Custom homes in Tavernier — quieter than Key Largo, just as elevated.
Tavernier sits at the southern end of Key Largo proper. Same Monroe County code, slower residential feel, and a housing mix that swings from mid-century canal cottages to brand-new poured-concrete homes block over block. Summerland built one of the new ones on Blue Harbor Drive — we cleared the original canal-front structure and put a code-exceeding custom home in its place.
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Area Highlights
Mile Marker 91 to 93 · Harry Harris Park · Tavernier Creek · canal-front and ocean-front lots · mix of mid-century and new construction
Local Building Insight
Tavernier rewards a contractor who can read a lot honestly. Some of the older structures are worth elevating and renovating; others are better cleared and rebuilt to current code, the way we approached 107 Blue Harbor Drive. Mercedes can tell you which yours is from a walkthrough.
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If you want a contractor who truly looks out for your best interests, you need to hire Summerland Builders. My original enclosed downstairs was only about 800 sq ft, and the rest was just a covered open space facing the pool. Mercedes, who is both a dear friend of mine and a general contractor in Key Largo, gave me excellent advice that transformed my property in the ground floor. She knew the building department was about to change the flood elevation requirements to 10 feet, and warned me that once the new rules passed, I wouldn't be able to get a permit for the ground floor ever again.
Following her guidance, we enclosed the rest of the downstairs with a gorgeous wall of glass windows facing the pool. Thanks to her, my enclosed space jumped to 2,800 sq ft before the code changes took effect. The space is absolutely beautiful, and it massively increased the overall value of my home. I highly recommend Mercedes and her team to anyone looking to build or renovate!
Rosalina & Roberto Fernandez
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