285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050

$1,199,000

Stilted exterior featuring horizontal lap siding, a wraparound porch with white railings, and an elevated staircase

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Backyard featuring a swimming pool with a stone coping, a manicured lawn, a white privacy fence, and a metal spiral staircase

Elevated coastal residence featuring a metal roof, wraparound deck, staircase entry, and concrete pilings, situated on a lot with native vegetation

Wide hallway featuring wood-finish flooring, high ceilings, crown molding, and multiple six-panel interior doors. Virtually staged*

Living area featuring vaulted ceilings, wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and glass-paneled double doors. Virtually staged*

Open-concept interior featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, elevated ceilings, and dual glass-paneled exterior doors

Open-concept interior featuring light wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, multi-pane windows, and a glass-paned entry door

Vaulted ceilings, wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and white French doors

Expansive living area featuring vaulted ceilings, light-toned wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and dual-pane windows with integrated blinds

Expansive open-concept interior featuring light wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, neutral wall paint, and multiple paneled doors

Kitchen featuring white Shaker-style cabinetry, a central island with stone-surface countertop, matte black hardware, integrated double wall ovens, and wood-finish flooring

Kitchen featuring white shaker-style cabinetry with matte black hardware, quartz countertops, a central island with an integrated sink, and wood-finish flooring

Kitchen featuring shaker-style cabinetry with matte black hardware, quartz countertops, a farmhouse-style sink with a high-arch faucet, and wood-finish flooring

Utility area featuring wood-finish flooring, a cylindrical water heater, and a singular pendant light fixture

Kitchen featuring white shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops with a waterfall edge, stainless steel farmhouse sink, matte black hardware, and wood-finish flooring

Kitchen featuring white shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops with a waterfall edge on the island, stainless steel farmhouse sink, matte black hardware, and wood-finish flooring

Dual-vanity cabinetry with solid surface countertops, matte black plumbing fixtures, large frameless wall mirror, walk-in shower with glass enclosure and stone-patterned wall tile, and stone-patterned floor tile

Walk-in shower featuring large-format patterned wall tile, glass enclosure, recessed wall niche, and matte black rain-style shower head with handheld sprayer

Vaulted ceilings, wood-finish flooring, and built-in floating wall shelving. Virtually staged

Vaulted ceilings, wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, built-in shelving, and dual-panel closet doors

Vaulted ceilings, wood-finish flooring, dark-toned interior walls, and built-in shelving

Vaulted ceilings, wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, and glass-paneled double doors. Virtually staged

Spacious interior featuring high ceilings, wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, and double-pane windows

Spacious room featuring wood-finish flooring, vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, white French doors, and built-in closet shelving

Dual-vanity bathroom featuring white composite countertops, a drop-in soaking tub, a walk-in shower with a black frame enclosure, and large-format tile flooring

Bathroom featuring large-format tile flooring, walk-in shower with black-frame glass enclosure, deep soaking tub, and vanity with stone-finish countertop and matte black fixtures

Bathroom featuring a walk-in shower with black-framed glass enclosure, stone-patterned wall and floor tiling, a white vanity with a black faucet, and a large soaking tub

Walk-in closet featuring white custom built-in shelving, multi-tier hanging rods, integrated storage drawers, and wood-finish flooring

High-ceilinged room featuring wood-finish flooring, deep charcoal wall paint, and a wide-format rectangular window. Virtually staged

Room with high ceilings, light-toned wood-finish flooring, a large window with white casing, and bi-fold closet doors

High-ceilinged room featuring wood-finish flooring, dual panel-door closets, and a large window

High ceilings with light-toned wood-finish flooring and dark-hued walls, featuring a rectangular horizontal window

High-ceiling room featuring dark-toned walls, light-toned wood-finish flooring, and a six-panel door

Powder room featuring a white vanity with integrated basin, matte black faucet, rectangular wall mirror, multi-bulb vanity light, and dual-flush toilet

Storage space featuring wood-finish flooring, white walls, and wall-mounted metal shelving

Elevated balcony featuring horizontal cable railings and composite decking, spiral staircase, white perimeter fencing, and recessed ceiling lighting

Exterior balcony featuring blue horizontal siding, white railing, recessed lighting, and expansive greenery

Expansive lot featuring native coastal vegetation, mature trees, and natural salt flats

Elevated structure featuring a light blue exterior, metal roofing, expansive railed balcony, and ground-level covered parking

Expansive backyard featuring a manicured lawn, perimeter fencing, and mature vegetation

Covered ground-level parking area featuring a gravel surface, exposed wood-joist ceiling, and structural concrete support columns

Elevated residence featuring a metal roof, wraparound wooden staircase, and dual gravel driveways, situated on a lot with extensive mature vegetation

Aerial perspective featuring a metal roof, private swimming pool, fenced perimeter, and paved driveway

