1414 5th Street - Key West Bungalow with a Place for Mom

What an inviting and pretty house 1414 5th Street is. As I got out of my car to take photographs of this home I had to stop and take in the simplicity and charm of this home. We are all aware of the Cigar Maker Cottages, Eyebrow Houses, and Grand Conch Houses in Old Town. And we all are familiar with the mid century homes and more recent new homes in the Casa Marina Area which often sit behind imposing six foot privacy fences. So it was pleasing to see an atypical bungalow framed by waving palms and perched behind a green lawn in the Mid Town Area of Key West. It immediately looked like home!

I soon learned that what I saw from the street is a much larger house and even larger property than I imagined. The irregular lot measures 100' X 100' with a "cutout" of about 50' X 50' on the northwest corner. The resulting lot is totals 8370 sq ft on which the house is located. Besides the broad front lawn, there is off street parking to the north and a large backyard with abundant space for a pool.

According to the Monroe County Property Appraiser the original house was built in 1938. It was updated and expanded and now totals 2307 sq ft of living space. The front door opens into the home that is arranged like most homes up north in America. The living room, kitchen and dining area are located up front. A central hallway leads to the bedrooms that are located on either side.

 You will notice that plantation shutters filter the view from the outside looking in which works the same way from the inside in the other direction. Also notice the travertine marble floors, crown molding, and recessed lights throughout the house. 

There are three bedrooms in the main house. Two of these bedrooms have en-suite baths. A third full bath is located off the central hallway and serves as guest bath as well. You will notice the travertine marble floors and crown molding continue into the bed and bath areas.

I mentioned this home also has a place for Mom. In 2008 the home was enlarged with a two bedroom one bath addition that includes a very large living area and kitchen. This is the perfect place for Mom or Dad or both in the golden years. There is a private entry off the front that includes a nice outdoor area. Inside, the expansive kitchen opens out to the living room and dining space. The two bedrooms are on the far side of the living room. Doors at the back of both the main part of the house and Mom's addition open out to the back yard where there is a nice deck and small shed. There is plenty of room for a pool. Perhaps a new owner might convert the shed into a poolside cabana.

The 2008 renovation included new siding, new windows and doors, new roof, new electric, new plumbing, new floors, etc. They forgot the pool. But that's an easy fix. There's plenty of room for a large pool and extensive grounds. These are the creative things new owners love to add. This home did not flood in Wilma. CLICK HERE to view more photos of this extra large property.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on 1414 5th Street which is offered at $650,000. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to set up a showing of this very pretty home that includes a Place for Mom.  I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.

621 Grinnell Street - Hidden Old Town Bungalow - Key West

I have written many times about some of the hidden houses of Key West, those special places that are rarely seen by most locals and tourists.  Often they are located on one of our slow lanes which are mostly used by people that live there.  Some are little houses tucked behind a larger house.  Others are only accessible by a walking easement. The bungalow at 621 Grinnell Street is hidden, to be sure, but it has off street parking that could accommodate two cars, a yard large enough for a good sized pool, and it is in move-in condition right now. Oh, yeah, it is plenty quite back there as well.

The listing Realtor describes 621 Grinnell Street thus:

"True Key West Classic Conch Home awaits your personal touches. You will find a taste of Old Key West! Lovely wrap around screened porches to relax and share a quiet moment. This home boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, lovely open floor plan that makes it perfect for entertaining. Gracing this home are beautiful Dade County Pine wood floors that bring warmth and character to every room. Covered Lanai, Jacuzzi, possible room for a small pool with a pool house already in place. There are 2 off-street parking spaces. X500 Flood zone."

 The main floor bath is something that you will either love or hate. I love it. It is, to me , what living in Key West is all about. Oh, there is an outdoor shower as well. It has privacy walls, too.

 There are two or three bedrooms upstairs depending on how you use the spaces.

Front bedroom

One of Two rear bedrooms

Guest cottage

 The Monroe County Property Appraiser says the house was built in the 1920s and that it has1562 sq ft of living space under air.  The living space includes the small guest cottage with bath. The irregularly shaped lot is 3293 sq ft which includes the driveway. The house sits on a 50' x 50.25' section and the driveway makes up the balance of the lot. The driveway is not an easement. Building permits show that the house was updated in 1995 and 1996. The interior finishes reflect the styles that were popular at that time. (There isn't any granite nor stainless steel. Everything looks very clean and well maintained.)  CLICK HERE to view a slide show of more photos I took of this great property.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet and to view listing photos of this property.If you are looking for a place like this, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 and ask me to set up a showing for you. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.

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Key West Short Sale - 1301 Petronia Street

The asking price on this Meadows Area of Key West home was just reduced to $548,100. It is offered as a Short Sale.  1301 Petronia Street,  is a bungalow style home was built in the 1920s.  It has been updated several times over the years but still retains the charm of the homes built during that era. The home has two bedrooms, two baths, plus a loft space on the "second level" which offers additional sleeping area. It has a lovely 30' x 13' swimming pool and potential off street parking as well.  CLICK HERE to view some photos I took of the property.

The listing Realtor describes 1301 Petronia Street as:

"Adorable cottage on a corner lot in the Meadows with a deep front porch which flows to the long side-yard heated and decked pool. There are two bedrooms with en-suite baths plus a large stand-up finished loft (not included in square footage)."

  30' x 13' pool is surrounded by a big deck. The front porch is equally inviting.

 Dining room is currently used by the tenant as an office

Compact but cute kitchen

 

Master bedroom is large and has access to outdoor shower

But the master bath has an insider shower as well...

 Second bedroom plus en-suite bath

Listing agent says there is room for off street parking if fence removed

CLICK HERE to  view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet on this property.  Better than that, call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing of this really cute Key West bungalow that offers a lot of living space, a wonderful pool, and a quiet neighborhood. I am a Buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.