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. of indoor and outdoor living, offering 2100 ft. of air-conditioned, light-filled interior and 2000 ft. 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. 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)
Sold for $3,436,000 on 05/16/25
$3,436,000
5460 Dorn Rd, Big Torch Key, FL 33042
3beds
2,134sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
3 Acres Lot
$3,447,300 Zestimate®
$1,610/sqft
$6,445 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 16, 2025 at 06:34am
Listed by:
Sandra Tuttle 305-923-9161,
Island Welcome Real Estate
Bought with:
Madeleine Young, 3528269
Expert Realty LLC (HQ)
Source: FLKMLS,MLS#: 613748
Originating MLS: Marathon/Lower Keys

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Ceiling Fans(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Water Purification, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler, Gas Appliances, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer
Features
- Built-in Cabinets, Quartz Countertops, Whirlpool Bath Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Storage, Elevator, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Doors: Sliding Glass Doors, Glass Doors
- Windows: Drapes/Blinds Incl, Window Treatments, Single Hung Windows, Accordion, Roll Down Electric
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,134 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage, Trailer Storage, RV Parking Open, Open, Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch/Balcony, Patio, Screened P/B
- Exterior features: Storage, Sandy Beach, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay/Gulf View, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay/Gulf View,Water
- Waterfront features: Oceanfront, Open Water, Bay Front, Waterfront, Sandy Beach, Dock: Other, Dock Length: 300, Dockage: Boat Lift
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Dimensions: irrig 887 x 357 x 812
- Features: 2 Less Than 5 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Chickee Hut
- Parcel number: 00112580000300
- Zoning: NA
- Zoning description: Native Area District
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- CBS
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Municipal Sewer, Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: FKAA, Propane, Optical
Green energy
- Water conservation: Cistern
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Bike Paths
Location
- Region: Big Torch Key
- Subdivision: Misc Big Torch Key (28.0)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional