Tavernier homes for sale sit on the southwestern end of Key Largo, between the community of Key Largo to the north and Plantation Key across Tavernier Creek to the south. Buyers come here for deep-water canals, quick access to both Florida Bay and the Atlantic, and quieter residential streets than busier parts of the Upper Keys.
The listings below update daily from the MLS. Filter by waterfront, price range, dockage or property type, or start with our Tavernier waterfront homes for sale if boating access comes first.New to the area? Our Living in Tavernier guide covers the lifestyle, and our guide to buying a waterfront home in Tavernier covers canal depth, bridge clearance, flood zones and what to check before you make an offer.
Tavernier is known for its deep-water canals and direct ocean access. Many homes include:
For serious boaters, canal depth and bridge clearance matter. We guide buyers through these details before they write an offer.
Compared to busier areas, Tavernier offers:
It’s one of the most practical full-time living options in the Florida Keys.
With limited housing inventory and steady demand, Tavernier properties remain attractive for:
Understanding local rental regulations, building rights, and zoning is critical. We walk buyers through every variable.
Canal homes with protected dockage, bayfront homes with sunset views and oceanfront estates make up much of Tavernier's inventory. For waterfront-only listings, and what we check on canal width, depth and navigability, see our Tavernier waterfront homes for sale.
Just south of Tavernier across Tavernier Creek, Plantation Key is home to some of the most distinctive waterfront homes in the Upper Keys. These properties often feature expansive lots, mature landscaping, and direct open-water exposure.
These homes represent the high end of Tavernier real estate — and they require precise valuation strategy, whether buying or selling.
Tavernier is an unincorporated community in Monroe County. Homes here fall under Monroe County's building and planning rules, including its rate-of-growth ordinance (ROGO), which limits how many new residential building permits are issued. That's why building rights matter so much when you're looking at vacant land or planning to rebuild.
Just across Tavernier Creek, Plantation Key is part of the Village of Islamorada, which incorporated in 1997 and handles its own permitting and zoning. Some Plantation Key homes share Tavernier's 33070 ZIP code, so the address alone doesn't tell you which rules apply. We confirm the jurisdiction, flood zone and building rights for every property before you write an offer.
Understanding the Tavernier real estate market is key to making a smart decision.
Inventory levels, days on market, waterfront premiums, and pricing trends fluctuate throughout the year. For current numbers, see our Tavernier Market Report.
Tavernier is not a market you navigate casually.
With over 35 years of Florida Keys real estate experience and more than $700 million in closed sales, The Lindback Team brings local insight that national portals simply cannot provide.
We understand:
As a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, we combine local expertise with global exposure — ensuring both buyers and sellers are strategically positioned.
Yes. Tavernier offers a quieter residential atmosphere than more commercial areas, with strong boating access and convenient proximity to Miami. It is especially popular with waterfront homeowners and full-time residents. Our Living in Tavernier guide covers daily life in more detail.
Historically, waterfront properties in the Upper Keys maintain strong long-term value due to limited inventory and continued demand. Properties with deepwater dockage and ocean access tend to command premium pricing.
Tavernier is known for its canal systems, proximity to offshore fishing, residential neighborhoods, and its connection to Plantation Key.
Tavernier sits immediately north of Islamorada and is approximately a 10-minute drive from many Islamorada amenities.
Tavernier is in Monroe County. It is an unincorporated community on the southwestern end of Key Largo, and its ZIP code is 33070.
Tavernier sits on the island of Key Largo, covering roughly its southwestern three miles, but it is its own community. Islamorada begins across Tavernier Creek on Plantation Key, which is part of the Village of Islamorada.
Homes in Tavernier fall under Monroe County, whose rate-of-growth ordinance (ROGO) limits how many new residential building permits are issued. Homes on Plantation Key fall under the Village of Islamorada. Because some Plantation Key homes share Tavernier's 33070 ZIP code, we confirm which rules apply to a property before you make an offer.
Look at canal depth and width, bridge clearance, whether the property has ocean or bay access, the flood zone, and the elevation certificate. Our guide to buying a waterfront home in Tavernier walks through each one, and you can browse current Tavernier waterfront homes for sale.
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