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314 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040

$5,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 11 Square Footage: 8,472 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,750 Status: Active
Current Price: $5,250,000 List Date: 11/14/2024 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

Step into Key West history with this remarkable property, available for the first time in generations! Located just a block from world-famous Duval Street and across from the Federal Courthouse, this property at 314 Simonton Street offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern potential. Originally a hotel with a Ford dealership on the ground floor, this three-level building is steeped in heritage. Even the legendary Ernest Hemingway chose it as his base, staying here for a month while awaiting delivery of his car in 1928. Currently set up and legally recognized as 8 units, an atrium, garage, and a pool, this property provides an unmatched opportunity for someone who loves trophy properties. Whether you envision a grand single-family estate or multi-unit living combined with commercial space on the lower level, the possibilities are endless.Don't miss the chance to own a piece of Key West's past while shaping its future with this truly one-of-a-kind property.

Listing Details MLS# 612250

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #
314
Street Name
Simonton
Street Suffix
Street
Key/Island
Key West
State/Province
FL
Zip Code
33040
County
Monroe
Subdivision
Old Town - Unlisted (1.0)
Area
02 - Key West
KW Neighborhood
Old Town-N of Truman
City
KEY WEST
Off Shore Island
No
Mile Marker
1
Marathon Neighborhood
N/A
Side
Median
Flood Zone
0.2 PCT ANNUAL CHANC
Alternate Key #
1004383
Parcel #
00004210-000000
Zoning
HNC(1-3) - Hist Nghborhd Comml 1 - 3 Coastal Med
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Legal
KW PT LT 2 SQR 24 OR252-75/76 OR625-467/68 OR742-76 OR845-822 OR1648-526/27 OR2519-148/49 OR2852-2389/90
Taxes
13667.88
Tax Year
2023
Pub Sewer HkUp
Yes

Contract Information

Listing Board
Key West Association
As is Rght to Inspct
Yes
Species List
No

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Multi-family
Style
Multi-Units
Waterfront
No
Pool
Yes
Year Built
1921
Total Units
8
Lot SqFt
7750
Lot Sqft Source
Property Data Card
Acres
0.18
Living Apx SqFt
8472
SqFt Source
Property Data Card
Total Bedrooms
8
Full Baths
7
Half Baths
4
Total Baths
11
Rentals Allowed
With Restrictions
Min Rental Days
30
Control Depth
0

Association Info

Mandatory Home Owners Asc
No
1st Right of Refusal
No
Association Fee $
0

Building Style

Above Flood
Unknown
Stories
3 Stories
Other Bldg Style
Yes

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks – Consumer
Step into Key West history with this remarkable property, available for the first time in generations! Located just a block from world-famous Duval Street and across from the Federal Courthouse, this property at 314 Simonton Street offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern potential. Originally a hotel with a Ford dealership on the ground floor, this three-level building is steeped in heritage. Even the legendary Ernest Hemingway chose it as his base, staying here for a month while awaiting delivery of his car in 1928. Currently set up and legally recognized as 8 units, an atrium, garage, and a pool, this property provides an unmatched opportunity for someone who loves trophy properties. Whether you envision a grand single-family estate or multi-unit living combined with commercial space on the lower level, the possibilities are endless.Don't miss the chance to own a piece of Key West's past while shaping its future with this truly one-of-a-kind property.

Fee Includes

None
Yes

Dockage

None
Yes

Tax Exemptions

None
Yes

Pets

Pets Allowed
Yes

Waterfront

None
Yes

Waterview

No Waterview
Yes

Windows/Doors

Sliding Glass Doors
Yes

Construction

Combo Construction
Yes

Land Size

Less Than 1/4 Acre
Yes

Utilities

FKAA
Yes
Municipal Sewer
Yes

Pool Info

In Ground
Yes
Concrete
Yes

Roof

Metal Roof
Yes

Property Features

Fee Includes: None Tax Exemptions: None Waterfront: None Waterview: No Waterview Dockage: None Building Style: Other Bldg Style Utilities: FKAA; Municipal Sewer Pool Info: In Ground; Concrete Construction: Combo Construction Roof: Metal Roof Pets: Pets Allowed Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Knight & Gardner Realty
Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026
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