522 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
$5,700,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
6
Square Footage:
3,342
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
6,610
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$5,700,000
List Date:
11/01/2024
Last Modified:
10/03/2025
Description
Historic Luxury Meets Modern Elegance in Old Town Key West!
Step into a piece of Key West history with this remarkable home built in 1869 by Robert Watson, now completely reimagined as a luxury retreat while preserving its historic charm.
Located on iconic lower Simonton Street, X Flood, this 6,608 sq ft sanctuary boasts 3,342 sq ft of living space with 5 en-suite bedrooms, including two primary suites, each with its own unique luxuries. The 1st-floor suite offers a jetted shower with chromotherapy lighting, while the 2nd-floor suite includes a private porch and soaking tub.
This estate blends old-world craftsmanship with modern amenities, featuring a gourmet chef's kitchen with Viking, KitchenAid, and Bosch appliances, plus a separate dining room with a private porch—perfect for morning coffee. The spacious great room, with 20-foot retractable doors, opens directly to the outdoor oasis where you'll find an 18,000-gallon saltwater pool with swim-up bar, waterfall, and color LED lighting, plus a separate spa for ultimate relaxation.
The detached guest house with kitchenette is ideal for visitors or extended family.
Entertain outdoors with the fully equipped outdoor kitchen and al-fresco dining areas surrounded by lush tropical landscaping for complete privacy.
Historic touches, including restored windows, doors, and custom woodwork, blend seamlessly with modern upgrades like a whole-house Generac generator, hurricane shutters, and advanced smart-home technology—control everything from pool settings to security from your phone.
With gated parking for 3 cars, EV charging station, and just steps from the best dining and entertainment in Key West, this estate offers the rare opportunity to own a piece of history while enjoying unparalleled luxury.
Don't miss out on a home that offers everything you've been searching for, and more! Step into Luxury!
For the Discerning Few: Arrange Your Exclusive Private Showing Today!
Video Tour https://tinyurl.com/522Simon
More Information MLS# 612059
Contract Information
Listing Board: Key West Association
Current Price: $5,700,000
Listing Date: 2024-11-01
Sold Price: $5,700,000
Location, Tax & Legal
KW Neighborhood: Old Town-N of Truman
City: KEY WEST
Mile Marker: 1
Marathon Neighborhood: N/A
Side: Bay/Gulf
Flood Zone: X
Alternate Key #: 1009571
Parcel #: 00009320-000000
Zoning: HNC(1-3) - Hist Nghborhd Comml 1 - 3 Coastal Med
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Legal: KW PT LOT 1 SQR 50 G26-267 COUNTY JUDGES SERIES 3-M9 COUNTY JUDGES DOCKET 1-73-242
Taxes: 17688.95
Tax Year: 2023
Pub Sewer HkUp: Yes
Street #: 522
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
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Waterfront: No
Control Depth: 0
Lot Size: 58.5 x 113
Lot SqFt: 6610
Pool: Yes
Total Units: 0
Acres: 0.15
SqFt Source: Property Data Card
Rentals Allowed: With Restrictions
Min Rental Days: 28
Style: Single Family
Year Built: 1869
Living Apx SqFt: 3342
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 6
Remarks & Misc
Remarks – Consumer: Historic Luxury Meets Modern Elegance in Old Town Key West!
Step into a piece of Key West history with this remarkable home built in 1869 by Robert Watson, now completely reimagined as a luxury retreat while preserving its historic charm.
Located on iconic lower Simonton Street, X Flood, this 6,608 sq ft sanctuary boasts 3,342 sq ft of living space with 5 en-suite bedrooms, including two primary suites, each with its own unique luxuries. The 1st-floor suite offers a jetted shower with chromotherapy lighting, while the 2nd-floor suite includes a private porch and soaking tub.
This estate blends old-world craftsmanship with modern amenities, featuring a gourmet chef's kitchen with Viking, KitchenAid, and Bosch appliances, plus a separate dining room with a private porch—perfect for morning coffee. The spacious great room, with 20-foot retractable doors, opens directly to the outdoor oasis where you'll find an 18,000-gallon saltwater pool with swim-up bar, waterfall, and color LED lighting, plus a separate spa for ultimate relaxation.
The detached guest house with kitchenette is ideal for visitors or extended family.
Entertain outdoors with the fully equipped outdoor kitchen and al-fresco dining areas surrounded by lush tropical landscaping for complete privacy.
Historic touches, including restored windows, doors, and custom woodwork, blend seamlessly with modern upgrades like a whole-house Generac generator, hurricane shutters, and advanced smart-home technology—control everything from pool settings to security from your phone.
