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4 bedroom house for $300,000? Not in Coconut Grove!

I saw this article in the New York Times and it was interesting to see what you get for $300,000 in different towns across the country.

New York Times

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  1. Banner Elk, North Carolina: 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage with 1,499 square feet living space. Price per square foot is $219.00. Taxes are $505 a month!! Banner Elk is a historic downtown area with boutiques and restaraunts. The house is located in the mountains in a residential enclave. Sounds similar to Coconut Grove, only smaller.
  2. New Orleans, Lousiana: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath with 856 square feet of living space. Price per square foot is $362.00. The apartment is in a renovated warehouse with 33 units. No taxes, the building qualifies for a 5 year tax abatement. Monthly maintenance fee is $265.00.
  3. Bend, Oregon: 4 bedroom, 3 bath house with 2,186 square feet of living space. Price per square feet is $148.00. Taxes are $2,794 a year. The small town offers biking in summer and skiing in winter. Amenities include a gas fireplace, 2 car garage, walk in closet and french doors.

Here is what $300,000 will buy you in Coconut Grove:

  1. 3201 Thomas Avenue located in West Coconut Grove: 2 bedroom, 2 bath with 1,039 square feet of living space. Price per square foot is $293.00. This home is located within walking distance to the downtown village of Coconut Grove.

    Thomas Avenue, Coconut Grove

  2. 2699 Tigertail Avenue located in Center Coconut Grove: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath with 1,058 square feet of living space. Price per square foot is $282.00. This condo is located in the Grove Club Condo Building which was completed in 2005. The unit features stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and marble floors.

    Grove Club Condo, Coconut Grove

  3. 3356 Bird Avenue located in Center Coconut Grove: 2 bedroom, 2 bath with 1,050 square feet of living space. Price per square foot is $299.00. This condo is located in the Coco Ibiza condo building which was built in 1995. This two story unit features cherry wood floors and large closets. It is a foreclosure property.

    Coco Ibiza, Coconut Grove

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