This fabulous historic gem in Cedar Key, Florida--sitting at the water's edge--has an incredible view of the open Gulf of Mexico and the surrounding uninhabited islands! With its open floor plan, plenty of porches, and fabulous Gulf-side back yard, opportunities for entertaining are abundant! With two bedrooms and two full baths, this is a great home for tropical getaways, or for full-time island life. Sit on the front porch, sipping your favorite beverage, and watch the relaxed pace as the little town gets things done on what we call, "island time. " Have dinner or drinks on the back porch, grilling away, with the best view in town! Sunset views are fabulous from here! Relax in an Adirondack chair, watching the sea gulls dip, the Osprey soar, and the bottle-nosed dolphins frolic! The "Florida Room" on the back--with its wall of windows overlooking the beautiful shoreline--will be a favorite spot to sit and sip, chat, or read. Recent upgrades to the kitchen include granite countertops and extra cabinetry. While select areas like kitchen and bath are tiled, the fully restored hardwood floors sparkle throughout the rest of the home. Nice high ceilings are typical of historic coastal cottages, and this one will not disappoint. Brick pavers add a nice touch to the driveways--one on each side of the generous waterfront lot. Additional pavers in the back provide a nice seaside patio, with spectacular sunset views! Just a block from downtown food and fun, this home is an easy walk to everything you might want: restaurants, bars, library, coffee shops, museum, ice cream, art center, bakery, and even our community garden! Looking for a part-time home with great vacation rental potential? Look no more--this one has been a top performer! These sweet historic cottages are rarely available, so you will need to act fast to get this one! You'd better call today for your chance!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$545Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Vanessa Edmunds• Cedar Key Realty, Inc.
Contact: 3525439899
Bought with Angela Beckham• Cedar Key Realty, Inc.
First Street is also known as FRONT STREET where all the cottages--including 652 1ST STREET--front on the Gulf of Mexico. This vintage cottage was stick built on this site about 1920-1926. It replaced an oyster factory that was destroyed in the 1896 storm. After Hurricane Elena pushed about an inch of water inside the cottage, the cottage was elevated to its present height. The original jalousie windows were replaced in 2007 with windows meeting the Miami Dade hurricane code. A new central HVAC system was installed in 2015 and a new water heater in 2016. The original metal roof was replaced with a new metal roof in August 2019. Last but not least, it has a private fishing dock and a private boat ramp (up to 16-ft boats). WOW!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,867 (+0.3%)
$192,000 + $198,024
$390,024
2024
$8,838 (−0.8%)
$192,000 + $218,828
$410,828
2023
$8,907 (+11.2%)
2022
$8,009 (+12.2%)
2021
$7,138 (+0.8%)
$192,000 + $132,238
$324,238
2020
$7,084 (+16.8%)
$192,000 + $127,904
$319,904
2019
$6,064 (−2.7%)
$192,000 + $77,199
$269,199
2018
$6,232 (+6.1%)
$192,000 + $77,199
$269,199
2017
$5,875 (−1.8%)
$192,000 + $63,991
$255,991
2016
$5,983 (+5.3%)
$192,000 + $63,991
$255,991
2014
$5,684
$192,000 + $61,687
$253,687
Tax history for 652 1st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,867 (+0.3%)
$192,000 + $198,024
$390,024
2024
$8,838 (−0.8%)
$192,000 + $218,828
$410,828
2023
$8,907 (+11.2%)
2022
$8,009 (+12.2%)
2021
$7,138 (+0.8%)
$192,000 + $132,238
$324,238
2020
$7,084 (+16.8%)
$192,000 + $127,904
$319,904
2019
$6,064 (−2.7%)
$192,000 + $77,199
$269,199
2018
$6,232 (+6.1%)
$192,000 + $77,199
$269,199
2017
$5,875 (−1.8%)
$192,000 + $63,991
$255,991
2016
$5,983 (+5.3%)
$192,000 + $63,991
$255,991
2014
$5,684
$192,000 + $61,687
$253,687
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
932
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Levy County
APN
0044700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered
Roof: Metal
Property Features
On Waterfront
Pets Allowed: Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family (Not MH)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Waterfront
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,837.51
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Levy
Location Information
Directions: From SR24 in Cedar Key, turn right onto 2nd Street, and go one block. Turn left at E Street, and go one block. Turning left onto 1st Street, the house is immediately on the right. Look for the CEDAR KEY REALTY, INC. sign.
Subdivision Name: Cedar Key
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 932
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Levy County
APN: 0044700000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 3525439899
Around this home
Schools
Cedar Key High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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