Crains
Homes for Sale in Marathon, FL
All 178 homes for sale in Marathon, FL · median $1,225,000 · 183 homes for sale in 33050 · Monroe County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $512,500, a median 158 days on market, sellers accepting 79% of original asking (-63% versus the prior year). At the median price and Monroe County's FY2025-26 rate of 8.816 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,520 ($4,170 with the full homestead exemption).
Crains right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($512K) is down 63.4% from the prior 12 months ($1.40M). With about 7 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: Low (4 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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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 CRAINS 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Crains market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $512K, and a median 159 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 63% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Keys MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33050 (Marathon), 209 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $799K, up 6.4% year over year, with a median 87 days on market. See the live ZIP 33050 housing market and the Monroe County market.
FLORIDAKEYS sales records identify 49 homes in CRAINS that have changed hands since 2019, built between 1938 and 2019 (median 1989), with a median living area of about 1,404 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 98% are single-family homes. Source: FLORIDAKEYS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Florida Keys MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($512K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($1.40M) IS the -63.4% one-year change.
Windows contain 4 to 15 sales each (4 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.
14% of homes for sale in ZIP 33050 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 CRAINS, Marathon
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
The Crains buying strategy.
If we were buying in Crains today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Crains.
A closer look at the Crains market
Homes in Crains trade around a median of $512K, where condition and lot do more to set the final number than the asking price does.
The trailing-12-month median down 63% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 159 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Crains. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Crains buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Crains sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Florida Keys MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Keys MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2019 (53 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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