1307 Elizabeth Street, Key West Florida - Just Listed

The listing Realtor describes 1307 Elizabeth Street this way:

"Once in a lifetime, does a historic Conch Home, in old town Key West, on a very quiet lane, with all the luxuries of a new build come on the market. Now is that time. This amazing, cute, and fully functional home is located just steps away from Dog Beach, world-famous restaurants, Downtown Key West and all that Key West has to offer. Perfectly located on a very quiet one-way lane. Just recently updated, it's just like moving into a new home but this home has an amazing past. Original hardwood floors, brand new kitchen, updated bathroom, and new paint, are just a few of the upgrades this Historic home has to offer. Are you ready to kick back and live the Key West Dream? Well then this is your home. Call today for your private showing and see it for yourself."

The freshly renovated house hit the Key West MLS on Friday just in time for the 4rh of July rush. I got to see it on Sunday afternoon while playing tourist in my hometown stay-cation.  A young couple was leaving the driveway just as I entered. They said hello and said "You'll like it!" 

People who saw the house  a year ago or so will be impressed to see the once over-grown lot has been cleared and cleaned. What appeared an ominous task wasn't as big a deal as feared. The grounds are now vacant and ready for a new owners' gardening fantasy to take root.

There is a brand new kitchen, new bathroom, and floors throughout. Clerestory windows in the family room fill this room with light. Glass panel doors at the rear open out to the backyard which is large enough for a small pool. The shed a the rear is plumbed for washer and dryer. The interior and exterior are freshly painted as is the privacy fence which surrounds the yard.

The "front porch" is actually a private outdoor sitting area off the bedroom. Entry to the house is on the side as shown in the earlier photo set. Now that the entry is located at the middle of the house, the front room is a much larger bedroom with adjacent bath. There are windows on three sides of the bedroom giving it a cheerful ambience. A large textured window gives the bathroom diffused sunlight in the daytime. You cannot see out nor in. I peeked to no avail.

If you'd prefer sitting on a beach rather than putting in a pool, South Beach and Higg's Beach are both within easy walking distance. This home would make a great little monthly vacation rental. It is close to all the attractions but far enough away not to be a part of the hoopla.

1307 Elizabeth Street is still a part of Old Town. This block runs only one block long from United Street at the north to South Street, naturally, at the south. Simon Street is the neighbor to the west and Villa Mill Alley is the street to the east. By the way the adjacent to the rear (1316 Villa Mill Alley) sold in February 2020 for $3, 245,575. There goes the neighborhood!

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and more listing photos of 1307 Elizabeth Street, Key West. 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. More people arrived just as I departed yesterday. This house will sell quickly now that the guesswork is gone.

Short Sale - 1307 Elizabeth Street, Key West, Florida

On February 12th I blogged about a then new short sale for a nice house located at 1307 Elizabeth Street in the Old Town area of Key West. I ended the blog by predicting "This will go quickly, at least as far as contract negotiation." It did. It went under contract within a couple of days, But that deal and a later deal both failed. It just came back on the market again.

Buyers seeking a "fixer" that does not look like it needs all that much fixed should consider 1307 Elizabeth Street, Key West. The house looks as though the owner walked away. Palm fronds are scattered all over the driveway and bricked side and back yards. I sold another house on this block three years ago and happened to snap a photo of 1307 Elizabeth Street as it appeared then. See below. It fits in nicely with the other lovely homes on this one block stretch between United Street to the north and South Street to the south. Simonton Street is one-half block away and Duval Street is one block further west. You could not ask for a better location in Old Town for the price - it's close to the action but not a part of it.

A previous MLS listing provided a bit of history of this former cigar maker cottage which was allegedly made in the Bahamas and floated to Key West in the 1880s for use of workers at the nearby Gato Cigar factory. In the 1920s it was used as a bakery. I checked the Monroe County Property Appraiser records and learned the house was significantly remodeled in 1996. It needs updated.

The black and white photo from 1965 shows the original cigar maker cottage together with an addition at the rear. The 1996 renovation added a second addition which is where the kitchen and dining area are now located. This room is a step down from the main living level and has a shed roof. The bedroom is located at the front of the house followed by the bathroom. All rooms have vaulted ceilings except the kitchen. The interiors are modern and do not have any historic character. Not being negative. Just pointing out what exists. A new side entrance on the north side opens into the living room. The old front porch is now a sitting porch off the bedroom.

