Marathon Shores

It suits buyers who want water access and a quiet, established Middle Keys community rather than a resort scene. With enclaves like Coco Plum Terraces and assigned schools including Marathon School, it works well for both boaters and year-round families.

It's priced like the Middle Keys — the median list price is $775,000 and homes average $692 per square foot on a median size of about 1,296 sqft. There are entries near $424,900 alongside waterfront homes climbing past $2 million, so budget flexibility depends heavily on the water and dock situation.

Active listings run from $424,900 to $2,249,000 with a median asking price of $775,000. Over the past year the six closed sales carried a higher median of $1,187,500, reflecting how much waterfront properties drive the numbers here.

It's a small, steady market with 11 active listings and a median of 42 days on market. Sellers are averaging 94% of their asking price, which tells buyers there's room to negotiate but not a fire sale — pricing and condition both matter.

Median property taxes run about $6,467 per year, and HOA figures aren't reported across the neighborhood since much of the inventory is single-family. Condo communities like Bougainvillea Villas Condominiums will carry their own association dues, so confirm those on a per-listing basis.