Historic Conch House Near Seaport: 923 Eaton Street

If you’re looking for a classic Conch house in old town, I’ve got a deal for you! The house at 923 Eaton Street is among the oldest on the island, and has been completely renovated to its full glory inside and out!

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Originally called one of the “painted ladies” of Eaton Street, this two-story, three-bedroom, two-bath home was built in the early 1900s or possibly even before the turn of the century. (You’ll note the year built listed as 1933 in the MLS, but many of those dates are not historically accurate.) Regardless of the true date, this home is steeped in Key West history.

The current owners have been busily cleaning, painting, upgrading and renovating this home for the past year. The transformation from only a few months ago is truly amazing! Brand new hardwood floors have been installed and the walls have been stripped of layers and layers of paint to reveal original Dade county pine, restored to its natural beauty. Additional updates have been made to the bathrooms and kitchen, tile flooring and roof.

The bright, open kitchen is located just off a small living area with sliding glass to the backyard. It’s been updated with new Corian countertops and appliances, which mesh nicely with the original colorful tile backsplash and solid wood cabinetry.

There are two full bathrooms, one on the lower level and one upstairs. Two large bedrooms are also located on the second floor, and a third bedroom on the first floor is currently being used as a laundry/storage room. The total square footage for the home is 1,320 square feet on two floors.

One of the home’s best features is its large lot (2,813 square feet) and huge, private, fenced-in backyard complete with brick pavers and mature foliage. With this sized lot, there’s plenty of room for expansion, a large pool and/or a guest cottage. Some additional TLC and landscaping in the backyard would make this a true private island paradise!

Eaton Street is a thoroughfare in Key West, just three blocks from the Historic Seaport, known for its boardwalk, restaurants, bars and the starting point for most snorkel and sailing tours in Key West. Within a block, you’ll find Old Town Bakery, Paseo Restaurant and Finnegan’s Wake Irish pub. You’re truly able to walk to almost any Key West icon from this location.

Don’t wait! The current listing price is $598,900 or $453.71 per square foot of indoor living space. Now is a great time to invest in Key West! Contact me at 305-304-1708, to make an appointment to view this property before it’s too late.

Steve Schwartz, Broker
Seaport Realtors LLC
KeyWestListings.com

Historic Home in New Town: 4125 Eagle Avenue

The home located at 4125 Eagle Avenue is immediately recognizable to anyone who’s spent much time in Key West. With its sprawling manicured front lawn and its Spanish Deco façade, the home reminds me of a castle, but with all the comforts and attributes of your perfect Key West casa in paradise.

Built in 1926, you get the best of both historic and modern in this large, two-story home and cottage (legal rental) on a 9,600 (!) square foot lot in New Town. The main house is 1,944 square feet and has two bedrooms, three full baths, remodeled kitchen, formal dining room, living room, den and study on two floors. A 390-square-foot detached CBS garage was added in 1993, connected by a beautiful, covered, finished outdoor portico. This sitting area gives you an additional 300 square feet of outdoor living space, which turns out to be one of my favorite parts of this property.

Covered outdoor portico adds even more living space to this large home.

Large dining room with French doors letting in sunlight and breezes.

The interior of the home is clean, open, bright and airy with plenty of windows, French doors in almost every room, ceramic Spanish tile, granite countertops and tasteful decorating and paint colors.

Living room, main entry and stairway to second floor.

The second floor features a large covered porch off the master bedroom. What a perfect way to wind down at the end of the day but with a cocktail on your upper deck looking down on your expansive grounds with mature tropical foliage, fish pond, large brick patio and a secret garden.

Second floor balcony off bedroom.

Second floor bedroom with balcony.

Huge brick patio!

Your very own fish pond!

Two-story cottage on property with workshop & legal rental apartment.

The delightful two-story cottage features a downstairs workshop with an inviting one-bedroom, one-bath apartment upstairs that makes this home a legal duplex. Having this designation means a great deal in Key West since there are strict regulations as to what can be rented. Most “mother-in-law” cottages in Key West cannot be legally rented, taking away a prime source of income for owners. You will have no trouble renting out this sweet apartment (324 square feet) with its own wood deck, or keep it as a guest cottage, writers studio or workshop.

Detached cottage features a studio apartment with kitchen and bath.

Cute, modern kitchen in rental unit (detached cottage).

Studio apartment in detached cottage has its own wood deck.

This home has been under the same ownership for more than 20 years and has NOT been used as a rental property. Since then, lots of upgrades have been made, including remodeling of the kitchen and baths, new roof, flooring, sewer line, garage, etc. (You can see details of these improvements, as well as the sales history, building layout and other property details on the Monroe County Property Appraiser website.)

Spacious remodeled kitchen with lots of counter space and new, stainless steel appliances.

Kitchen and dining room.

All three bathrooms in this home have been remodeled.

One of the three spacious, upgraded bathrooms in the home.

Second bedroom on upper floor.

This is truly a “New Town” home, located on one of the most beautiful streets in the neighborhood. It’s a great place to live if you want quiet and privacy, with easy access by car to the beach, golf course, shopping or a quick getaway off the island. By purchasing a home in this neighborhood, you’ll get a lot more for your money than you would in historic old town. And remember, the island is only 4 miles by 3 miles, so the touristy Duval Street is still only a few minutes drive across the island.

Priced at $999,000, you’re looking at $440.48/sq. ft. for 2,268 square feet of living space in the main home and cottage. Keep in mind, this number does NOT include the lower level of the cottage (workshop area), the outdoor portico or the garage. View the listing here.

 I’d love to show you around this unique new town property with its historic flair. Call me at 305-304-1708 to schedule a viewing today.

Steve Schwartz, Broker

Seaport Realtors LLC

KeyWestListings.com

Tel: 305-304-1708