Aerial perspective of a detached residence featuring a metal roof, a private swimming pool, and extensive surrounding vegetation

Aerial perspective of coastal residential property featuring proximity to the shoreline, salt marsh topography, native vegetation, and surrounding open water

Elevated structure featuring a metal roof, wraparound deck with a spiral staircase, and exterior white fencing

Elevated residence featuring a metal roof, wraparound deck, and coastal surroundings

Elevated home featuring a metal roof, wraparound deck, concrete piling foundation, and an inground swimming pool

Fenced backyard featuring an in-ground swimming pool with a concrete pool deck, a metal spiral staircase, and a metal roof

Elevated coastal residence featuring a metal roof, wraparound balcony, and expansive natural surroundings near the ocean shoreline

Aerial perspective of a coastal property featuring elevated structures with metal roofing and expansive natural surroundings, set against a prominent ocean backdrop

Aerial perspective featuring expansive coastal waterfront, direct shoreline access, and native mangrove landscape

Elevated coastal structure featuring a standing seam metal roof, wrap-around deck, exterior staircases, and a gravel driveway situated on a wooded lot

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 8,293 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,199,000 List Date: 8/31/2026 Last Modified: 10/28/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked into the natural landscape of Grassy Key, 235 Tropical Avenue offers a unique combination of space, privacy and the unhurried character that defines life in the Middle Keys. Set on a 15,000-square-foot lot in Crains Subdivision, this concrete stilted residence offers more than 3,600 square feet of living space, impact windows and doors, and generous indoor-outdoor areas designed around the Florida Keys lifestyle. An expansive open layout creates room to gather, entertain and settle in comfortably, with multiple living spaces and an easy connection to the outdoors. Lush native vegetation surrounds the property, creating a remarkable sense of privacy and seclusion. The partially fenced backyard centers around an inviting in-ground pool with waterfall, tanning shelf and water features, setting the stage for long afternoons outside and evenings under the palms. Ample parking provides room for multiple vehicles and boat trailers, an especially valuable feature for enjoying life on th ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# A12114232

General Property Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Building Area Main: 8293
Living Area Main: 3647
Year Built: 2015
Carport YN: Yes
Attached Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: 4
Covered Spaces: 4
Lot Size Area: 15000
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Senior Community YN: Yes
Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes
Stories Total: 2
Direction Faces: Southwest
Pool Private YN: Yes

Property Features

Dining Area: Dining/Living Room; Eat-In Kitchen; Kitchen Dining Flooring: Laminate Parking Features: Boat; Covered; Driveway; Golf Cart Garage; Guest; RV Access/Parking; Attached Carport; Carport Property Condition: Resale Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Construction Materials: CBS Cooling: Central Air Fencing: Fenced Heating: Central Interior Features: Storage Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Pets Allowed YN: Yes Pool Features: Concrete Possession: Close Of Escrow Restrictions: No Restrictions Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Metal Sewer: Public Sewer Special Information: Sold As-Is View: Pool; Other Water Source: Public Water View: Lagoon; Ocean Window Features: Blinds; Drapes; Rods Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Lockbox Outdoor Living Spaces: Porch Porch Details: Porch - Open Room Types: Family Room; Other Acreage Description: 1/4 To Less Than 1/2 Acre Lot

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Original List Price: 1199000
Occupant Type: Vacant

Location and Legal

Country: United States
County Or Parish: Monroe
County Parish Name: Monroe
Street Number: 285
Street Name: Tropical
Street Suffix: Avenue
City Name: Marathon
State Or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33050
Postal Code +4: 5737
Postal Zip: 33050
Subdivision Name: CRAINS SUBD
Area: 5940 - Other Florida County
Geographic Area: Other
Elementary School: Stanley Switlik
Middle Or Junior School: Marathon
High School: Coral Shores
Parcel Number: 00372830000000
Zoning: is
Flood Zone: AE
Directions: US-1, turn onto Tropical Avenue and the home is the first house on the right.

Financial Information

Membership Fee Required YN: No
Tax Annual Amount: 8952
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: SQR 47 LTS 14-15 CRAINS SUBD OF GRASSY KEY PB 1-51 PT SECS 24-25-26 TWP 65S R 33E OR377-187/88 OR1931-479/80 OR2162-249/52 OR2584-469 OR2585

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-31T04:00:00Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Date: 2026-10-28

More Information

Entry Information

Entry Level: 2

Pool Size Details

Pool Size (WxL): 30x15

Storm Protection

Impact Glass: Complete

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt: 328.76

Section Details

Parcel Number MLX: 0037

Originating Details

Originating System Key: 568843255
Originating System ID: M00000151

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Other

Listing Office: Ocean Sothebys Intl Realty

Last Updated: October - 28 - 2026

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285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050 (MLS# A12114232)