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About Dean

Keith first moved to Key West in the 1990’s, after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Mississippi University for Women. Key West’s unique combination of tropical small-town life and generous cultural activities ignited his imagination. Among the island’s colorful characters and regal palms, Keith brought his dream of becoming a successful art dealer and gallery owner to fruition. Although career opportunities eventually took him away from his beloved island home, he made a commitment to come back to Key West once he made his entrepreneurial dreams come true. In 2010, Keith joyfully returned to Key West. After teaming up with veteran real estate agent Dean Townsend in life, the two made the decision to team up as Realtors® in 2013. With the creation of The Townsend Team, a dynamic real estate partnership was born. Decades spent selling one-of-a-kind artistic treasures, proved to be a fertile training ground for selling Key West’s real estate gems. Keith consistently attends to the smallest detail, offers superior customer service and builds lasting relationships. Mastering the art of matching buyers with their dream homes is Keith’s primary focus. Experience, Creativity, Knowledge: qualities that make Keith Miller and Dean Townsend, The Townsend Team, your Realtors® of choice.

17176 Bonita Lane West, Sugarloaf, Florida—SOLD $862,500.

Your corner of paradise on Sugarloaf Key.

We have been captivated by the serene tranquility of our new listing at 17176 Bonita Lane West on Sugarloaf Key. Living in Old Town Key West definitely has its perks, but the noise of late-night revelers, descending passenger jets, motorcycling tourists, and neighbors we can reach out and touch, can by a bit trying at times. We often find ourselves longing for a quiet corner of paradise. Nestled on a peaceful Sugarloaf lane—just seventeen miles from Duval Street—the Zen-like atmosphere of this enchanting waterfront home is calling our names.

We love the light-filled open plan living.

The updated kitchen overlooks the sparkling canal.

Indoor/outdoor island living at its best can be found in this spacious, split-level, four bedroom/three bath home. Skylights fill the upstairs open plan living with tropical light. The large updated kitchen opens to our favorite feature of the house: an amazing old Florida style, 10’ x 44’, screened porch overlooking the sparkling canal. Take your pick of two large master suites with porch access. The downstairs—with a generous family room, two bedroom, bath, and laundry—opens to a broad covered patio.

You will love the 10′ x 44′ screened porch.

Breakfast by the water?

The 12,500 square foot waterfront lot is a tropical Eden. Enjoy a meditative stroll through the lush garden. Take a dip in the new 10’ x 20’ pool. Savor a leisurely breakfast on the quaint waterside deck. Fill a basket with fruit from your lemon, banana, tangerine, and key lime trees. Relax with a good book on the palm shaded lanai. Relive your childhood in the magical treehouse; perched in a massive banyan tree.

Tranquil waterfront living at its best.

When it is time to take to the water, you are only a few steps away. Swim in the wide pristine canal. Kayak to beautiful backcountry water. Jump on your boat and spend the day on the water: sailing, fishing, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and diving. With a dock, davits, boat ramp, and plenty of room to store all your toys, you will experience remarkable Florida Keys living at 17176 Bonita Lane West on Sugarloaf Key.

Keith & Dean

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813 Frances Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $782,100.

We love living across the street from the historic Key West Cemetery. With as many as 100,000 souls buried there, and only 30,000 residents currently living on the island, the number of the dead far surpasses the living. When friends ask if we are bothered by our close proximity to the cemetery, we tell them that our neighbors could not be easier to get along with and that the unimpeded vista from our front porch is a rare and desirable find in Old Town. Unless we happen to be around for the zombie apocalypse, we have more to fear from the living.

We love 813 Frances Street’s classic Key West front porch.

Just around the corner from our home on Olivia Street, a charming, cemetery view cottage has just come on the market. Nestled on one of the most desirable streets in Old Town, 813 Frances Street is ideally located: just a leisurely stroll from Duval Street, the harbor, and the beach.

The open floor plan is perfect for island living.

Charming.

The home’s classic front porch is the perfect spot to while away the hours, watch the world bike by, and enjoy spectacular skies as the sun sets over the Key West Cemetery. A wonderful blend of traditional and contemporary design defines the home. We love the modern open floor plan with its dining room, sunny kitchen, spacious loft, and family room opening to the pool. With a ground floor master suite, covered outdoor space in the garden, and gated off-street parking, 813 Frances Street ticks all the boxes.

