Marco Island Homes for Sale, FL
Waterfront single-family homes, high-rise beach condos and villas in Marco Island. Six miles of Gulf beach.
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Living in Marco Island
Marco Island is the largest barrier island in the Ten Thousand Islands and one of the most popular places to live on the Gulf Coast. The city covers about 24 square miles and has about 16,000 full-time residents. The population grows to around 40,000 in the winter season. It sits about 20 miles south of Naples.
Water is everywhere on Marco. The island has six miles of white-sand beach and more than 100 miles of waterways, so many homes have a dock in the backyard. Tigertail Beach and South Beach are the main public beaches, and Residents’ Beach is set aside for island residents. Boaters can reach the Gulf, Keewaydin Island and the Ten Thousand Islands in minutes.
Most of the island was developed starting in the 1960s by the Mackle brothers and the Deltona Corporation. Today homes include canal and bay-front single-family homes, villas and high-rise beach condos. Recent listings have run from the mid $400s for condos to about $13M for waterfront estates. Buyers love the boating, the beaches and the island community feel.
What draws people here
- Six miles of white-sand Gulf beach
- Tigertail Beach with parking and amenities
- South Beach public access
- Residents’ Beach for island residents
- More than 100 miles of waterways
- Easy boat access to the Gulf and Ten Thousand Islands
- Boat trips to Keewaydin Island
- Six city parks
Why buyers choose Marco Island
- Six miles of Gulf beach
- More than 100 miles of waterways for boating
- Waterfront homes with private docks
- Residents-only beach access
- Close to Naples while still feeling like an island
Marco Island is a great fit for
- Boaters
- Beach lovers
- Second-home buyers
- Retirees
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Marco Island at a glance
Everything buyers ask about Marco Island in Marco Island, in one place.
| Location | The largest barrier island in the Ten Thousand Islands, in southern Collier County about 20 miles south of Naples. It connects to the mainland by the S.S. Jolley Bridge on State Road 951. |
| Zip code | 34145 |
| Home types | Waterfront single-family homes, high-rise beach condos and villas |
| Size | about 16,000 residents |
| Built | 1960s–present |
| Builders | Deltona Corporation |
| Membership | No mandatory golf |
| Price range | $450K–$13M |
Highlights of Marco Island
Good to know
- Marco Island reincorporated as a city in 1997.
- The island uses ZIP codes 34145 and 34146.
- Public schools on the island include Tommie Barfield Elementary, Marco Island Charter Middle and Marco Island Academy. Lely High School on the mainland also serves the area.
- The Marco Island Historical Museum displays the Key Marco Cat, on loan from the Smithsonian.
- Isles of Capri and Naples are a short drive north.
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Marco Island questions, answered
How much do homes cost on Marco Island?
Recent listings have ranged from about $450K for condos to about $13M for waterfront estates. Single-family homes have had a median list price around $2.6M.
How many people live on Marco Island?
About 16,000 people live on Marco Island full time, and the population grows to about 40,000 in peak season.
Is Marco Island good for boating?
Yes. The island has more than 100 miles of waterways, and many homes have private docks with quick access to the Gulf and the Ten Thousand Islands.
What beaches are on Marco Island?
Tigertail Beach and South Beach are the main public beaches. Residents’ Beach is a private beach complex for island residents.
How far is Marco Island from Naples?
Marco Island is about 20 miles south of Naples, connected to the mainland by the S.S. Jolley Bridge.
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