890 79th Street Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050

$760,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,595 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,754 Status: Closed

Current Price: $760,000 List Date: 12/17/2025 Last Modified: 5/06/2026

Overview

Description

This is one of those Florida Keys homes that immediately makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. Set behind lush, mature landscaping, this elevated conch-style pool home feels like a private island retreat, designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The open living spaces flow naturally toward the backyard, where the pool and gardens become the heart of the home. Outside is where this property really shines. Meandering paths lead you through a tropical backyard with multiple gathering areas — from the pergola and fire pit to the outdoor bar and BBQ space. Whether you're hosting friends, enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, or spending long afternoons by the pool, there's room here to live it all. Tucked into the greenery is a charming bathhouse, adding to the easy indoor-outdoor lifestyle the Keys are known for. The screened porch and dining area overlook the turquoise pool, creating a seamless connection between inside and out. The landscaping offers tot ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 617729

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #: 890
Street Name: 79th
Street Suffix: Street Ocean
Key/Island: Marathon
State/Province: FL
Zip Code: 33050
County: Monroe
Subdivision: Atlantic Shores (51.5)
Area: 16 - Sombrero Bch Rd to Vaca Cut - Oceanside
City: MARATHON
Mile Marker: 51.5
Marathon Neighborhood: Airport - Ocean (72nd to 106th)
Side: Ocean
Alternate Key #: 1425044
Zoning: RM - Residential Medium
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Legal: S 96' LT 23 ATLANTIC SHORES PB3-5 S 96 FT LOT 23
Taxes: 3133
Tax Year: 2023
Pub Sewer HkUp: Yes

Contract Information

Listing Board: Marathon/Lower Keys
As is Rght to Inspct: Yes

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Style: Single Family
Waterfront: No
Pool: Yes
Year Built: 1964
Lot SqFt: 10754
Lot Sqft Source: Property Data Card
Living Apx SqFt: 1595
SqFt Source: Property Data Card
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Rentals Allowed: Yes
Min Rental Days: 7
Control Depth: 0

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-02-02
Sold Date: 2026-02-11

Association Info

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

Building Style

Above Flood: Unknown

More Information

Vehicle Storage

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

Pool Info

Dimensions: 32x12
In Ground: Yes
Fiberglass: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks – Consumer: This is one of those Florida Keys homes that immediately makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. Set behind lush, mature landscaping, this elevated conch-style pool home feels like a private island retreat, designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The open living spaces flow naturally toward the backyard, where the pool and gardens become the heart of the home. Outside is where this property really shines. Meandering paths lead you through a tropical backyard with multiple gathering areas — from the pergola and fire pit to the outdoor bar and BBQ space. Whether you're hosting friends, enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, or spending long afternoons by the pool, there's room here to live it all. Tucked into the greenery is a charming bathhouse, adding to the easy indoor-outdoor lifestyle the Keys are known for. The screened porch and dining area overlook the turquoise pool, creating a seamless connection between inside and out. The landscaping offers total privacy and is a dream for anyone who loves gardening, with a mix of native and exotic plants, fruit trees, and herbs. The home has been well cared for and thoughtfully updated over the years, including impact windows and doors, roof and insulation upgrades, updated systems, and pool improvements. There's generous storage, a large laundry and utility space, ample parking, and even room for a boat or RV. Located on a quiet street with a peek of the Atlantic and pedestrian access to a small neighborhood shoreline, this home offers the best of Keys living — peaceful, private, and close to everything that the islands so special. Sold unfurnished. RV maybe offered separately and is not part of listing price. Some plantings/outdoor furnishings and accessories will not convey. B&BATVAI
Directions: Turn Oceanside onto 79th Street. House will be on the left 3/4 of the way down the street. No sign on property.

Fee Includes

None: Yes

Dockage

None: Yes

Tax Exemptions

Homestead: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Pets

Pets Allowed: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes

Waterfront

None: Yes

Waterview

No Waterview: Yes

Floor

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Specialty Rooms

Laundry Room: Yes

Windows/Doors

Impact Rstnce Doors: Yes
Impact Rstnce Window: Yes

Construction

CBS: Yes

Land Size

Less Than 1/4 Acre: Yes

Furnished

Negotiable: Yes

Utilities

Buyer to Verify: Yes
FKAA: Yes
Municipal Sewer: Yes

Porch/Balcony

Screened Patio: Yes

Title

Negotiable: Yes

Exterior Features

Bar: Yes
Fencing: Yes
Fruit Tree(s): Yes
Gazebo: Yes
Lanai: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Outdoor Shower: Yes
Privacy Wall/Fence: Yes
Shed: Yes
Sprinkler System: Yes

Roof

Shingle Roof: Yes

Property Features

Fee Includes: None Tax Exemptions: Homestead Waterfront: None Waterview: No Waterview Dockage: None Vehicle Storage: Off Street Parking; Open Parking; RV Parking Open; Trailer Storage Furnished: Negotiable Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Utilities: Buyer to Verify; FKAA; Municipal Sewer Specialty Rooms: Laundry Room Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Exterior Features: Bar; Fencing; Fruit Tree(s); Gazebo; Lanai; Lighting; Outdoor Shower; Privacy Wall/Fence; Shed; Sprinkler System Pool Info: In Ground; Fiberglass Construction: CBS Floor: Tile; Wood Roof: Shingle Roof Pets: Pets Allowed Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre Title: Negotiable

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.

Last Updated: May - 06 - 2026

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