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853 Ellen Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037

$1,850,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,929 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,750 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,850,000 List Date: 5/28/2025 Last Modified: 10/20/2025

Overview

Description

This stunning Key Largo retreat sits on an oversized lot with 75 feet of waterfront, offering the perfect blend of space, style, and functionality. With four bedrooms, three baths, and soaring ceilings, this nearly 3,000-square-foot residence is designed for both comfort and entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the sparkling 13'x30' pool featuring a sun shelf and cascading water features—just one of many outdoor entertainment areas. Whether you're launching a kayak or paddleboard from your private dock or utilizing the 15,000-pound boat lift, you're set for endless days on the water. Have a larger boat? No worries—just south of the property, a spacious turning basin makes maneuvering a breeze. Inside, the upper level boasts three bedrooms, two of which serve as primary suites. The open-concept living and kitchen area, flooded with natural light, leads to a large balcony overlooking the pool and canal—perfect for outdoor dining and sunset views. Ocean and bay access couldn't ...

Listing Details MLS# 615210

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #
853
Street Name
Ellen
Street Suffix
Drive
Key/Island
Key Largo
State/Province
FL
Zip Code
33037
County
Monroe
Subdivision
Twin Lakes (103.0)
Area
27 - Key Largo MM 97-107
City
KEY LARGO
Mile Marker
103
Marathon Neighborhood
N/A
Side
Bay/Gulf
Flood Zone
AE
Alternate Key #
1673749
Parcel #
00550260-000000
Zoning
SF - Single Family
Deed Restrictions
No
Legal
BK 16 LT 9 TWIN LAKES PB3-160 OR173-360-361 OR1027-82 OR1027-84/87 OR1580-614 OR1659-2468 OR2433-69 OR2506-1852 OR2506-
Taxes
9905.44
Tax Year
2024
Pub Sewer HkUp
Yes

Contract Information

Listing Board
Florida Keys
As is Rght to Inspct
Yes

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Style
Single Family
Waterfront
Yes
Control Depth
5
Pool
Yes
Year Built
2018
Lot SqFt
9750
Lot Sqft Source
Tax Records
Living Apx SqFt
2929
SqFt Source
Tax Records
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Rentals Allowed
With Restrictions
Total Units
0

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2025-10-20

Association Info

Mandatory Home Owners Asc
No
1st Right of Refusal
No
Association Fee $
0

Dockage

Dock
Concrete
Boat Ramp
Yes

More Information

Building Style

Above Flood
Unknown
Stories
2 Stories

Vehicle Storage

Car(s)
4+
Carport
Yes
Open Parking
Yes
RV Parking Open
Yes
Off Street Parking
Yes
Trailer Storage
Yes

Pool Info

Other
Chilled, new in '21
Heated
Yes
In Ground
Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks – Consumer
This stunning Key Largo retreat sits on an oversized lot with 75 feet of waterfront, offering the perfect blend of space, style, and functionality. With four bedrooms, three baths, and soaring ceilings, this nearly 3,000-square-foot residence is designed for both comfort and entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the sparkling 13'x30' pool featuring a sun shelf and cascading water features—just one of many outdoor entertainment areas. Whether you're launching a kayak or paddleboard from your private dock or utilizing the 15,000-pound boat lift, you're set for endless days on the water. Have a larger boat? No worries—just south of the property, a spacious turning basin makes maneuvering a breeze. Inside, the upper level boasts three bedrooms, two of which serve as primary suites. The open-concept living and kitchen area, flooded with natural light, leads to a large balcony overlooking the pool and canal—perfect for outdoor dining and sunset views. Ocean and bay access couldn't be easier, with Adam's Cut just to the north, ensuring quick passage for all your nautical adventures. This move-in-ready home is packed with valuable upgrades, including a new AC unit, newer roof, modern appliances, updated electrical and plumbing, plus impact windows and doors for peace of mind. Additional perks include washer/dryer sets upstairs and downstairs, solar panels to offset electric costs, a paved driveway, abundant storage, a covered bar area by the pool, and lush, mature landscaping for added privacy. A rare waterfront gem—don't miss the chance to make it yours! *Original home built in the 60's but the Effective Year Built is 2018 when the home was completely remodeled and updated.

Fee Includes

None
Yes

Tax Exemptions

Homestead
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Yes
Washer
Yes

Pets

Pets Allowed
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fans(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Yes

Waterfront

Canal Front
Yes

Waterview

Canal View
Yes

Floor

Tile
Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceilings
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Storage
Yes
Walk-in Closet(s)
Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled
Yes

Specialty Rooms

Laundry Room
Yes
Sun/Florida Room
Yes

Windows/Doors

Impact Rstnce Doors
Yes
Impact Rstnce Window
Yes

Construction

CBS
Yes

Land Size

Less Than 1/4 Acre
Yes

Furnished

Unfurnished
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
No Seller Finance
Yes

Utilities

Buyer to Verify
Yes
FKAA
Yes
Propane
Yes
Solar Power
Yes

Porch/Balcony

Open Porch/Balcony
Yes

Title

Title Ins - Buyer
Yes

Exterior Features

Bar
Yes
Outdoor Shower
Yes
Storage
Yes

Roof

Metal Roof
Yes

Property Features

Fee Includes: None Tax Exemptions: Homestead Waterfront: Canal Front Waterview: Canal View Dockage: Boat Ramp Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Vehicle Storage: Carport; Off Street Parking; Open Parking; RV Parking Open; Trailer Storage Furnished: Unfurnished Cooling: Ceiling Fans(s); Central Air; Wall/Window Unit(s) Utilities: Buyer to Verify; FKAA; Propane; Solar Power Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Storage; Walk-in Closet(s) Specialty Rooms: Laundry Room; Sun/Florida Room Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Exterior Features: Bar; Outdoor Shower; Storage Pool Info: In Ground Construction: CBS Floor: Tile Roof: Metal Roof Pets: Pets Allowed Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre Terms: Cash; Conventional; No Seller Finance Title: Title Ins - Buyer
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada
Last Updated: October - 20 - 2025
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