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  • $1,399,000

    51 Drost Dr, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042

    3beds
    1,356sqft
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    $8,173/mo
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    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
    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.
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    Listed by:

    Lisa H Ferringo 305-797-1221,

    Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co

    Source: FLKMLS,MLS#: 617709MLS Logo

      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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      Property

      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

        DateEventPrice
        7/31/2026Listed for sale$1,399,000$1,032/sqft
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        7/20/2026Price change$9,500+11.8%$7/sqft
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        7/7/2026Listing removed$1,399,000$1,032/sqft
        Source: Key West AOR #617709 Report a problem
        6/29/2026Listed for rent$8,500$6/sqft
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        6/16/2026Listing removed$8,500$6/sqft
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        4/28/2026Listed for sale$1,399,000$1,032/sqft
        Source: FLKMLS #617709 Report a problem
        4/19/2026Listed for rent$8,500$6/sqft
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        4/4/2026Listing removed$1,399,000$1,032/sqft
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        3/14/2026Listing removed$8,500$6/sqft
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        3/9/2026Price change$1,399,000-6.7%$1,032/sqft
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        2/27/2026Listed for rent$8,500-19%$6/sqft
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        1/6/2026Listing removed$10,500$8/sqft
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        12/15/2025Listed for sale$1,499,000+201%$1,105/sqft
        Source: Key West AOR #617709 Report a problem
        11/24/2025Listed for rent$10,500$8/sqft
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        11/20/2015Sold$498,000-6%$367/sqft
        Source: FLKMLS #121979 Report a problem
        9/11/2015Pending sale$529,990$391/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway Knight & Gardner Realty #121979 Report a problem
        8/14/2015Price change$529,990-3.6%$391/sqft
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        4/18/2015Price change$549,999-4.3%$406/sqft
        Source: Internet Realty of the Florida Keys #565984 Report a problem
        12/7/2014Listed for sale$575,000-4%$424/sqft
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        11/27/2013Listing removed$599,000$442/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co #559296 Report a problem
        4/10/2013Price change$599,000-4.9%$442/sqft
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        10/30/2012Listed for sale$630,000+14.5%$465/sqft
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        12/30/2008Sold$550,000-33.3%$406/sqft
        Source: FLKMLS #545269 Report a problem
        10/18/2004Sold$825,000+166.1%$608/sqft
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        4/19/2002Sold$310,000$229/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Neighborhood: 33042

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        54 / 100
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