Originally built as the developer of Cudjoe Gardens personal residence, this exceptional Mid-Century Modern waterfront Turn-Key home captures the effortless glamour of Palm Springs design blended with the laid-back sophistication of the Florida Keys. Offered fully furnished with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths, the residence has been beautifully remodeled with meticulous attention to detail, honoring its architectural roots while embracing modern luxury. Impact doors and windows, wide-plank engineered wood flooring, and an updated chef's kitchen with gas range create interiors that are both stylish and functional—ideal for relaxed living and elegant entertaining. The serene Primary Suite is a private sanctuary, featuring expansive picture windows that frame stunning views of the home's massive, newly refurbished waterfront pool, evoking a true resort-style experience. Designed for the boating enthusiast, the property offers deep-water dockage on a flow through canal with a concrete dock and 10,000-lb boat lift, providing effortless access to open water. A whole-house generator with automatic transfer switch ensures uninterrupted comfort and peace of mind year-round. Located within one of the Keys' most desirable waterfront neighborhoods, residents enjoy access to the Cudjoe Gardens Marina a full-service marina with fuel, bait, refreshments, and boat ramp, along with a beloved Bent Prop waterfront restaurant—all just moments from home This is a rare opportunity to own a historically significant, architecturally distinctive residence that seamlessly blends mid-century design, modern upgrades, and an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle.
For sale
$1,399,000
51 Drost Dr, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042
3beds
1,356sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.37 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,032/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wide-plank engineered wood flooringImpact doors and windowsSerene primary suite
- 27 days |
- 1,055 |
- 55 |
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Listed by:
Lisa H Ferringo 305-797-1221,
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co
Source: FLKMLS,MLS#: 617709
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fans(s)
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Storage, Quartz Countertops
- Flooring: Wood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,356
- Total interior livable area: 1,356 sqft
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Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Concrete, Decked
- Fencing: Fenced
- On waterfront: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 00172630000000
- Zoning: IS - Improved Subivision District
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- CBS
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other, Bike Paths
- Subdivision: Cudjoe Gardens (21.0)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Cudjoe Key
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,032/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,023,273
- Annual tax amount: $8,749
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000$1,032/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $9,500+11.8%$7/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listing removed | $1,399,000$1,032/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $8,500$6/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Listing removed | $8,500$6/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000$1,032/sqft |
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| 4/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $8,500$6/sqft |
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| 4/4/2026 | Listing removed | $1,399,000$1,032/sqft |
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| 3/14/2026 | Listing removed | $8,500$6/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Price change | $1,399,000-6.7%$1,032/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $8,500-19%$6/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Listing removed | $10,500$8/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+201%$1,105/sqft |
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| 11/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $10,500$8/sqft |
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| 11/20/2015 | Sold | $498,000-6%$367/sqft |
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| 9/11/2015 | Pending sale | $529,990$391/sqft |
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| 8/14/2015 | Price change | $529,990-3.6%$391/sqft |
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| 4/18/2015 | Price change | $549,999-4.3%$406/sqft |
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| 12/7/2014 | Listed for sale | $575,000-4%$424/sqft |
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| 11/27/2013 | Listing removed | $599,000$442/sqft |
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| 4/10/2013 | Price change | $599,000-4.9%$442/sqft |
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| 10/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $630,000+14.5%$465/sqft |
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| 12/30/2008 | Sold | $550,000-33.3%$406/sqft |
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| 10/18/2004 | Sold | $825,000+166.1%$608/sqft |
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| 4/19/2002 | Sold | $310,000$229/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,749 +7.3% | $905,441 +10% |
| 2024 | $8,153 +15.5% | $823,128 +10% |
| 2023 | $7,057 +13.5% | $748,298 +10% |
| 2022 | $6,219 -5.1% | $680,271 +1.1% |
| 2021 | $6,551 +2.2% | $673,019 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $6,413 | $651,492 +6.8% |
| 2019 | $6,413 +5.9% | $610,288 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $6,054 -1.3% | $601,681 +3.6% |
| 2017 | $6,134 +4.3% | $580,909 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $5,883 -1.1% | $570,240 +13.3% |
| 2015 | $5,948 | $503,501 |
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- 6/10Sugarloaf SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Key West High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 18.6 mi
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