Waddells
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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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,907,500, a median 41 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. At the median price and Monroe County's FY2025-26 rate of 8.816 mills, annual property tax runs about $16,820 ($16,470 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Key West, Monroe County, FL · ZIP 33040 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 212 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1899–2020 (median 1938) |
| Typical living area | 1,369 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $1,907,500 median across 4 closed sales |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 41 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 36% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data provided by Florida Keys MLS, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “WADDELLS SUBDIVISION key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/waddells-subdivision, data as of September 20, 2026.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside WADDELLS SUBDIVISION 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
Waddells market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.91M, and a median 42 days on market for closed sales.
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.
County records show 10 qualified sales in WADDELLS across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $2.28M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Waddells is a community of 212 homes in Key West, Monroe County, built between 1899 and 2020 (median 1938), with a median living area of about 1,369 square feet. 36% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
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 ($1.91M) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (4 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 WADDELLS SUBDIVISION, 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 Waddells buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waddells 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 Waddells.
A closer look at the Waddells market
Homes in Waddells trade around a median of $1.91M, where condition and lot do more to set the final number than the asking price does.
The housing stock is 212 homes built between 1899 and 2020, and 36% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waddells. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Waddells 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 Waddells sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Florida Keys MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33040)) |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Keys MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (40 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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