The Old Stone Church located
330 Julia Street (corner of Whitehead and Julia Street) in
Key West is now a
Bank Owned property that is offered for sale at
$895,000 or $190 per sq ft. Preferred Properties Key West is the listing broker for this property, that's where I work but this is not my listing. The property is no longer used as a church but
instead has been converted into a unique mix of commercial space and
three residential apartments.
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| 330 Julia Street - 1965 |
Author J. Willis Burke writes in his book
THE STREETS OF KEY WEST the AME Zion Church at 704 Whitehead Street
(same location, just a different address attributed) was established by
freed slaves in 1865 and was originally called the First African
Methodist Church. Burke says the current building dates from 1894, but
records show it was built in 1900. Later it was called the Stephens AME
Zion Church. The property was renovated after 1993 and converted at that
time into the present usage as a unique mix of commercial space and
three residential apartments. The property is zoned
HMDR (CLICK to City of Key West).
The building today has a total of 4849 sq
ft of interior space which is divided between the commercial space which until recently housed a gallery and offices plus the three residential apartments.
Among the features of this beautiful building are Dade County Pine
ceilings and original beams; hardwood, tile, and
carpeted flooring; and central air conditioning. Two of the apartments
are two bedrooms (each split with a second bedroom on the second floor)
and a one bedroom apartment. (There may be more apartments than are currently licensed.) The commercial space has central air
conditioning whereas the apartments have individual units. The commercial
and residential spaces also have individual electric service. This
property provides and excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for
commercial property located in a prime area of Key West and that offers
supplemental income.
CLICK HERE to view a
slide show of photos I took of this amazing property as it appeared in 2012. (Some of the stained glass was removed prior to bank taking possession.)
The
building is located just five blocks from the Monroe County Courthouse. The location would surely attract steady foot traffic as it is located one
block south of the Hemingway House and just a couple of blocks north of the
Southernmost Point. Tourists from all over the world walk past
this location daily.
All but one of the apartment licenses have been
suspended by the City of Key West due to non-payment of sewer bills. A
new owner will need to apply to the City for restoration of the
licenses which may include back payment of fees (and or fines or both) for several years.
I am confident this Bank Owned Property will go under contract within a matter of days because the property is architecturally very attractive and offers many opportunities for uses.It is priced to sell. Don't wait for somebody else to scoop up this deal. To see the inside please contact me,
Gary Thomas,
305-766-2642 to schedule a showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at
Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. Let me help you find your place in Key West.
