Affordable Old Town Living! Journey down the tropically landscaped path to find this delightful 1BD/1BA property. Downstairs unit with lots of private outdoor space, including a sitting area in the front and a large backyard with privacy fencing, mature foliage, and storage sheds. Low condo fees include insurance. This tropical oasis is in Flood Zone X and centrally located near Truman and White St. in the heart of Key West.
CondoProperty Type
1908Year Built
$1,289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Scott Forman• Royal Palms Realty (KW)
Listed by Sara Hallett• Royal Palms Realty (KW)
Bought with Elizabeth Chamberlain• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Knight & Gardner Realty
This one bedroom condo is quietly secluded in the middle of the block in the rear of the Viva Varela compound. It includes fenced private front and rear decked yards. The kitchen has a new GE Advantium micro/oven as well as a dishwasher and gas cook top. The living area opens through French doors to the rear yard. The floors are tiled and an optional Murphy bed is available. There is also an electrical outlet for the addition of a private spa in the rear as well as an avocado tree. With lush vegetation throughout the compound, this is a great escape in the White Street gallery historic district.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,936 (+3.8%)
2024
$3,791 (+10.6%)
2023
$3,426 (+6.4%)
2022
$3,220 (+11.9%)
2021
$2,877 (+0.4%)
$279,722
2020
$2,865 (+77.3%)
$279,722
2019
$1,616 (+0.8%)
$279,722
2018
$1,603 (+0.8%)
2017
$1,591 (−3.8%)
2015
$1,654 (−2.1%)
2014
$1,689
Tax history for 1014 Varela St #2
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,936 (+3.8%)
2024
$3,791 (+10.6%)
2023
$3,426 (+6.4%)
2022
$3,220 (+11.9%)
2021
$2,877 (+0.4%)
$279,722
2020
$2,865 (+77.3%)
$279,722
2019
$1,616 (+0.8%)
$279,722
2018
$1,603 (+0.8%)
2017
$1,591 (−3.8%)
2015
$1,654 (−2.1%)
2014
$1,689
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1908
Sq. Ft.
308
Year built
1908
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Monroe County
APN
0568 25 00032600000105
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
HMDR
Historic Medium Density Residential District
The historic medium density residential district HMDR is established to implement comprehensive plan policies for areas designated HMDR on the comprehensive plan future land use map. The HMDR district shall accommodate historic Old Town medium density residential development for permanent residents, including single-family, duplex, and multiple-family residential structures. The HMDR district shall provide a management framework for preserving the residential character and historic quality of the medium density residential areas within Old Town.; In addition, accessory uses, including approved home occupations conducted within the residential structure, and customary community facilities can be located in the HMDR designated area. This area shall not accommodate transient residential uses, including guesthomes, motels or hotels. Similarly, the area shall not accommodate commercial office, retail, or other commercial uses. Lawfully existing office or commercial uses shall be permitted to continue to exist as lawful nonconforming uses if such uses continue to comply with conditions invoked when the respective uses were approved. In the event the city owns the portion of the Truman Waterfront Parcel designated HMDR, the site will be developed for 100 percent affordable housing. If the site is privately owned, one-third of the dwelling units will be affordable.
Zoning: HMDR - Historic Medium Density Residential
Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre
Flood Zone: X
Building Information
Year Built: 1,908
Sq. Ft. Source: Seller
Building Style: Above Flood: Yes
Construction: Frame
Roof: Metal Roof
Subdivision/Neighborhood
Subdivision: Viva Varela (1.0)
Key West Neighborhood: Old Town-S of Truman
Financial
Tax Information
Taxes: $1,180.24
Tax Year: 2,017
Tax Exemptions: Homestead
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: FKAA, Propane, Municipal Sewer
Pre-Wired: Cable
Has Public Sewer Hook-up
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Mandatory Home Owners Association
Association Info: 1st Right of Refusal: Yes
Association Info: Condo Doc's: Yes
Association Info: Association Fee $: 160.00
Association Info: Association/Maintenance Fee Per: Monthly
Fee Includes: Building Insurance, Sewer, Water, Common Area Maintenance
Location Information
Side: Median
Mile Marker: 1.00
Directions: Located on Varela St. between Truman and Virginia. Enter through the gate and walk down the path until you see the gate marked #2 on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 308
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1908
County: Monroe County
APN: 0568 25 00032600000105
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Estimated sale price
$441,000 – $534,000
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