☕️ Welcome to Episode 1 of Coffee with Kate!
I’m Kate Baldwin — a Key West native, Realtor®, and your local guide to real estate and living your best life in the Florida Keys.
This week, I’m giving you the inside scoop on:
🏠 Key West Real Estate Market Trends
📊 Lower Florida Keys Buyer & Seller Strategy
🎯 Why Pre-Approval = Power
🎉 The Weekend Rundown — from Bed Races to the Sea Battle
🎣 A heartfelt cause: Reelin’ for the Cause Kids’ Fishing Tournament
⚾️ Conchversation – Real talk on life in the Keys (and Conchs baseball playoffs!)
Whether you’re buying, selling, or dreaming of a canal-front home in paradise — you’re in the right place.
We’re diving into the numbers and the lifestyle, because here in the Keys… real estate is about so much more than square footage.
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The market isn’t “hot or cold” — it’s strategic. Here’s your comprehensive breakdown of what’s happening by island:
📍 Geiger Key Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 2 (2025) vs. 4 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 14 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 97 💰 Sold Volume: $3,208,000 📈 Average Sale Price: $1,069,333 📉 Median Sale Price: $850,000 📅 Days to Close: 97 📆 Sold Days on Market: 97 🏷️ Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: Sales slowed by 50%—but prices still climbed. Curious mix, but a smart buyer could leverage the lull and land a waterfront gem with big upside.
📍 Key Haven Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 5 (2025) vs. 10 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 15 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 95 💰 Sold Volume: $16,200,000 📈 Average Sale Price: $2,700,000 📉 Median Sale Price: $2,625,000 📅 Days to Close: 95 📆 Sold Days on Market: 95 🏷️ Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: Half the homes sold, but luxury price tags surged. If you’ve got big taste (and budget), Key Haven’s elite canals are still delivering.
📍 Key West Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 140 (2025) vs. 193 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 701 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 94 💰 Sold Volume: $224,123,860 📈 Average Sale Price: $1,524,652 📉 Median Sale Price: $1,150,000 📅 Days to Close: 94 📆 Sold Days on Market: 94 🏷️ Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: The island queen slowed in sales — but make no mistake, prices are holding strong. It’s still Key West, and demand never really disappears.
📍 Little Torch Key Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 8 (2025) vs. 8 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 49 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 95 💰 Sold Volume: $6,853,023 📈 Average Sale Price: $685,302 📉 Median Sale Price: $677,500 📅 Days to Close: 95 📆 Sold Days on Market: 95 🏷️ Market Type: Seller’s Market (balanced)
Catchy Breakdown: Stable sales, slightly down prices — but inventory is up. This one’s walking the line between both markets. Stay ready.
📍 Middle Torch Key Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 0 (2025) vs. 0 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 1 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 0 💰 Sold Volume: $0 📈 Average Sale Price: $0 📉 Median Sale Price: $0 📅 Days to Close: 0 📆 Sold Days on Market: 0 🏷️ Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: Zero activity. No sales, one lonely listing. If you want off-grid privacy and no competition, this might be the one Key for you.
📍 No Name Key Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 1 (2025) vs. 1 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 2 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 98 💰 Sold Volume: $860,000 📈 Average Sale Price: $860,000 📉 Median Sale Price: $860,000 📅 Days to Close: 98 📆 Sold Days on Market: 98 🏷️ Market Type: Seller’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: Tiny market, big appeal. With limited activity and even fewer listings, it’s a one-shot kind of island. No Name is no joke.
📍 Ramrod Key Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 11 (2025) vs. 8 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 43 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 95 💰 Sold Volume: $11,150,970 📈 Average Sale Price: $1,013,725 📉 Median Sale Price: $800,000 📅 Days to Close: 95 📆 Sold Days on Market: 95 🏷️ Market Type: Seller’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: Sales are up and prices are holding — Ramrod’s got traction. Water lovers and boating families, this one’s your sweet spot.
📍 Rockland Key Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 0 (2025) vs. 3 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 1 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 0 💰 Sold Volume: $0 📈 Average Sale Price: $0 📉 Median Sale Price: $0 📅 Days to Close: 0 📆 Sold Days on Market: 0 🏷️ Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: Nothing moved in 2025 — and that silence speaks volumes. Could be a golden opportunity hiding in plain sight.
