Neighborhood · Big Pine Key, Florida
Big Torch Key
Off-grid island living in the Lower Keys backcountry
2
Homes for sale
$937,500
Median list price
$910
Avg price / sqft
15
Median days on market
Big Torch Key is one of the quiet, backcountry islands off Big Pine Key, where the water is close on every side and neighbors are few. Both of the current listings here are waterfront, which tells you what this place is really about — canal and open-water access, boats at the dock, and a pace that has nothing to do with the highway. Families here are zoned for Sugarloaf School and Key West High School, the same schools that serve much of the Lower Keys.
The market is thin by design: just two active listings right now, with a median list price of $937,500 spanning $775,000 to $1,100,000. Only one home sold here in the past year, so pricing is driven more by individual property and water access than by comparable volume. If you're weighing options, it's worth watching the broader inventory of Big Pine Key homes for sale alongside what shows up on the live map.
Big Torch Key is a community in Big Pine Key, Florida.
Quick facts
$775,000 – $1.1M price range
1,054 sqft median home
1 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Big Torch Key
$775,000
, LOWER KEYS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,148 sqft
$1,100,000
4276 Dorn Road, Torch Key FL 33042, TORCH KEY
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft
Every active listing inside the Big Torch Key boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Big Torch Key market
1
Sold, last 12 months
$5,250,000
Median sold price
88%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
288 days
Median time to sell
Big Torch Key vs Big Pine Key
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Big Torch Key boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Big Torch Key is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Big Torch Key home
≈ $5,605/mo
$937,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
95
Median age
43
Median income
$132,652
Median home value
$1,000,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Big Torch Key
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Lifestyles
Top 19% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Beliefs
Top 22% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Straight answers
Big Torch Key FAQs
Is Big Torch Key a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want water access and real quiet over convenience and density. Every current listing is waterfront, and the island's backcountry setting off Big Pine Key means seclusion is the defining feature. Families are zoned for Sugarloaf School and Key West High School.
Is Big Torch Key expensive?+
Yes, relative to much of Florida — the median list price is $937,500, with active homes ranging from $775,000 to $1,100,000. At an average of $910 per square foot, you're paying for waterfront location and Lower Keys scarcity rather than square footage, since the median home is only about 1,054 square feet.
What do homes cost on Big Torch Key?+
Right now there are two active listings, both waterfront, with a median list price of $937,500. One of them is priced above $1 million. You can see current pricing and availability on the live map.
How is the market on Big Torch Key?+
It's a very low-volume market — just two homes are active and only one sold in the past 12 months. That single sale closed at a median of $5,250,000, and sellers island-wide are averaging about 88% of asking, so there's real room to negotiate. Homes that are priced correctly move fast, with a median of 15 days on market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA here, which fits the island's low-density, individually owned character. Property taxes run a median of about $5,466 per year. As always in the Keys, budget separately for flood insurance and windstorm coverage on waterfront property.
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