The stretch of the Florida Keys surrounding the Seven Mile Bridge offers a way of life that is genuinely without comparison. Completed in 1912 as the crown jewel of Henry Flagler's overseas railway, the original structure was christened “the Eighth Wonder of the World.” More than a century later, the bridge and its neighboring communities provide a rare combination of natural beauty, recreational access, and luxury living.
The original Seven Mile Bridge, now a walking and cycling trail leading to Pigeon Key, offers spectacular views and access to a five-acre island listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The waters below are teeming with marine life, and the entire corridor falls within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, ensuring its preservation. For more on Pigeon Key, visit pigeonkey.net. At the northern foot of the bridge, Sunset Grill offers open-air waterfront dining, while Isla Bella Beach Resort on Duck Key sets a standard for luxury with fine dining and water sports.
The residential neighborhoods of Sombrero Beach, Key Colony Beach, and Stirrup Key each offer distinct characters. Sombrero Beach features a beautiful public shoreline and serves as a nesting ground for Loggerhead sea turtles. Seven-day vacation rental homes in this area range from luxury waterfront estates priced from $1.1 million to a record $6.5 million sale in 2023, with condominiums starting in the $300s. Key Colony Beach is a self-governing island city with intimate charm, where deepwater homes begin in the $2 million range and condominiums with private beaches start in the $400s. Stirrup Key is a gated neighborhood of open water estates, with homes starting at $2.2 million.
Access to this area is convenient via Marathon International Airport or by boat using the city boat ramp at 33rd Street. Additional marina options include Marlin Bay Resort and Safe Harbor Marina. Unlike Caribbean islands, there are no international formalities, just open road and open water.
Positioned at the heart of the 116-mile island chain, the Seven Mile Bridge area places Key West about 50 miles south and Miami two hours north. The Brenner Scheel & Casey Team of the Florida Keys Real Estate Group, with over $600 million in sales, offers expert guidance in this coveted market. For current listings, visit floridakeysrealestategroup.com and their YouTube channel, FL Keys Luxury Homes.
