Key Haven is an island 1 mile east of Key West, considered the Lower Florida Keys, and was formerly known as Raccoon Key.Development of this single family residential community began in the late 1950´s by Kirby McLain. Arthur Lujan later became the primary developer finishing out the middle and back sections.Key Haven was built by the dredge and fill method, reclaiming shallow bay bottom to create residential lots on boating canals.In 1964 the lots were being offered for $3,000.In 1972 there was a big jump in prices as the State of Florida outlawed any further dredge and fill development.Today the few lots that remain for sale sell for far more then the original $3,000. Key Haven is one of Key West's best communities for raising a family, quiet and away from the night life. Many Key West professional living and working in the community choose to make this their home. The majority of homes are waterfront and because this community is Gulfside, have the sunset view. Homes are mostly 2-4 bedrooms and have easy access to ocean side by boat under the CowKeyBridge. Key Haven is only minutes away from Key West, but offer a unique oportunity for single family home ownership on waterfront lots away from the hussel and bussel.
Once the ecconomy improves their are plans for the last undeveloped area closest to US 1, on Key Haven.There will be a total of 43 luxury single-family Key West style homes built. In addition, 10,000 square feet will be set aside for commercial development. The Lower Florida Keys will take full advantage of this commercial area which will sit behind the gas station on US 1. Blending well with the existing 475 residential homes on Key Haven, the Key Haven Civic Association endorses this development and I'm sure many of these homes will be purchased by residents of the Key West community.
