414 Louisa Street, Key West - Just Listed!

Just listed, but not by me, 414 Louisa Street, Key West Florida. Buyers seeking a nice house in a good location with a pool, parking, and potential rental income should take a look before somebody else scoops this up. I have written about this house several times over the past few years as the house was tweaked here and there by successive owners. The current owner has made it better than ever. Let's take a look.

I looked around in my old shoebox and found the black and white picture taken back in 1965 before any of the current renovations occurred. The color photo two above was taken in 2013 before the most recent updates. Notice the falling-down fence in the foreground. That lot sat vacant for decades.  Soon after that photo was taken a brand new home was built on the lot. The third and fourth photos show 414 Louisa Street as it looks today together with the new house next door. That large green space to the rear of the new house is Duval Street. Remember that.

This 970 sq ft cigar maker cottage is somewhat typical as to how old homes are re-purposed for modern life in Key West. A long hallway leads to the open living area in the rear. Both bedrooms, each with en-suite baths, are located up front. A ladder in the hallway leads to a secret loft space which offers sleeping space for the guests you don't want to stay forever.  There is AC up there.

Some of the recent renovations include new wood flooring, new central air conditioning, new windows, and thorough exterior painting. The house shows very well. If you saw it a few years ago, you need to see it again. It is better. The pool area looks especially better. The house is offered fully furnished - TURN KEY. 

I took the above photo from the bedroom of a Duval Street commercial and residential building in January 2016.  The new house on Louisa Street is the larger, more prominent structure. 414 Louisa Street is nearly invisible from this vantage point. I add this photo to demonstrate the proximity to Duval Street and all that offers to an owner who seeks vacation rental income. You cannot beat the location for proximity, yet the house is far enough removed that noise and traffic do not effect the property.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos of 414 Louisa Street offered at $939,000. 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.

414 Louisa Street - Key West - Old Town fixer

414 Louisa Street is a totally renovated cigar maker's cottage that has been lovingly renovated by the current owners who added lots of personal touches to make this a home sweet home. I wrote about this property late last year soon after it was listed for sale. I showed the house a couple of days ago and decided it was time to give this place an updated blog in light of other recent sales in the same block.

 Upon arrival you will notice the house has off street parking and inviting front porch that sits behind a white picket fence. When you pass the entry threshold you will see a gleaming entry that leads to the back of the house where the living area is located. Up front there are two bedrooms each with en-suite baths. A ship's ladder extends to an attic loft that's the perfect perch for pre-teens, teens, and college age kids.  The laundry closet is also located in the entry hallway.

 

 

The pocket doors retract and reveal the spa-like master bath with Jacuzzi tub with waterfall and designer fixtures.  There's a TV mounted on the wall so the two of you can enjoy your favorite programs while soaking in the tub.

 

French doors at the rear open to the covered rear patio and swimming pool. There's an outdoor shower around the corner as well.  CLICK HERE to view more photos of this home.

I think 414 Louisa Street could make an excellent vacation rental. The house is located one-half block off upper Duval Street near La Te Da. Visitors will love the location for its convenience and quiet location.

Four much larger homes sold in the past two years on this one block. They include 408 Louisa Street (immediately above) that sold for $1,250,000 in April 2013; 410 Louisa Street that sold for $1,327,500 in August 2014; 411 Louisa Street that sold for $1,350,000 in May 2014. 411 Louisa is undergoing significant renovation at this time. 416 Louisa Street (immediately below) is under construction and is also under contract. The list price on 416 Louisa Street is $1,499,000. I think when prospective buyers consider the prices paid by other buyers for houses in the same block see the other sales, they may appreciate the value of both the location and the significantly lower price.

414 Louisa Street is offered for sale at $799,000. It is a two/two with pool and parking. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet. Then if interested in seeing this property please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642.

414 Louisa St. - Key West, Florida

414 Louisa Street is a totally renovated home with vaulted ceiling in the living area, two bedrooms, two baths, off street parking, and a pool that is one block off  Duval Street.  This Key West cottage style home could be used as a legal vacation rental. The asking price is just $850,000.  The house has 948 sq ft of living space on one level plus an easily accessible attic where you can stash the kids. This home was just listed by Preferred Properties Key West, that's where I work, but this is not my listing. The listing Realtor describes the property this way:

"Unique 2/2 Conch Cottage in a very desirable location with both pool and off street parking. Renovated in 2009 and meticulously maintained since. Lots of special features including custom Jacuzzi tub in master, cove lighting, open/beamed ceiling and LED lighting feature in the pool. Hot and Cold outdoor shower for the pool guests. Special home that must be seen to be appreciated."
I looked in my old shoe  box and found a photo of 414 Louisa Street dated 1965.  Compare the spartan way it looked back then to the new and improved way it looks in 2013.   

 The listing Realtor told me the current owners completely renovated the property by replacing the piers and added all new electric and plumbing throughout the house. The bedrooms and bathrooms were redesigned and fitted with all new bath fixtures, tiles, etc.  Please take a look at photos that show this house from the front door to the pool in the back. And then CLICK HERE to view many more photos.

 

 

The pocket doors retract and reveal the spa-like master bath with Jacuzzi tub and designer fixtures.  There's a TV mounted on the wall so the two of you can enjoy your favorite programs.

 

French doors at the rear open to the covered rear patio and swimming pool. There's an outdoor shower around the corner as well.

I think 414 Louisa Street could make an excellent vacation rental. It is located on a very quite one-way street just one half block away from Duval Street. It is within easy walking distance to South Beach, the Southernmost Point, the Hemingway House, and the historic lighthouse, and it is just a short walk to Ft. Zach Taylor State Park and Beach.

414 Louisa Street is offered at $850,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls data sheet.  But better than looking a descriptions and photos online, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or send me an email at kw1101v@aol.com set up a private showing of this Key West cottage that could be your Key West dream home. I am a buyer agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.