708 Eaton Street, Key West, FL 33040 (MLS# 589737)

708 Eaton Street, Key West, FL 33040

$3,000,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,306 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,844 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,000,000 List Date: 8/10/2020 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

This is a one of a kind house, currently owned by legendary Dale Earnhardt Jr. The property is in the heart of Old Town and is steeped in a rich and mysterious history, complete with a secret hidden hatch door to observe people in the parlor. This five-bedroom, three and a half bathroom home was built in 1863 during the Civil War era, and it retains most of its original architecture that was lovingly maintained. It has one of the deepest and largest pools in Key West, reportedly being about 13 to 14 feet deep. A gate from the second-floor porch opens allowing daring (or crazy) individuals to jump off the second floor into the pool. The Kitchen was artfully designed by Earnhardt to resemble the inside of a pirate ship including a large ship's wheel at the end of the bar.

Supplements: bringing in a taste of another era of Key West history. A legal guest house at the other side of the huge lot is currently one huge bedroom, however the owner had planned to turn it into two bedrooms and one bath. His local contractor has the plans and estimated costs ready for construction. This house must be seen to be appreciated. This is your c ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 589737

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #: 708
Street Name: Eaton
Street Suffix: Street
Key/Island: Key West
State/Province: FL
Zip Code: 33040
County: Monroe
Subdivision: Old Town - Unlisted (1.0)
Area: 02 - Key West
KW Neighborhood: Old Town-N of Truman
City: KEY WEST
Off Shore Island: No
Mile Marker: 1
Marathon Neighborhood: N/A
Side: Median
Flood Zone: X
Alternate Key #: 1006327
Parcel #: 00006100-000000
Zoning: HMDR - Historic Medium Density Residential
Deed Restrictions: No
Legal: KW PT LOT 3 SQR 35 H1-404 G10-505 OR929-1348/1349P/R OR931-358/359Q/C OR931-360/361Q/C OR931-362/363Q/C OR931-364/365Q/C
Taxes: 28258.17
Tax Year: 2019
Pub Sewer HkUp: Yes

Contract Information

Listing Board: Key West Association
As is Rght to Inspct: Yes
Species List: No

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Style: Single Family
Waterfront: No
Pool: Yes
Year Built: 1923
Total Units: Yes
Lot SqFt: 8844
Acres: 0.2
Living Apx SqFt: 3306
SqFt Source: Property Data Card
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 5
Rentals Allowed: With Restrictions
Min Rental Days: 28
Control Depth: 0

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2021-02-12

Association Info

Mandatory Home Owners Asc: No
1st Right of Refusal: No
Association Fee $: 0

Building Style

Above Flood: Yes
Stories: 2 Stories
Conch: Yes

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Car(s): Yes
Off Street Parking: Yes

Specialty Rooms

Guest/Servant Qtrs: Legal

Remarks & Misc

Remarks – Consumer: This is a one of a kind house, currently owned by legendary Dale Earnhardt Jr. The property is in the heart of Old Town and is steeped in a rich and mysterious history, complete with a secret hidden hatch door to observe people in the parlor. This five-bedroom, three and a half bathroom home was built in 1863 during the Civil War era, and it retains most of its original architecture that was lovingly maintained. It has one of the deepest and largest pools in Key West, reportedly being about 13 to 14 feet deep. A gate from the second-floor porch opens allowing daring (or crazy) individuals to jump off the second floor into the pool. The Kitchen was artfully designed by Earnhardt to resemble the inside of a pirate ship including a large ship's wheel at the end of the bar.

Fee Includes

None: Yes

Dockage

None: Yes

Tax Exemptions

None: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes

Pets

Pets Allowed: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Waterfront

None: Yes

Waterview

No Waterview: Yes

Floor

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Interior Features

Bar: Yes

Construction

Frame: Yes

Land Size

Less Than 1/4 Acre: Yes

Furnished

Negotiable: Yes

Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Utilities

Cistern: Yes
FKAA: Yes
Municipal Sewer: Yes

Porch/Balcony

Deck: Yes
Open Porch/Balcony: Yes
Patio: Yes

Title

Negotiable: Yes

Exterior Features

Fencing: Yes

Pool Info

In Ground: Yes
Decked: Yes

Roof

Metal Roof: Yes

Property Features

Fee Includes: None Tax Exemptions: None Waterfront: None Waterview: No Waterview Dockage: None Building Style: Conch Vehicle Storage: Off Street Parking Furnished: Negotiable Cooling: Central Air Utilities: Cistern; FKAA; Municipal Sewer Interior Features: Bar Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Exterior Features: Fencing Pool Info: In Ground; Decked Construction: Frame Floor: Tile; Wood Roof: Metal Roof Pets: Pets Allowed Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre Terms: Cash; Conventional Title: Negotiable

Listing Office: Ocean Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

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