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This newly built 2026 home on Stock Island delivers what buyers rarely find in the Florida Keys: true new construction, built to current code, with a fully legal guest suite and insurance costs designed to be as manageable as possible -- all priced under $1M.The main residence offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 1,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space elevated 18 feet above grade. Interiors feature waterproof and scratch-proof luxury vinyl plank flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit washer and dryer. HardiePlank siding, impact-rated doors and windows, and a metal roof complete a build package engineered for Keys living. Central air conditioning keeps the main home comfortable year-round.The elevated guest suite -- positioned at 9 feet with its own private entrance below the main home -- adds one bedroom, one bathroom, and approximately 500 square feet of additional living space, complete with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, and a mini-split system. Live in one, rent the other, or house extended family with total privacy. Similar properties are bringing in over $6500 per month in rent.The fully fenced, rock-covered lot provides covered parking under the home and additional off-street parking out front -- a genuine premium in the Keys.Stock Island puts you one bridge from Old Town Key West, with marinas, restaurants, and the energy of the Keys right at your door.