The renovated house has 812 square feet of living space under air that sits on a lot measuring 40' wide by 81' deep. There is off street parking in front and a shed for the washer and dryer located at the rear. It appears that all of the windows are shuttered including the clerestory windows in the living area at the rear. The north side yard and back area are brick pavers.

 CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos for 1307 Elizabeth Street. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to discuss. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. This will go quickly, at least as far as contract negotiation.

1307 Elizabeth Street, Key West - Back on the Market

On February 12th I blogged about a then new short sale for a nice house located at 1307 Elizabeth Street in the Old Town area of Key West. I ended the blog by predicting "This will go quickly, at least as far as contract negotiation." It did. It went under contract within a couple of days but just came back on the market. The listing agent told me the prospective buyers weren't prepared for the time period to get the short sale approved. Such is life today. Almost everybody expects instant gratification. If only Amazon could do short sales. But it can't.

Buyers seeking a "fixer" that does not look like it needs all that much fixed should consider 1307 Elizabeth Street, Key West. The house looks as though the owner walked away. Palm fronds are scattered all over the driveway and bricked side and back yards. I sold another house on this block three years ago and happened to snap a photo of 1307 Elizabeth Street as it appeared then. See below. It fits in nicely with the other lovely homes on this one block stretch between United Street to the north and South Street to the south. Simonton Street is one-half block away and Duval Street is one block further west. You could not ask for a better located in Old Town - it's close to the action but not a part of it.

A previous MLS listing provided a bit of history of this former cigar maker cottage which was allegedly made in the Bahamas and floated to Key West in the 1880s for use of workers at the nearby Gato Cigar factory. In the 1920ss it was used as a bakery. I checked the Monroe County Property Appraiser records and learned the house was significantly remodeled in 1996.

The black and white photo from 1965 shows the original cigar maker cottage together with an addition at the rear. The 1996 renovation added a second addition which is where the kitchen and dining area are now located. This room is a step down from the main living level and has a shed roof. The bedroom is located at the front of the house followed by the bathroom. All rooms have vaulted ceilings except the kitchen. The interiors are modern and do not have any historic character. Not being negative. Just pointing out what exists. A new side entrance on the north side opens into the living room. The old front porch is now a place for sitting outside off the bedroom.

The renovated house has 812 square feet of living space under air that sits on a lot measuring 40' wide by 81' deep. There is off street parking in front and a washer and dryer located in the shed at the rear. It appears that all of the windows are shuttered including the clerestory windows in the living area at the rear. The north side yard and back area are brick pavers.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to discuss. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. This will go quickly, at least as far as contract negotiation.

1307 Elizabeth Street, Key West - Short Sale - Buying Opportunity

Buyers seeking a "fixer" that does not look like it needs all that much fixed should take notice of this new short sale located at 1307 Elizabeth Street, Key West. The house looks as though the owner walked away. Palm fronds are scattered all over the driveway and bricked side and back yards. I sold another house on this block three years ago and happened to snap a photo of 1307 Elizabeth Street as it appeared then. See below. It fits in nicely with the other lovely homes on this one block stretch between United Street to the north and South Street to the south. Simonton Street is one-half block away and Duval Street is one block further west. You could not ask for a better located in Old Town - it's close to the action but not a part of it.

A previous MLS listing provided a bit of history of this former cigar maker cottage which was allegedly made in the Bahamas and floated to Key West in the 1880s for use of workers at the nearby Gato Cigar factory. In the 1920ss it was used as a bakery. I checked the Monroe County Property Appraiser records and learned the house was significantly remodeled in 1996.

The black and white photo from 1965 shows the original cigar maker cottage together with an addition at the rear. The 1996 renovation added a second addition which is where the kitchen and dining area are now located. This room is a step down from the main living level and has a shed roof. The bedroom is located at the front of the house followed by the bathroom. All rooms have vaulted ceilings except the kitchen. The interiors are modern and do not have any historic character. Not being negative. Just pointing out what exists. A new side entrance on the north side opens into the living room. The old front porch is now a place for sitting outside off the bedroom.

The renovated house has 812 square feet of living space under air that sits on a lot measuring 40' wide by 81' deep. There is off street parking in front and a washer and dryer located in the shed at the rear. It appears that all of the windows are shuttered including the clerestory windows in the living area at the rear. The north side yard and back area are brick pavers.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to discuss. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. This will go quickly, at least as far as contract negotiation.