Neighborhood · Big Pine Key, Florida
Little Torch Key
Backcountry water and open bay just off US-1
4
Homes for sale
$920,000
Median list price
$755
Avg price / sqft
136
Median days on market
Little Torch Key sits in the Lower Keys between Big Pine and Ramrod, where the community's identity is tied to the water — this is a place people choose for boat access to the backcountry flats and the reef beyond. It's a small, low-key stretch of the island chain, close enough to neighbors like Big Torch Key and Ramrod Key that daily life shares the same rhythm of tides and open sky. Families here are zoned to Sugarloaf School and Key West High School, a short drive down the Overseas Highway.
The market is genuinely small — right now there are just 4 active listings, and all of them are waterfront, with a median list price of $920,000. Homes take their time here, with a median of about 135 days on market, and over the last year sellers collected roughly 94% of asking on the 5 homes that closed. If you're serious, watch Big Pine Key homes for sale and check the live map often, because inventory this thin moves on its own schedule.
Little Torch Key is a community in Big Pine Key, Florida.
Quick facts
$725,000 – $1.3M price range
1,224 sqft median home
$12,000/mo median rent
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Little Torch Key
$725,000$749,000
, TORCH KEY
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,152 sqft
$945,000
, BIG PINE
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
$895,000
437 Pirates Rd, Torch Key FL 33042, TORCH KEY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$1,299,999
, BIG PINE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,820 sqft
Every active listing inside the Little Torch Key boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Little Torch Key market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$814,400
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Little Torch Key vs Big Pine Key
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 32.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Little Torch Key boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Little 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 Little Torch Key home
≈ $5,452/mo
$920,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$12,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
970
Median age
52
Median income
$94,583
Median home value
$639,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Little Torch Key
Hobbies & Interests
Top 2% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 8% 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.
Culture
Top 15% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Entertainment
Top 24% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Food & Drink
Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Straight answers
Little Torch Key FAQs
Is Little Torch Key a good place to live?+
It suits people who want a quiet, water-first life in the Lower Keys rather than a busy town. All 4 active listings are waterfront, and the community sits close to Big Torch Key with easy boat access to the flats and reef. Families are zoned to Sugarloaf School and Key West High School.
Is Little Torch Key expensive?+
Yes — this is a waterfront-driven market with a median list price of $920,000 and listings running from $725,000 to about $1.3 million. Average price per square foot sits near $755 on a median home size of just 1,224 square feet, so you're paying for location and water access more than square footage.
What do homes cost in Little Torch Key?+
Currently the 4 Big Pine Key homes for sale in this area list at a median of $920,000, with a top-end listing at $1,299,999 and one home above the $1M mark. Over the last 12 months, 5 homes sold at a median price of $814,400.
How is the market in Little Torch Key?+
It's small and slow-moving — homes take a median of about 135 days to sell, and only 5 closed in the past year. Sellers averaged roughly 94% of their asking price, so there's real room to negotiate; you can track new listings on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA data reported for this area, so most homes here are not tied to a mandatory association fee. Median property tax comes in around $4,737 per year, which is reasonable given the waterfront values.
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