601 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040 Property Records

Monroe County property record for 601 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040

Property Summary

Property TypeHotel
Details6,969 sqft · built 1933
Lot Size0.214 acres (9,300 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$6,150,900 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$43,502 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN00001030-000000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN00001030-000000
Alternative APNs
  • 01010100001030000000
  • 1001058

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area6,969 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,360 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1933
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceFireproof Reinforced Concrete
Roof MaterialConcrete
Lot Area9,300 sqft (0.214 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 93 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area400 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area1,641 sqft
Patio Area1,038 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number1001058
Street Address601 CAROLINE ST
CityKEY WEST
StateFL
Zip33040-6606
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Hotel
Local Zoning CodeHNC-1
Legal DescriptionKW PT LOT 4 SQR 12 OR185-172/75 OR537-575 OR537-576 OR730-252 OR773-1691 OR779-155 OR765-861/62 OR985-731R OR1041-1534 OR1041-1536 OR1436-1099 OR2554-1724/26 OR2920-2192/96
Legal Range25E
Legal Township68S
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionSQUARE 12
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionMONROE FL
Township / Civil DivisionKEY WEST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract972500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Key West Historic District
listed 1971 · 189 contributing resources · NRIS 71000245

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

601 Caroline St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2018.

Source: Monroe County records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1100 LARKSPUR LANDING CIR, LARKSPUR, CA 94939-1827
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 7, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 8, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20181367
Deed Book / Page2920 / 2192
Prior Transfer DateFeb 3, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0025541724
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMONROE FL
Recording DateAug 7, 2018
Property Address601 CAROLINE ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040-6606
Document Number0029202192
Book / Page002920 / 002192
Instrument DateAug 2, 2018
Instrument2181367
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$43,056.30
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address101 CALIFORNIA ST #980 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941115839, 980, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-5839

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of December 8, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyMonroe County
MunicipalityKey West City
Unified School DistrictMonroe County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,347,578 Land $4,041,168 Building $3,306,410$7,347,578 Land $4,041,168 Building $3,306,410
2024$43,502.00 (+5.44%)
2023$41,258.00 (+16.94%)$6,568,670 (+24.22%) Land $3,941,202 Building $2,627,468$6,568,670 (+24.22%) Land $3,941,202 Building $2,627,468
2022$35,282.00$5,287,853 Land $3,172,712 Building $2,115,141$5,287,853 Land $3,172,712 Building $2,115,141

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 601 Caroline St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation6.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 202 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies242 units insured
incl. 40 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims400 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA44 of 400
Most Recent ClaimMay 2024 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 92 claims
  • Hurricane Wilma, Nov 2005 · 117 claims
  • Hurricane Georges, Oct 1998 · 57 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 601 Caroline St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 334 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Hotwire Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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