Key West, Florida
Key West is the last
island in the Florida Keys chain. All of the Florida
Keys have their own points of interest and charm, but
Key West is very special.
The architecture of
Key West homes varies greatly from Old Town to the residential
neighborhoods of the Casa Marina area of Key West and
New Town. The Truman Annex offers a plantation style
home in many different layouts. There are roomy estates
nestled in the tropical palms of the Truman Annex as
well as convenient condominiums that are within walking
distance to the beach and to Duval Street, the downtown
area of Key West.
Old Town Key West offers
every style of home from a "Conch" (pronounced konk)
house to an expanded property with guest quarters and
a pool. To discover the charm of Old Town, one must take
a stroll and discover the quiet lanes and tucked away
neighborhoods like "The Meadows" where the smell of night
blooming Jasmine fills the air on summer nights.
There are many Key
West condo complexes to consider too. Many historic Key
West houses have been converted into condominiums in
recent years. It provides easy living for both full time
and part time residents. There may be some condos that
have a transient license included which allows the property
to be rented to vacationers.
The Casa Marina area
of Key West is located on the oceanside of the island.
The homes in these neighborhoods are roomy and many of
the properties are on larger lots with pools or room
for a pool. The area is convenient to downtown Key West
and the beaches on the south side of the island.
Residential Key West
consists of the mid section and easternmost side of the
island. The architecture is much different in this area
of town. There are many more CBS (concrete block structure)
homes. This type of home was popular in the 50s but a
lot of the homes have been upgraded with new flooring
and cabinetry. There are also a select few oceanfront
condominium complexes on Smathers Beach and overlooking
the Atlantic Ocean. Key West has a few canal front homes
that have access to the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean.
The next island up
from Key West toward Miami is Stock Island. Stock Island
holds a Key West address and is home to the Key West
Golf Club. This semi-private golf course is lined with
beautiful bungalow style townhomes and free standing
homes. The gated community has two pools, a club house
with golf pro shop and restaurant.
Key Haven is just past
Mile Marker 5 and has the most complete boating community
in the Lower Keys. Nearly every property in Key Haven
has boating access by canal or open water to the Gulf
or Atlantic and there are two marinas just a short boat
ride away. Key Haven also has a few buildable lots still
available, some with open water views.
The Lower Keys consist
of all the islands from Stock Island to Big Pine Key.
We have listings in many of the communities including
Sugarloaf Key and Cudjoe Key. Each island community has
its benefits, please contact Terri Spottswood for more
information on all the areas of the Lower Keys and Key
West.
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