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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.

327 Virginia Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $659,500.

A million dollar view of the historic Key West lighthouse.

A million dollar view of the historic Key West lighthouse.

A charming retreat just a block from Duval Street.

A charming retreat just a block from Duval Street.

When most people think of a million dollar view in Key West, they typically think of a sparkling, Caribbean blue, sky and water vista. With a spectacular shot of the historic Key West lighthouse from the upstairs master suite, the delightful cottage at 327 Virginia Street certainly cashes in with its remarkable million dollar view.

It is all about Key West cottage charm!

It is all about Key West cottage charm!

At first glance, we were captivated by this charming property. We love the tropical garden surrounding the gated off-street parking. The Bahamian shutters and sculptural Bougainvillea beautifully enhance the front exterior of the home. A newly updated kitchen and cozy living room opens to the glimmering pool and covered outdoor dining. The sunny upstairs master suite—with its extraordinary view—has French doors opening to a private balcony. Housed in a separate structure, the pool-side guestroom features a vaulted ceiling. A separate office cottage, storage building, outdoor shower, and close proximity to Duval Street add to the desirability of this unique Key West home.

Keith & Dean

We love the bamboo waterfall cascading into the pool!

We love the bamboo waterfall cascading into the pool!

1232 South Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $1,050,000.

Enjoy indoor/outdoor island living at its best!

Enjoy indoor/outdoor island living at its best!

It is always a delight when we show buyers a beautifully renovated, move-in-ready home. The stunning 2 bedroom/2 bath home at 1232 South Street, is one such property. We simply love it!

We love the contemporary designer style and open floor plan!

We love the contemporary designer style and open floor plan!

Situated on a lushly landscaped corner lot on highly regarded South Street, the home invites one to enjoy indoor/outdoor island living at its best. A privacy wall and tropical plantings provide seclusion for entertaining by the pool, preparing dinner in the outdoor kitchen, relaxing on the covered lanai, or welcoming the day on the morning terrace off the master suite.

Entertain by the pool, prepare dinner in the outdoor kitchen, and relax on the covered lanai.

Entertain by the pool, prepare dinner in the outdoor kitchen, and relax on the covered lanai.

Contemporary designer style and eco-friendly details are evident throughout the open floor plan. We love the living room’s gorgeous coffered ceiling, sustainable bamboo flooring, stylish fans, and beautiful crown molding. The newly renovated kitchen impresses with its dark custom cabinets, recycled quartz countertops, stainless steel backsplash, and energy efficient appliances. LED lighting, a tankless water heater, UV/impact resistant windows, and recycled denim insulation add to the environmental friendliness of this terrific home.

Keith & Dean

1217 Packer Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $1,100,000.

Five bedrooms, five baths, and elbow room for all!

Five bedrooms, five baths, and elbow room for all!

CBS news recently reported that while most of the 76 million baby boomers are no longer caring for their children, more and more of them are becoming caretakers of an older generation. For those boomers lucky enough to retire in Key West, many of them are not only looking for a dream home that checks off all the boxes on their wish list, they are considering the needs of their elderly parents as well. Our spacious new listing at 1217 Packer Street offers a wonderful opportunity for a multi-generational family to balance the need for safety and convenience with the desire for privacy and independence.

The 4 off-street parking spaces are a rare find in Old Town!

The 4 off-street parking spaces are a rare find in Old Town!

With 2,500 square feet of living space—all on one level—and a 6,701 square foot lot, 1217 Packer Street boasts plenty of breathing room. The 3 bedroom/3 bath main house features a generous open floor plan, two large master suites, high ceilings, and great storage. Multiple French doors open to a sunny 28’ x 13.5’ pool, sparkling spa, outdoor dining, and tropical garden. The inviting 2 bedroom/2 bath guest cottage—with a private entrance, living/dining room, full-sized kitchen, and laundry room—overlooks the pool. Indoor/outdoor living at its best can be found in this diverse Old Town property.

We love the sparkling 28' x 13,.5' pool!

We love the sparkling 28′ x 13,.5′ pool!

We love that 1217 Packer Street is the perfect home for a multi-generational family to experience the best in tropical island retirement.

Keith & Dean

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KEY WEST FUN FACT #2

Fantasy Fest 2014 is just around the corner!

Fantasy Fest 2014 is just around the corner!


KEY WEST FUN FACT #2: In an essay for the October 1959 issue of Male magazine, Frank Lynn described Key West as a sex mad, vice ridden city with more gambling, crime, and perversion than anyplace east of Singapore. Key West has changed a bit!

Keith & Dean

What is not to love about Fantasy Fest?

What is not to love about Fantasy Fest?

530 Grinnell Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $750,000.

We love the cottage's superior curb appeal.

We love the cottage’s superior curb appeal.

Big things don’t always come in small packages. In the case of the charming cottage at 530 Grinnell Street, they certainly do.

We love the gorgeous interiors.

We love the gorgeous interiors.

Designed by Key West architect, Guillermo Orozco, the home masterfully maximizes its 800 square feet with an open floor plan and lofty vaulted ceilings. The stunning island inspired interiors were fashioned by Houston’s Blair Gordon Design. We love the Brazilian Ipe wood floors, Dade County pine walls, Caesarstone countertops, maple cabinets, top-end appliances, and custom built-ins. The magical bunkroom is a childhood fantasy come true.

The bunkroom is a kid's dream come true.

The bunkroom is a kid’s dream come true.

The storybook island cottage never ceases to capture our attention when we are strolling to Sunday brunch at Azure. From the Stephanotis draped white picket fence, to the indigenous Lignum Vitae tree shading the inviting front porch, the cottage radiates curb appeal plus. It is no wonder that this award winning home has been featured in the pages of Coastal Living.

Keith & Dean

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