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KAROL MARSDEN, PA          305-395-1975          karolrealtor@gmail.com

13 Pirates Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037

$689,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 730 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,890 Status: Active
Current Price: $689,000 List Date: 2/23/2026 Last Modified: 6/18/2026

Description

Home Sweet Home. Tucked beneath a canopy of tropical trees in the quiet Key Largo community of Pirates Cove, this charming island cottage is a place to slow down, create, and reconnect with nature. Set on an expansive 15,890-square-foot property, the home feels like a private botanical garden, where winding pathways, native plantings, and secluded outdoor spaces invite peaceful mornings and unhurried afternoons. Less than 500 feet from the salt waters of Florida Bay, the private community beach offers a place to swim, launch a kayak or paddleboard, and end the day with breathtaking Florida Keys sunsets. It is a neighborhood where life naturally unfolds outdoors. Inside, vaulted ceiling, impact windows and doors. The inviting island-inspired interior and bedroom that opens to its own garden patio create a comfortable and intimate living space. The screened porch, open courtyard, fire pit, and multiple outdoor gathering areas offer endless places to read, paint, write, entertain friends, or simply listen to the breeze through the palms. The oversized property provides room to dream, with space for a pool, artist's studio, guest cottage, garage, boat storage, or future expansion. Brick paver walkways, an outdoor shower, storage, and a dedicated laundry room add convenience while preserving the home's relaxed character. Pirates Cove is one of Key Largo's hidden gems, offering a voluntary neighborhood boat ramp and easy access to Florida Bay for boating, fishing, and exploring the backcountry waters, all while being just minutes from local restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences. Whether you are an artist seeking inspiration, a nature lover searching for tranquility, or simply someone who appreciates the charm of a smaller home with an extraordinary sense of place, 13 Pirates Drive offers a rare opportunity to embrace the authentic, laid-back spirit of the Florida Keys.

More Information MLS# 618777

Contract Information

Listing Board: Florida Keys As is Rght to Inspct: No Current Price: $689,000 Listing Date: 2026-02-23 List Price: $689,000

Location, Tax & Legal

City: KEY LARGO Off Shore Island: No Mile Marker: 98.5 Marathon Neighborhood: N/A Side: Bay/Gulf Flood Zone: AE, X Alternate Key #: 1610658 Parcel #: 00494490-000000 Zoning: ISM - Improved Sub Masonry Deed Restrictions: Yes Legal: BK 12 LTS 2-3-4-5-6 PIRATES COVE PB3-18 KEY LARGO OR265-54/55 OR348-203/04 OR343-518 OR500-303 OR1505-1951 OR1582-967 OR Taxes: 6523.02 Tax Year: 2025 Pub Sewer HkUp: Yes Street #: 13 Street Name: Pirates Street Suffix: Drive Key/Island: Key Largo State/Province: FL Zip Code: 33037 County: Monroe Subdivision: Pirates Cove (Key Largo) (98.5) Area: 27 - Key Largo MM 97-107

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family Waterfront: No Control Depth: 0 Lot SqFt: 15890 Pool: No Lot Sqft Source: Tax Records Total Units: 1 Acres: 0.37 SqFt Source: Tax Records Rentals Allowed: With Restrictions Min Rental Days: 30 Style: Single Family Year Built: 1953 Living Apx SqFt: 730 Total Bedrooms: 1 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1 Total Baths: 2

Remarks & Misc

Remarks – Consumer: Home Sweet Home. Tucked beneath a canopy of tropical trees in the quiet Key Largo community of Pirates Cove, this charming island cottage is a place to slow down, create, and reconnect with nature. Set on an expansive 15,890-square-foot property, the home feels like a private botanical garden, where winding pathways, native plantings, and secluded outdoor spaces invite peaceful mornings and unhurried afternoons. Less than 500 feet from the salt waters of Florida Bay, the private community beach offers a place to swim, launch a kayak or paddleboard, and end the day with breathtaking Florida Keys sunsets. It is a neighborhood where life naturally unfolds outdoors. Inside, vaulted ceiling, impact windows and doors. The inviting island-inspired interior and bedroom that opens to its own garden patio create a comfortable and intimate living space. The screened porch, open courtyard, fire pit, and multiple outdoor gathering areas offer endless places to read, paint, write, entertain friends, or simply listen to the breeze through the palms. The oversized property provides room to dream, with space for a pool, artist's studio, guest cottage, garage, boat storage, or future expansion. Brick paver walkways, an outdoor shower, storage, and a dedicated laundry room add convenience while preserving the home's relaxed character. Pirates Cove is one of Key Largo's hidden gems, offering a voluntary neighborhood boat ramp and easy access to Florida Bay for boating, fishing, and exploring the backcountry waters, all while being just minutes from local restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences. Whether you are an artist seeking inspiration, a nature lover searching for tranquility, or simply someone who appreciates the charm of a smaller home with an extraordinary sense of place, 13 Pirates Drive offers a rare opportunity to embrace the authentic, laid-back spirit of the Florida Keys. Directions: US1 to MM98 bayside, Turn onto Francis Drake Drive and then right onto Pirates Dr.

Association Info

Mandatory Home Owners Asc: No Voluntary Home Owners Asc: Yes 1st Right of Refusal: No Association Fee $: 250 Assoc/Mnt Fee Per: Yearly

Fee Includes

Other: 1

Dockage

None: 1

Tax Exemptions

None: 1

Appliances

Dryer: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Stainless Steel Appliance(s): 1 Washer: 1 Other: cooktop - gas

Pets

Pets Allowed: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Waterfront

None: 1

Waterview

No Waterview: 1

Neighborhood Feature

Community Boat Ramp: 1

Interior Features

Dade County Pine: 1 Granite Counter Top: 1

Building Style

Above Flood: No Ground Level: 1

Windows/Doors

Impact Rstnce Window: 1

Vehicle Storage

Open Parking: 1 Off Street Parking: 1

Construction

CBS: 1 Concrete: 1

Land Size

1/4 - 1/2 Acre: 1

Furnished

Furnished: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 No Seller Finance: 1 VA: 1

Utilities

FKAA: 1 Municipal Sewer: 1

Porch/Balcony

Patio: 1 Screened Patio: 1

Title

Title Ins - Buyer: 1

Exterior Features

Outdoor Shower: 1 Shed: 1 Storage: 1

Roof

Metal Roof: 1

Financial Status

Standard Sale: Yes

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Property Features

Fee Includes: Other Tax Exemptions: None Waterfront: None Waterview: No Waterview Dockage: None Building Style: Ground Level Vehicle Storage: Off Street Parking; Open Parking Furnished: Furnished Cooling: Central Air Utilities: FKAA; Municipal Sewer Interior Features: Dade County Pine; Granite Counter Top Appliances: Dryer; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower; Shed; Storage Construction: CBS; Concrete Roof: Metal Roof Pets: Pets Allowed Neighborhood Feature: Community Boat Ramp Land Size: 1/4 - 1/2 Acre Terms: Cash; Conventional; No Seller Finance; VA Title: Title Ins - Buyer
Listing Office: American Caribbean Real Estate, Christie's International Real Estate
Last Updated: June - 18 - 2026
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