NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $967,344 - $1,253,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
917 Sq Ft
$1,210/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 23, 2020

Last sale price $675,000 $736 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,712/month

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concrete Pool
  • Key West Architecture
  • Screened Balcony
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Shed

About This Home

As of January 2020

The Writer's Cottage situated inside of the renown Writers' Compound, where Pulitzer Prize winning authors such as John Hersey and Richard Wilbur once lived and wrote. Boasting a prime Old Town, Key West address and in the X-Flood zone, this peaceful retreat like community of 11 homes offers tropical gardens, swimming pool, and a beautiful sundeck. Take the red brick pathway to the most charming historic cottage. Greeted by a lovely screened in front porch, take the hallway to find the master bedroom, writer's office/den, living room, and a light and airy sunroom also used for interior dining. Just off of the living room is the eat-in kitchen which leads to the outdoor dining and patio with lots of storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Team Kaufelt

Truman & Co. (KW) License #00000 Listed on: 09/24/2019

Co-Listed By

Jackson Kaufelt

Truman & Co. (KW) License #3378637

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Skahen

Preferred Properties (KW) License #624743

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,535

Year Built

  • Built in 1899 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1,604 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned HMDR - Historic Medium Density Residential

HOA Fees

  • $283 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Key West Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 917 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Casement Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • Pool Deck

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Balcony
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Separate Meters
  • Public Hookup Available For Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area mnt
  • Windsor Village Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • Rental Restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption
  • Assessor Parcel Number 00018730-000800

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,535

Year Built

Built in 1899 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$283 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Single Family
  • As Is Right To Inspect: Yes
  • First Right of Refusal: No
  • Association Fee: 850.00
  • Mandatory HOA: Yes
  • Document Count: 1
  • Fee Includes: Common Area Mnt
  • Financial Status Bank Owned: No
  • Financial Status Potential Short Sale: No
  • Key Island: Key West
  • K W Neighborhood: Old Town-N of Truman
  • Limited Representation: No
  • Marathon Neighborhood: N/A
  • Mile Marker: 1.00
  • M L S Identifier: 20060123165453488875000000
  • Off Shore Island: No
  • Pets W Restrictions: YES
  • Property Group I D: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Sale Terms: Cash
  • Side: Median
  • State Province: FL
  • Taxes: 1535.45
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Alternate Key Number: 1019381
  • Building Style: Cigar Maker, Conch
  • Cooling Heating: Ceiling Fans(s), Heat, Ductless
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1604.00
  • Pool Info: Concrete, Decked
  • Porch Balcony: Deck, Screened P/B
  • Association Maintenance Fee Per: Quarterly
  • Species List: No
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead
  • Building Style Above Flood: Yes
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 917.00
  • Pre Wired: Cable
  • Financial Status Auction: No
  • Financial Status Standard Sale: Yes
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Sewer Hook Up: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven
  • Floor: Tile, Wood
  • Windows/Doors: Aluminum Windows, Casement
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Dockage: None
  • Waterfront: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Shed, Storage, Sprinkler System, Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Metal Roof
  • Waterview: No Waterview
  • Pool: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Buyer to Verify, Water Separate Meter, Elect Separate Meter, Municipal Sewer, FKAA, Cable Available

Lot Info

  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Flood Zone: 0.2 PCT ANNUAL CHANC
  • Parcel Number: 00018730-000800
  • Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre

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
Sep 24, 2019
Closed on
Jan 27, 2020
Sold by
Judith E Daykin Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Mathers Derek
Seller's Agent
Team Kaufelt
Truman & Co. (KW)
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Skahen
Preferred Properties (KW)
List Price
$738,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$63,000
-8.54%
Total Days on Market
86
Current Estimated Value
$1,109,781

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$434,781
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.23%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2019
Closed on
Jan 24, 2020
Sold by
Daykin Judith E and Aykin Judith E
Bought by
Mathers Derek T
Seller's Agent
Team Kaufelt
Truman & Co. (KW)
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Skahen
Preferred Properties (KW)
List Price
$738,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$63,000
-8.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2014
Sold by
Daykin Judith E
Bought by
Livi Daykin Judith E and Judith E Daykin Revocable Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2012
Sold by
Price Diana E and Estate Of John L Price Jr
Bought by
Daykin Judith Ellen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2007
Sold by
Daykin Judith Ellen
Bought by
Daykin Judith Ellen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2002
Sold by
Wilbur Charlotte W
Bought by
Daykin Judith E and Price John L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1984
Bought by
Daykin Judith E Revocable Living Trust 12/19/

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1980
Bought by
Daykin Judith E Revocable Living Trust 12/19/

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1976
Bought by
Daykin Judith E Revocable Living Trust 12/19/
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mathers Derek $675,000 None Listed On Document
Mathers Derek T -- Attorney
Mathers Derek $675,000 None Listed On Document
Livi Daykin Judith E -- Attorney
Daykin Judith Ellen -- None Available
Daykin Judith Ellen -- Southernmost Title Inc
Daykin Judith E -- --
Daykin Judith E -- --
Daykin Judith E -- --
Daykin Judith E Revocable Living Trust 12/19/ $80,000 --
Daykin Judith E Revocable Living Trust 12/19/ $75,000 --
Daykin Judith E Revocable Living Trust 12/19/ $19,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/23/2020 01/23/20 Sold $675,000 -8.5% $736 / Sq Ft
12/19/2019 12/19/19 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2019 09/24/19 For Sale $738,000 -- $805 / 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 $6,483 $889,918 $737,840 $152,078
2023 $6,483 $785,323 $641,600 $143,723
2022 $5,707 $664,106 $518,734 $145,372
2021 $5,383 $565,838 $438,566 $127,272
2020 $1,991 $220,050 $0 $0
2019 $1,957 $215,103 $0 $0
2018 $1,946 $211,093 $0 $0
2017 $1,932 $206,752 $0 $0
2016 $1,976 $202,500 $0 $0
2015 $2,016 $201,092 $0 $0
2014 $2,063 $199,496 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Florida Keys Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 587447

Florida Keys Board of REALTORS®

APN: 00018730-000800