13 Pirates Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037
$689,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
1
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
730
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
15,890
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$689,000
List Date:
2/23/2026
Last Modified:
6/18/2026
Overview
Description
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Home Sweet Home. Tucked beneath a canopy of tropical trees in the quiet Key Largo community of Pirates Cove, this charming island cottage is a place to slow down, create, and reconnect with nature. Set on an expansive 15,890-square-foot property, the home feels like a private botanical garden, where winding pathways, native plantings, and secluded outdoor spaces invite peaceful mornings and unhurried afternoons. Less than 500 feet from the salt waters of Florida Bay, the private community beach offers a place to swim, launch a kayak or paddleboard, and end the day with breathtaking Florida Keys sunsets. It is a neighborhood where life naturally unfolds outdoors. Inside, vaulted ceiling, impact windows and doors. The inviting island-inspired interior and bedroom that opens to its own garden patio create a comfortable and intimate living space. The screened porch, open courtyard, fire pit, and multiple outdoor gathering areas offer endless places to read, paint, write, entertain friends, or simply listen to the breeze through the palms. The oversized property provides room to dream, with space for a pool, artist's studio, guest cottage, garage, boat storage, or future expansion. Brick paver walkways, an outdoor shower, storage, and a dedicated laundry room add convenience while preserving the home's relaxed character. Pirates Cove is one of Key Largo's hidden gems, offering a voluntary neighborhood boat ramp and easy access to Florida Bay for boating, fishing, and exploring the backcountry waters, all while being just minutes from local restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences. Whether you are an artist seeking inspiration, a nature lover searching for tranquility, or simply someone who appreciates the charm of a smaller home with an extraordinary sense of place, 13 Pirates Drive offers a rare opportunity to embrace the authentic, laid-back spirit of the Florida Keys.
Listing Details MLS# 618777
Location, Tax & Legal
- Street #
- 13
- Street Name
- Pirates
- Street Suffix
- Drive
- Key/Island
- Key Largo
- State/Province
- FL
- Zip Code
- 33037
- County
- Monroe
- Subdivision
- Pirates Cove (Key Largo) (98.5)
- Area
- 27 - Key Largo MM 97-107
- City
- KEY LARGO
- Off Shore Island
- No
- Mile Marker
- 98.5
- Marathon Neighborhood
- N/A
- Side
- Bay/Gulf
- Flood Zone
- AE, X
- Alternate Key #
- 1610658
- Parcel #
- 00494490-000000
- Zoning
- ISM - Improved Sub Masonry
- Deed Restrictions
- Yes
- Legal
- BK 12 LTS 2-3-4-5-6 PIRATES COVE PB3-18 KEY LARGO OR265-54/55 OR348-203/04 OR343-518 OR500-303 OR1505-1951 OR1582-967 OR
- Taxes
- 6523.02
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Pub Sewer HkUp
- Yes
Contract Information
- Listing Board
- Florida Keys
- As is Rght to Inspct
- No
General Property Description
- Realtor.COM Type
- Residential - Single Family
- Style
- Single Family
- Waterfront
- No
- Pool
- No
- Year Built
- 1953
- Total Units
- Yes
- Lot SqFt
- 15890
- Lot Sqft Source
- Tax Records
- Acres
- 0.37
- Living Apx SqFt
- 730
- SqFt Source
- Tax Records
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Full Baths
- Yes
- Half Baths
- Yes
- Total Baths
- 2
- Rentals Allowed
- With Restrictions
- Min Rental Days
- 30
- Control Depth
- 0
Association Info
- Mandatory Home Owners Asc
- No
- Voluntary Home Owners Asc
- Yes
- 1st Right of Refusal
- No
- Association Fee $
- 250
- Assoc/Mnt Fee Per
- Yearly
Building Style
- Above Flood
- No
- Ground Level
- Yes
More Information
Appliances
- Other
- cooktop - gas
- Dryer
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Financial Status
- Standard Sale
- Yes
Remarks & Misc
- Remarks – Consumer
- Home Sweet Home. Tucked beneath a canopy of tropical trees in the quiet Key Largo community of Pirates Cove, this charming island cottage is a place to slow down, create, and reconnect with nature. Set on an expansive 15,890-square-foot property, the home feels like a private botanical garden, where winding pathways, native plantings, and secluded outdoor spaces invite peaceful mornings and unhurried afternoons. Less than 500 feet from the salt waters of Florida Bay, the private community beach offers a place to swim, launch a kayak or paddleboard, and end the day with breathtaking Florida Keys sunsets. It is a neighborhood where life naturally unfolds outdoors. Inside, vaulted ceiling, impact windows and doors. The inviting island-inspired interior and bedroom that opens to its own garden patio create a comfortable and intimate living space. The screened porch, open courtyard, fire pit, and multiple outdoor gathering areas offer endless places to read, paint, write, entertain friends, or simply listen to the breeze through the palms. The oversized property provides room to dream, with space for a pool, artist's studio, guest cottage, garage, boat storage, or future expansion. Brick paver walkways, an outdoor shower, storage, and a dedicated laundry room add convenience while preserving the home's relaxed character. Pirates Cove is one of Key Largo's hidden gems, offering a voluntary neighborhood boat ramp and easy access to Florida Bay for boating, fishing, and exploring the backcountry waters, all while being just minutes from local restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences. Whether you are an artist seeking inspiration, a nature lover searching for tranquility, or simply someone who appreciates the charm of a smaller home with an extraordinary sense of place, 13 Pirates Drive offers a rare opportunity to embrace the authentic, laid-back spirit of the Florida Keys.
- Directions
- US1 to MM98 bayside, Turn onto Francis Drake Drive and then right onto Pirates Dr.
Fee Includes
- Other
- Yes
Dockage
- None
- Yes
Tax Exemptions
- None
- Yes
Pets
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Waterfront
- None
- Yes
Waterview
- No Waterview
- Yes
Neighborhood Feature
- Community Boat Ramp
- Yes
Interior Features
- Dade County Pine
- Yes
- Granite Counter Top
- Yes
Windows/Doors
- Impact Rstnce Window
- Yes
Vehicle Storage
- Open Parking
- Yes
- Off Street Parking
- Yes
Construction
- CBS
- Yes
- Concrete
- Yes
Land Size
- 1/4 - 1/2 Acre
- Yes
Furnished
- Furnished
- Yes
Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- No Seller Finance
- Yes
- VA
- Yes
Utilities
- FKAA
- Yes
- Municipal Sewer
- Yes
Porch/Balcony
- Patio
- Yes
- Screened Patio
- Yes
Title
- Title Ins - Buyer
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Outdoor Shower
- Yes
- Shed
- Yes
- Storage
- Yes
Roof
- Metal Roof
- Yes
Property Features
Fee Includes:
Other
Tax Exemptions:
None
Waterfront:
None
Waterview:
No Waterview
Dockage:
None
Building Style:
Ground Level
Vehicle Storage:
Off Street Parking; Open Parking
Furnished:
Furnished
Cooling:
Central Air
Utilities:
FKAA; Municipal Sewer
Interior Features:
Dade County Pine; Granite Counter Top
Appliances:
Dryer; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer
Exterior Features:
Outdoor Shower; Shed; Storage
Construction:
CBS; Concrete
Roof:
Metal Roof
Pets:
Pets Allowed
Neighborhood Feature:
Community Boat Ramp
Land Size:
1/4 - 1/2 Acre
Terms:
Cash; Conventional; No Seller Finance; VA
Title:
Title Ins - Buyer
Listing Office:
American Caribbean Real Estate, Christie's International Real Estate
Last Updated: June - 18 - 2026
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