3236 Catherine Road, Big Torch Key, FL 33042

$1,375,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,700 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,560 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,375,000 List Date: 9/04/2020 Last Modified: 7/30/2025

Description

Here it is TORCHVIEW the Secluded Paradise, Natures Best Private Estate in the Lower Florida Keys. Offering the greatest world class fishing, diving and snorkeling, Unobstructed big and small boating for both power and sail access. This solid CBS home has a 2 slip dock with control depth of 4.5' of crystal clear water. Annually brings in legal, transient short term (zoned SR-L) rental income between $100K to $125K. With a protected sandy beach steps away, its strong rental history and many repeat guests, this 1800 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths is a one of a kind property that will never be replicated again in the Keys and is a must see! Niles Channel with its 40' bridge clearance is one of the best water ways and deep channels in the Keys for big boat accessibility and gin clear

Supplements: turquoise water. Watch Tarpon rolling just off of your 240 ft dock and enjoy fishing for Snook, Snapper and Red Fish in this pristine waterway. This gated 1.1-acre property is extremely quiet and serene for anyone seeking a secluded and private lifestyle. This large parcel provides the ultimate seclusion and is the perfect property to just get away from it all or for a family compound, corporate retreat or vacation rental. With a direct western exposure you will be amazed by the spectacular water views and the greatest sunsets one could ever want. Property history shows no hurricane damage from winds or water intrusion except for a few shingle replacements. There are accordion shutters for all windows and doors. Lowest elevation for this house is 6.5 feet. Property also supports a natural barrier along water's edge for storm protection and seasonal high tides. Niles Channel at this location is self-cleaning water/tide. There are no wetlands close to this property so there are no odors or spoils at this location and very few bugs which is unique to the Florida Keys. There is a massive 30,000 gallon cistern. Owner and Renters have never run out of water! System has 2 complete/separate pump units, 1 for regular use and 1 as back-up. City sewer & water laterals are all paid for ready for city water hook up at no further cost to property owners. Fresh water supply is eminent. Cistern Water was tested and reported good and palatable. Owner has already installed an elevated pad for a future pole barn construction. House has 450 Sq Ft (13 x 34) garage with 2 massive overhead doors and work shop. is approximately 13 x 34. For convenience there is a laundry with wash basin adjacent to this work area with a permitted full bath with shower! Owner requests a 48 hr advance notice for all showings because of the rentals.

More Information MLS# 584841

Contract Information

Listing Board: Florida Keys As is Rght to Inspct: Yes Potential Short Sale: No Bank Owned: No Species List: Yes Current Price: $1,375,000 Listing Date: 2019-03-19 Sold Price: $1,375,000

Location, Tax & Legal

City: Big Torch Off Shore Island: No Mile Marker: 28 Marathon Neighborhood: N/A Side: Bay/Gulf Flood Zone: AE,VE,AE Alternate Key #: 1311553 Handicap Access: No Parcel #: 00243670-000000 Zoning: SRL - Sub Urban Residential District Limited Deed Restrictions: Unknown Legal: BK LT 3 DORNS SUB PB4-56 BIG TORCH KEY LOT 3 OR295-99 OR808-1700/1705 OR808-1706 OR811-1817E OR1166-1832DC OR1231-548/55 Taxes: 7801.88 Tax Year: 2018 Pub Sewer HkUp: Yes Street #: 3236 Street Name: Catherine Street Suffix: Road Key/Island: Big Torch Key State/Province: FL Zip Code: 33042 County: Monroe Subdivision: Dorns Sub (28.0) Area: 10 - Little, Middle, Big Torch Keys

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family Waterfront: Yes Control Depth: 4 Lot Size: 1.1 Acre Lot SqFt: 43560 Pool: No Total Units: 0 Acres: 1.1 SqFt Source: Seller Rentals Allowed: Yes Min Rental Days: 1 Style: Single Family Year Built: 1982 Living Apx SqFt: 2700 Total Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Total Baths: 2

