{"id":64042,"date":"2026-09-19T03:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T01:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housesmarketplace.com\/this-16-9m-florida-keys-listing-is-an-entire-10-acre-private-island-compound-included\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T03:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T01:00:11","slug":"this-16-9m-florida-keys-listing-is-an-entire-10-acre-private-island-compound-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/housesmarketplace.com\/ru\/this-16-9m-florida-keys-listing-is-an-entire-10-acre-private-island-compound-included\/","title":{"rendered":"This $16.9M Florida Keys listing is an entire 10-acre private island, compound included"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>For $16.9 million, one Florida Keys listing comes with something increasingly difficult to find anywhere in South Florida: an entire island.<\/p>\n<p>Howell Key spans 9.69 acres just off Summerland Key, with open water surrounding the property and no bridge connecting it to the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the trip home takes about five minutes by boat.<\/p>\n<p>Once there, however, very little requires heading back.<\/p>\n<p>The private island has its own five-bedroom residence, resort-style pool, sandy beach, pickleball court, dock, barn, solar power system and water filtration setup. The sale even includes the equipment required to keep island life running, from a barge and tractor to a golf cart.<\/p>\n<p>Lisa Ferringo of Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. holds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coldwellbankerluxury.com\/properties\/65XGMG\/0-howell-key\">the $16.9 million listing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nearly 10 acres come with the purchase<\/h2>\n<p>Howell Key encompasses 9.69 acres, giving the property substantially more room than the typical waterfront homesite in the Keys.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/7-print-007-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54787\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Much of that acreage remains tropical landscape, crossed by groomed trails and surrounded by open water.<\/p>\n<p>There is also enough usable land for a pasture, barn and chicken coop, adding an unexpectedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/homestead-fl-compound-with-grotto-pool-coconut-palm-grove\/\">rural element<\/a> to an otherwise quintessential Florida island setting.<\/p>\n<p>And according to the listing, the property comes with two building rights that allow another residence to be added in the future.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/18-print-018-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54788\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The island is only five minutes from Summerland Key<\/h2>\n<p>Owning a private island doesn\u2019t necessarily mean disappearing hours offshore.<\/p>\n<p>Howell Key sits roughly five minutes by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/custom-built-key-largo-home-at-the-waters-edge-on-adams-cut-waterway\/\">boat from Summerland Key<\/a>, keeping groceries, services and road access relatively close.<\/p>\n<p>The purchase includes a private mainland lot where vehicles can be stored, solving one of the more mundane logistical questions that comes with living somewhere <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/celebrity-homes\/bonds-cay-bahamas-private-island-with-ties-to-shakira-and-roger-waters\/\">accessible only by water<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20-print-020-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54789\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From there, the transition from car to boat becomes part of the daily commute.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24-print-024-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54790\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A five-bedroom house anchors the island<\/h2>\n<p>Built in 2015, the main residence spans 3,352 square feet with five bedrooms and four bathrooms.<\/p>\n<p>The house was designed to make its setting difficult to forget.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/59-print-059-Howell-Key.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54791\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/48-print-048-Howell-Key.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54792\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spacious and bright coastal interiors<\/h2>\n<p>Cathedral ceilings create volume inside, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/hurricane-proofed-florida-home-along-the-manatee-river-hits-the-market\/\">large expanses of impact-rated glass<\/a> pull in natural light and broad water views.<\/p>\n<p>The interiors lean coastal without becoming overly themed, keeping the emphasis on the landscape visible outside.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/113-print-113-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54793\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/114-print-114-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54795\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/122-print-122-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54796\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/116-print-116-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54794\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The primary suite stays connected to the main house<\/h2>\n<p>The primary bedroom is attached directly to the principal residence and includes a large walk-in closet.<\/p>\n<p>Its placement keeps the owners\u2019 quarters convenient to the main living spaces while still allowing other bedrooms to operate more independently.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/93-print-093-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54797\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/96-print-096-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54798\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That separation becomes particularly useful when the island is full of guests.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/110-print-110-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54799\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A breezeway leads to a separate guest wing<\/h2>\n<p>Part of the sleeping accommodation sits in its own guest wing, reached through a breezeway.