Key Biscayne Waterfront: Condos vs. Single‑Family Estates for Beachfront Living, Boating & Top Schools

Key Biscayne offers two refined paths to island living: oceanfront condominiums that deliver lock-and-leave simplicity with resort-grade amenities, and bay-to-canal estates where docks, gardens, and architecture are entirely your own. This guide helps families weigh rhythm, privacy, school logistics, boating access, and long-term value. One lifestyle prizes efficiency and service; the other celebrates control and customization. Both hold enduring appeal, the decision rests on how you prefer to engage with the water, your household’s cadence, and your appetite for stewardship versus ease.