Remarks & Misc

Remarks – Consumer: Here it is TORCHVIEW the Secluded Paradise, Natures Best Private Estate in the Lower Florida Keys. Offering the greatest world class fishing, diving and snorkeling, Unobstructed big and small boating for both power and sail access. This solid CBS home has a 2 slip dock with control depth of 4.5' of crystal clear water. Annually brings in legal, transient short term (zoned SR-L) rental income between $100K to $125K. With a protected sandy beach steps away, its strong rental history and many repeat guests, this 1800 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths is a one of a kind property that will never be replicated again in the Keys and is a must see! Niles Channel with its 40' bridge clearance is one of the best water ways and deep channels in the Keys for big boat accessibility and gin clear Directions: US-1 turn north (MM 28.5) onto Middle Torch Rd Continue north and then make left at sign for Big Torch Key. Continue west and just when you are about to turn north Catherine Rd is on your left.

Association Info

Mandatory Home Owners Asc: No 1st Right of Refusal: No Association Fee $: 0

License Info

# of County License: VRM 18-13 Transient Rntl Licns: Yes

Fee Includes

None: 1

Dockage

Dock Length: 240 Dock: Wood Boat Slip: 1 Fixed Bridge Height: 40 foot

Tax Exemptions

None: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Freezer: 1 Gas Appliances: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Pets

Pets Allowed: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fans(s): 1 Central Air: 1 Heat: 1

Waterfront

Gulf Front: 1 Open Water: 1

Waterview

Bay/Gulf View: 1 Open Water View: 1

Floor

Carpet: 1 Tile: 1

Neighborhood Feature

Community Boat Ramp: 1

Interior Features

Drapes/Blinds Incl: 1 Smoke Alarms: 1 Split Bedroom: 1 Storage: 1 Window Treatments: 1

Specialty Rooms

Laundry Room: 1 Utility Room: 1 Workshop: 1

Building Style

Above Flood: Yes Stories: 2 Stories

Windows/Doors

Aluminum Windows: 1 Sliding Glass Doors: 1

Vehicle Storage

Covered Parking: 1 Garage: 1 Guest Parking: 1 Open Parking: 1 Attached: 1 Off Street Parking: 1

Security

Patrolled Area: 1 Other: 1

Construction

CBS: 1 Concrete: 1

Land Size

1 Less Than 2 Acres: 1

Furnished

Negotiable: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Utilities

Buyer to Verify: 1 Cistern: 1 FKAA: 1 Municipal Sewer: 1 Propane: 1 Satellite Dish: 1

Porch/Balcony

Deck: 1 Open Porch/Balcony: 1

Title

Title Ins - Buyer: 1

Exterior Features

Lighting: 1 Rain Gutters: 1 Sandy Beach: 1 Shed: 1 Storage: 1

Pre-Wired

Satellite: 1

Roof

Shingle Roof: 1

Financial Status

Auction: No Bank Owned: No Potential Short Sale: No Standard Sale: Yes

Shutters

Accordion: 1

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2020-09-14 Sold Price: $1,375,000 Status: Closed

Property Features

Fee Includes: None Tax Exemptions: None Waterfront: Gulf Front; Open Water Waterview: Bay/Gulf View; Open Water View Dockage: Boat Slip Vehicle Storage: Garage; Attached; Covered Parking; Guest Parking; Off Street Parking; Open Parking Furnished: Negotiable Cooling: Ceiling Fans(s); Central Air; Heat Utilities: Buyer to Verify; Cistern; FKAA; Municipal Sewer; Propane; Satellite Dish Interior Features: Drapes/Blinds Incl; Smoke Alarms; Split Bedroom; Storage; Window Treatments Pre-Wired: Satellite Specialty Rooms: Laundry Room; Utility Room; Workshop Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Appliances; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Exterior Features: Lighting; Rain Gutters; Sandy Beach; Shed; Storage Construction: CBS; Concrete Shutters: Accordion Floor: Carpet; Tile Roof: Shingle Roof Pets: Pets Allowed Neighborhood Feature: Community Boat Ramp Security: Patrolled Area; Other Land Size: 1 Less Than 2 Acres Terms: Cash; Conventional Title: Title Ins - Buyer
Listing Office: Paradise Florida Keys Real Estate
Last Updated: July - 30 - 2025
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