🌊 Welcome to Duck Key Real Estate
Duck Key is a small, exclusive island community in the Middle Florida Keys, known for its luxury waterfront homes, deep-water canals, and resort-style amenities. With stunning turquoise waters and a central location near Marathon, Duck Key real estate offers both privacy and convenience. At The Little Island Group, we help buyers and sellers navigate the unique market dynamics of this sought-after island.
🏝 Duck Key Real Estate – Homes for Sale in the Florida Keys
🏡 Why Buy a Home in Duck Key?
Living in Duck Key means enjoying the best of Florida Keys living in an upscale, residential setting. Homeowners here enjoy:
Luxury waterfront properties with boat slips and ocean access.
Quiet island lifestyle with a strong sense of community.
Proximity to Marathon for dining, shopping, and local services.
High rental potential, especially for vacation homes with dockage.
Additional insight: Duck Key is best known for Hawks Cay Resort, a world-class destination that draws visitors year-round. Owning nearby or within the resort area can provide excellent rental opportunities and access to resort-style amenities.
📍 Duck Key Neighborhoods & Communities
A mix of privately-owned homes and villas with access to resort amenities, including pools, restaurants, and a marina. Popular with investors seeking short-term rental income.
Beyond the resort, Duck Key features quiet residential streets lined with canal-front and open-water homes. Properties here often include private docks and spacious outdoor living areas.
Hawks Cay Resort & Villas
Residential Duck Key
🌴 The Duck Key Lifestyle
Duck Key offers a mix of privacy and resort living that appeals to both full-time residents and vacation homeowners:
Boating & Fishing 🎣: Quick access to the Atlantic and Gulf for offshore and backcountry fishing.
Resort Amenities 🏝: Hawks Cay offers spa services, dining, pools, and water sports.
Community Feel 🏘: Small island setting with a friendly, tight-knit vibe.
Proximity 🚗: Only 10 minutes from Marathon, 1 hour from Key West, and 2 hours from Miami.
📊 Duck Key Real Estate Market Insights
Duck Key’s market is defined by high demand for waterfront properties and limited inventory.
Price Range: Many homes fall in the $1M–$3M range, with luxury estates commanding significantly more.
Property Types: Canal-front homes, open-water estates, and resort villas with strong rental potential.
Vacation Rentals: Duck Key is a hotspot for short-term rentals due to Hawks Cay Resort and consistent tourism demand.
Buyer Considerations: Flood zones, windstorm insurance, and rental management contracts should be reviewed carefully before purchase.
Explore available listings: Duck Key Homes for Sale.
🙋 Work with The Island Collective Realty
Buying or selling in Duck Key requires local knowledge. Our team understands everything from flood zones and insurance requirements to investment potential and rental regulations. Whether you’re relocating full-time, searching for a vacation property, or selling your home, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
📞 Contact Us- today to start your Duck Key real estate journey.
❓ FAQs About Duck Key Real Estate
Yes. Many homes within and around Hawks Cay Resort perform exceptionally well as short-term rentals.
Duck Key is about an two hours from Key West and two hours from Miami, making it centrally located for easy access
Yes. Many Duck Key properties feature private docks with deep-water access to the Atlantic and Gulf.
Duck Key is smaller and more private than Marathon but offers more resort-style amenities than most other Keys communities.
Is Duck Key a good place for vacation rentals?
How far is Duck Key from Key West and Miami?
Are there homes with private docks in Duck Key?
What makes Duck Key different from other Keys communities?
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It's no mystery that we are in our own little island bubble down here in the Florida Keys. From island time to island life, we do things a bit differently. But, if you get it you get it and when you're ready we're here to help. Whether buying your own piece of paradise, selling some Keys real estate, restoring a historic property, or renting out your home as a vacation rental, we'd love to chat with you. Ready to make some real estate moves down here in the islands?
Owning a piece of the Florida Keys means owning a slice of paradise. The process of buying, selling, renovating, and renting on the island can come with challenges so we are here to help.
"What made me happiest is that Stephanie was ON it. I thought I was diligent about combing through listings. But, she was always a step ahead of me. In the past, we've attempted to make progress in moving to the island. But we were not able to get the traction that we needed to strike while the iron was hot. Without Stephanie, I would still be shivering up north."
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"Stephanie and Greg treated us like we were not just clients, but old friends. They answered panicked emails and texts with a sweet sense of humor."
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Buying your perfect piece of paradise is such an exciting time. We are here to help make the process as fruitful, fun, and easy as possible.
Buying
Renting your property can be challenging. Our team is here to do the heavy lifting so you can enjoy the cash and skip the headaches.
VACATION RENTAL MANAGEMENT
When it's time to embark on your next adventure, we're here to help get your house sold. Our consultative process keeps you feeling supported from start to finish!
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“Key West? That's not a place it's a dream.”
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Buying in the Florida Keys
From waterfront estates in Islamorada to historic Old Town Key West cottages, we guide buyers through every step of the process. Our team offers local insight, market strategy, and personalized tours to help you discover not just a property, but your perfect island home.
Owning a piece of the Florida Keys is a dream you're ready to realize. Say no more!
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
You're ready to own a little slice of paradise but you're a little overwhelmed and not sure where to start. The islands are calling but you aren't quite sure how to answer!
You want the vacation rental revenues but not the vacation rental headaches. Oh! And proactive, customized marketing for your property would be swell.
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
Yes, we take care of your property like it is our own. Yes, we represent it on the usual online rental platforms. Here's our real difference: Our social media reach is millions. We have a large devoted following who look to us for recommendations on where to stay on the island. We actively and innovatively promote your property to increase occupancy and thus revenue.
Rental Management in Key West
Your vacation rental can be a blessing and a headache. Keep the cash leave the headaches to us.
We're about as low-pressure as they come, but we'd love to chat when you're ready.
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