Key West by the Sea
Homes for Sale in Key West, FL
All 228 homes for sale in Key West, FL · median $1,100,000 · 227 homes for sale in 33040 · Monroe County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $602,500, a median 82 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (-18% versus the prior year). At the median price and Monroe County's FY2025-26 rate of 8.816 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,310 ($4,960 with the full homestead exemption).
Key West by the Sea right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($602K) is down 18.3% from the prior 12 months ($738K) and up 111% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Florida Keys MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (6 and 8 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 21, 2026 · Live data: Florida Keys MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside KEY WEST BY THE SEA right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Key West by the Sea market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $602K, and a median 82 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 18% from the prior 12 months and up 111% since 2012, computed from record-level Florida Keys MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33040 (Key West), 309 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $908K, down 4.3% year over year, with a median 82 days on market. See the live ZIP 33040 housing market and the Monroe County market.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Florida Keys MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($602K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($738K) IS the -18.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 4 to 14 sales each (6 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing data provided by Florida Keys MLS, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
15% of homes for sale in ZIP 33040 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
Housing distress & ownership in KEY WEST BY THE SEA, Key West
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing data provided by Florida Keys MLS, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Key West by the Sea buying strategy.
If we were buying in Key West by the Sea today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Key West by the Sea.
A closer look at the Key West by the Sea market
Homes in Key West by the Sea trade around a median of $602K, where condition and lot do more to set the final number than the asking price does.
The trailing-12-month median down 18% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 82 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Key West by the Sea. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Key West by the Sea buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (4.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +111% since 2012; Recent Direction -18.3% year-over-year; Pricing Power 90.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Key West by the Sea buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Key West by the Sea sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Key West by the Sea, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Florida Keys MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Keys MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1998 (176 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Florida Keys MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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