Keith & Dean

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Dinner by the pool?

1706 Patricia Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $965,000.

A tropical island paradise.

The beautiful home for sale at 1706 Patricia Street is an excellent find for any family looking to enjoy island living at its best.

The large 2,532 square foot home offers plenty of breathing space for everyone. The inviting living/dining room is Ideal for gatherings and celebrations. Family and friends will love hanging out in the spacious, updated kitchen and keeping room. The kids will love the two ground floor bedrooms. Mom will love the office with its view of the garden. Dad will love the workroom and garage. The private upstairs master suite is a tranquil, end-of-day retreat for Mom and Dad.

We love the wonderful open floor plan.

Indoor/outdoor living at its best!

Situated on a tropically landscaped 6,000 square foot lot, the home sports the best of outdoor living. Two covered outdoor living spaces make both relaxing and entertaining a charm. The sunny pool will keep the family supplied with plenty of feel-good Vitamin D. With the beach just a short stroll away, there is plenty of storage space for all the family’s toys.

We bet your family will love 1706 Patricia Street as much as we do!

Keith & Dean

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1315 Eliza Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $1,070,000.

We love the home’s contemporary open plan living.

An art collector’s dream.

Key West’s historic homes were built to stay as cool as possible during our long tropical summers. Designed with lots of windows to capture cooling ocean breezes, the island’s homes are typically short on wall space—presenting a real challenge for art collectors like us. The spacious 2,560 square foot home, at 1315 Eliza Street in Old Town, is an art lover’s dream. Bathed in natural light while featuring plentiful wall space for displaying art, the home breaks the typical Key West mold. We would go crazy—and most likely broke—filling the inviting walls with one-of-a-kind treasures.

The light-filled chef’s kitchen looks out to the pool and garden.

We love the contemporary feel of this beautifully renovated home. Two traditional Key West shotgun houses were joined together by a generous light-filled addition that embraces modern open plan living. The living room features a dramatic wall of glass doors opening to the sparkling pool nestled in the tropical backyard. The large updated kitchen—sporting stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and views of the garden—is a chef’s dream.

The pool and water feature are divine.

Half of the desirable split floorplan features a ground floor master suite, outdoor shower, gallery, sitting room, and an upstairs guestroom and office. Along with separately accessed guest quarters/artist’s studio, a sunny guestroom and bath balance the other side of the well-designed home.

Featured in Leslie Linsley’s gorgeous coffee table book, Key West: A Tropical Lifestyle (Our go-to gift for clients!) 1315 Eliza Street has a long history as an art-filled corner of paradise. We love this extraordinary home.

Keith & Dean

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313 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida—SOLD $734,500.

You will love this charming Key West eyebrow house.

The historic Key West lighthouse is right next door.

We love our new listing at 313 Truman Avenue in Old Town Key West. Stunning views of the landmark Key West lighthouse greet you as you enter this sawtooth eyebrow house. With its colorful island style exterior, the recently renovated home shines with captivating curb appeal.

Dade County pine walls shine throughout the home.

Classic Dade County pine walls are featured throughout this truly unique, three bedroom, three bath home. The spacious updated kitchen leads to a soaring living room and a first floor bedroom, bath, and office nook. A custom-built split staircase leads to a light-filled guest suite and the customized master suite.

We love the home’s panoramic island views!

Outdoor tropical living offers panoramic island views. A private deck off the master suite overlooks the lighthouse keeper’s quarters and grounds. French doors open from the living room to a generous deck and walled garden. An existing cistern can easily be converted to a pool. Coveted off-street parking is accessed from charming Terry Lane.

Conveniently located just a short, block-and-a-half, stroll from Duval Street, this one-of-a-kind home is not to be missed.

Keith & Dean

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THE TOWNSEND TEAM, Dean & Keith Townsend, REALTORS®, www.DeanTownsend.com

Author Archives: Dean

About Dean

17176 Bonita Lane West, Sugarloaf, Florida—SOLD $862,500.

813 Frances Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $782,100.

1706 Patricia Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $965,000.

1315 Eliza Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $1,070,000.

313 Truman Avenue, Key West, Florida—SOLD $734,500.