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Overview

Luxury Homes for Sale in Key Colony Beach Half Duplexes, Florida Keys, Florida

Introduced in the 1950’s as part of the planned community, Key Colony Beach duplexes are ingrained in the fabric of this idyllic island.

Key Colony Beach is legendary for duplexes, with many finding these charming beach bungalows reminiscent of days gone by. It is exceptionally rare for both sides of a duplex to be owned by one individual or family; therefore, it is more common to hear the term “half-duplex” as opposed to full duplex beach house for sale. Starting on the east end of the island, duplexes are intermingled with single-family homes between 2nd and 11th Streets. Most duplexes are canal front, with standard lot sizes of 60’ or 75’ wide. Half-duplexes will have either 30’ or 37.5’ of canal frontage with a private dock. Only canal front or dry lot duplex options are available in Key Colony, there are not any duplex on the beach for sale. Curious about the particulars of half-duplex ownership? Give me a call today, having owned three half-duplexes in Key Colony Beach, I’m both professionally and personally qualified to answer any questions you may have.

SENSE OF COMMUNITY: Key Colony Beach offers a variety of things to participate in for residents and visitors. Spend the afternoon at the Key Colony Beach 9-hole golf course or bike to a game of tennis or pickleball. Looking for an opportunity to mingle? Join the Key Colony Beach Fishing & Boating Club or Community Association, both participate, support and/or organize many of the annual community events such as the KCB Christmas Boat Parade, Clam Bake, KCB Days, Kids Fishing Tournament and more. When considering a beach duplex for sale, know that plenty of activities are right out your front door. While Key Colony beach does not offer any duplex on the beach for sale, there are plenty of canal front options where you can enjoy marine life activity right out your back door.

CALM LIFESTYLE: Owning a home in the Keys allows you to appreciate a low-key lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. With fresh salt breezes, colorful sunsets and star filled night skies, there is no doubt you will find serenity. The laidback community is perfect for those seeking a slower pace of life, a small-town close-knit vibe, where there is time to chat with neighbors. The family friendly environment is ideal for those looking to raise their family and equally ideal for those looking to escape.

INVESTMENT PLAN: The perfect duplex floor plan is much more than just two homes attached to one. This design will provide excellent separation from your neighbors and offer plenty of space and privacy. On the rare occasion an entire duplex beach house for sale comes on the market, it is a great opportunity to bring in short- or long- term rental income by renting the other half and to control the entire structure. A duplex on the beach for sale is also ideal for family vacations. Duplexes offer the perfect amount of space for multiple families to holiday together while providing enough room for people to get some alone time when they need it most.

Market Overview

Key Colony Beach, FL Real Estate Information

Median Listing Price

$1,300,000

Median Price Per Sq Ft

$928

Average Days on Market

57

Median Price of Sold Homes

$1,200,000

Home Ownership Percentage

81.3%

Median Rent

$2,400

Homes in Key Colony beach, FL

5 Real Estate Facts About Duplex Beach House for Sale

  • Most expensive Key Colony half-duplex in 2022 sold for $1.6M
  • Least expensive Key Colony half-duplex in 2022 sold for $299K
  • The oldest half-duplex sold in 2022 was built in 1959
  • The newest half-duplex sold in 2022 was built in 2021
  • 42 half-duplexes sold in Key Colony Beach in 2022
On the map

Key Colony Beach, FL Neighborhoods Map

Situated on the Atlantic Ocean at Mile Marker 53.5 near Vaca Cut, Key Colony Beach sits on what was once called Shelter Key. The island has just 17 residential streets and eleven 100’ or wider deep-water canals. From Miami, it is just over a two-hour drive and from Key West just over an hour drive. The 25 MPH speed limit is strictly enforced on the island.

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Meet the locals

Who Lives in Key Colony Beach, FL

Population

788

Median Age

65.7

Median Household Income

$143,793

Households

321

Household size

1.63

Cost of living

139.8

Entertainment

Things to do near Key Colony Beach, FL

7 Mile Grill

This restaurant offers local seafood dishes for sale as well as the option of catching your own meal and cooking it on-site.

Havana Jack's Oceanside Restaurant and Bar

A lazy spot with a seascape at the water's edge, where people can relax and drink cocktails while listening to live music play.

Hawks Cay Marketplace

The dedicated employees at this resort want nothing more than for you to feel refreshed with food ranging from wraps and salads to delicious pizzas.

Key West Shipwreck Museum

Take tours and view artifacts and movies from the 1850s inside an old, rundown warehouse.

Schools

Schools near Key Colony Beach, FL

SchoolGradesAdmission
Stanley Switlik Elementary SchoolK - 5Public
Marathon High School6 - 12Public