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Homes for Sale in Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada, FL

All 25 homes for sale in Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada, FL · median $1,550,000 · 25 homes for sale in 33036 · Monroe County homes for sale

Community in Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada · Monroe County · ZIP 33036
Median sale $905K
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Built fromLive Florida Keys MLS data19 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $905,000, a median 197 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking. At the median price and Monroe County's FY2025-26 rate of 8.816 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,980 ($7,630 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Beacon Reef Housing Pulse Florida Keys MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$905K
Median sold · 12 mo
90.6%
Sale vs ask
Monroe median: 96.7%
+115%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $420K median in 2012
Tempo
197days
Median DOM · closed
6 days at the 2022 low
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside BEACON REEF right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

33 Pen Key
$2.19M · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 3.5 ba
33 Pen Key
Listed by Ocean Sotheby's International Realty
20 Avacado Street
$15.95M · 0.3 mi away
6 bd · 7.5 ba
20 Avacado Street
Listed by Beycome of Florida, LLC
124 S Hammock Road
$789K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba
124 S Hammock Road
Listed by Coastal Realty of the Florida Keys
19 Avacado Street
$13.75M · 0.3 mi away
5 bd · 6 ba
19 Avacado Street
Listed by The Agency Florida Keys
82779 Old Highway #1
$4.75M · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 4.5 ba
82779 Old Highway #1
Listed by Ocean Sotheby's International Realty
82779 Old Highway #8
$4M · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 4.5 ba
82779 Old Highway #8
Listed by Ocean Sotheby's International Realty

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Beacon Reef market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $905K, and a median 197 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 33036 (Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada), 241 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $1.24M, up 20.2% year over year, with a median 97 days on market. See the live ZIP 33036 housing market and the Monroe County market.

Windows contain 0 to 8 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing data provided by Florida Keys MLS, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$400K$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Median days on market · closed sales
020040020122014201620182020202220242026
6 days at the 2022 low; 197 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
90.6% now vs Monroe 96.7%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 8 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

17% of homes for sale in ZIP 33036 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).

Housing distress & ownership in BEACON REEF, Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 11 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-14 → 2026-09-19)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing data provided by Florida Keys MLS, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

If we were buying in Beacon Reef today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Beacon Reef.

A closer look at the Beacon Reef market

Homes in Beacon Reef trade around a median of $905K, where condition and lot do more to set the final number than the asking price does.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Beacon Reef. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Beacon Reef homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Beacon Reef.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Beacon Reef sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Beacon Reef?
The median sale price in Beacon Reef was $905K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Florida Keys MLS).
How long do homes in Beacon Reef take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 197 days on market (3 sales, Florida Keys MLS).
Have Beacon Reef home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 115% since 2012, from $420K to $905K (Florida Keys MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Beacon Reef?
The best agent for Beacon Reef is one who actively works Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Beacon Reef.
How do I find a top Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada real estate agent who knows Beacon Reef?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Beacon Reef and the wider Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Beacon Reef?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Beacon Reef purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Beacon Reef, and what county is it in?
Beacon Reef is in Upper Matecumbe Key Islamorada, Monroe County, FL, ZIP codes 33036, 33070.

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsFlorida Keys MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesFlorida Keys MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2007 (74 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Florida Keys MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in BEACON REEF? 3 recorded closings; median 197 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Monroe County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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