Two Record-Breaking Sales Set New Benchmarks on Marco

Two of Marco Island’s highest luxury sales this year closed in September, represented by Cathy Rogers of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. A beachfront Villa in Hideaway Beach sold for $8 million, while a waterfront estate on Old Marco Lane closed for $9.5 million.  

What made these two properties so special?  

“1084 Old Marco Lane was just stunning! It was a custom, extraordinary, waterfront home built in 2020, sitting on Collier Bay with western views! It was the complete package. Designer finishes, unparalleled craftsmanship throughout! It's very hard to find a beautiful home on a beautiful lot, and this was it. Resort-style pool and lanai complete with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and fire bowls. 180' wrap-around dock with boat and jet ski docks and lifts! Just magnificent!”  

The estate at 1084 Old Marco Lane ranks as the second-highest single-family home sale on Marco Island in 2025. The 5,000-square-foot residence includes five en-suite bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, temperature-controlled wine room, and resort-style lanai. The property offers more than 200 feet of waterfront and the dock is designed to accommodate a large yacht. 

“The Villa in Hideaway was also a stunner! It was drop-dead gorgeous, and every inch of it was completely renovated and reimagined by Tom Christian Builders about six years ago. There are only six Villas in Hideaway directly on the beach! Chef's kitchen, 30' ceiling in great room with floor-to-ceiling fireplace. Incredible Gulf views from almost every room!” 

The Villa at 1000 Royal Marco Way #5 is the highest-priced Villa ever recorded in Hideaway Beach. Listed at $8.25 million, the three-story residence spans 4,500 square feet under air and offers three bedrooms and five baths, including four full and one half. It features a private elevator, three-car garage, Gulf front terrace, and private pool steps to Hideaway’s white sand beach.  

Rogers also continues to hold the record for the highest-priced single-family home sale in Hideaway Beach at $11.875 million, achieved in 2022.  

“These record sales demonstrate the depth of demand in Marco Island’s high-end market. According to the Naples Area Board of Realtors, overall closed sales on Marco Island rose nearly 20 percent year-over-year in the $5 million-plus segment. The Villa in Hideaway Beach set a new benchmark for the community, while the Old Marco Lane estate underscored the strength of demand for waterfront estates.”  

When you talk with Cathy, it is abundantly apparent that she has a passion for real estate. This channels her work ethic, bringing many happy clients, “It certainly was an incredible month and a great way to start the season! Two stunning properties setting records on Marco Island. Just doesn't get any better!” 

Weighing in with her thoughts on the market for the upcoming season, she replied, “The high-end properties are definitely hot right now, as you can see. I think if this is the beginning of the season, I can't wait to see the end! I think it will be a great end to 2025 and a great beginning of 2026! It was an election year and people are cautious in election years. Many people were looking and I think waiting for things to settle in. Now that the economy is doing great, interest rates are coming down, I really think it will be a great season!” 

Cathy and her husband have been members of Sotheby's elite club 1744 since it started. It is an elite group of top-performing real estate professionals recognized for their exceptional sales volume and dedication to their clients. Also, in 2023 they sold over $100M in sales. They were recognized in 2024 as one of the 100 Sotheby's Advisors Globally!  

When asked what she attributes her success to, she took a minute to reflect. Smiling fondly, she replied, “I attribute my success to my passion for real estate, understanding and listening to people, and seeing the transaction step by step until it closes. I am very particular and ‘anal,’ one might say, in everything I do. I am a people-pleaser and want to make everyone happy! That is my reward in this job. Living in Hideaway Beach for a while has helped me achieve the knowledge and expertise of that community. Between Jim Prange and I, we have closed almost $250M in Hideaway Beach in the last five years, making us by far the highest sales experts in that community. I am a high-end luxury realtor focused on luxury homes and condos. Loving my job, loving helping people, and putting their needs above anything else, has made me successful, I believe.”