2
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123C PALM BAY TERRACE
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3
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3.5
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$555,000
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$599,000
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0110/2017
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94
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3
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137 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE
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3
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3.5
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$575,000
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$699,000
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01/11/2017
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74
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4
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152 SUNSET BAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$475,000
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$499,000
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01/12/2017
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31
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5
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1120 CRYSTAL DRIVE
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3
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4.0
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$570,000
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$599,000
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01/13/2017
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47
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6
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205 GRAND POINTE DRIVE
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4
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6.0
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$1,200,000
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$1,375,000
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01/31/2017
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559
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7
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111 SUNSET COVE LANE
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2
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2.0
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$250,000
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$275,000
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02/01/2017
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11
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8
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121 GRAND PALM WAY
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4
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6.5
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$1,265,000
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$1,400,000
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02/06/2017
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110
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9
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214 COCONUT KEY DRIVE
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3
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4.0
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$875,000
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$940,000
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02/16/2017
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36
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10
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130 CORAL CAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$215,000
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$235,000
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02/23/2017
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655
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11
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42 LAGUNA TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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$530,000
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$599,000
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02/27/2017
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92
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12
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110 WINDWARD DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$475,000
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NON-MLS
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03/02/2017
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13
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38 ST JAMES DRIVE
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4
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4.0
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$710,000
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$1,070,000
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03/15/2017
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272
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14
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157 SUNSET BAY DRIVE
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3
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2.5
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$480,000
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$499,999
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03/17/2017
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116
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15
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132 SUNSET COVE LANE
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4
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3.0
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$340,000
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$360,000
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03/20/2017
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215
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16
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20 ST JAMES DRIVE
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3
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3.5
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$800,000
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$899,000
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03/23/2017
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121
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17
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63 LAGUNA DRIVE
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4
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3.5
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$590,000
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$675,000
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03/23/2017
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302
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18
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109B PALM POINT CIRCLE
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3
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2.0
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$367,500
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$411,000
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03/23//2017
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172
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19
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37 ST JAMES DRIVE
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3
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3.5
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$900,000
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NON-MLS
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03/23/2017
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121
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20
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61 ST JAMES DRIVE
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3
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4.5
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$940,000
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$989,000
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04/03/2017
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353
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21
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1142 CRYSTAL DRIVE
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4
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4.0
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$450,000
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$575,000
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04/07/2017
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113
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22
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149 CORAL CAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$320,000
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$349,000
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04/11/2017
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13
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23
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50 ST JAMES DRIVE
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3
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4.5
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$850,000
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$949,000
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04/14/2017
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142
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24
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139 SAN MARCO DRIVE
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3
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3.5
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$630,000
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$749,000
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04/17/2017
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24
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25
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120 SUNSET COVE LANE
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3
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2.5
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$450,000
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$499,500
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04/18/2017
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169
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26
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118 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$300,000
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$549,000
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04/18/2017
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445
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27
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131 VINTAGE ISLE LANE
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3
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4.5
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$720,000
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$1,099,000
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04/21/2017
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588
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28
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306 GRAND KEY TERRACE
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4
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6.5
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$2,700,000
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$2,850,000
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04/24/2017
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75
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29
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116D PALM BAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$351,000
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$439,000
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04/26/2017
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46
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30
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107 CORAL CAY DRIVE
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2
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3.0
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$285,000
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$349,000
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04/26/2017
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667
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31
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127 ST MARTIN DRIVE
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3
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3.5
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$1,125,000
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$1,350,000
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05/01/2017
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113
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32
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115A PALM BAY DRIVE
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3
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2.0
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$360,000
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$429,000
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05/03/2017
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21
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33
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125 ST EDWARD PLACE
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4
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5.1
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$1,520,000
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$1,999,000
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05/05/2017
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139
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34
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150 VINTAGEISLES LANE
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5
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4.5
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$983,904
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$1,200,000
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05/31/2017
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5
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35
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111 ST MARTIN DRIVE
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3
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4.5
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$1,065,000
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$1,190,000
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05/31/2017
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77
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36
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231 CORAL CAY TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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$439,000
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$435,000
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06/06/2017
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184
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37
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10 ST GEORGE PLACE
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7
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7.5
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$3,700,000
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$4,995,000
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06/08/2017
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128
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38
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1026 GRAND ISLE TERR.
