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Key Colony

235 Crandon Blvd, FL 33149

4.6 ★ (205 reviews)

Condominium complex

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Summary

Key Colony is a private, gated 1,179-unit condominium community comprising Tidemark, Oceansound, Emerald Bay and the low-rise Botanica on more than 40 beachfront acres in Key Biscayne. Shared amenities include a private beach, twelve tennis courts, a lap pool and oceanfront pool, alongside each association's facilities and 24-hour gated security. Reviews consistently praise the grounds, beach and quiet, while gate security and visitor treatment are the recurring complaint.

1,179 unitsBuilt 1979Managed by KW Property Management

Reviews

Residents appreciate the quiet beachfront grounds and shared amenities. Complaints concern inconsistent treatment and communication at the gated entrance.

Google

4.6

205 reviews

What residents praise

Beach, grounds and quiet setting

Residents value the private beach, landscaped grounds, tennis courts and pools and describe a peaceful place to live.

What residents complain about

Gate service and guest access

Residents and their visitors describe uneven communication and treatment when entering the community.

Amenities

Key Colony's four associations share beach access, twelve tennis courts, a lap pool, an oceanfront pool, playground and walking paths behind 24-hour gated security. Each association also has its own facilities, including pools and fitness rooms. The high-rise buildings have attended lobbies; Botanica has key-entry lobbies. Apartment finishes and laundry vary by owner.

In the apartment

In-unit laundry

Some apartments

Air conditioning

Dishwasher

Some apartments

In the building

Doorman

Elevator

Fitness center

Pool

Shared outdoor space

On-site parking

Package service

Shared laundry

Also here: 40+ acres of landscaped grounds · Sandbar beach restaurant · Playground and convenience center · Oceansound bicycle rooms

Location

Key Colony is located at 235 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149. Key Colony sits on Crandon Blvd on Key Biscayne, directly on the Atlantic Ocean, with the island's village center, schools and Crandon Park a short drive away and a causeway connecting to Miami.

Around Miami Beach Parks

Around Miami
15 minby car
Brickell
15 minby car
Downtown
20 minby car
Wynwood
22 minby car
Coral Gables
24 minby car
South Beach (Lincoln Road)
25 minby car
Miami International Airport
42 minby car
Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk

FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)

Safety and upkeepNo recurring upkeep complaints

No county building cases, and no repeated resident complaints about elevators, AC, leaks, mold, pests or maintenance

Noise and disruptionNo noise or construction complaints

No noise or construction complaints from residents

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Availability

Apartments are individually owned across Tidemark, Oceansound, Emerald Bay and Botanica, with lease terms and approval requirements set by each owner and association. Tidemark and Oceansound publish a three-month minimum; annual rentals are also available. Confirm the rules and included utilities for the specific apartment.

Apartment	Beds	Rent	Size (sq ft)	Available	Listing
#505#505	1 bed	$5,000	1,059	—	Zillow
#236#236	2 beds	$5,700	1,532	—	Zillow
#833#833	2 beds	$5,800	1,546	Sep 25, 26	Zillow
#520#520	2 beds	$6,500	1,009	—	Zillow
#338#338	2 beds	$6,500	1,546	—	Zillow
#431#431	2 beds	$6,750	1,531	Oct 1, 26	Zillow
#1134#1134	2 beds	$6,900	1,584	—	Zillow
#736#736	2 beds	$6,900	1,532	—	Zillow
#325#325	2 beds	$7,000	1,532	—	Zillow
#448#448	2 beds	$7,400	1,600	Sep 29, 26	Zillow
#929#929	2 beds	$7,500	1,532	Dec 15, 26	Zillow
#335#335	2 beds	$7,500	1,546	Dec 1, 26	Zillow
#CU-335#CU-335	2 beds	$7,500	1,546	Sep 15, 26	Zillow
#358#358	2 beds	$7,500	1,720	Nov 1, 26	Zillow
#1228#1228	2 beds	$8,000	1,532	—	Zillow
#140#140	2 beds	$8,500	1,532	Dec 1, 26	Zillow
#1233#1233	2 beds	$8,500	1,532	—	Zillow
#904#904	2 beds	$9,000	1,532	Sep 18, 26	Zillow
#444#444	2 beds	$9,200	1,684	—	Zillow
#739#739	2 beds	$9,500	1,541	Oct 16, 26	Zillow
#1027#1027	2 beds	$9,500	1,531	—	Zillow
#259#259	2 beds	$9,500	1,820	Oct 15, 26	Zillow
#802#802	2 beds	$10,000	2,013	—	Zillow
#306#306	2 beds	$10,500	1,546	Dec 1, 26	Zillow
#138#138	2 beds	$12,000	1,541	Dec 21, 26	Zillow
#379#379	3 beds	$3,200	1,720	—	Zillow
#243#243	3 beds	$7,500	1,720	Sep 28, 26	Zillow
#431#431	3 beds	$8,000	1,546	Dec 20, 26	Zillow
#CU-431#CU-431	3 beds	$8,000	1,546	—	Zillow
#276#276	3 beds	$9,000	2,000	—	Zillow
#CU-430#CU-430	3 beds	$9,000	—	Sep 23, 26	Zillow
#430#430	3 beds	$9,000	2,001	Sep 22, 26	Zillow
#251#251	3 beds	$9,250	1,730	—	Zillow
#1235#1235	3 beds	$10,000	2,176	Sep 28, 26	Zillow
#139#139	3 beds	$10,000	1,546	—	Zillow
#430#430	3 beds	$11,000	2,014	—	Zillow
#CU-379#CU-379	3 beds	$12,800	1,720	Sep 24, 26	Zillow
#938#938	3 beds	$14,000	2,515	Sep 4, 26	Zillow
#642#642	3 beds	$15,500	1,880	—	Zillow

Costs on top of rent

Budget about $190/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include electricity and internet when they are not included in your lease. Some owners include internet or other utilities. Each association sets its own application and move-in requirements; the shared HOA maintains the beach, pools, tennis and gate.

Recurring costs

Cost	Monthly amount
Electricity Electricity Electricity is billed directly by Florida Power & Light. We estimate $130/month, based on FPL's published typical residential bill for 1,000 kWh. Source: FPL rates and typical bill	~$130
Internet Internet Allow $60/month for a basic plan when internet is not included in your lease; some Botanica rentals include it. Source: AT&T Fiber / Xfinity Miami entry-level pricing, used as a planning allowance, not a quote	~$60

Estimated monthly total Utility allowance only; lease inclusions and association move-in requirements vary

~$190

At move-in

Cost	One-time amount
Tidemark association application Tidemark association application Tidemark publishes a $150 application fee and a separate $1,000 common-area security deposit. These apply to Tidemark, rather than all four associations; allow up to 21 days for its approval process. Source: Tidemark lease requirements	$150 + $1,000 deposit (Tidemark)

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