<\/p>\n<p>The space includes a separate living room and breakfast bar along with two private bedrooms.<\/p>\n<p>It effectively gives <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/palatial-tampa-estate-has-a-22-car-gallery-go-kart-track-and-its-own-boathouse\/\">visitors their own smaller residence<\/a> within the larger property, allowing extended stays without requiring everyone to occupy the same living areas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/158-print-158-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54800\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On an island designed for family gatherings and longer vacations, that degree of separation can be particularly valuable.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The saltwater pool creates a second place to swim<\/h2>\n<p>Being surrounded by water apparently wasn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n<p>The property also has a resort-style saltwater swimming pool, creating a controlled swimming and lounging area away from the open water.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/190-print-190-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54801\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It becomes the centerpiece of the home\u2019s more traditional outdoor entertaining setup, while the shoreline offers an entirely different experience just steps away.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/187-print-187-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54802\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There\u2019s a sandy beach for launching kayaks<\/h2>\n<p>Howell Key has its own sandy beach, providing direct access to the surrounding water.<\/p>\n<p>Kayaks can be launched directly from shore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/private-island-off-branford-connecticut-with-a-1902-mansion-and-mainland-compound\/\">while the island\u2019s position<\/a> makes boating and paddling part of everyday life rather than an activity requiring a drive to a marina.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/178-print-178-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54803\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The beach also adds something many Florida Keys waterfront properties don\u2019t necessarily have: an actual stretch of sand.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/176-print-176-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54804\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pickleball makes it onto the island, too<\/h2>\n<p>Even a completely off-grid island apparently isn\u2019t beyond pickleball\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated court sits among the property\u2019s recreational amenities, giving owners another option when they aren\u2019t on the water or beside the pool.<\/p>\n<p>With almost 10 acres available, the court doesn\u2019t need to compete for space with the house or waterfront areas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/184-print-184-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54805\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/38-print-038-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54820\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The private dock handles island arrivals<\/h2>\n<p>The dock is effectively Howell Key\u2019s front door.<\/p>\n<p>It provides the primary arrival point from Summerland Key and serves as the launching point for boating around the surrounding Keys.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/199-print-199-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54808\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s also one of the property\u2019s best places to watch the changing light over the water, with the island exposed to views from sunrise through sunset.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solar power keeps the house off-grid<\/h2>\n<p>The island was built to operate independently from conventional utility infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>A solar power system supplies electricity, making Howell Key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/movie-homes\/turks-caicos-villa-from-too-hot-to-handle-and-real-housewives\/\">genuinely off-grid<\/a> rather than simply remote.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/59-print-059-Howell-Key-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54809\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That self-sufficiency extends to the home\u2019s water supply.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reverse osmosis handles the water<\/h2>\n<p>A whole-house reverse osmosis system provides filtered water throughout the residence.<\/p>\n<p>Combined with solar power, it allows two of the most fundamental household utilities to be produced and managed directly on the island.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/252-print-252-Howell-Key.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54807\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Those systems are essential rather than decorative amenities here, and they make year-round use considerably more practical.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/257-print-257-Howell-Key.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54810\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The house was built with storms in mind<\/h2>\n<p>Island construction also means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/oceanfront-fortress-in-vero-beach-is-storm-ready\/\">preparing for conditions considerably harsher<\/a> than a typical inland home will encounter.<\/p>\n<p>The residence uses structural insulated panel, or SIP, construction, along with Hardie Board siding and a standing-seam metal roof.<\/p>\n<p>Impact-rated windows and doors provide additional protection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/70-print-070-Howell-Key.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54811\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to the listing, the house itself sits approximately 10 feet above base flood elevation \u2014 a particularly notable specification for a property surrounded entirely by water.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A barn adds a surprising amount of utility<\/h2>\n<p>Howell Key\u2019s barn helps distinguish it from the usual image of a private tropical island.