617 Fleming Street, Key West Eyebrow Condo No.9

 

One of the best kept secrets of Key West is the charming eyebrow cottage located at the rear of the Campbell Courtyard Condominiums located at 617 Fleming Street, Key West. This has to be the cutest of the cute condos in Old Town and this has to be the best of the best locations - just two blocks from Duval. That's close enough but not too close - you know what I mean.

The main building in front and the small cottages in the rear were renovated and converted into condominiums in the 1990s. The eyebrow house at the rear was made into two separate units. Thee are a total of  nine units. Unit 9 was thoroughly updated in 2014 with new windows, porcelain floor tiles, new Martha Stewart cabinets in the kitchen and two baths,new appliances, quart counter-tops,  new air conditioning and hot water heater. The bedrooms themselves were remade; the baths reconfigured, back porch got TREX decking. But the charm and appeal of this sweet historic home never changed.

 

This was a Ben Teague Design renovation. I don't think Martha Stewart could have done any better job is using her inspired cabinets to create such a beautiful new kitchen and two baths. I make a point of noting that this renovation was professional not a home owner whimsy.

It does appear the current owner changed some of the interior colors and added color to the barn door. Wood was added to create a drama wall in the bedroom. The rear deck was redone with TREX decking. A gate at the rear opens out to the immediately adjacent parking space for unit 9. The bathroom was totally reconfigured increasing the size of the shower and adding storage not shown in the photos.

The original renovation of the second floor was less than successful. Ben Teague re-imagined the space, moved walls, and created a larger bedroom and bath. 

Imagine owning a small eyebrow house that you can lock and leave and come back to. Imagine sitting on your front porch looking out to the sweet pool. Imagine walking to Sarabeth's for breakfast or the Cafe Marquess for dinner in a matter of minutes. That's why this location is so convenient. 

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and more photos of 617 Fleming Street No.9, Key West, Florida offered for sale at $829,900. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Buy this place now before the tourists descend upon our island and buy everything up.

617 Fleming Street #4 - Old Town - Key West

617 Fleming Street - Old Town - Key West 2010

617 Fleming Street - Old Town - Key West circa 1965

The Campbell Courtyard Condominiums have one of the best locations in Old Town. They are close enough to Duval Street and the Historic Key West Seaport that you can be in either place in five minutes or less. But they are far enough away that you do not hear the frenzy on Duval. Many of the neighboring properties are among the highest priced homes in Old Town. And there are still some of the undone houses that make Old Town so appealing. The area is chic but not too chic. CLICK HERE to view a Google aerial view of the location.

The condos were "developed" or assembled in the late 1990s from a group of unrelated buildings into the compound with a shared location, identity, and an incredibly inviting pool. The nine units were sold off and there has not been a large turnover of ownership since then. The main building shown above was built in the 1920s and the eyebrow cottage (just below) was built in the 1890s. All buildings were totally renovated during the condo conversion.

The Eyebrow Cottage and Pool at Campbell Courtyard

The developer that did the condo conversion retained a unit and that unit was just listed, but not by me, at the asking price of $529,000 and who describes the unit like this:

"Enjoy all Key West has to offer when you live at Campbell Courtyard in Old Town. This contemporary two story condominium offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms with a balcony overlooking the neighborhood. The common areas are beautifully maintained lush gardens surrounding the pool. Walk to galleries, shops, clubs, and more from this central location. Furnishings are negotiable so you can move right in!"

Look up to the very top photo and you will notice a wide balcony on second floor. That is the main level of this unit. The living room is on the left (west side) and the kitchen is on the right (east side). The doors open to the balcony where you can sip your morning coffee or early evening martini and watch the people on parade forever. But every Friday during the last week of October you will have the ringside seat to watch the official Fantasy Fest "People's Parade". There is a spiral staircase that leads to the third floor where there are two good sized bedrooms and two baths. CLICK HERE to checkout the mls datasheet and to view listing photos of the interior this Key West pied-à-terre.

This place, Dear Reader, is worth looking at if you are looking for a very well located second home in a great Key West location. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule your own private showing. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.

617 Fleming Street - Old Town - Key West - Bank Owned

617 Fleming Street Old Town Key West August 2010

617 Fleming Street Old Town Key West c 1965

The Campbell Courtyard Condominiums have one of the best locations in Old Town. They are close enough to Duval and the Historic Key West Seaport that you can be in either place in five minutes. But they are far enough away that you do not hear the frenzy on Duval. Many of the neighboring properties are among the highest priced homes in Old Town. The condos were "developed" or assembled in the late 1990s from a group of unrelated buildings into the compound with a shared location, identity, and an incredibly inviting pool. The nine units were sold off and there has not been a large turnover of ownership since then. The main building shown above was built in the 1920s and the eyebrow cottage (just below) was built in the 1890s. All buildings were totally renovated during the condo conversion.

Unit No. 1 at Campbell Courtyard is BANK OWNED and was just listed for sale at $259,000 for this 842 sq ft one bedroom unit. CLICK HERE to see the mls listing and view agent provided photos. The unit is offered at $309 per sq ft. Compare the size and prize per square foot to units in Truman Annex Shipyard that are 680 sq ft priced at $587 and $616 per sq ft (these units are two bedrooms).

This units is located on the first floor front of 617 Fleming Street. I took some photos which show how the unit is laid out CLICK HERE . The space is optimized. All of the rooms seem large and inviting. The combined living, dining and kitchen area open onto a private courtyard through French doors at the rear. (A large storage closet and a separate private laundry room are located in this area.) That private courtyard then leads through a little white picket fence to the pool. Imagine taking a late night dip in that incredible pool then going back home to hit the rack.

Campbell Courtyard Pool August 2010

Same spot sans pool c 1965

The last time a unit in Campbell Courtyard was offered for sale was in December 2009. It was gone in a flash. The mls records show 11 days, but I showed it the day it hit the mls and it was already under contract.

If you are looking for a well priced and not too expensive a place in Key West, may I suggest that you consider this unit very hard and very quickly. I have seen and shown a lot of little condos at very big prices. This is the reverse, but I understand one bedroom will not work for many buyers. I do have a suggestion for potential buyers that have lots of friends who may want to come and visit, Ambrosia Guesthouse and The Marquesa Hotel are located within 150 feet. Let your friends stay nearby. Or buy a sofa bed. I'd prefer that they stay someplace else but that's just me.

Don't wait, dear readers, this one will go quickly. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305.766.2642. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida. If you snooze on this one, you lose.