1105 Flagler Avenue, Key West - Now a Must See!

1105 Flagler Avenue is located in the Casa Marina Area of Key West. It is one of three adjoining properties currently listed by Preferred Properties Key West. It has been tenant occupied until the past week. It was for that reason I never wanted to show it. But now it is vacant and easy to show. And it is worth seeing.

The house has 722 sq ft of living space under air which includes two bedrooms, one bath, updated kitchen and interiors, plus a spacious rear deck and a large backyard with room for a pool. It sits on a large 4568 sq ft (45' X 100') lot. The massive "tree" in the above photo is not protected and if removed would provide space for a pool. The view from the deck is spectacular (but not photographed).

While I have lived in Key West for 25 years, I keep learning new facts about my island home. In fact I live a block away from this property on Von Phister Street where many years before my time the house now at 1105 Flagler once sat. It used to sit directly behind the larger house at 1117 Flagler Avenue. I added white arrow pointing out 1117 Flagler. Note the "developed" lot behind the house. County records show that house was moved to 1105 Flagler.

The black and white photo two above was taken in 1960 and shows the relocated house at 1105 Flagler with a garage in the rear. The front porch was semi-enclosed with a screen. Both the garage and semi-enclosed porch are gone. The house is bright and cheerful and in need of a new owner. 

The above house was relocated from 610 Dey Street in Old Town to 1122 Von Phister Street in the Casa Marina Area in 1958.  In fact two other much larger houses were also relocated to that same block. 

The listing Broker tells us more:

"The history of this home adds to its charming character. Both 1101 and 1105 Flagler were owned by Jim Russell and Peter Pell, New York designers who started Key West Handprint fabrics which became well known for supplying iconic fabrics, including those designed by Susie dePoo, to Lily Pulitzer with whom they became close friends and business partners. The renovated cottage style home sits on a 4,500 sq. ft. lot and features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath plus a large sunny deck. Located in the sought after Casa Marina area, it is close to the White Street pier, the dog park, the beaches, tennis and the promenade. Perfect as is but also room to expand and create your own dream in this terrific Key West location."

Readers who love to learn more about Key West should CLICK HERE to learn more about Jim Russell and Peter Pell and their Key West Hand Print Factory and how Lily Pulitizer is linked to this house and these two men. It's a small world. And people from all over the world come to Key West to find their place in Paradise. 

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos. Remember the tenant is now gone and all the junk is gone. Then call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to set up a showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me show you the Casa Marina Area. You will love it.  If you buy this home right now, it will be your home by Christmas!