$1,610,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025

538 Sombrero Beach Rd Marathon, FL 33050

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
9,806 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,198 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

187 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Airstrip
  • Beach
  • Concrete Pool
  • Coral Shores High School Rated A
  • Dock made with wood
  • Home fronts a canal

About This Home

As of April 2025

THIS PROPERTY IS SET TO UNDERGO SIGNIFICANT UPDATES AND ENHANCEMENTS. STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ON THE UPCOMING RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Waterfront Paradise in the Heart of the Florida Keys Nestled in the heart of the Florida Keys, this captivating waterfront home offers the quintessential island lifestyle that so many dream of. Designed for beach lovers, boating enthusiasts, and aviation aficionados, this property is perfectly positioned just steps from the powdery sands of Sombrero Beach and minutes from MillionAir FBO at Marathon Airport. Imagine waking up each day with seamless access to the crystal-clear ocean waters right from your backyard--a paradise for those who crave the thrill of boating, fishing, and watersports. The property boasts a private dock, complete with an active permit to extend for larger vessels, making it a boater's haven. Whether you're setting out for a day of fishing or embarking on a sunset cruise, your adventures start right at your doorstep. Built with both durability and style in mind, this home features impact-resistant windows, sturdy concrete siding, and a sleek metal roof, offering not only timeless aesthetics but also peace of mind during storm season. Outdoor living is at the heart of this home, centered around a heated concrete pool that invites you to relax and unwind. This space is perfect for hosting unforgettable gatherings with family and friends or simply enjoying a quiet evening under the stars. The downstairs enclosure offers ample storage for all your gear, while the enclosed garage and expansive driveway provide plenty of room for cars, boats, and even an RV--ideal for adventurers who need extra space for their toys. Located in the vibrant Marathon area, you'll find yourself within easy reach of top-rated restaurants, lively bars, and the convenience of Publix Supermarket. The property is currently operating as a successful vacation rental, fully furnished and turnkey, making it a fantastic investment opport

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lela Ashkarian

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. License #622790 Listed on: 09/13/2024

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.

Co-Listed By

Jesus Parra

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. License #3589805

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn McComish

Lokation Real Estate License #3021595

Lokation Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,448

Year Built

  • Built in 1982 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,806 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a canal
  • Property is zoned RM - Residential Medium

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Storage
  • Canal Views

Kitchen

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  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Monitored
  • Impact Glass
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Covered Parking
  • Open Parking

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Airstrip
  • Dock made with wood
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Separate Meters
  • Public Hookup Available For Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Minimum Rental Period: 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 00354930-000000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sombrero Bch Village Subdivision

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,448

Year Built

Built in 1982 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: Single Family
  • As Is Right To Inspect: Yes
  • First Right of Refusal: No
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Control Depth: 4
  • Dockage Dock: Wood
  • Dockage Dock Length: 30
  • Document Count: 4
  • Fee Includes: None
  • Financial Status Bank Owned: No
  • Financial Status Potential Short Sale: No
  • Handicap Access: No
  • Key Island: Marathon
  • Limited Representation: No
  • Marathon Neighborhood: Sombrero
  • Mile Marker: 49.50
  • Min Rental Days: 7.00
  • M L S Identifier: 20060123165453488875000000
  • Neighborhood Feature: Beach, Bike Paths, Airstrip
  • Off Shore Island: No
  • Pets: Pets Allowed
  • Property Group I D: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Sale Terms: Other Terms
  • Side: Ocean
  • State Province: FL
  • Taxes: 11448.28
  • Title: Title Ins - Buyer
  • Vehicle Storage: Open Parking, Trailer Storage, Covered Parking
  • Vehicle Storage Cars: 4+
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Alternate Key Number: 1432652
  • Building Style: Split Level
  • Cooling Heating: Central Air, Ceiling Fans(s)
  • Dockage Dock Permit: Applied For
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9806.00
  • Pool Info: In Ground, Concrete
  • Pool Info Heated: Yes
  • Porch Balcony: Open Porch/Balcony
  • Species List: No
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Building Style Above Flood: Yes
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 1344.00
  • Pre Wired: Cable
  • Financial Status Auction: No
  • Financial Status Standard Sale: Yes
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Sewer Hook Up: Yes
  • Statistical Purposes Only: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Drapes/Blinds Incl, Built-in Cabinets, Window Treatments, Walk-in Closet(s), Storage, Smoke Alarms, Granite Counter Top
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Floor: Tile, Laminate
  • Windows/Doors: Sliding Glass Doors, Impact Rstnce Window, Impact Rstnce Doors
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: Canal Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction: CBS, Hardi Board Siding, Combo Construction, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Roof: Metal Roof
  • Waterview: Canal View
  • Pool: Yes

