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5460 Dorn Road, Big Torch Key, FL 33042

$3,436,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,134 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 104,979 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,436,000 List Date: 2/17/2025 Last Modified: 5/16/2025

Overview

Description

Tucked away on Big Torch Key, one of the Florida Keys' best-kept secrets, this rare 3 acre luxurious custom estate offers the ultimate in privacy, tranquility and breathtaking waterfront views. With 357 feet of pristine shoreline on the Niles Channel and 180° views, this west-facing retreat is perfectly positioned for year-round sunset vistas. The design seamlessly connects over 4000 ft.² of indoor and outdoor living, offering 2100 ft.² of air-conditioned, light-filled interior and 2000 ft.² of covered wrap-around screened-in porches. The elevated classically styled ''Key West Sea Captain'' architecture maximizes the view, allowing for ocean breezes and panoramas from nearly every room. The mid-century modern interior features an open concept design with floor-ceiling pocket slider doors to bring the outdoors in. The third floor master suite is a private sanctuary with a TV lounge, desk area, custom closets, and a spa-like ensuite bath with a soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms ...

Supplements: A tiki bar, small beach and lush, tropical landscaping including many specimen trees (mahogany, gumbo limbo, loblolly) and many species of palm complete the picture of island perfection. With ample cleared space for a pool or future building expansion, there are many possibilities for customization. Designed for modern comfort and security, the es ...

Listing Details MLS# 613748

Location, Tax & Legal

Street #
5460
Street Name
Dorn
Street Suffix
Road
Key/Island
Big Torch Key
State/Province
FL
Zip Code
33042
County
Monroe
Subdivision
Misc Big Torch Key (28.0)
Area
10 - Little, Middle, Big Torch Keys
City
Big Torch
Off Shore Island
No
Mile Marker
28
Marathon Neighborhood
N/A
Side
Bay/Gulf
Flood Zone
AE
Alternate Key #
8758791
Parcel #
00112580-000300
Zoning
NA - Native Area District
Deed Restrictions
No
Legal
PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IS LOCATED ON BIG TORCH KEY & IS PART OF GOVT LT 4 SEC 12 TWP 66S R 28E ETC see Schedule A
Taxes
8891.39
Tax Year
2023
Pub Sewer HkUp
Yes

Contract Information

Listing Board
Marathon/Lower Keys
As is Rght to Inspct
Yes
Species List
Yes

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Style
Single Family
Waterfront
Yes
Control Depth
4
Pool
No
Year Built
1996
Total Units
Yes
Lot SqFt
104979
Lot Sqft Source
Tax Records
Acres
3
Living Apx SqFt
2134
SqFt Source
Seller
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Rentals Allowed
With Restrictions
Min Rental Days
28

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2025-05-16

Association Info

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

Dockage

Dock Length
300
Dock
Other
Boat Lift
Yes

More Information

Building Style

Above Flood
Unknown

Vehicle Storage

Car(s)
4+
Garage
Yes
Open Parking
Yes
RV Parking Open
Yes
Attached
Yes
Trailer Storage
Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks – Consumer
Tucked away on Big Torch Key, one of the Florida Keys' best-kept secrets, this rare 3 acre luxurious custom estate offers the ultimate in privacy, tranquility and breathtaking waterfront views. With 357 feet of pristine shoreline on the Niles Channel and 180° views, this west-facing retreat is perfectly positioned for year-round sunset vistas. The design seamlessly connects over 4000 ft.² of indoor and outdoor living, offering 2100 ft.² of air-conditioned, light-filled interior and 2000 ft.² of covered wrap-around screened-in porches. The elevated classically styled ''Key West Sea Captain'' architecture maximizes the view, allowing for ocean breezes and panoramas from nearly every room. The mid-century modern interior features an open concept design with floor-ceiling pocket slider doors to bring the outdoors in. The third floor master suite is a private sanctuary with a TV lounge, desk area, custom closets, and a spa-like ensuite bath with a soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms offer serene accommodations with custom built-in cabinetry while the home's three full bathrooms are elegantly appointed. The second floor opens to an additional 460-ft.² shady patio while the third floor sundeck provides a private perch to take in the vast unobstructed views. Outside, the estate is also equipped for the active fisherman and boater featuring a 300-foot Lifetime dock with fiber grate decking and a 5,000-pound boat lift, floating swim platform, fish cleaning station and full dock utilities. Beyond the T-dock with its 4-foot draft, there is a 4-post boat slip allowing installation of a larger lift for bigger vessels. The Niles Channel affords quick access to both Gulf and Atlantic waters with 40-foot clearance at the Niles Channel bridge, while back country flats fishing is minutes away. A tiki bar, small beach and lush, tropical landscaping including many specimen trees (mahogany, gumbo limbo, blolly) and many species of palm ...(see documents for full description)
Directions
At Mile Marker 28 on US 1 in Little Torch Key- look for sign to middle torch -turn bayside on Middle Torch Rd , go2.5 miles then turn left onto Dorn Rd- continue onto Big Torch 3 miles to 5460 Dorn.

