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Coral Gables Vacant Lot Sold For $10.65 Million

A Coral Gables lot directly behind Alan Potamkin's house, sold and closed this week for $10,650,000. The lot measures more than 2.5 acres and is lined by the waterway leading directly into Biscayne Bay. Last month there were rumors that LeBron James, the newest addition to the NBA's Miami Heat, was trying to buy the Potamkin home, but when the Miami Herald finally spoke to Mr. Potamkin, he denied that there were any ongoing negotiations for the purchase of his mansion. The Potamkin property was listed for $49.5 million, and remained on the market for sale for more than a year, before the listing expired, with no buyers anywhere in sight. The hefty asking price chased away any would-be buyers. The vacant lot behind Potamkin's estate was listed for $15,700,000, and sold for a 32% discount. Although the location of the property can be said to be one of the best in Coral Gables, it pales compared to Potamkin's property, because it faces the canal and has no view to speak of. The seller lost money on the deal. The lot was purchased in 2003 for $10,500,000, and although it just sold for $150,000 more than that, carrying costs, and commissions forced the seller to take a loss. The property remained on the market for sale for 2 years and 3 months, before finally closing on August 16.

Coral Gables Historical Biltmore Hotel

LeBron James Tries To Buy Alan Potampkin's House in Coral Gables

LeBron James is trying to buy Alan Potampkin's house in Coral Gables at 11 Casuarina Concourse, according to reports heard all over Miami today. Priced at a cool $49.5 million, Mr Potampkin has been trying to sell the property since April 2009. The one-of-a-kind breathtaking 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms estate on the open bay waterfront is situated on the finest lot in exclusive, gated Gables Estates. This 20,088 square feet grandiose home boasts 800 linear feet of waterfrontage and sits on a 3.6 acres lot, with a 100 feet dock to accommodate up to a 150 feet yacht. There is a private guest suite with a lighted tennis court and courtyard on its own acre of land. Three suites with full baths, an upstairs master suite with a full gym, a billiard and media room are just a few of the featured highlights. Luitron lighting and a 12 camera security system are installed thrughout this estate. LeBron James, for those of you who haven't heard, is one of the NBA's finest basketball players. He announced 2 just hours ago that he is coming to Miami to play for the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat hope that LeBron will help to bring an NBA championship to the city.

Coral Gables City Hall at Night

A-Rod Sells His Coral Gables Home for $8,500,000

A-Rod's Coral Gables House

A-Rod, New York Yankees star, and the most famous player in baseball today, just sold his home in Coral Gables for $8.5 million, a whopping $3.5 million less than the $12 million he paid for it in 2004. Located at 181 E Sunrise Ave., the 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 8,300 square feet house, is situated on one of the finest lots, measuring well over an acre, in a guard-gated Coral Gables community. The private bayfront sanctuary features breath taking oceanfront views, and the property offers the finest in waterfront yachting, entertaining and living. When the New York Yankees star separated from his wife some time ago, A-Rod, whose real name is Alex Rodriquez, moved out of the house, and rented a home on Star Island for several months, as his Coral Gables home remained on the market without a buyer. This week he finally sold the home, 14 months after the property was first listed for sale. Few people could afford to take such a huge loss on a home sale, but when you are one of the highest paid atheletes in the world, perhaps the loss doesn't seem quite as dramatic.

Coral Gables Desoto Fountain

A-Rod’s House In Coral Gables $11,000,000

A-Rod's house (Alex Rodriquez) Coral Gables 181 E Sunrise Avenue April 2009

A-Rod’s house in Coral Gables remains on the market for sale, after 8 months. New York Yankees star, Alex Rodriguez listed the home for sale in mid-December 2008 for $12,300,000, but quickly lowered the price to $11,000,000 after only 2 months. He purchased the property, located at 181 E Sunrise Ave, Coral Gables, FL., in 2004 for $12,000,000, and according to Dade County public records, there is a $5,500,000 mortgage attached to the home. The mansion is one of Coral Gables’ finest, with 8,310 square feet of living area, situated on a 46,243 square feet lot, with breath taking ocean front views. The 6 bedrooms, 5 + 3 bathrooms home has been completely renovated, and is also for rent for a cool $35,000 per month.

The City Of Coral Gables - Circa 1929

Coral Gables in 1929

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