Laura Cole & Tana Gaskill
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Illustrated Properties
Newsletter April, 2020
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April and the weather is still glorious! Almost no rain and the heat and humidity are still not oppressive. We have been socially distancing for almost a month now. How fortunate for us here in BallenIsles. Beautiful homes, spring flowerings, birds nesting, fabulous walks, a supportive Club and Homeowners Association! A bright spot is we are learning to value the really important things...home, family, friends, health, nature, all our many blessings.
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 our community's landscaping or to any property.
And of course, keep up with Real Estate Trends, property news from our BallenIsles sales overview and current analysis, and Featured Property section..
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Featured Property
103D Palm Point Circle
This superb Majesty model condo overlooks expansive vistas of the East golf course 7th hole. This end unit is just steps from the neighborhood pool and has a large wrap around screened terrace. Designer finishes are evident throughout with a bright eat-in kitchen with rare gas range, formal dining room, a large open great room and a stunning built-in library alcove with bar and wine frig. Features include a private elevator, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, electric hurricane shutters, custom built-ins and lighting, central vac, 1.5 car garage and large ceramic tile floors. Ideally located in the heart of BallenIsles with a separate neighborhood pool and within easy walking distance of all the luxury amenities of the club. Furnishings/turnkey negotiable. Sports membership ($95,000) or higher required.
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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 -
2020
There is a new normal our there, hopefully temporary, and we are ready! The Palm Beach County Executive Order Number 2 has a provision for Realtors. It states that Realtors are allowed to conduct all current transactions until they are finalized, but all future work must be electronic until further notice. Agents may remain open to the extent that business can be conducted remotely and electronically and as may be done in compliance with CDC requirements. Agents are not allowed to physically meet with clients or customers and no traditional Open Houses are allowed. But we are open for business! We have been doing business digitally for ions. Our first emailed Newsletter was sent November, 2007! So Virtual Tours, FaceTime, Zoom, emails, texts and that old standby, the phone, still connect us to our clients
. We can list, market, show, and sell properties digitally! So until we resume the old fashioned way,
Call us! We can make your Real Estate dreams a reality.
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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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105 ORCHID CAY DRIVE
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3
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3
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$410,000
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$595,000
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01/02/2020
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284
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2
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107A PALM BAY DRIVE
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3
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2
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$282,500
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$300,000
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01/15/2020
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144
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3
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389 ISLE COURT
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3
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3
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$649,000
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$649,000
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01/17/2020
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10
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4
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28 LAGUNA TERRACE
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3
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3.5
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$534,000
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$599,000
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02/13/2020
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305
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5
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174 WINDWARD DRIVE
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3
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4
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$420,000
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$529,000
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02/14/2020
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116
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6
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121C PALM POINT CIRCLE
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3
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2.5
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$465,400
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$499,000
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02/21/2020
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160
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7
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124 SAINT EDWARD PLACE
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4
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4.5
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$1,385,000
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$1,799,000
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02/21/2020
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683
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8
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269 ISLE WAY
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3
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3.0
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$425,000
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$425,000
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02/27/2020
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35
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9
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112 ORCHID CAY DRIVE
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3
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3.0
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$575,000
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$599,000
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03/02/2020
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89
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10
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113 WINDWARD DRIVE
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3
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4.0
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$500,000
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$539,000
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03/13/2020
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0
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11
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1136 CRYSTAL DRIVE
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4
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5.0
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$409,000
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$539,900
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03/15/2020
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139
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12
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148 BANYAN ISLE DRIVE
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3
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4.0
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$530,000
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$579,000
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03/18/2020
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287
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13
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213 CORAL CAY TERRACE
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3
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3.0
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$420,000
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$499,000
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03/20/2020
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156
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14
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115 SUNSET BAY DRIVE
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3
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2.5
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$400,000
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$495,000
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03/25/2020
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216
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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 04/06/2020.
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