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525 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040

$6,995,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Bedrooms: 11 Baths: 11 Square Footage: 3,034 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,269 Status: Contingent/Show
Current Price: $6,995,000 List Date: 7/01/2025 Last Modified: 4/16/2026

Overview

Description

A Rare Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Old Town Key West. NIGHTLY RENTALS ALLOWED. Introducing The Watson House—one of the largest and most versatile TRANSIENTLY licensed estates in Key West. Situated just one block off Duval Street on iconic Simonton Street, this 11-bedroom, 11-bath compound spans two distinct residences: a stately 7-bedroom mansion and a sleek, modern 4-bedroom villa—each with its own private pool. Zoned with two transient licenses and off-street parking for 4+ vehicles, this exceptional property offers unmatched flexibility for luxury rentals or private use. The grand mansion was reimagined in July 2022 by a local designer, featuring fresh paint, stylish new furnishings, and 12-foot soaring ceilings. The main level includes two guest rooms with baths, formal living and dining rooms, a parlor, and a well-appointed kitchen that opens to the pool deck and outdoor dining area. Upstairs, four en suite bedrooms include two primary suites with priva ...

Listing Details MLS# 615622

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #
525
Street Name
Simonton
Street Suffix
Street
Key/Island
Key West
State/Province
FL
Zip Code
33040
Subdivision
Old Town - Unrecord (1.0)
County
Monroe
Area
01 - Key West
KW Neighborhood
Old Town-N of Truman
City
KEY WEST
Mile Marker
1
Marathon Neighborhood
N/A
Side
Median
Flood Zone
X
Alternate Key #
1009491
Parcel #
00009240-000000
Zoning
HRCC(1 - 4) - Hist Res Comm Core 1-4 SF Specl
Legal
KW PT LOT 4 SQR 49 G8-444 OR885-189 OR890-2126 OR927-1164 OR2008-62 OR2555-1269 OR3147-0073 OR3164-0865
Taxes
51759.18
Tax Year
2024

Contract Information

Listing Board
Key West Association
Limited Representation
No
Potential Short Sale
No
Bank Owned
No

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Commercial
Style
Residential Income
Lot SqFt
8269
Waterfront
No
# Parking Spaces
4+
Off Street Parking
Yes
# Stories
3
Building SqFt
4295
Living Apx SqFt
3034
Year Built
1889
Total Bedrooms
11
Full Baths
11
Total Baths
11
Control Depth
0
Total Units
0

Status Change Info

Contingent
Contingent/Show

License Info

# of City License
2
# of County License
2
# of Transient Licns
2

Association Info

Mandatory Home Owners Asc
No
1st Right of Refusal
No

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Car(s)
4+
Off Street Parking
Yes

Financial Status

Bank Owned
No
Potential Short Sale
No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks – Consumer
A Rare Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Old Town Key West. NIGHTLY RENTALS ALLOWED. Introducing The Watson House—one of the largest and most versatile TRANSIENTLY licensed estates in Key West. Situated just one block off Duval Street on iconic Simonton Street, this 11-bedroom, 11-bath compound spans two distinct residences: a stately 7-bedroom mansion and a sleek, modern 4-bedroom villa—each with its own private pool. Zoned with two transient licenses and off-street parking for 4+ vehicles, this exceptional property offers unmatched flexibility for luxury rentals or private use. The grand mansion was reimagined in July 2022 by a local designer, featuring fresh paint, stylish new furnishings, and 12-foot soaring ceilings. The main level includes two guest rooms with baths, formal living and dining rooms, a parlor, and a well-appointed kitchen that opens to the pool deck and outdoor dining area. Upstairs, four en suite bedrooms include two primary suites with private balconies—one overlooking Simonton Street, the other with views of the pool. A spacious third-floor suite, accessed via an interior or exterior staircase, offers a private living room, wet bar, and yet another balcony retreat. The villa, renovated to the studs in 2014, offers a clean, contemporary design with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, full kitchen, living area, private pool, and outdoor bar—perfect for entertaining. Whether you choose to rent the estate in its entirety or as two separate homes, The Watson House is a rare asset in Key West's luxury rental market—highly sought-after and consistently booked well in advance.

Deed Restrictions

No
Yes

Type

Hotel/Motel
Yes

Fee Includes

None
Yes

Dockage

None
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Waterfront

None
Yes

Waterview

No Waterview
Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings
Yes
Furnished
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Construction

Frame
Yes

Land Size

Less Than 1/4 Acre
Yes

Utilities

FKAA
Yes

Title

Negotiable
Yes

Property Rights

Transient License
Yes

Miscellaneous

Fencing
Yes
Patio
Yes
Pool
Yes
Storage
Yes

Property Features

Deed Restrictions: No Type: Hotel/Motel Waterfront: None Waterview: No Waterview Dockage: None Vehicle Storage: Off Street Parking Cooling: Central Air Utilities: FKAA Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings; Furnished; Laundry Room; Wet Bar; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Miscellaneous: Fencing; Patio; Pool; Storage Construction: Frame Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre Fee Includes: None Title: Negotiable Property Rights: Transient License
Listing Office: Island Home Realty Inc.
Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026
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