With gated parking for 3 cars, EV charging station, and just steps from the best dining and entertainment in Key West, this estate offers the rare opportunity to own a piece of history while enjoying unparalleled luxury.
Don't miss out on a home that offers everything you've been searching for, and more! Step into Luxury!
For the Discerning Few: Arrange Your Exclusive Private Showing Today!
Video Tour https://tinyurl.com/522Simon
Association Info
Mandatory Home Owners Asc: No
1st Right of Refusal: No
Association Fee $: 0
Fee Includes
None: 1
Dockage
None: 1
Tax Exemptions
Homestead: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Freezer: 1
Gas Appliances: 1
Ice Machine: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): 1
Washer: 1
Wine Cooler: 1
Pets
Pets Allowed: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fans(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Waterfront
None: 1
Waterview
No Waterview: 1
Floor
Combo: 1
Interior Features
Bar: 1
Built-in Cabinets: 1
Cathedral Ceilings: 1
Dade County Pine: 1
Drapes/Blinds Incl: 1
Pantry: 1
Pull Down Stairs: 1
Quartz Countertops: 1
Security System: 1
Smoke Alarms: 1
Storage: 1
Walk-in Closet(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Specialty Rooms
Guest/Servant Qtrs: Legal
Laundry Room: 1
Building Style
Above Flood: Yes
Stories: 2 Stories
Windows/Doors
Double Hung Windows: 1
French Doors: 1
Glass Doors: 1
Impact Rstnce Doors: 1
Impact Rstnce Window: 1
Sliding Glass Doors: 1
Wood Windows: 1
Vehicle Storage
Car(s): 3
Auto Door Opener: 1
Off Street Parking: 1
Security
Electric Gate: 1
On Premises System: 1
Construction
Frame: 1
Land Size
Less Than 1/4 Acre: 1
Furnished
Negotiable: 1
Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Utilities
FKAA: 1
Municipal Sewer: 1
Propane: 1
Whole House Generatr: 1
Porch/Balcony
Deck: 1
Open Porch/Balcony: 1
Title
Negotiable: 1
Exterior Features
Bar: 1
Built-in Grill: 1
Detached Guest Qtrs: 1
Fencing: 1
Hot Tub: 1
Lanai: 1
Lighting: 1
Outdoor Kitchen: 1
Outdoor Shower: 1
Privacy Wall/Fence: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Sprinkler System: 1
Storage: 1
Water Display: 1
Pool Info
In Ground: 1
Salt Water: 1
Heated: Yes
Concrete: 1
Decked: 1
Pre-Wired
Cat 5: 1
Roof
Metal Roof: 1
Shutters
Bahama: 1
Panel: 1
GF-Interior Features
Dual Flush: 1
LED Lighting: 1
Programmable Thermst: 1
Tankless Hot Wtr Htr: 1
Status Change Info
Sold Date: 2025-03-17
Sold Price: $5,700,000
Status: Closed
Property Features
Fee Includes: None
Tax Exemptions: Homestead
Waterfront: None
Waterview: No Waterview
Dockage: None
Vehicle Storage: Auto Door Opener; Off Street Parking
Furnished: Negotiable
Cooling: Ceiling Fans(s); Central Air
Heating: Central
Utilities: FKAA; Municipal Sewer; Propane; Whole House Generatr
Interior Features: Bar; Built-in Cabinets; Cathedral Ceilings; Dade County Pine; Drapes/Blinds Incl; Pantry; Pull Down Stairs; Quartz Countertops; Security System; Smoke Alarms; Storage; Walk-in Closet(s); Wet Bar; Window Treatments
Pre-Wired: Cat 5
Specialty Rooms: Laundry Room
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Appliances; Ice Machine; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Wine Cooler
Exterior Features: Bar; Built-in Grill; Detached Guest Qtrs; Fencing; Hot Tub; Lanai; Lighting; Outdoor Kitchen; Outdoor Shower; Privacy Wall/Fence; Rain Gutters; Sprinkler System; Storage; Water Display
Pool Info: In Ground; Salt Water; Concrete; Decked
Construction: Frame
Shutters: Bahama; Panel
Floor: Combo
Roof: Metal Roof
Pets: Pets Allowed
Security: Electric Gate; On Premises System
Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Title: Negotiable
GF-Interior Features: Dual Flush; LED Lighting; Programmable Thermst; Tankless Hot Wtr Htr
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Knight & Gardner Realty
Last Updated: October - 03 - 2025
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