toscana - Letters - The Coastal Star2024-03-28T19:09:38Zhttps://thecoastalstar.com/forum/topics/feed/tag/toscanaThere has never been a better time to buy a second home in Florida!https://thecoastalstar.com/forum/topics/there-has-never-been-a-better-time-to-buy-a-second-home-in2017-04-05T12:49:52.000Z2017-04-05T12:49:52.000ZBen & Mayra Sternhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/BenMayraStern<div><p> Because the dollar is so strong now, and the exchange rate is affecting foreign buyers, prices of condos by the beach are more affordable now, and there is more inventory to chose from. Florida is no longer just a place where grandparents retire ( There has never been a better time to live la vida Boca ). There are many benefits of buying a condo in this beautiful state: no state personal income tax, no corporate income tax on limited partnerships, no estate tax, no income tax on trusts, no generation skipping transfer tax, and more.</p><p style="text-align:left;"><span class="font-size-4" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Featured Toscana Listings:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><br /><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7961433064,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7961433064,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="7961433064?profile=original" /></a><br /> Model perfect 2 bedroom, 2.1 baths, luxury condo with almost 2,000 sq.ft. of living area, and 3 balconies! Beautiful fountain & garden views. Impact glass hurricane windows. Custom marble floors & painting throughout, crown molding, custom wood bar area w/ granite counters, kitchen with granite counter tops & backsplash, finished huge walk in closets, master bath with hot tub, double sinks, a separate shower, semi-private coded elevator access to each apartment, and more. Toscana is a full service gated luxury community by the beach. Private beach club, 24/7 valet & concierge services, security, 3 pools, 2 hot tubs, 2 clay tennis courts, gym, & more. Pets of all sizes welcome! $700,000. Watch the YouTube video of this Toscana Condo here: <a class="ot-anchor aaTEdf" dir="ltr" href="https://youtu.be/bS2dBwyFywU" target="_blank"><font color="#2962FF">https://youtu.be/bS2dBwyFywU</font></a></p><p style="text-align:left;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7961432699,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="730" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7961432699,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="7961432699?profile=original" /></a></p><p style="text-align:left;"> Spectacular condo for sale in luxury, full service oceanfront community in Highland Beach! Just Listed! Asking Price: $1,000,000. MLS: # RX-10321546. 2 bedrooms + office, 2.1 baths, 2,339 sq. ft. of living area, 2 huge patios, and 2 deeded parking spaces. Direct ocean views, and in pristine condition! Upgrades galore! Custom marble floors & entry door, crown molding, LED lighting, high hats, SONOS sound system, & enclosed den/office w direct ocean views & custom wood built-in cabinets. Spacious kitchen with granite countertops & backsplash, upgraded faucet, and pantry w wood shelving. The dining room wall was removed to open up the kitchen area, and was replaced with useful wood cabinets for extra storage. Elegant design with granite countertop & high hats make this area perfect for entertaining! Huge master w direct ocean views, hurricane glass sliding doors w screens, custom window treatments, & 2 finished walk-in closets. Toscana North Condo fee: $3,230 per qtr. Toscana HOA fee: $1,513.76 per qtr. The property taxes in 2016 were: $16,725. Full service resort style oceanfront community w/ beach club. Pets of all sizes welcome! Watch the YouTube video here: <a href="https://youtu.be/KAcJW6hyz20">https://youtu.be/KAcJW6hyz20</a><br /><br /> Toscana, also known as Toscana Towers, is a three building luxury community located on the west side of A1A between the Intracoastal & the Atlantic Ocean. Toscana has spectacular Intracoastal, ocean and city views. Toscana North has 17 floors and 143 units, Toscana West has 16 floors and 118 units, and Toscana South has 18 floors and 159 units. There are 422 units in Toscana. Toscana is a 24-hour manned gated community with 2 tennis courts, bocce ball court, shuffleboard, and private beach with beach club. The Toscana Beach Club has a social room, lockers, kitchen, showers, BBQ area, and beach chairs with umbrellas. The Toscana attendant will provide you with towels and water! Each Toscana building has a heated pool and hot tub with attendant, cabana baths, fitness center, sauna, steam room, locker room, billiard’s room, social room, TV room, business center, kitchen, private coded elevator access to each apartment, underground parking, valet parking, 24-hour concierge service & staff, private air conditioned storage, bicycle storage, and on-site maintenance & management.<br /><br /> Highland Beach is located in the southern portion of eastern Palm Beach County, which is in the southeastern part of the State of Florida. The Town is 1.1 total square miles and is bounded on the north and northwest by the City of Delray Beach and on the south and southwest by the City of Boca Raton. The Atlantic Ocean lies adjacent to the Town on the east and the Intracoastal Waterway lies to the west. Highland Beach is a residential community with a year-round population of 4,150 which increases to approximately 8,500 during the winter months. The roughly three mile stretch of beach in the Town of Highland Beach provides our residents with a place to relax and recreate. Our beaches also serve as critical nesting grounds for endangered sea turtles. The Town of Highland Beach has a Post Office, Fire Department, Police Station & a brand new Public Library overlooking the Intracoastal. Highland Beach was voted 18th Best City to Live In by Forbes. Highland Beach is just minutes to DELRAY’S famed Atlantic Ave. with its world class shopping and dining establishments, and close to Boca’s downtown. Highland Beach is within 30 minutes of 2 major airports and 15 minutes from the Boca Raton Executive Airport. Highland Beach was voted second safest city in Florida by <a class="ot-anchor aaTEdf" dir="ltr" href="http://valuepenguin.