Price Check
How this price compares
- List price
- $1,150,000
- Price per sq ft
- $315
- Original price
- $1,199,000
- Days on market
- 63
This 4-bedroom single-family home in Crains Subd is listed at $1,150,000, or $315 per square foot. The asking price has come down 4.1% from its original $1,199,000. It has been on the market for 63 days.
Estimated monthly payment
$6,044 /mo
Principal and interest only, based on $230,000 down (20%), a 6.875% 30-year fixed rate. Property taxes, homeowners insurance are not included.
Customize this estimateListing Snapshot
- Price
- $1,150,000
- Days on Site
- 63 Days
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 3,647 sqft
- Total Sq Ft
- 8,293 sqft
- Lot Size
- 0.34 Acres
- Year Built
- 2015
- Property Type
- Single Family
- MLS #
- A12114232
- Property Tax
- $8,952 (2025)
- Subdivision
- CRAINS SUBD
- County
- Monroe
- Status
- Active
- Special Conditions
- Listed As Is
About This Property
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 the water. Above it all, a rooftop observation deck captures ocean views and a beautiful perspective across Grassy Key. Watch the light change over the horizon and native birds gather around the natural salt ponds behind the property. Crains Subdivision also offers a community sunset park, while a public boat ramp is just minutes away for convenient access to the surrounding waters. Centrally positioned between Marathon, Duck Key and Islamorada.
MLS media linkGeneral Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Active
- Year Built
- 2015
- Property Condition
- Resale
- Number of Stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Garage Spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Attached Carport / Boat / Covered / Carport / Driveway / Golf Cart Garage / Guest / Rv Access Parking
- Direction Faces
- Southwest
- Lot Size (Acres)
- 0.34
- Living Sq Ft
- 3,647
- Total Sq Ft
- 8,293
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water Source
- Public
- Zoning
- is
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dryer / Dishwasher / Electric Range / Disposal / Microwave / Oven / Refrigerator / Washer
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Central
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Interior Features
- Bedroom On Main Level / Bathtub / Dual Sinks / Eat In Kitchen / Kitchen Dining Combo / Living Dining Room / Storage / Soaking Tub / Separate Shower
- Windows
- Blinds / Drapes / Rods
- Total Rooms
- 2
Exterior Features
- Construction
- CBS Concrete Block Structure / Block
- Roof
- Metal
- Exterior Features
- Outdoor Living Area
- Private Pool
- Yes
- Pool Features
- Concrete
- Patio & Porch
- Porch
- Lot Features
- Quarter To Half Acre Lot
- View
- Lagoon / Ocean / Other / Pool
Community & HOA
- Association Amenities
- Boating
- Community Features
- Boat Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- 55+ Community
- Yes
- Financing Terms
- Cash / Conventional
- Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- MLS Area
- 5940 - Other Florida County
Schools
- Elementary School
- Stanley Switlik
- Middle School
- Marathon
- High School
- Coral Shores
About the Community
- Homes for Sale
- 4
- Under Contract
- 0
- Median List Price
- $2,350,000
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $1,488
- Avg Days on Market
- 87
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I schedule a tour of 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050?
- Use the Tour button on this listing to request a showing of 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050. Pick a day and time and choose an in-person or video-chat tour, and a Pure Equity agent will confirm your visit, often the same day.
- Is 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050 still available?
- 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050 is currently listed as Active, and has been on the market 63 days. Status updates directly from the MLS as homes go under contract, so ask us to confirm availability before you plan a visit.
- How much is the monthly payment for 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050?
- With 20% down ($230,000) on the $1,150,000 list price and a 30-year fixed loan at an illustrative 6.875% rate, the estimated principal & interest for 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050 is about $6,044/mo, before property taxes, insurance. Use the payment estimate on this page to adjust the down payment and rate.
- How do I get pre-approved to buy 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050?
- Getting pre-approved shows sellers you're a serious buyer and clarifies your true budget before you offer on 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050. Contact Pure Equity and we'll connect you with a trusted local lender to review your financing options, no obligation.
- What schools serve 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050?
- 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050 is zoned for Stanley Switlik (elementary), Marathon (middle), Coral Shores (high). School assignments and boundaries can change year to year, so confirm current zoning with the local school district before you buy.
- Can I negotiate the price of 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050?
- Often, yes. The right offer on 285 Tropical Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050 depends on how it's priced against comparable single family sales in Marathon, how long it's been listed, and how motivated the seller is. Pure Equity will run the comps and help you craft a competitive, well-supported offer.
Listing courtesy of Ocean Sothebys Intl Realty
Listing information is provided by BeachesMLS, Inc.and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Pure Equity. Information is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties. © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Last updated November 14, 2026.
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