724 Windsor Lane, Key West - Just Listed

JUST LISTED - 724 Windsor Lane, Key West located in the heart of Old Town at the "intersection" (smirk) of Windsor and Galveston Lanes across the street from the Historic Key West Writer's Compound and near the top of Solaris Hill. Duval Street is a short stroll to the west and the historic seaport is three long blocks to the north.

The Sanborn Fire Map above is dated 1892. I placed a check to show 724 Windsor Lane's location. This is necessary as the Monroe County Property Appraiser website incorrectly states this house was built in 1972. The map also shows the SEIDENBERG & CO. Cigar Factory was previously located across the street where the Writer's Compound now sits. Imagine sitting on your front porch nestled among the historic old cottages and houses most of which have been restored that lure people from around the world to our island home.

This one bedroom / one bath gem has been updated with new wood floors in the living areas and tile in the bathroom. The kitchen area has a vaulted ceiling with 120 Sq Ft of space for possible expansion. The back door opens out to an enclosed private deck. The washer and dryer are located in a laundry closet at the far side of the deck.

The back deck has new TREX decking. The gate opens out to the off street parking space. This home may not be huge, but having a parking space is a big deal. CLICK HERE to view more photos..

I found an utterly charming article entitled Key West Dialogue published in the NEW YORK TIMES March 18, 1984 by A.B. Beattie. CLICK HERE to read - it's worth reading. Locals and long time returning visitors to Key West will appreciate the first paragraph:

"Key West looks like a lurid postcard. The colors are very intense, and almost everywhere you look there is something scenic. I mean, you can go around Key West taking pictures in your head, because almost everything is perfect. You can't miss there. If there's a crack in the sidewalk, there's hibiscus growing in it. If you see an ugly empty lot, there's always the weird juxtaposition - a mansion directly adjoining it. There's really no harmony. If there's harmony there, it's in the air, it's not really in the way things physically relate to each other."

That was written thirty-six years ago. I don't think it's all that lurid anymore. Most of the cracked sidewalks have been repaved. Some parts are downright gentrified like the property I sold at 744 Windsor Lane earlier this year - sales price $4,700,000. These two properties are totally different. One small and the other very large. They exist in the same space. 

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet for 724 Windsor Lane, Key West at $699,000. I am the listing Realtor on this property. Call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to arrange a private showing. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.