Key West history – Page 3 – Dean Townsend Team

1117 Grinnell Street #2, Key West, Florida—SOLD $492,000.

If you are a fan of Tiny House Nation and Tiny House Hunters on the FYI Network, you are going to fall in love with 1117 Grinnell Street #2, in Old Town Key West.

We love 1117 Grinnell Street #2 in Old Town Key West!

The small house movement (also known as the “tiny house movement”) describes the architectural and social movement advocating living simply in small homes: houses less than 1,000 square feet. With the financial crisis of 2007-08, the small house movement came into its own, offering housing that is more affordable and ecologically friendly. Key West embraced tiny houses long before they became fashionable.

Built in 1933 and beautifully redesigned, 1117 Grinnell Street #2 is a small-scale cottage that is next to perfect. The two bedroom/one bath, 587 square foot abode offers the best of tiny house living. Gorgeous wood floors and walls, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, mosaic tile, and French doors add to the home’s charming interior. The classic front porch and the back porch overlooking the sunny community pool, extend the living space to the tropical outdoors.

We love living in a small house. Our historic Conch cottage is just 722 square feet on the main floor, plus a cozy loft. Although challenging at first, we have happily adapted to living large in a small space. Out of necessity, we have only filled our house with objects we wish to cherish forever. Combined with the house’s charming architectural character, our unique collection helps to make our pocket-sized cottage a place that always makes us smile. Small house living is for us!

—Keith & Dean

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Great island design abounds at 1117 Grinnell Street #2 in Key West.

1405 Olivia Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $1,315,000.

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We love our new listing at 1405 Olivia Street in Key West.

We love our new listing at 1405 Olivia Street in Old Town Key West. Award winning renovations beautifully maintain the home’s historic character while offering the best of modern design and conveniences. Nestled in the quaint and desirable Meadows neighborhood, this stately Classical Revival gem is not to be missed.

We love the beautiful open kitchen and living areas. — We love the beautiful open kitchen and living area.

The three bedroom, two and one half bath, family home is perfectly fashioned for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. A wonderful open kitchen and living area leads through three sets of French doors to a generous covered lanai. Curl up with a good book or enjoy drinks with friends as you overlook the sparkling pool and lush garden. Enjoy tropical breezes as you nap in your hammock or watch the world stroll by on your quintessential front porches. Island living does not get any better.

Tropical indoor/outdoor living at its best.

With soaring ceilings, Dade County pine walls, a grand staircase, and a master suite with treetop views, the home’s charming features will undoubtedly capture your heart.

If you have dreamed of owning a classic Key West residence, 1405 Olivia Street is ready to welcome you home.

—Keith & Dean

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313 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida—SOLD $734,500.

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You will love this charming Key West eyebrow house.

The historic Key West lighthouse is right next door.

We love our new listing at 313 Truman Avenue in Old Town Key West. Stunning views of the landmark Key West lighthouse greet you as you enter this sawtooth eyebrow house. With its colorful island style exterior, the recently renovated home shines with captivating curb appeal.

Dade County pine walls shine throughout the home.

Classic Dade County pine walls are featured throughout this truly unique, three bedroom, three bath home. The spacious updated kitchen leads to a soaring living room and a first floor bedroom, bath, and office nook. A custom-built split staircase leads to a light-filled guest suite and the customized master suite.

We love the home's panoramic island views! — We love the home’s panoramic island views!

Outdoor tropical living offers panoramic island views. A private deck off the master suite overlooks the lighthouse keeper’s quarters and grounds. French doors open from the living room to a generous deck and walled garden. An existing cistern can easily be converted to a pool. Coveted off-street parking is accessed from charming Terry Lane.

Conveniently located just a short, block-and-a-half, stroll from Duval Street, this one-of-a-kind home is not to be missed.

Keith & Dean

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405 South Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $1,720,000.

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The historic home was built with large molded concrete Indian block that was designed to be fire and hurricane resistant. — The historic home was built with large molded concrete indian block that was designed to be fire and hurricane resistant.

Just steps from the Southernmost Point sits one of the most elegant homes currently on the market. For anyone desiring a beautifully renovated, move-in-ready, historic Key West home, 405 South Street is not to be missed.

We love the double parlors opening to the wraparound porch.

Prominent Florida judge J. Vining Harris—builder of Key West’s world famous landmark “Southernmost House”—built the home at 405 South Street in 1910 and gave it to his daughter as a wedding gift in 1913. When Key West mayor Delio Cabo (1957-1961) owned the house, he installed the exquisite stairway railing that had previously adorned the island’s Old City Hall. In 2000, the home was meticulously renovated by architect Guillermo Orozco and was awarded the Star of Excellence from the Historic Florida Keys Foundation.

The master bedroom sports a view of the ocean.

The home seamlessly blends historic details and traditional design with the best of contemporary living. The first floor features a wraparound front porch, an impressive entry hall, spacious double parlors, a formal dining room, a den with casual dining, and a gorgeous kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. We love the Brazilian hardwood floors as well as the original moldings and doors. The second floor offers three bedrooms and an ocean view balcony. The grandkids will be in heaven in the third floor’s grand sleeping loft. With off street parking for multiple cars, a garage with an upstairs apartment, and room for a swimming pool in the garden, this home is a true Key West treasure.

Keith & Dean

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KEY WEST FUN FACT #3

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KEY WEST FUN FACT #3: When the Key West Lighthouse was constructed in 1847 it stood 58 feet high and was close to the water. After the island expanded through landfilling, the lighthouse was elevated to 78 feet so its beacon could be seen over the trees. The landlocked Key West Lighthouse now sits seven blocks from the ocean.

Keith & Dean