This Cozy Historic 2 Bedroom 1 & 1/2 Bath with an Office/Bonus Room can easily be converted into a 3rd Bedroom or owners lockout. This Historic Home is one of 6 homes built to house workers of the Martin Havana Cigar Factory on Staples Ave in the early 1900's! It was built with Indian Block Concrete which was heralded as fire proof! This home is part of stop 100 of the Key West Historic Marker Tour. Perfect Mid Town location on popular Staples Ave! Easy biking to Old Town Dining or New Town Shopping. Updated kitchen and flooring with a fully fenced in yard. Perfect Key West starter home or Part Time vacation rental. Short bike ride to Smathers Beach, Higgs Beach or Duval St. Being offered fully furnished! Turn Key Vacation Rental!! Here's the link to the Key West Historic Marker Tours: http://www. keywesthistoricmarkertour.org/Markers_Detail. php?ProductID=503
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
2,951 sq ftLot Size
$688Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Terrance Sullivan• Coastal Collection Real Estate Inc.
Bought with Barbara Anderson• Barbara A. Anderson Realty
BANK-OWNED. A classic Shot-gun design with parking in front and rear. Ready for your personal touch.
FLKMLS #552593
Sep 17, 2010
Sold
$210,000
$194/sq ft
Jul 15, 2010
Listed
$219,800
$204/sq ft
+4
Foreclosure. Classic Shot-gun design with parking in front and rear. Ready for your personal touch.
FLKMLS #91895
Oct 16, 2002
Sold
$250,000
$231/sq ft
Aug 30, 2002
Listed
$265,000
$245/sq ft
FLKMLS #512832
Oct 16, 2002
Sold
$250,000
$231/sq ft
Aug 30, 2002
Listed
$265,000
$245/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 19, 1992
Sold
$95,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 19, 1992
Sold
$93,570
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1983
Sold
$40,000
$37/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1969
Sold
$8,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,675 (−7.8%)
$314,872 + $231,391
$546,263
2024
$5,068 (+4.8%)
2023
$4,834 (+10.0%)
2022
$4,394 (+9.8%)
2021
$4,003 (−0.4%)
$193,143 + $215,152
$408,295
2020
$4,018 (−0.6%)
$191,520 + $220,198
$411,718
2019
$4,041 (+109.6%)
$191,520 + $220,198
$411,718
2018
$1,928 (+0.7%)
2017
$1,915 (−4.1%)
2015
$1,997 (−2.3%)
2014
$2,043
Tax history for 1908 Staples Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,675 (−7.8%)
$314,872 + $231,391
$546,263
2024
$5,068 (+4.8%)
2023
$4,834 (+10.0%)
2022
$4,394 (+9.8%)
2021
$4,003 (−0.4%)
$193,143 + $215,152
$408,295
2020
$4,018 (−0.6%)
$191,520 + $220,198
$411,718
2019
$4,041 (+109.6%)
$191,520 + $220,198
$411,718
2018
$1,928 (+0.7%)
2017
$1,915 (−4.1%)
2015
$1,997 (−2.3%)
2014
$2,043
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,140
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
0568 25 00045210000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
SF
Single-Family Residential District
The single-family residential district SF is established to implement comprehensive plan policies for areas designated SF on the comprehensive plan future land use map, especially comprehensive plan policy 1-2.1.3. The SF district is designed to accommodate single-family permanent residential development and may also include one accessory attached or detached unit per principal dwelling unit.; The SF district shall not include transient accommodations. Supportive community facilities and accessory land uses may be located within areas designated for single-family residential uses.; The single-family residential SF designation is established to: Protect the quality and character of existing single-family neighborhoods; Preserve open space; Encourage densities which are compatible with existing and anticipated future developments; Promote compatibility with natural features of the land; and Minimize the burden on supportive public services and facilities within the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Dec 6, 2024 • Final
Roofing
Work on a roof.
Roofing
Nov 30, 2022 • Final
Renovation interior
Kitchen
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Directions: Entering Key West take left on South Roosevelt, Right at Flagler Ave (light) Then Right on 1st St and First Right on Staples Ave. Property located on the Right.
Neighborhood Features
Bike Paths, Community Boat Ramp
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,140
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Monroe County
APN: 0568 25 00045210000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Horace O'bryant School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Key West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
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Climate risks
9/10 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
Heat Factor
We're working on getting current and accurate heat risk information for this home.
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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Estimated sale price
$707,000 – $855,000
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