$637,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2019

217 Truman Ave Key West, FL 33040

Old Town Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,022 Sq Ft
1,955 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$623 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

161 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concrete Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of July 2022

This classic Conch ''Mermaid House'' is located just steps from Duval Street, fine dining, parks, and the Southernmost Point. This is the quintessential Key West home with hardwood floors, private pool, and a charming front porch. The main floor offers a master suite with huge walk in closet and full bath. The updated kitchen features granite countertops & wood cabinets and the spacious living area with french doors opens to the pool deck. The upper suite has a bedroom with balcony complete with tree top pool views & spacious bathroom. Home features central AC, split bedroom floor plan, laundry on main level, attic, storage space, and rear custom tigerwood deck for entertaining surrounded by new caramel brown bamboo privacy fence. Low flood insurance costs!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bascom Grooms

Bascom Grooms Real Estate (KW) License #647099 Listed on: 02/11/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Dean Townsend

Waterfront Resort Realty (KW)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,764

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • 1,955 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned HMDR - Historic Medium Density Residential

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,022 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Pool Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Public Hookup Available For Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old Town Unlisted Subdivision
  • Rental Restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Minimum Rental Period: 30
  • Assessor Parcel Number 00015170-000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,764

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Single Family
  • As Is Right To Inspect: Yes
  • First Right of Refusal: No
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Document Count: 6
  • Fee Includes: None
  • Financial Status Bank Owned: No
  • Financial Status Potential Short Sale: No
  • Handicap Access: No
  • Key Island: Key West
  • K W Neighborhood: Old Town-S of Truman
  • Limited Representation: No
  • Mile Marker: 1.00
  • Min Rental Days: 30.00
  • M L S Identifier: 20060123165453488875000000
  • Off Shore Island: No
  • Pets: Pets Allowed
  • Property Group I D: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Sale Terms: Cash
  • Side: Ocean
  • State Province: FL
  • Taxes: 5764.45
  • Title: Negotiable
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Alternate Key Number: 1015512
  • Cooling Heating: Ceiling Fans(s), Heat, Central Air
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1955.00
  • Pool Info: Concrete, In Ground, Decked
  • Porch Balcony: Deck, Open Porch/Balcony
  • Species List: Yes
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Building Style Above Flood: Unknown
  • Building Style Stories: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 1022.00
  • Financial Status Standard Sale: Yes
  • Sewer Hook Up: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Walk-in Closet(s), Storage, Granite Counter Top, Drapes/Blinds Incl
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Dryer
  • Floor: Tile, Wood
  • Windows/Doors: Glass Doors, Single Hung Windows
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Dockage: None
  • Waterfront: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fencing, Privacy Wall/Fence, Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Metal Roof
  • Waterview: No Waterview
  • Pool: Yes

Utilities

  • Security: No Security
  • Utilities: FKAA, Municipal Sewer

Lot Info

  • Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: AE
  • Parcel Number: 00015170-000000
  • Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre
  • Acres: 0.04

Rental Info

  • Rentals Allowed: With Restrictions
  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018

Multi Family

  • Total Units: 1.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2022
Closed on
Jul 15, 2022
Sold by
Dean C Townsend Revocable Trust
Bought by
Mary Ellen Keith Trust
Seller's Agent
Neil Chamberlain
Keller Williams Key West Compass Realty
Buyer's Agent
Justyn Ewald
Expert Realty LLC (HQ)
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-6.67%
Current Estimated Value
$1,504,580

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$104,580
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2020
Sold by
217 Truman Avenue Llc
Bought by
Townsend Dean C and The Dean C Townsend Revocable

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2019
Closed on
Aug 28, 2019
Sold by
Abagnale Susan Mcclellan and Abagnale Jean Paul
Bought by
217 Truman Avenue Llc
Seller's Agent
Bascom Grooms
Bascom Grooms Real Estate (KW)
Buyer's Agent
Dean Townsend
Waterfront Resort Realty (KW)
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$637,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$112,000
-14.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.32%
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2012
Sold by
Levy Mark H and Levy Nancy L
Bought by
Abagnale Susan Mcclellan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2004
Sold by
Hirshman Bruce and Hirshman Bonnie
Bought by
Levy Mark H and Levy Nancy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2004
Sold by
Hirshman Bruce and Hirshman Bonnie
Bought by
Levy Mark H and Levy Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$549,575
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2004
Sold by
Hirshman Bruce and Hirshman Bonnie
Bought by
Levy Mark H and Levy Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$549,575
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2004
Sold by
Majors Charles L
Bought by
Hirshmann Bruce and Hirshmann Bonnie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$549,575
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2003
Bought by
Abagnale Susan Mcclellan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2001
Sold by
Kenneth S Hayden Jr I
Bought by
Green Bryan C and Konrath Anthony M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 Oropeza Stones Cardenas Pllc
Quit Claim Deed $182,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $637,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $325,000 Working Title Llc
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $475,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $200,000 --
Warranty Deed $96,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $910,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $182,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $260,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $664,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $549,575 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $180,000 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2022 07/15/22 Sold $1,400,000 -3.4% $1,370 / Sq Ft
05/22/2022 05/22/22 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Price Changed $1,449,000 -3.4% $1,418 / Sq Ft
04/08/2022 04/08/22 For Sale $1,500,000 +135.5% $1,468 / Sq Ft
08/28/2019 08/28/19 Sold $637,000 -15.0% $623 / Sq Ft
07/22/2019 07/22/19 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2019 02/11/19 For Sale $749,000 -- $733 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Keys Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $10,155 $1,166,501 $609,667 $556,834
2023 $10,155 $1,158,621 $626,089 $532,532
2022 $4,875 $577,538 $0 $0
2021 $4,982 $560,717 $246,330 $314,387
2020 $4,851 $507,142 $238,119 $269,023
2019 $5,793 $609,671 $249,614 $360,057
2018 $5,764 $594,235 $253,720 $340,515
2017 $5,878 $596,108 $0 $0
2016 $4,056 $416,540 $0 $0
2015 $4,113 $411,323 $0 $0
2014 $4,230 $408,059 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Neil Chamberlain

    Keller Williams Key West Compass Realty

    (305) 849-1427

    7 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Neil Chamberlain
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  • Justyn Ewald

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Justyn Ewald

    Expert Realty LLC (HQ)

    (305) 587-7330

    22 in this area

    169 Total Sales

    Justyn Ewald
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  • Bascom Grooms

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Bascom Grooms

    Bascom Grooms Real Estate (KW)

    (305) 304-7444

    68 in this area

    323 Total Sales

    Bascom Grooms
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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Dean Townsend

    Waterfront Resort Realty (KW)

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Map

Source: Florida Keys Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 584268

Florida Keys Board of REALTORS®

APN: 00015170-000000

Florida Monroe County Key West 33040 Old Town

217 Truman Ave, Key West, FL

This home is located at 217 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040 and is currently priced at $637,000, approximately $623 per square foot. This property was built in 1933. 217 Truman Ave is a home located in Monroe County with nearby schools including Gerald Adams Elementary School, Key West High School, and May Sands Montessori School.

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