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4
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5.5
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$1,625,000
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$1,599,000
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06/08/2017
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2
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39
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1003 GRAND ISLE
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3
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3.5
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$700,000
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$875,000
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06/13/2017
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1,031
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40
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116A PALM POINT CIRCLE
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3
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2.0
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$400,000
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$429,000
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06/15/2017
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9
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41
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313 SUNSET BAY LANE
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4
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3.0
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$360,000
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$390,000
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06/16/2017
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2
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42
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129 VINTAGEISLE LANE
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3
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3.0
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$700,000
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$899,000
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06/30/2017
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464
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43
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221 GRAND POINTE DRIVE
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4
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4.5
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$2,304,037
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$2,595,000
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06/30/2017
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17
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44
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221 CORAL CAY TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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219,000
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$240,000
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06/30/2017
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29
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45
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263 ISLE WAY
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3
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3.0
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$485,000
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$529,900
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06/30/2017
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19
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46
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21 SOMERSET DRIVE
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3
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3.5
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$580,000
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$649,000
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06/30/2017
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191
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47
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83 ST JAMES COURT
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4
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5.5
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$975,000
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$1,170,000
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07/17/2017
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70
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48
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117 CORAL CAY DRIVE
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4
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5.5
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$304,000
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$360,000
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07/18/2017
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227
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49
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29 BERMUDA LAKE DRIVE
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4
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4.5
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$655,000
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$739,900
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07/26/2017
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197
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50
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304 GRAND KEY TERRACE
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5
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6.5
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$1,81,380
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$2,200,000
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08/01/2017
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8
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51
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116 ST MARTIN DRIVE
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4
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4.5
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$1,052,575
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$1,495,000
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08/01/2017
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105
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52
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108 EMERALD KEY LANE
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3
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3.0
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$500,000
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$529,000
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08/01/2017
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39
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53
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320 SUNSET BAY LANE
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2
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2.5
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$245,000
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$275,000
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08/01/2017
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230
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54
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12 ST GEORGE PLACE
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6
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7.5
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$2,150,000
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$2,695,000
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08/03/2017
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915
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55
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103 CHASEWOOD CIRCLE
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3
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3.5
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$500,000
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$549,000
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08/10/2017
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62
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56
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13 LAGUNA COURT
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3
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3.0
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$500,000
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$550,000
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08/11/2017
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271
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57
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110 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$625,000
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$750,000
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08/16/2017
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177
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58
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38 LAGUNA TERRACE
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4
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3.5
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$580,000
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$729,000
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08/25/2017
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184
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59
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234 CORAL CAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$460,000
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$475,000
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08/28/2017
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8
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60
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127 ORCHID CAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$450,000
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$525,000
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08/29/2017
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284
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61
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112D PALM BAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$450,000
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$485,000
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08/31/2017
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88
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62
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120 SUNESTA COVE DRIVE
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3
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3.5
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$770,000
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$799,000
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09/14/2017
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75
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63
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108 CORAL CAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$485,000
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$499,000
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09/25/2017
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1
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64
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237 CORAL CAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$255,000
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$285,000
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09/25/2017
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51
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65
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135 PEMBROKE DRIVE
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4
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4.5
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$735,000
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$949,550
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09/27/2017
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287
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66
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23 LAGUNA TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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$585,000
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NON-MLS
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10/06/2017
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67
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121 SAN MARITA WAY
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4
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4.5
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$926,250
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$1,295,000
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10/06/2017
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374
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68
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205 SUNSET BAY COURT
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3
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2.5
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$175,000
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$309,900
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10/23/2017
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567
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69
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156 SUNSET BAY COURT
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3
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2.5
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$290,000
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$325,000
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10/25/2017
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10
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70
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1148 CRYSTAL DRIVE
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4
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5.0
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$450,000
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$450,000
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10/27/2017
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54
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71
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124 VICTORIA BAY COURT
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3
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3.0
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$510,000
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$549,000
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11/15/2017
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246
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72
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112 ISLE DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$325,000
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$399,000
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11/17/2017
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36
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73
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213 GRAND POINTE DRIVE
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4
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4.5
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$2,235,000
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$2,295,000
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11/17/2017
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38
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74
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114C PALM BAY TERRACE
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4
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3.0
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$479,000
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$479,000
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11/30/2017
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195
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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 12/02/2017..
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