All Blog Entries by Dan Boyle

You want bang for your buck in a luxury high-rise condo? Check out Aversana. Located only a couple of miles up Collier from Marco Island, Hammock Bay encompasses three luxury high-rise buildings (Aversana, Lesina and Serano) and a couple fantastic low-rise enclave (Borghese and Rialto). This particular unit has two bedrooms, two and a half baths, and over 2500 sq.ft. overlooking the Marco River and Marco Island in the distance. Aversana is comparable to luxury condos on the island that cost double. This pristine, well-decorated condo sold for $485,000 (public record) and had views of the resort-style pool, too.

To view all current Aversana listings, click here.

Hammock Bay is an exellent example of southwest Florida golf living but you don't have to

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With about thirty buildings on Marco Island's famous beach, we have condominiums to suit a wide range of budgets. Today, we're going to look at five popular condos and give you some idea of how much bang for the buck is in each one. We'll look at a recent sale in each building that we think is representative of an average unit.

South Seas Towers - 2BR/2BA  $480,000 (public record)

There are four beachfront towers in the South Seas development. While they may all look the same there are some significant differences between them. Most significantly are the minimum lease periods of each. If you choose to rent your unit to snowbirds and vacationers, this may be important. Towers one and two, the two southernmost, require that leases be a minimum of 30

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Congrats goes out to our clients on their purchase in fantastic Fiddler's Creek. Their new Florida home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath Tuscan-inspired stucco home with a tile roof.  The cast stone details are subtle but really add to the home's authentic Mediterranean look.  With 1876 square feet under air and over 2600 s.f. total, it's easy to maintain yet "lives big." The view from the family room and lanai is what Florida dreams are made of. The swimming pool is serene and the lake attracts cranes and other birds.

To see everything currently on the market in Fiddler's, click here.

This particular home sold for $515,000 (public record) and represents a very good value in Fiddler's Creek. Not only is the home incredible, when you tally all of the amenities

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  If you were just wondering what to do with that extra $2.75 million floating around, we have the answer. This ultraluxury home on the beautiful waterfront is the epitome of attention to detail. Listed at exactly $2,750,000 this property is located at 737 Plantation Court in the desireable Tigertail Beach area. It has over 5400 square feet under air and over 6700 total. It's location is fantastic. From your backyard, you'll be in the Gulf of Mexico in ten minutes.    The home was built in 2000 and fully renovated in 2011. The quality of the carpentry in this masterpiece is stunning. The attention to detail is very impressive. Even the dock was metiulously crafted with its herringbone decking. For all the details on this one-of-a-kind…

A big WooHoo goes out to our special clients who just purchased their dream condo in Caxambas Tower on Marco Island. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit offers 1869 square feet under air and a total of 2359 including one of the most spacious and useable lanais on the island.

Caxambas Tower was built in 1979 but you wouldn't know it by looking at it. Like most condos on Marco Island, expert property management has maintained the building to perfection. Everything is absolutely top-notch. From the pool to the parking lot, this is prime real estate on Marco Island. In fact, when we suggested Caxambas Tower to our client, he told us he wasn't familiar with it. When he saw it, it was love at first sight.

The Tower - it sounds big, doesn't it. Well, it;s only

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We just sold a fantastic unit in Tower 3 of South Seas. If you're not familiar with South Seas, it is one of the only gated communities on Marco Island. Behind the gates are evrything you could ever want in a beach condo. Obviously, there's the beach, but it's where on the beach it is that makes it special. You're located at the north end, facing southwest. You not only get a view of the full lenth of Marco Beach, but you can relax on your lanai and soak in the sunset every evening. There's a lot to love about South Seas.

Besides the beach, there's boating, too.  That's, right.  South Seas is the only development to offer the beach and boat docks on one property. You can lease a dock year-round or just for your visit. When you're not on the beach or…

Big congrats to our great clients in their purchase of a magnificent property in Grand Bay. This unit has million dollar views without the million dollar price tag. Grand Bay is located on Factory Bay along with other great condos like Riverside and incredible restaurants like Snook Inn. All of the units come with deeded boat docks. The location couln't be better for boaters either. You're in the Marco River in 2 minutes and in the Gulf of Mexico in less than ten.

This particular unit was listed for $495,000 and sold for $470,000. To see everything listed in Grand Bay now, click here. If nothing is currently shown on the market, give us a call or an email and we'll let you know what might be coming to market soon.

I mentioned the views, check them

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Congratulations to BuyMarco.com clients and their agent Sue Boyle for the purchase of an incredible penthouse in Tropicana. This 2004 built condo on the south end of Marco Island has 3035 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and fantastic amenities. Listed at $779,000, it sold immediately for $772,000. 

Contact us if you're looking to buy or sell in Tropicana. Click here to see everything currently for sale.

951 S Collier Blvd., Marco Island, Florida

Tropicana is considered an "inland" condo on Marco Island. It's not directly on the water, it's across the street in a row of luxury condos. All of the homes in Tropicana enjoy southern exposure. Most have views of the Gulf and this particular penthouse has fantastic views of not only the Gulf of

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Your Tropical Real Estate in Marco Island FL

Dream homes can differ greatly. For some, it’s a manwhen you consider there is property here to match almost any budget. It’s not just about luxury Marco Island real estate overlooking the beach, but golf condos and inland homes that offer quality in construction, price and lifestyle.

Of course, it is also where some of the most stunning homes anywhere in southwest Florida can be found, as well as top-class condos that provide unparalleled views of the Gulf of Mexico. Variety is the spice on the island. But what exactly are the real estate options?

Beachfront Properties

There can be no argument that the biggest attraction in Marco Island is its white sand beach, a deep luxurious four-mile strand

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Marco Island Condos Fly Off The Shelf

For lovers of warm weather, superb beaches and excellent golf, Florida is understandably one of the most popular states. And it’s these attributes that explains in part why condominium sales are so brisk. For years, Marco Island condominiums have been amongst the most highly regarded - and the best selling! We have everything that a new arrival could want. Our amenities are amongst the best in the US, while the natural beauty of the Gulf of Mexico and the southwest Florida coast is truly special.

With both affordable and luxury condos on Marco Island. it is also a city accessible to everyone. But why is Marco Island real estate considered so highly? What can you expect from the range of condominium complexes

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