were free at the same time. approximately 40 percent of residents comforts of home, with spacious three-
Naturally, Jennifer lives in a condo are full-time; the remaining 60 percent bedroom, two-bath layouts, combined
– The Meridian in Cocoa Beach – and are part-time residents who spend with the beach lifestyle. Not only is
it’s no wonder. With her busy schedule, several weeks or months in their there a large pool on the premises, but
she doesn’t have time for the upkeep vacation home, often renting it out the the Atlantic Ocean is just steps away.
and maintenance, not to mention lawn rest of the time. Among the year-round And when residents tire of endless
care, of a traditional single- sunset beach strolls, The Meridian
family home. offers a modern workout facility
“It’s low maintenance,” to tighten those abs.
Jennifer says. “I don’t have The Meridian’s clubhouse–an
anything to worry about. extension of the elegant yet
People love condos because carefree life that residents enjoy–
they are maintenance-free. All features a baby grand piano for
you have to do is close it up impromptu songfests.
Busy
and leave.” Residences in The Meridian
Though many local residents are spacious and designed to
choose to live in condos, others take advantage of the beautiful
buy Florida condos as an coastal views. A typical floor plan
investment or a second home. includes three bedrooms, two or
“It surprised me,” Jennifer residents, there is a mix of retirees and three bathrooms, a large living area and
continues. “I was surprised to see how professionals such as doctors. at least one terrace.
many people bought a place at The Why do they choose The Meridian? Now, if there was just enough time
Meridian to use as a second home.” Look around and the answer becomes to slow down and enjoy it all.
In fact, she estimates that clear. The Meridian offers all the
TOPMOST EXPENSIVE
TEN
CONDOS SOLD 2007
Cocoa Beach, FL
MLS LISTED PRICE LISTING AGENT SELLING AGENT DAYS ON SELLING PRICE
LISTING COMPANY SELLING COMPANY MARKET
1) $2,100,000 Joyce Murphy Annika Tarver 353 $1,875,000
Luxury Real E
state Florida Realty 20
00 One
2) $1,100,000 Mary Gowenlock David Kabboord 67 $1,200,000
ERA Showcase Pr
operties and Inv Ocean R
e
alty Inc
3) $1,099,900 Sarah Goodnight Peggy Pokluda 407 $1,049,900
Homes B
y
Towne Homes B
y
Towne
4) $1,099,000 Mary Gowenlock Michelle Paul 47 $1,000,000
ERA Showcase Pr
operties and Inv Tropical Realty a
nd Investments
5) $150,000 Mary Gowenlock Harri Ann Irwin 127 $975,000
ERA Showcase Pr
operties and Inv Pruitt Real
E
state, Inc.
6) $899,900 Glenn Rausch Out of Area Agent 256 $926,400
Homes By Tow
ne Realty, Inc SCA
R
7) $799,000 Jennifer McCoy Jennifer McCoy 3 $799,000
RE/MA
X Elite RE/MA
X Elite
8) $895,000 Alyssa Parker Marianne Raley 184 $779,000
Sand Dollar Rea
lty of Brevard ERA Showcase P
r
operties and Inv
9) $795,000 Barbara Romano Thomas Gregway 29 $765,000
ERA Showcase Pr
operties and Inv Realty 2
0
0 One
10) $729,900 Glenn Rausch Sarah Goodnight 11 $729,900
Homes By Towne Realty, Inc Homes By Towne
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