Utilities

  • Security: Patrolled Area
  • Utilities: FKAA, Water Separate Meter, Cable Available, Elect Separate Meter, Buyer to Verify, Municipal Sewer

Lot Info

  • Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: AE,AE
  • Parcel Number: 00354930-000000
  • Lot Size: 75x129x75x133
  • Land Size: Less Than 1/4 Acre
  • Acres: 0.23

Rental Info

  • Rentals Allowed: Yes
  • Furnished: Furnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2024
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Snappy Mermaid Inc
Bought by
Fellman Thomas R
Seller's Agent
Lela Ashkarian
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.
Buyer's Agent
Dawn McComish
Lokation Real Estate
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$140,000
-8%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$1,676,229

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,229
Avg. Annual Appreciation
297.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,449,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,447,755
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$856,997

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2021
Closed on
Mar 29, 2021
Sold by
Cook Jo Ann and Cook Kuipers Jo
Bought by
Snappy Mermaid Inc
Seller's Agent
Jo Ann Cook
Ocean Sotheby's International
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Rodriguez
Lokation Real Estate
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$950,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.95%
Original Mortgage
$712,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2010
Sold by
Kuipers Dale Nicky and Cook Kuipers Jo Ann
Bought by
Cook Kuipers Jo Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2006
Sold by
Cook Kuipers Jo Ann and Kuipers Dale Nicky
Bought by
Kuipers Dale Nicky and Cook Kuipers Jo Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 2005
Sold by
Cook Jo Ann and Nolan James F
Bought by
Cook Jo Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,233
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2004
Sold by
Wilder Jeffrey A and Wilder Maribeth
Bought by
Nolan James F and Cook Jo Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$430,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1998
Sold by
Amin N Bascharon Tr
Bought by
Wilder Jeffery A and Wilder Maribeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,350
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1980
Bought by
Cook Jo Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1979
Bought by
Cook Jo Ann
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,610,000 Cla Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $1,610,000 Cla Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $950,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $650,000 --
Warranty Deed $195,400 --
Warranty Deed $30,000 --
Deed $19,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,449,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,449,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $712,500 Commercial
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $742,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $100,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $525,233 New Conventional
Previous Owner $430,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $295,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,350 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $1,610,000 -40.4% $1,198 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Price Changed $2,700,000 +59.4% $2,009 / Sq Ft
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Price Changed $1,694,000 -0.3% $1,260 / Sq Ft
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Price Changed $1,699,000 -2.9% $1,264 / Sq Ft
09/13/2024 09/13/24 For Sale $1,750,000 +84.2% $1,302 / Sq Ft
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Sold $950,000 0.0% $707 / Sq Ft
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2021 03/29/21 For Sale $950,000 -- $707 / Sq Ft
Source: Marathon and Lower Keys Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $11,448 $1,324,479 $1,049,242 $275,237
2023 $11,448 $1,212,065 $941,376 $270,689
2022 $10,314 $984,001 $708,484 $275,517
2021 $8,086 $712,274 $411,852 $300,422
2020 $6,527 $605,344 $0 $0
2019 $6,396 $591,735 $0 $0
2018 $6,091 $580,702 $0 $0
2017 $5,983 $568,759 $0 $0
2016 $6,034 $557,061 $0 $0
2015 $5,774 $489,770 $0 $0
2014 $5,658 $464,927 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Marathon and Lower Keys Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 611447

APN: 00354930-000000