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51 Drost Drive, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042
$1,499,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,356
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
8,920
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,499,000
List Date:
12/15/2025
Last Modified:
2/23/2026
Description
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.
More Information MLS# 617709
Contract Information
Current Price: $1,499,000
Listing Date: 2025-12-13
Listing Board: Key West Association
List Price: $1,499,000
As is Rght to Inspct: Yes
Species List: Yes
Location Tax Legal
Street #: 51
Street Name: Drost
Street Suffix: Drive
Key/Island: Cudjoe Key
State/Province: FL
Zip Code: 33042
County: Monroe
Subdivision: Cudjoe Gardens (21.0)
Area: 07 - Cudjoe Key
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Style: Single Family
Waterfront: Yes
Control Depth: 4
Pool: Yes
Year Built: 1960
Lot SqFt: 8920
Lot Sqft Source: Property Data Card
Acres: 0.37
Living Apx SqFt: 1356
SqFt Source: Property Data Card
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Rentals Allowed: With Restrictions
Min Rental Days: 28
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Association Info
Mandatory Home Owners Asc: No
Voluntary Home Owners Asc: Yes
1st Right of Refusal: No
Dockage
Dock Length: 60
Dock: Concrete
Building Style
Above Flood: Unknown
Property Features
Fee Includes: None
Tax Exemptions: None
Waterfront: Canal Front
Waterview: Canal View
Dockage: Boat Lift
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Vehicle Storage: Off Street Parking
Furnished: Furnished
Cooling: Ceiling Fans(s); Central Air
Utilities: Buyer to Verify; Cable Available; FKAA; Municipal Sewer; Propane; Whole House Generatr
Interior Features: Drapes/Blinds Incl; Quartz Countertops; Storage; Window Treatments
Specialty Rooms: Utility Room
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Appliances; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer
Exterior Features: Fencing
Pool Info: In Ground; Concrete; Decked
Construction: CBS
Floor: Wood
Pets: Pets Allowed
Neighborhood Feature: Bike Paths; Other Area Features
Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre
Terms: Cash; Conventional
Title: Negotiable
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Schmitt Lower Keys (KW)
Last Updated: February - 23 - 2026
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