📍 Saddlebunch Keys Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 2 (2025) vs. 4 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 15 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 98 💰 Sold Volume: $4,019,000 📈 Average Sale Price: $2,009,500 📉 Median Sale Price: $2,009,500 📅 Days to Close: 98 📆 Sold Days on Market: 98 🏷️ Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: Prices are nearly double — but half as many sales. If you’re a serious buyer, there’s room to negotiate in this boutique market.
📍 Shark Key Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 0 (2025) vs. 1 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 8 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 0 💰 Sold Volume: $0 📈 Average Sale Price: $0 📉 Median Sale Price: $0 📅 Days to Close: 0 📆 Sold Days on Market: 0 🏷️ Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: Luxury island, radio silence. No closings this year, but if you’ve got Shark Key on your vision board — it might just bite back.
📍 Stock Island Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 9 (2025) vs. 4 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 26 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 95 💰 Sold Volume: $5,728,375 📈 Average Sale Price: $636,486 📉 Median Sale Price: $489,000 📅 Days to Close: 95 📆 Sold Days on Market: 95 🏷️ Market Type: Seller’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: More homes sold, more action overall — Stock Island is rising fast. It’s becoming Key West’s edgier little cousin with big upside.
📍 Sugarloaf Key Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 10 (2025) vs. 11 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 55 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 94 💰 Sold Volume: $13,872,500 📈 Average Sale Price: $1,387,250 📉 Median Sale Price: $1,367,500 📅 Days to Close: 94 📆 Sold Days on Market: 94 🏷️ Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: Prices are solid but slightly down. With strong inventory, it’s a good time to shop Sugarloaf if you’re looking for views and value.
📍 Summerland Key Market Snapshot — April 24, 2025
🏠 Homes Sold: 2 (2025) vs. 9 (2024) 📊 Total Active Listings: 43 ⏳ Active Days on Market: 96 💰 Sold Volume: $2,430,000 📈 Average Sale Price: $1,215,000 📉 Median Sale Price: $1,215,000 📅 Days to Close: 96 📆 Sold Days on Market: 96 🏷️ Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Catchy Breakdown: Major drop in closings this year — from 9 to 2. If you’re a buyer who wants deep water and room to breathe, Summerland could be your slow-season steal.
Here’s what’s hot and happening across the Keys this week:
Friday:
🛳️ The Great Sea Battle @ Mallory Square
Boats. Water cannons. Maritime madness.
Saturday:
🛏️ Bed Races on Duval
Teams, costumes, full-speed beds. Weird? Yes. Wild? Also yes.
Sunday:
🧺 Higgs Beach Artisan Market
Coffee, local goods, good vibes. I’ll be the one pretending not to check emails.
Next Week:
🎶 Key West Songwriters Festival
Rooftops. Beach bars. Killer lyrics. Don’t miss it.
👉 Get the full event schedule at KeyWestKate.com
PSA: Mother’s Day is May 11
Got brunch plans? I listed my local faves on the blog — go peek.
This Saturday, please consider stopping by the
5th Annual Reelin’ for the Cause Kids’ Fishing Tournament at Edward B. Knight Pier.
🎣 Hosted by my amazing friends Alicia and Cassandra Scanlon
💛 Honoring baby Harrison Axel
🎁 Hosted by Max’s Angels + Esky Rods
This event is all about love, connection, and community.
It’s more than fishing — it’s why we live here.
Let’s get real.
Living in the Keys isn’t just about the houses — it’s about the people.
This is where I was raised.
Where I’m raising my daughter.
Where buyers come for the sunsets… and stay for the sense of community.
This week?
⚾️ It’s Conchs Baseball Playoffs — and I’m all in.
Huge shoutout to the Key West Conchs —
Let’s bring it home. ♥️🧢
Whether you’re dreaming of a bungalow in Old Town or a canal-front home in Cudjoe,
I’ve got the inside scoop to help you make it happen.
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And remember:
Stay caffeinated. Stay curious. Stay ready.
This is Kate Baldwin —
unlocking real estate and lifestyle in the Florida Keys.
Let’s Wrap It Up
Whether you’re thinking about buying or selling, the key to success in today’s market is preparation and strategy.
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See you next Friday at 9AM from my porch. Until then, stay caffeinated and stay curious.
Warmly, Kate