Fee Includes

None
Yes

Tax Exemptions

Homestead
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Appliances
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Purification
Yes
Wine Cooler
Yes

Pets

Pets Allowed
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fans(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Ductless
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Waterfront

Bay Front
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes
Open Water
Yes

Waterview

Bay/Gulf View
Yes
Open Water View
Yes

Floor

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes

Neighborhood Feature

Bike Paths
Yes

Interior Features

Built-in Cabinets
Yes
Drapes/Blinds Incl
Yes
Elevator
Yes
Quartz Countertops
Yes
Smoke Alarms
Yes
Storage
Yes
Walk-in Closet(s)
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes
Whirlpool Bath Tub
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Specialty Rooms

Workshop
Yes

Windows/Doors

Glass Doors
Yes
Single Hung Windows
Yes
Sliding Glass Doors
Yes

Construction

CBS
Yes

Land Size

2 Less Than 5 Acres
Yes

Furnished

Negotiable
Yes
Partially
Yes

Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Utilities

FKAA
Yes
Municipal Sewer
Yes
Propane
Yes
Whole House Generatr
Yes

Porch/Balcony

Open Porch/Balcony
Yes
Patio
Yes
Screened P/B
Yes

Title

Negotiable
Yes

Exterior Features

Chickee Hut
Yes
Rain Gutters
Yes
Sandy Beach
Yes
Storage
Yes

Pre-Wired

Optical
Yes

Roof

Metal Roof
Yes

Accessibility Feat

Accessible Elevator Installed
Yes

Shutters

Accordion
Yes
Roll Down Electric
Yes

GF-Utilities

Cistern
Yes

Property Features

Fee Includes: None Tax Exemptions: Homestead Waterfront: Bay Front; Oceanfront; Open Water Waterview: Bay/Gulf View; Open Water View Dockage: Boat Lift Vehicle Storage: Garage; Attached; Open Parking; RV Parking Open; Trailer Storage Furnished: Negotiable; Partially Cooling: Ceiling Fans(s); Central Air; Ductless; Heat Pump Heating: Central; Heat Pump Utilities: FKAA; Municipal Sewer; Propane; Whole House Generatr Interior Features: Built-in Cabinets; Drapes/Blinds Incl; Elevator; Quartz Countertops; Smoke Alarms; Storage; Walk-in Closet(s); Wet Bar; Whirlpool Bath Tub; Window Treatments Pre-Wired: Optical Specialty Rooms: Workshop Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Appliances; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Water Purification; Wine Cooler Exterior Features: Chickee Hut; Rain Gutters; Sandy Beach; Storage Accessibility Feat: Accessible Elevator Installed Construction: CBS Shutters: Accordion; Roll Down Electric Floor: Carpet; Tile Roof: Metal Roof Pets: Pets Allowed Neighborhood Feature: Bike Paths Land Size: 2 Less Than 5 Acres Terms: Cash; Conventional Title: Negotiable GF-Utilities: Cistern
Listing Office: Island Welcome Real Estate
Last Updated: May - 16 - 2025
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