ISLAMORADA. Fla., March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & Völkers Florida today announced the record-breaking sale of 1150 Bulevar De Palmas. Joani Towe, an advisor with Engel & Völkers Islamorada represented the buyer in their $11,995,000 purchase, which was the highest price seen for a home in Marathon, Florida.
"It was an absolute pleasure working to bring the buyer and seller together on this enviable private estate in Marathon," said Towe. "While I am proud of achieving this 'personal best,' I am overjoyed to have had the opportunity to demonstrate thoroughness, collaboration, honest representation, and tenacity throughout the process. While this particular sale only marks my second transaction since joining Engel & Völkers Islamorada, I appreciate their focus on exclusivity, competence, and passion, and I can truly see how it makes a difference to my clients and colleagues."
1150 Bulevar De Palmas was originally listed for sale by Robert Cardenas and Matthew Russell Carlson of Ocean Sotheby's International Realty at $13,500,000. Towe's client, an oil and gas magnate, purchased the mansion for $11,995,000 in cash. Though it was listed for sale on four separate occasions, this is the first time it has traded hands since being built in 2004. The notable transaction represents the most expensive single family home sale in Marathon, as well as the fourth highest in all of the Florida Keys region. The typical value of homes in Marathon is $536,448, and home values have gone up nearly three percent over the past year.
"From a broker's perspective, I couldn't be more proud of an advisor who has dedicated themself to mastering their profession and ends up getting a win like this," said John Gallant, License Partner of Engel & Völkers Islamorada. "This type of success is what I work towards daily, for all of my real estate advisors. It's important to note that the level of service and discretion this client experienced is no different than what we offer every buyer or seller who works with an Engel & Völkers. We believe luxury service and bespoke experiences are not determined by a price point; it's done with passion for all."
Towe came to Engel & Völkers Islamorada in September 2020 from LoKation Real Estate, bringing over 30 years of experience to serve clients throughout the Florida Keys.
"John and his team experienced immediate success in procuring premium listings, such as 1150 Bulevar De Palmas, when he joined forces with Engel & Völkers and converted his former independent brokerage, Blue 9 Realty," said Peter Giese, Chief Growth Officer at Engel & Völkers Florida. "This perfectly demonstrates the Engel & Völkers value proposition. We look forward to expanding our brand to other locations throughout the Florida Keys, to bring our 'list locally, sell globally' philosophy to better service clients in this lucrative market."
Appropriately called "Fish Camp" by its previous owner, who is an avid boater and fisherman, this property is centrally located in the fishing capital of the world, the Florida Keys. Strategically situated on the lagoon side, the home's location was specifically chosen for its protected harbor right behind the house, a rare find. The 11,674-square-foot home has eight bedrooms and thirteen bathrooms. The property includes resort-like grounds with an in-ground pool and tennis court, as well as a large guest house. The 190-foot-long deep water dock is large enough to simultaneously park an 80-foot yacht and a 60-foot yacht on the same seawall. Views of the open ocean from the second floor serve as a reminder that the home is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean.
"The Florida Keys real estate market seems impermeable, no matter what is happening elsewhere in the country or the world for that matter," said Timo Khammash, Managing Partner of Engel & Völkers Florida. Record highs were seen here, even after the Keys were virtually cut off from the world by the COVID-19 Traffic Checkpoint for months during the height of the global pandemic. Property values continuously appreciate, and homes continue to trade hands."
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About Engel & Völkers:
Engel & Völkers is a global luxury real estate brand. Founded in Hamburg, Germany in 1977, Engel & Völkers draws on its rich European history to deliver a fresh approach to luxury real estate in the Americas with a focus on creating a personalized client experience at every stage of the home buying or selling process for today's savvy homeowner. Engel & Völkers currently operates approximately 225 shop locations with 4,500 real estate advisors in the Americas, contributing to the brand's global network of over 13,500 real estate professionals in more than 30 countries, offering both private and institutional clients a professionally tailored range of luxury services, including real estate, yachting and aviation. Committed to exceptional service, Engel & Völkers supports its advisors with an array of premium quality business services; marketing programs and platforms; as well as access to its global network of real estate professionals, property listings and market data. Each brokerage is independently owned and operated. For more information, visit http://www.evrealestate.com.
About Engel & Völkers Florida:
Engel & Völkers Florida is the Master License Partner of the global luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers in the state of Florida. Recognized for uniquely recruiting, training and equipping some of the top professionals in the real estate industry, Engel & Völkers Florida's exclusive franchise model positions its license partners at the top of the premium market to gain market share and support their bottom line. The company represents franchise locations in: 30A Beaches, Amelia Island, Belleair, Boca Raton, Bonita Springs-Estero, Cape Coral, Clermont, Delray Beach, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers Downtown, Gainesville, Hollywood Beach, Islamorada, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Jupiter, Madeira Beach, Marco Island, Melbourne Beachside, Melbourne Central, Melbourne Downtown, Miami Coconut Grove, Neptune Beach, Olde Naples, Orlando, Orlando Downtown, Orlando-Winter Park, Palm Beach, Palm Coast, South Tampa, St. Augustine, St. Pete, St. Pete Beach, Stuart, Wellington, and Windermere.
Engel & Völkers Florida is continuing to strategically strengthen and expand its presence in premium real estate markets across the state of Florida. If you would like to know more about the Engel & Völkers brand or how to join its global network—which is known for demonstrating competence, exclusivity and passion, feel free to call our corporate office, located at 633 Tamiami Trl N, Suite 201, Naples, FL 34102 USA. Tel: +1 239-348-9000.
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