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07-12-2009, 06:55 PM
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Actually, I just came back from dinner in the Colee Hammock/Victoria park area. That is an area with 20'-40's homes with nice old vegetation which is why it's nicer than Surfside. Surfside is nice though. I totally would NOT say that it's run-down - just different because of the boring 50's architecture and lack of a canopy. And, the houses are half the price, although they're much closer to the beach.
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07-12-2009, 07:05 PM
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Actually, I just came back from dinner in the Colee Hammock/Victoria park area. That is an area with 20'-40's homes with nice old vegetation which is why it's nicer than Surfside. Surfside is nice though. I totally would NOT say that it's run-down - just different because of the boring 50's architecture and lack of a canopy.
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Well the look of a neighborhood plays a large part in pricing. Surfside is much cheaper than other beach neigborhoods because it isn't as nice as other beach neighborhoods. Vegetation is part of that. If Surfside were moved out to west Davie the $450K houses would be worth $200K because they are so ugly. |
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07-12-2009, 07:13 PM
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Well the look of a neighborhood plays a large part in pricing. Surfside is much cheaper than other beach neigborhoods because it isn't as nice as other beach neighborhoods. Vegetation is part of that. If Surfside were moved out to west Davie the $450K houses would be worth $200K because they are so ugly.
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Yes and no. When I lived there, you had a lot of people doing a lot with their front yards - no grass, all native, drought resistant plants, with water features and putting in circular driveways. There was also a lot of refacing the front of homes. This was back in 89 when the houses were selling for $100K. Since then, esp with the boom, the trend has increased. You do not see that kind of money on landscaping being dropped on the older houses out west. Also, there is something to be said for wealthier neighbors.
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07-12-2009, 08:53 PM
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I think you have to drive INTO Surfside i.e. west of Harding (Rte !) to see Surfside. It's a quiet town with small houses, most built in the '70's. Good schools in the area, a Publix few miles away (you weren't going to walk to one anyway), the beach within walking distance and a low crime rate.
For an idea of Surfside homes look at the first link in Fauve's last posting. On the right hand side of the ad are pictures of three typical houses. No way is this town a slum.
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07-12-2009, 10:03 PM
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ok. the houses in victoria park are smaller than most apartments! I looked at two bedroom houses in there that were 825 sq feet! i love the neighborhood, but it isn't cheap or lavish, just awesome!
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07-12-2009, 10:09 PM
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Just searched Surfside for 1600+ sq ft apartments under $1800. . . looks like I can't afford to live int hat particular icky neighborhood lol. Looks like it rocks there. I like!
ya'll are too rich for me 
but i'm used to that, being from Boca. So it is all good.
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07-12-2009, 10:17 PM
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this is basically what i could get in the school district i wanted out west in boca:
7918 Granada Pl # 101, Boca Raton, FL, 33433 - MLS ID#R2989903 - Rentals real estate - REALTOR.com®
(A lovely apartment on the turnpike.)
and if i actually wanted to USE the amenities it costs 3k:
http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...433_1104868024
And this what I could get on the beach in boca, also an A school district:
4750 S Ocean Blvd # 409, Highland Beach, FL, 33487 - MLS ID#R3018373 - Rentals real estate - REALTOR.com®
you rich folk can get a newer place with a private pool and garage and boat dock for teh same three k as the boca point apartment:
http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...487_1100026386
I don't see how the neighborhoods aren't comparable.
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07-12-2009, 10:39 PM
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I always regretted not staying on the beach with the kids. We went the suburban route and I think it would have been better for them to be in a more pedestrian area. My kids especially aren't the outdoors types so our yard was rarely ever used for anything other than the pool, and really they used that rather rarely. Follow your instincts and stay near the beach. The school issue is a real one though. Once you figure that out, you should be set.
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