North Key Largo
Neighborhood in Key Largo, Florida
Monroe County 33037
Ocean Reef is known for its million-dollar properties
Housing options within the Ocean Reef Club include everything from vacation rental condos to multimillion-dollar private estates. “Homes here can start at $3 million and go all the way to $40 million,” Ecuyer says. Oceanfront and bayfront properties with private docks are the most expensive, starting around $20 million. Canal-front homes, although comparable in size, are often slightly cheaper because they’re a few rows back, Ecuyer says. Interior homes are priced between $3 million and $6 million, while condos offer a $2 million to $5 million option. A few miles south of Ocean Reef is the Gulfstream Shores community, where spacious homes on large lots offer a more secluded experience. Many of these properties are concrete block structures, or CBS, and offer more than 2,000 square feet of living space. Prices here are significantly lower than in Ocean Reef; three- and four-bedroom options typically range from $800,000 to just under $2 million.
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Most of North Key Largo belongs to wilderness and wildlife
North Key Largo encompasses more than 8,000 acres of protected land, including the massive Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge and two marine state parks. Crocodile Lake isn’t open to the public, but members of Ocean Reef can often participate in private tours, volunteer opportunities and special events. The refuge also has a small community butterfly garden and a visitors center off County Road 905. Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park accounts for about 2,000 of the island’s protected acres, allowing visitors to explore a series of paved and natural trails that wind through the country’s largest remaining Rockland hammock. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, one of the country’s first underwater parks, stretches alongside the island and attracts snorkelers, deep-sea divers and hikers. Besides the expansive coral reef, the park also includes a small sand beach with a protected area for swimming.
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Hands-on career programs at Coral Shores High
Key Largo School, which receives a grade of B from Niche, serves kindergarten through eighth grade students. Coral Shores High School, which receives an A-minus, offers industry certification courses for culinary arts, digital video production, biomedical sciences, cosmetology and more. The school also participates in Monroe County’s MOVE Program, or Monroe Occupation and Vocational Experiences Program, which connects students with local businesses for hands-on experience in the workforce. Students residing in Ocean Reef Club may attend The Academy at Ocean Reef, a private K-8 option.Ocean Reef welcomes non-members to Lobstermania
Key Largo hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a New Year’s Eve fireworks display that takes place over Blackwater Sound. The city also organizes the Underwater Easter Egg Hunt each spring. Ocean Reef Club’s members enjoy special events such as Fourth of July fireworks on Buccaneer Island. Lobstermania is one of the club’s only events open to non-members, who can purchase weekend passes to join the hunt for Florida’s uniquely spiny lobsters.Overseas Highway connects drivers with Miami and Key West
North Key Largo is accessible via Card Sound Road or U.S. Highway 1. Also called the Overseas Highway, this route extends more than 100 miles south to Key West and north into Miami. Although parts of Ocean Reef Club’s campus are walkable, many members choose to navigate the area by golf cart. The club also has its own airport to accommodate members flying in on private jets. The next closest airport is Miami International, about 55 miles away.Fresh seafood is always on the menu at marina-side restaurants
Ocean Reef members and visitors have access to Wynn’s Market, a family-run grocer with a full-service deli counter, salad bar and bakery. “Once you’re here, you never really need to leave the gate,” Ecuyer says. The grounds are also home to more than a dozen fine restaurants, many of which require reservations. Stand-outs include Gianni Ristorante, which overlooks the club’s marina and serves classic Italian fare. Outside the club, diners enjoy fresh seafood and live music at The Buzzard’s Roost, another marina-side restaurant accessible by both land and sea. Blackwater Siren offers a relaxed atmosphere and rustic patio on the edge of its namesake sound. And at Shipwrecks Bar & Grill, diners can bring their own catch of the day and let the chef work his magic. For groceries and other essentials, there’s a Winn-Dixie just over a mile away.
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Preparing for hurricanes and high insurance rates
Like all the Florida Keys, North Key Largo is susceptible to damage from tropical storms and hurricanes. Monroe County operates a zoned evacuation plan and will notify residents promptly when evacuation is ordered. Rising flood insurance rates also affect many homebuyers.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Judy Rossignol
Judy Rossignol
Realty One Group Engage the Keys
(888) 623-4248
36 Total Sales
1 in North Key Largo
$650,000 Price
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Jamie Engel
Jamie Engel
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada
(786) 745-7729
117 Total Sales
2 in North Key Largo
$552,500 Price Range
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Aryl Robison
Aryl Robison
RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate
(866) 611-1362
67 Total Sales
2 in North Key Largo
$515K - $625K Price Range
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Steven Koleno
Steven Koleno
Dream Town Real Estate
(855) 618-0341
10,899 Total Sales
2 in North Key Largo
$650,000 Price Range
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Olga Grant
Olga Grant
Swenson & Ecuyer Realty
(786) 788-7916
57 Total Sales
24 in North Key Largo
$425K - $5.9M Price Range
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Barbara Eads
Barbara Eads
Barbara Eads Realty Inc.
(786) 464-5340
176 Total Sales
3 in North Key Largo
$510,000 Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Key Largo | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Key Largo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Key Largo, Key Largo sell after 288 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in North Key Largo, Key Largo over the last 12 months is $3,000,000, up 362% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$2,199,999
Median Sale Price
$3,000,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$985,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$3,950,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
362%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,634
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
880
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
7.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,255
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,063
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,510
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
848
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,730
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412pm - 4am
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,769
Median Age
68
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
9.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
56.2%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,771
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,001
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.5%
College Graduates
69.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.9%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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