For sale

$7,795,000

Est. $47,743/mo —

•

5,596

sq ft

1685 Ludlow Rd, Marco Island, FL 34145

About this home

Stunning, fully updated in 2026 waterfront retreat offering luxury living and exceptional indoor-outdoor entertainment. This beautiful home features abundant natural light, custom cabinetry throughout, and a fully appliance gourmet kitchen with a large island that opens to the great room with a striking fireplace feature wall. A spacious dining area flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining space. The main level includes four bedrooms, one with private exterior access. A luxurious primary suite complete with a private outdoor shower. Enjoy the convenience of upstairs and downstairs laundry rooms. The walkout lower level is designed for entertaining, featuring two additional bedroom suites, a custom movie room with TV, popcorn station, refrigerator and built-in cabinetry, plus a full summer kitchen with island and dining space, all opening to beautiful pool and waterfront views. Additional gathering space includes serving cabinetry and towel storage. Go outside to a resort-style setting with a spectacular pool, large spa, fire bowl seating area, fountains, sunning space and expansive seating areas. An outdoor dining area with built-in grill and cabinetry enhances the experience, along with additional guest parking. The oversized air-conditioned garage downstairs showcases a custom floor, LED lighting and glass doors, and opens to a unique cigar/sports lounge with bar cabinetry, refrigerators and a half bath. The property is fully landscaped with a gated rear entry for added parking and garage access. In addition, there is an upstairs air-conditioned two-car garage that can also accommodate car lifts. Ideally located for boating enthusiasts with easy access to open water. With new mechanicals, roof, pool and interior finishes throughout, this home offers a blend of luxury, comfort and lifestyle.

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$1,393Price/Sq.Ft.

5 car garageParking

Listed by Larry Caruso • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Listing updated: Aug 30, 2026 at 06:00pm

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•Source:NAPLESMLS #226023331

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$47,743 per month

Principal and interest$40,966

Property taxes

$865

HOA dues

Home insurance

$5,911

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Tommie Barfield Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi

9/10

Manatee Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.2mi

7/10

Lely High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.0mi

5/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Marco

Beach

Marco Beach, located between Tigertail Beach and South Marco Beach, is a coastal and resort-style Marco Island neighborhood with Gulf-front sands and canal-lined streets. The neighborhood reads as mid-century condos and newer high-rise towers set behind palms, with beach walkovers and wide, sunlit avenues. The character concentrates around Collier Blvd (SR 951) near San Marco Rd, where marina storefronts, seafood dining rooms, and beach-day errand stops cluster in a steady flow. Community pillars include Marco Island Center for the Arts, Marco Island Historical Museum, and the Esplanade Shoppes at Marco Island. Water views shape daily rhythms, from sunset walks to boat traffic sliding through the inland waterways.

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Offer insights

1685 Ludlow Rd · $7,795,000

Strong offer

$7.56M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $7.56M+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

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SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Bar and wet bar
Built-in cabinets and closet cabinets
Cable prewire and high-speed available
Fireplace
Foyer
Laundry tub
Pull-down attic stairs
Smoke detectors
Vaulted and volume ceilings
Walk-in closets
Furnished

Bedrooms
6+ bedrooms
First-floor bedroom
Split bedroom layout
Bedrooms on multiple levels (2-story floor plan)

Bathrooms
5 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Master bath with dual sinks and shower

Kitchen
Island kitchen
Gas available
Range
Self-cleaning oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator/ice maker
Wine cooler
Grill (gas) — built-in/outdoor kitchen equipment noted

Laundry & utility
Laundry in residence
Washer and dryer included
Laundry tub
Generator

Flooring
Carpet
Tile

Heating & cooling
Central electric heat (zoned)
Ceiling fans
Central electric cooling (zoned)

Sale and tax history for 1685 Ludlow Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MIML #2261154

Aug 7, 2026

Price Changed

$7,795,000

$1,393/sq ft

Jun 19, 2026

Listed

$8,295,000

$1,482/sq ft

+45

NAPLESMLS #226023331

Aug 7, 2026

Price Changed

$7,795,000

$1,393/sq ft

Jun 19, 2026

Listed

$8,295,000

$1,482/sq ft

Public Records

May 22, 2025

Sold

$2,700,000

$482/sq ft

MIML #263266

Aug 23, 2006

Listed

$2,269,000

$405/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 1, 1986

Sold

$65,000

$12/sq ft

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

1989

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,680

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,680

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Collier County

APN

58115120005

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.

RSF-3

Residential Single-Family Dwelling District

It is the intent and purpose of this division to establish residential single-family RSF district regulations to provide comprehensive standards for uses and activities on lands primarily intended for detached, single-family residences. The RSF districts are intended to be single-family residential areas of low density. The nature of the uses allowed, either by right or by conditional approval, reflect the desire to promote orderly residential development and uses that will compliment the existing built environment, and comply with underlying minimum standards, density provisions, and aesthetics. It is further intended that this division shall be liberally construed to effect such intent and purpose.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Park & open space

Sep 8, 2026 • Active

Re-roof

Replace the tile roof on a residential building.

Roofing

Jun 22, 2026 • Final

Single family - addition and alteration

Remodel an existing house and finish the lower level.

Addition

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 73-81% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

10/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 29 days in 30 years

10/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Marco Island, FL • 34145

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Jun

Jul

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Sun exposure

97/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.1 hrs

7.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1685 Ludlow Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $3,200,000 and $6,700,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $3.2M to $6.7M.

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4 beds4 baths4,015 sq ft
1590 Caxambas Ct, Marco Island, FL 34145
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SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$3,287,000 Last sold price
4 beds3 baths3,028 sq ft
1401 Salvadore Ct, Marco Island, FL 34145
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$6,650,000 Last sold price
5 beds6 baths6,370 sq ft
1547 Caxambas Ct, Marco Island, FL 34145
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smaller lot
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