627 Whitehead St Key West, FL 33040

The property is a historic building located in Old Town Key West at 627 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040 (Monroe County). It is zoned HRO (Historic Residential Office), which allows for potential residential and office/commercial uses. The building has been historically used as a spa and is currently configured as commercial space; it could also be converted for residential use, including as a private residence. Interior features include Dade County Pine walls. The layout includes a one-bedroom apartment with a private rear entrance, supporting on-site living alongside a business use or use as a rental unit. The building has a prior history of ownership by Helio Gomez, who served as a judge from 1963 to 1977 and was an attorney for John “Bum” Farto. The property is situated one block from Duval Street, two blocks from the Hemingway House, and near the courthouse. Expansion to a total of up to four bedrooms may be possible subject to submission and approval of all applicable City permits and compliance with the Land Development Regulations, including requirements for the definition of a single-family home and restrictions related to lockout units.