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#2962FF">http://ValuePenguin.com</font></a> . <br /><u><font color="#2962FF"><br /></font></u> For more information, contact Ben & Mayra Stern with Stern Realty, and <br />Toscana residents at 561-715-0314 or BenAndMayraStern@hotmail.com <br /><a class="ot-anchor aaTEdf" dir="ltr" href="http://www.toscanarealestate.info/" target="_blank"><font color="#2962FF">http://www.ToscanaRealEstate.info</font></a></p></div>Toscana North Condo for Sale with Magnificent Ocean Views!https://thecoastalstar.com/forum/topics/toscana-north-condo-for-sale-with-magnificent-ocean-views2016-09-05T12:17:48.000Z2016-09-05T12:17:48.000ZBen & Mayra Sternhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/BenMayraStern<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7961428294,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="519" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7961428294,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="7961428294?profile=original" /></a></p><p> Most sought after largest floor plan corner unit in Toscana North. Firenze model with beautiful direct ocean views! 3 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, and 2,661 sq. ft. of living area. Floor to ceiling impact windows & 2 huge balconies w/ views of the ocean, Intracoastal, & the Toscana Grounds. Shows like a model! Marble floors, crown molding, high hats, built-in surround sound speakers, new A/C unit, custom paint & wood cabinetry, kitchen with granite counter tops and newer sub-zero fridge & dishwasher. Listing price: $1,550,000.</p><p> Toscana is a 24-hour manned gated community with 2 clay tennis courts, bocce ball court, shuffleboard, and private beach with beach club. The Toscana Beach Club has a social room, lockers, kitchen, showers, BBQ area, and beach chairs with umbrellas. The Toscana attendant will provide you with towels and water! Each Toscana building has a heated pool and hot tub with attendant, cabana baths, fitness center, sauna, steam room, locker room, billiard's room, social room, TV room, business center, kitchen, private coded elevator access to each apartment, underground parking, valet parking, 24-hour concierge service & staff, private air conditioned storage, bicycle storage, and on-site maintenance & management. Residents must have a parking space for each car they own or lease. Pets of all sizes are allowed!</p><p> ** Enjoy the Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous for a Fraction of the Price, in Highland Beach, Florida! **</p><p> Famous football, hockey, and tennis players, have lived in Highland Beach throughout the years. CEOs, Nascar Drivers, actors, and other wealthy people have called Highland Beach their permanent home, or their home away from home, for years. A few things make Highland Beach so special:<br /> - Highland Beach is a very quiet little coastal town, voted 18th best place to live in by Forbes Magazine. The Town is 1.1 total square miles. Highland Beach has a year-round population of 4,150 which increases to approximately 8,500 during the winter months. The roughly three mile stretch of beach in the Town of Highland Beach provides our residents with a place to relax and recreate. Our beaches also serve as critical nesting grounds for endangered sea turtles. The Town of Highland Beach has a Post Office, Fire Department, Police Station & a brand new Public Library overlooking the Intracoastal. <br /> - Highland Beach has lower crime rates compared to other cities in Florida and the USA. Ranked #2 in the 2015 Safest Cities in Florida Study prepared by ValuePenguin.com . Other websites such as CityRating.com also provide data about the low crime rates in this quaint coastal town.<br /> - Voted one of the most Livable Cities in Florida and the USA by AreaVibes.com and one of the best cities to live in Palm Beach County by Livability.com .<br /> - Highland Beach is one of the most exclusive coastal towns in the US. It is also one of the highest income per capita towns in the USA. Highland Beach's zip code 33487 ranked #24 on the list of the wealthiest zip codes in Florida by the South Florida Business Journal .<br /> - There are lots of attractions nearby. Highland Beach is just 5 minutes away from famed Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach, and Boca Raton's Downtown. The quaint coastal town of Deerfield Beach is located just 10 minutes away, and the exclusive city of Palm Beach is just about 20 minutes away. Highland Beach is 30 minutes away from 2 major airports and 10 minutes away from the Boca Raton Airport.<br /> - Compared to other exclusive cities in the US, in Highland Beach, wealthy buyers get more bang for their buck! <br /> - Here in Highland Beach, it is sunny most of the year! Escape the cold during the winter months! <br /> Contact Ben & Mayra Stern with Stern Realty Co. at 561-715-0314 for more information about this Toscana condo. <a href="http://www.ToscanaRealEstate.info">www.ToscanaRealEstate.info</a> MLS # RX-10263917</p><p><br /> Contact Ben & Mayra Stern with Stern Realty 561-715-0314 for more information.</p><p>View the YouTube video here: <a href="https://youtu.be/RAZDx-DPyr8">https://youtu.be/RAZDx-DPyr8</a></p><p>View more pictures here:<br /> <a class="ot-anchor aaTEdf" dir="ltr" href="https://goo.gl/photos/9S7Hc21DhYQiyAA26%0A#Toscana" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://goo.gl/photos/9S7Hc21DhYQiyAA26">https://goo.gl/photos/9S7Hc21DhYQiyAA26</a></p><p></p><p></p></div>