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Shelby Morris

shelby@shelbyflkeys.com +1(305) 393-3686

Listed by Team Kaufelt Truman & Co. (KW)

$ 1,175,000

Est. payment | -/mo

2 Beds

2 Baths

896 SqFt

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$ 1,175,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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2 Beds

2 Baths

896 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 896 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,311

Subdivision Eugene R Albury Sub (1.0)

MLS Listing ID 619811

Style Above Flood,Cigar Maker

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1928

Annual Tax Amount $9,870

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 4,808 Sqft

Acres 0.11

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Land Area 896

Property Description

The Secret Garden House on Johnson Lane is more than a home, this is a hidden sanctuary in the heart of Old Town Key West -- a soulful retreat where historic architecture, tropical landscape, and effortless indoor-outdoor living exist in complete harmony. Rich in character, creativity, and quiet beauty, the property captures the essence of authentic island living with a sense of intimacy and calm that feels worlds away. Celebrated for its distinctive design, the home has been featured in Design Within Reach Magazine and other notable publications highlighting its iconic interpretation of tropical modernism and handcrafted island living. Originally built as two modest cigar workers' cottages in the early 1900s, the homes were thoughtfully joined and transformed into a one-of-a-kind compound that honors the simplicity and artistry of old Key West. Lush exotic and indigenous landscaping unfolds as a private garden escape layered with mature palms, native plantings, orchids, and a rare working well that speaks to the home's historic roots. Natural light and warm ocean breezes move effortlessly throughout the interiors. Skylights, louvered openings, covered breezeways, and disappearing sliders create a seamless connection between inside and out, while handcrafted details and natural materials bring warmth and texture to every space. The interiors are understated yet deeply refined -- exposed beams, whitewashed walls, custom built-ins, lofted spaces, and quiet corners designed for reading, creating, and gathering. Every room feels intentional, balancing simplicity with an unmistakable sense of soul. Outdoor living is woven into the experience of the home. Intimate decks, shaded seating areas, and garden pathways invite slow mornings, candlelit dinners, and evenings spent beneath the palms surrounded by the sounds of the tropics. Private, artistic, and entirely authentic, this is the kind of Key West property rarely offered.

Location

State FL

County Monroe

Area 01 - Key West

Zoning HHDR - Historic High Density Residential

Interior

Interior Features Built-in Cabinets, Cathedral Ceilings, Dade County Pine, Loft

Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fans(s)

Flooring Wood

Window Features Shutters

Appliance Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator

Exterior

Exterior Feature Detached Guest Quarters, Fencing, Outdoor Shower, Lanai

Utilities Available Electric Separate Meter, FKAA, Municipal Sewer, Well

Waterfront Description None

Roof Type Metal Roof

Porch Open Porch/Balcony, Deck

Garage No

Building

Architectural Style Above Flood, Cigar Maker

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Tax ID 00020190000000

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Pets Allowed Yes

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816 Johnson LN Key West, FL 33040

Shelby Morris

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