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Buttonwood Bay
Homes for Sale in Key Largo, FL

All 268 homes for sale in Key Largo, FL · median $829,950 · Monroe County homes for sale

Community in Key Largo · Monroe County · ZIP 33036
Median sale $1.15M
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Live Market Pulse
70/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2013 → 2026 · 88 at the 2021 peak
0 is Buttonwood Bay's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 70. How it's scored
Built fromLive Florida Keys MLS data25 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 13 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,150,000, a median 35 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (+19% versus the prior year). At the median price and Monroe County's FY2025-26 rate of 8.816 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,140 ($9,790 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Buttonwood Bay Housing Pulse Florida Keys MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.15M
Median sold · 12 mo
up 19.2% vs the prior 12 months
+19.2%
1-yr price change
n = 13 and 17 sales in the two windows
93.5%
Sale vs ask
Monroe median: 96.7%
+243%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $335K median in 2012
Tempo
35days
Median DOM · closed
11 days at the 2021 low
13
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 12 a year
Buttonwood Bay Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Buttonwood Bay right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.15M) is up 19.2% from the prior 12 months ($965K) and up 243% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Florida Keys MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (13 and 17 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 3x the typical Monroe County sale ($1.15M vs $378K, trailing 12 months, Florida Keys MLS records).

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· Updated September 21, 2026 · Live data: Florida Keys MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside BUTTONWOOD BAY 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.

96000 Overseas Highway #CC2
$1.39M · 0.0 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba
96000 Overseas Highway #CC2
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Keys Real Estate - Islamorada
96000 Overseas Highway #P1
$1.25M · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba
96000 Overseas Highway #P1
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Keys Real Estate - Islamorada
96000 Overseas Highway #U9
$1.25M · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba
96000 Overseas Highway #U9
Listed by Northgate Realty, LLC
96000 Overseas Highway #APT D2
$1.15M · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 1.5 ba
96000 Overseas Highway #APT D2
Listed by Fortune Christie's International
205 Humpty Dumpty Drive
$879K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba
205 Humpty Dumpty Drive
Listed by American Caribbean Real Estate, Christie's International Real Estate
112 Tweedy Pie Terrace
$460K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 1 ba
112 Tweedy Pie Terrace
Listed by Beycome of Florida, LLC

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

The 60-Second Overview

Buttonwood Bay market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.15M, and a median 35 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 19% from the prior 12 months and up 243% since 2012, computed from record-level Florida Keys MLS closed sales (13 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33036 (Key Largo), 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 8 to 20 sales each (13 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
$500K$1M20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 19.2% year over year; up 243% since 2012.
Median days on market · closed sales
020040020122014201620182020202220242026
11 days at the 2021 low; 35 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.5% now vs Monroe 96.7%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
8 to 20 a year; 13 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
88 at the 2021 peak, 21 in the troughs, 70 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
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 BUTTONWOOD BAY, Key Largo

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 Buttonwood Bay 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 Buttonwood Bay.

A closer look at the Buttonwood Bay market

Homes in Buttonwood Bay trade around a median of $1.15M, where condition and lot do more to set the final number than the asking price does.

The trailing-12-month median up 19% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 35 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.5A- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction10.0/10
Pricing Power5.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (8.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +243% since 2012; Recent Direction +19.2% year-over-year; Pricing Power 93.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Buttonwood Bay 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 Buttonwood Bay.
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 Buttonwood Bay sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Buttonwood Bay?
The median sale price in Buttonwood Bay was $1.15M over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (13 closed sales, Florida Keys MLS).
How long do homes in Buttonwood Bay take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 35 days on market (13 sales, Florida Keys MLS).
Have Buttonwood Bay home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 243% since 2012, from $335K to $1.15M (Florida Keys MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Buttonwood Bay?
The best agent for Buttonwood Bay is one who actively works Key Largo 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 Buttonwood Bay.
How do I find a top Key Largo real estate agent who knows Buttonwood Bay?
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 Buttonwood Bay and the wider Key Largo area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Buttonwood Bay?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Buttonwood Bay purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Buttonwood Bay, and what county is it in?
Buttonwood Bay is in Key Largo, Monroe County, FL, ZIP codes 33036, 33037. The community's center is about 204 miles southeast of the center of Key Largo (straight-line).

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 2001 (221 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 BUTTONWOOD BAY? 13 recorded closings; median 35 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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