1009 Eaton Street, An Historic Old Town Key West Conch Cottage

 

1009 Eaton Street is a  two bedroom/two bath Conch style home offered for sale by Preferred Properties Key West, that's where I work but this is not my listing.  I found this home on the 1889 Sanborn Fire Map.  That would indicate it existed before 1889 when the map was drawn. The listing Realtor describes the property this way:

"Historic Cigar Cottage in the heart of Old Town Key West with the Seaport and some of our best restaurants at your doorstep. Preserved Dade County walls throughout. Main level consists of a living room, dining room, kitchen and full bath with French doors to the covered deck and spa. Upstairs are 2 full bedrooms with a bath in between and deck overlooking the back yard. Property has had excellent long term rental history."

1009 Eaton as it appeared in 1965

The front porch welcomes friends and family to a 1170 sq ft home that sits on a 1578 sq ft lot just located one half block east of Grinnell Street. The Historic  Key West Seaport is located a block and one-half to the north. Frequent visitors may recall the Old Town Bakery is located at the corner of Grinnell Street and the new Paseo Restaurant is also located on the opposite corner.

The main floor of the house has an inviting living room with Dade County Pine walls, ceiling, and floors. The dining area is set off just a bit by an ancient room divider. The kitchen is located at the rear. The kitchen has been updated with new cabinets, counter tops and stainless steel appliances. . There is also a full bath on the first floor even though both bedrooms are on the second floor.

There are two bedrooms on the second floor. The master bedroom is located at the front. The guest bedroom is at the rear. There is a second floor rear sundeck as well.  

The rear yard presently has a spa.  I think there may be room for a small in-ground pool.
The space is large enough. The cost might be a bit high as the pool would have to be dug by hand instead of machine.  You could save yourself a lot of money and do what a lot of locals do: go to Dante's and use the pool there. Buy lunch and a couple of drinks and use the pool and tan for free. You will save thousands and thousands of dollars on construction costs and you'll save money on a pool service, chemicals, and electricity to run the pool everyday of the year.I have buyers that do this and they love it! It makes a lot of sense.

1009 Eaton Street is now offered at $659,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet and listing photos. I took more photos which you can view if you CLICK HERE.

Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing of this cute two bedroom home located in Old Town Key West. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.