A recent survey identified Old Town, Key West, as Florida’s most “unmistakably Florida” neighborhood. The study also recognized Coral Gables and Lincolnville, St. Augustine, as top contenders for quintessential representation of the state.
The Justin Havre Real Estate Team conducted the survey, asking 3,021 respondents to name residential areas they believed best captured the essence of their state. Old Town, Key West, ranked first, with Coral Gables securing the second spot and Lincolnville, St. Augustine, placing third.
Old Town, Key West, presents an island-like and distinctive side of Florida, characterized by wooden conch houses, tin roofs, shutters, porches, and narrow streets. These are shaded by palms and tropical plants. The homes in the area showcase maritime history, Bahamian influence, and practical designs to suit heat, storms, and island living. The neighborhood is colorful, weathered, and compact, portraying a version of Florida shaped more by the sea and less by suburbs…