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 visionary overseas railway, the original structure was christened 'the Eighth Wonder of the World.' More than a century later, the bridge and the neighborhoods that have grown up in its shadow provide a rare combination of history, natural beauty, and luxury living.
The original Seven Mile Bridge, now the storied entrance to Pigeon Key, has been reimagined as one of the most spectacular walking and cycling trails in the Florida Keys. A dedicated path runs its 2.2-mile restored length, leading to Pigeon Key, a five-acre island listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Below the surface, the waters teem with life, as the entire corridor falls within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
At the northern foot of the bridge, the Sunset Grill offers an effortless transition from the water to the table. Just a short distance away on Duck Key, Isla Bella Beach Resort sets an unmistakable standard with fine dining and world-class water sports.
The residential neighborhoods surrounding the Seven Mile Bridge represent some of the most coveted addresses in the Middle Keys. Sombrero Beach, Key Colony Beach, and Stirrup Key each offer a distinct character, united by a calm, water-oriented lifestyle. Seven-day vacation rental homes in the Sombrero Beach area range from luxury waterfront estates priced from $1.1 million to a record $6.5 million sale in 2023. Key Colony Beach features old conch-style duplexes beginning in the $600s and elevated deepwater homes beginning in the $2 million range. Stirrup Key is a gated neighborhood of open water estates with homes starting in the $2.2 million range.
Part of what makes this part of the Keys so compelling is how effortlessly it can be reached. Marathon International Airport provides direct access by air. For those arriving by boat, the city boat ramp at 33rd Street offers a convenient launch point. Additional marina options include Marlin Bay Resort and Safe Harbor Marina.
Positioned at the heart of the 116-mile island chain, the Seven Mile Bridge area places Key West, Islamorada, and everything in between within comfortable reach. To own here is to occupy a singular vantage point where the Eighth Wonder of the World is simply the view from your morning walk.
The Brenner Scheel & Casey Team of the Florida Keys Real Estate Group are Marathon's most trusted real estate advisors, having closed over $600 million in sales. For more information, visit floridakeysrealestategroup.com.
