Monroe County, Florida

Key West Real Estate

Key West is the Monroe County market known for island homes and waterfront properties in the Keys, reached by US-1 / Overseas Highway traffic. As the county seat, it is also where Monroe County deeds are recorded and cases are heard. Home to about 26,444 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Key West home values right now

Typical Key West home values are down 1.9% over the past year, at about $1,016,063.

Typical home value$1,016,063
1-year change-1.9%
5-year change+27.0%
Typical rent$3,312 / mo
Monroe County typical value$960,827 (+0.1% yr)
Population (2020 Census)26,444
County seatKey West (this city)
CourtsSixteenth Judicial Circuit · Monroe County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Key West market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Key West

What defines the Key West market

Island homes and waterfront properties in the Keys

Access via US-1 / Overseas Highway traffic

Monroe County · seat Key West · Sixteenth Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Key West?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in Key West: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Key West buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Monroe County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Key West real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Key West, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Key West home at about $1,016,063, -1.9% over the past year. Monroe County overall is about $960,827.

Which county and court handle Key West property records?

Key West is in Monroe County (county seat: Key West). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Monroe County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Key West?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Key West buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Key West by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Key West?

Florida does not require one, but Key West contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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