Some call it a fishing village, some call it an artist community, but no matter how you slice it, Cedar Key is the one of the last remianing “Real Florida” towns.
Cedar Key is a place where time stands still and allows you to enjoy the unique qualities of this coastal environment. It is a quiet island community nestled among many tiny keys on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Long admired for its natural beauty and abundant supply of seafood, it is a tranquil village, rich with the almost forgotten history of old Florida.
Located 50 miles southwest of Gainesville, Florida. It sits three miles out into the Gulf of Mexico. Highway 24 is only one road coming into town. It crosses over the salt marshes and channels on four small, low bridges. The population is approximately 800 full time residents.
There are no high rises or huge apartment complexes. It is a community of quaint cottages, single-family homes, and a handful of cute artist co ops, and tourists shops.
Cedar Key is a haven for artists, writers and “adventure” tourists, who find the unspoiled environment their inspiration. Thousands of visitors come annually to enjoy the “Old Florida Celebration of the Arts” in April, 4th of July, the October Seafood Festival, Pirate Festival, the horseshoe crab festival and The Stargazing Party in February. The island provides a place for excellent fishing, bird watching, nature trails, kayaking and coastal guided tours. Federally protected sanctuaries, the Cedar Keys form a chain of barrier islands ideally suited to a vast range of migratory and shore birds, including the elusive white pelican, roseate spoonbill and bald eagle. The variety of natural habitats, from salt marshes to Indian shell mounds, makes this truly a nature lover’s paradise.
The small town feeling is absolute – transportation is by car, but the road is shared with bicycles and golf-carts. Drivers and pedestrians wave to locals and visitors alike greeting each other with a warm welcome to our island. The nearest major airports are Tampa and Orlando, there’s a regional airport in nearby Gainesville, and we have an airstrip on the island where many small plane enthusiasts land.
The cute little town has seen its fair share of hurricanes but it somehow always rebounds into something better, all while keeping the roots in Old Florida.
This is perfect day trip destination from Ocala, Dunnellon and Gainseville. It you love it and want to stay longer, reach out to us for a list of available properties or see below.
Cedar Key is a wonderful place to live and has lots of opportunities for adventures, meeting new friends, artists, boaters, writers and those who love to live in unspoiled Florida. The house has been lived in by the current resident owners since 1962 and has been kept in very good condition. This property is located downtown with convenient parking, boat launch, docks for fishing on the Dock Street pier, local retail shops, lodging and can be used for commercial or residential purposes. About half a block away is the Cedar Key City Park with a playground and small sandy beach to lay out in. We have festivals and events multiple times a year round. This property is located on 1st Street, the center of Downtown Commerce. When driving into town on SR 24 you will cross over four small bridges, and get to see the salt marshes with lots of different types of birds year round. Your dreams can come true here! Creating the business you wanted in Cedar Key, becoming a resident or both, Cedar Key just might be the place! Cedar Key is a small island town on the west coast, west of University of Florida in Gainesville just 50 miles away.
| MLS#: | 672628 |
| Price: | $1,100,000 |
| Square Footage: | 1705 |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Acreage: | 0.19 |
| Year Built: | 1958 |
| Virtual Tour: | Click here |
| Listing courtesy of: | A. NICKIES HOMES - 352-477-0007 |
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