<\/p>\n<p>Paired with the pasture and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/celebrity-homes\/sandra-bullock-house\/\">chicken coop<\/a>, it gives the property space for equipment, storage and small-scale agricultural uses that would be difficult to accommodate on a tightly developed Keys parcel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/44-print-044-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54812\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/208-print-208-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54813\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It also reinforces just how much land 9.69 acres represents in this setting.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The island comes with its own tractor<\/h2>\n<p>Maintaining nearly 10 tropical acres requires more than a lawn mower.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why the sale includes a tractor, along with a golf cart for moving around the property.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/210-print-210-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54814\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/211-print-211-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54815\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Groomed trails connect different parts of the island, making the golf cart a practical form of transportation rather than simply another recreational toy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A barge is included in the $16.9M sale<\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps the most telling inclusion is the barge.<\/p>\n<p>Moving large equipment, construction materials or bulky supplies onto an island requires different logistics than pulling into a suburban driveway.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/rare-waterfront-house-on-venice-canals-with-private-barge\/\">Including a barge<\/a> gives the next owner a way to handle those heavier trips without relying entirely on outside services.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/45-print-045-Howell-Key.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54816\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s one of those details that makes the property\u2019s turnkey claim considerably more convincing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Another home could eventually join the compound<\/h2>\n<p>Howell Key may not be finished growing.<\/p>\n<p>The listing says the property includes two building rights and the ability to construct an additional residence, opening the possibility of turning the island into<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/13-bedroom-estate-anchors-one-of-windsors-largest-properties-in-vero-beach\/\"> a larger family compound.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/51-print-051-Howell-Key.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54817\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With almost 10 acres, there is substantially more breathing room for another structure than most Florida Keys properties could offer.<\/p>\n<p>Exactly what gets built would ultimately depend on the buyer\u2019s plans and applicable approvals.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This private island comes with unusually complete infrastructure<\/h2>\n<p>Private islands often sound idyllic until the practical questions begin.<\/p>\n<p>How does electricity work? Where does the water come from? Where does the car go? How do heavy supplies reach the house?<\/p>\n<p>Howell Key already has answers for most of them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/56-print-056-Howell-Key.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54818\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s solar power and reverse osmosis, a private mainland parking lot, dock, barge, tractor and golf cart \u2014 alongside the pool, beach and pickleball court that make island living considerably more fun.<\/p>\n<p>All of it sits only a five-minute boat ride from Summerland Key.<\/p>\n<p>So while the $16.9 million listing delivers the isolation expected from a private island, it doesn\u2019t require quite as much separation from civilization as the aerial views might suggest.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/71-print-071-Howell-Key.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54819\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lisa Ferringo Group \/ Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u0411\u043e\u043b\u044c\u0448\u0435 \u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0438\u0439<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/former-hgtv-dream-home-turned-into-a-sprawling-florida-keys-compound-islamorada\/\"><strong>Former HGTV Dream Home was turned into a sprawling Florida Keys compound, now asks $14.9M<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/east-sister-rock-island-florida-keys\/\"><strong>\u041a\u043b\u0430\u0441\u0441\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u043e\u0431\u044a\u044f\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f: \u043c\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0430\u0442\u044e\u0440\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u0447\u0430\u0441\u0442\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u043e\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432 \u043f\u043b\u043e\u0449\u0430\u0434\u044c\u044e $16,5M \u0432 \u0441\u0430\u043c\u043e\u043c \u0441\u0435\u0440\u0434\u0446\u0435 \u0424\u043b\u043e\u0440\u0438\u0434\u0430-\u041a\u0438\u0441.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/massive-40m-florida-keys-compound-lands-on-millionaires-row\/\"><strong>Massive $40M Florida Keys compound lands on Millionaire\u2019s Row<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/east-sister-rock-island-florida-keys\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u041f\u043e\u0441\u0442 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/luxury\/howell-keys-10-acre-private-island-florida\/\">This $16.9M Florida Keys listing is an entire 10-acre private island, compound included<\/a> \u0432\u043f\u0435\u0440\u0432\u044b\u0435 \u043f\u043e\u044f\u0432\u0438\u043b\u0441\u044f \u043d\u0430 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fancypantshomes.com\/\">\u0414\u043e\u043c\u0430 \u0441 \u043c\u043e\u0434\u043d\u044b\u043c\u0438 \u0431\u0440\u044e\u043a\u0430\u043c\u0438<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For $16.9 million, one Florida Keys listing comes with something increasingly difficult to find anywhere in South Florida: an entire island. 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