Welcome to 996 97th St., Marathon. A private gated ocean front oasis in the heart of Marathon. As you enter this elevated two story home you are met with generous open floor plan living areas surrounded by Atlantic Ocean views from every window. The living room flows into the updated kitchen with large eat-at bar or go out to the covered balcony to relax in the shade or out into the open sun to soak up some rays. The first level also hosts two guest bedrooms, a full guest bath and a half bath along with full laundry room. The primary suite encompasses the entire second floor with ocean views, large primary bath, huge walk-in closet and a private balcony. Certainly not least is the 125+ linear feet of protective canal seawall dockage and over 80 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage. The underneath of the house offers plenty of storage for vehicles and toys with space left over and the lot is 13,665 square feet with plenty of room to add a pool. Call today for information on this uniquely positioned and private home in the Heart of the Florida Keys!