The Truman Annex is a very popular section of Key West and is considered a prime Real Estate location for tourists, snowbirds and year round residents. The location alone makes it a great community. Have you ever wondered how the Truman Annex community cane about and how it got its name?
The Truman Annex used to be a Navy Base. It's named after our former President Harry S. Truman because that was his winter retreat home and it's located in Old Town Key West. You should check out the Little Whitehouse if you haven't already. If you are familiar with Key West than you know this is a convenient location in Old Town because you are walking distance to Duval Street, Fort Zachary Beach and other fine amenities this island has to offer. This is a private gated community and has different homes/styles to choose from.
In the historic Old Town of Key West, Florida, you’ll find the prestigious district of Truman Annex, named after President Harry Truman it is the home of the “Little White House.” The Little White House is a grand historic home built in 1890, was used as the winter retreat of the President in the late 1940’s, and today it is known as the Harry S. Truman Little White House Museum. Truman Annex is a 6-block planned luxury community of tropical beauty designed to encapsulate the unique spirit of historic Key West. The neighborhood is found on the western edge of Old Town and is bounded by Southard, Front and Whitehead Streets.
Truman Annex real estate consists of townhomes and condos with a starting price around $500,000 up to luxury multi-million dollar Key West homes within several distinct neighborhoods. You can find historic Italian and Greek Revival homes renovated as gorgeous luxury mansions with white picket fences and perfectly landscaped lawns. At the southern end of Truman Annex, you’ll find a collection of Southern Cottage style homes with tin roofs and porches. Adjacent to Mallory Square there is a delightful planned subdivision with a conch cottage design, free-standing homes, and condos with access to picturesque gardens and community swimming pools.
No matter which Truman Annex neighborhood you choose, you'll be in a prime location within walking distance to Mallory Square, Duval Street and other Key West attractions, including the beach at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. Other neighborhood points of interest include the Mel Fisher Treasure Museum, US Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum, and the Audubon House and Tropical Gardens. The meticulous tropical landscaping gives the community a picturesque park-like ambiance and along upper Duval Street, you’ll find some of Key West’s best entertainment, shopping, and dining. Truman Annex is a sought-after address for high-end vacation rentals and permanent residents desiring to live near the heart of Key West. It is also a popular destination for homebuyers attracted to the exciting culture of Key West and its rich history and heritage. One feature that makes Truman Annex unique is the minimum rental period is only 7 days where as any Key West home that does not have a transient license has a 30 day minimum rental period by law. This makes it more popular with the tourises and also the investors looking to buy a rental income property.
If you would like to learn more about the homes for sale in Truman Annex of Key West, Florida, please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information. Even if you're not looking to buy, sell oe rent a home I am always available to answer questions or just tell you about the Key West Real Estate Market in general.
Gary
Gary McAdams, PA
Realtor/Notary Public
Barbara Anderson Realty
Key West, Florida
