Looking for a simple canal-front retreat with boating access in the Lower Keys? This classic stilted 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage is full of potential for the right buyer. Located in a welcoming community of boating homes, this property offers an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area that flows out to a covered rear porch--perfect for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful canal views.Though the home is ready for some TLC, it presents a great opportunity to create your own slice of paradise. With direct boating access and 64' of canal front, this could be the Keys getaway you've been waiting for.Conveniently located just a short walk to a waterfront restaurant, close to shopping, and only 30 minutes from the excitement of Key West.Bring your vision and make it yours!
For sale
$599,000
538 Powell Ave, Little Torch Key, FL 33042
2beds
912sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$569,700 Zestimate®
$657/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Direct boating accessPeaceful canal viewsCovered rear porchOpen-concept kitchenBoating access
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 09, 2025 at 10:54am
Listed by:
Sandra Tuttle 305-923-9161,
Island Welcome Real Estate
Source: FLKMLS,MLS#: 614568
Originating MLS: Marathon/Lower Keys

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fans(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven, Range
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Doors: Sliding Glass Doors
- Windows: Single Hung Windows
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Covered
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No, None
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch/Balcony
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal Front, Waterfront, Dockage: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 X 110
- Features: Less Than 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 00219640
- Zoning: IS
- Zoning description: Improved Subivision District
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal,Other
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: FKAA
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mates Beach (28.5)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Little Torch Key
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $657/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $558,429
- Annual tax amount: $4,778
- Date on market: 4/9/2025
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