Belize at Cape Marco is a luxury Gulf-front high-rise at 970 Cape Marco Drive within the private, guard-gated Cape Marco community on southern Marco Island. Completed in 2004, Belize contains approximately 148 residences across 24 floors and belongs to Cape Marco's later generation of luxury condominium towers.
Belize is especially important to buyers who want substantially more interior space than is available in a conventional beachfront condominium. Recurring floor plans extend from approximately 2,680 square feet to approximately 3,844 square feet, while rare penthouse and upper-level residences can be dramatically larger and should be treated as a separate luxury category.
Address 970 Cape Marco Drive
Completed 2004
Building Approx. 24 Floors
Residences Approx. 148 Condos
Typical Bedrooms Primarily 3 Bedrooms
Luxury Tier Large Penthouses
Belize valuation sequence: exact floor-plan family → residence line or stack → floor elevation → Gulf and Crescent Beach panorama → secondary island exposure → terrace configuration → parking and storage → renovation and storm protection → condominium financial condition → closest same-building comparable sales.
Large Gulf-Front Residences
Belize provides one of the broadest collections of large condominium floor plans within Cape Marco. The building includes several recurring three-bedroom luxury-residence categories before moving into highly specialized penthouse properties.
For many buyers, this creates an alternative to maintaining a large waterfront single-family home. Belize can provide estate-scale living areas, multiple bedroom suites, large terraces, secure parking and extensive amenities while the condominium association manages the exterior building environment.
Belize Floor Plans & Residence Sizes
Approx. 2,680 Sq. Ft. A comparatively manageable Belize three-bedroom residence while retaining substantial living space and the Cape Marco Gulf-front setting.
Approx. 3,029–3,110 Sq. Ft. Large three-bedroom luxury residences with generous primary and guest-suite arrangements, terraces and substantial common living areas.
Approx. 3,600 Sq. Ft. Expansive residences that can provide separate family or den spaces, significant Gulf-facing terraces and multiple guest suites.
Approx. 3,844 Sq. Ft. Among Belize's largest recurring conventional floor-plan categories below the specialized penthouse market.
These floor-plan categories should not be blended indiscriminately when evaluating price per square foot. A 2,680-square-foot Belize residence and a 3,844-square-foot residence can serve different buyer needs despite sharing the same building.
Belize Penthouses
Belize becomes especially distinctive in its upper-level and penthouse market. Documented penthouse properties can exceed the tower's conventional residence sizes substantially, with some upper-level configurations moving into true vertical-estate territory.
These homes should be valued separately from standard Belize residences. Scarcity, ceiling height, customized layouts, bedroom count, terrace design, floor elevation, private-elevator arrival, garage spaces and panoramic exposures can carry more importance than a building-wide average.
When Belize penthouse turnover is limited, the appropriate comparison set may include other Belize upper-level sales, Veracruz at Cape Marco and selected exceptional luxury condominiums elsewhere on Marco Island.
Private-Elevator Living
Private or semi-private elevator arrival is an important part of Belize's luxury character. Many residences provide direct access into an individual foyer rather than requiring owners to enter through a conventional shared residential corridor.
This configuration can make a large Belize residence feel more like a private home while retaining the controlled access, staffing and amenity advantages of high-rise condominium ownership.
Front & Rear Terraces
Outdoor living is a major component of Belize. Large residences can provide a principal Gulf-facing terrace connected to the main living areas and primary suite, together with additional outdoor space serving guest suites or secondary exposures.
Buyers should compare actual terrace depth, usable furniture area, wind, privacy, shade, railing design and direct room access. Two residences with similar interior square footage can provide very different daily experiences when their outdoor configurations differ.
Gulf & Crescent Beach Views
Belize's elevated Gulf-front position creates expansive coastal views. Depending on floor and residence line, the panorama may include the Gulf of Mexico, Marco Island's Crescent Beach, Caxambas Pass, Cape Romano, offshore islands and sunset skies.
Buyers should evaluate the actual view from the great room, primary suite, guest rooms and terraces rather than relying on a generic “Gulf view” description. Floor elevation and stack can materially change the relationship between the residence, beach, horizon and island.
Floor Height & Residence Line
Same-stack transactions can be particularly useful in Belize because they preserve much of the underlying floor plan and view orientation. Floor elevation can then be analyzed for differences in horizon, privacy, wind, beach visibility and overall panorama.
Higher elevation may create broader horizons, but it should not automatically be assumed to produce the same value premium for every buyer. Some owners prefer a stronger visual relationship with the beach and Gulf closer to the building's amenity level.
Belize Amenities
Belize offers an extensive amenity environment appropriate to its luxury positioning. Facilities associated with the building include Gulf-side pool and spa areas, fitness facilities, theater and social spaces, guest accommodations, billiards, bicycle storage and building services.
Gulf-Side Pool & Spa Resort-style outdoor recreation maintains a direct connection with the Gulf-front setting.
Fitness Center Building-level fitness facilities supplement the larger Cape Marco recreational environment.
Theater & Social Areas Resident gathering, entertainment and billiards spaces support both seasonal and full-time ownership.
Guest Suites Building guest accommodations can provide overflow space subject to current reservation policies and availability.
Amenity availability and procedures may change. Buyers should verify current facilities, guest-suite procedures, staffing and other rules directly through Belize management and the current condominium documents.
Cape Marco Beach & Racquet Lifestyle
Belize owners also participate in the larger Cape Marco environment. Cape Marco provides controlled access together with beachfront, racquet, fitness, fishing and waterfront recreational facilities.
Buyers should distinguish facilities maintained by the Belize condominium association from those maintained by the Cape Marco master association when reviewing fees, reserves, insurance and other ownership obligations.
Garage Parking & Storage
Secure under-building garage parking is an important component of Belize ownership, and larger luxury residences may convey more than one parking space. The exact parking configuration must still be verified for each unit.
Confirm the numbered parking space or spaces.
Verify whether parking rights are deeded, assigned or limited common elements.
Review proximity to the appropriate elevator.
Confirm the storage area transferring with the residence.
Verify current electric-vehicle charging procedures.
Confirm current guest-parking rules.
Belize vs. Veracruz
Veracruz at Cape Marco is the most natural comparison for many Belize buyers. The two towers belong to Cape Marco's later luxury-development era and both provide large residences, extensive terraces and exceptional penthouse opportunities.
The better choice depends on the actual properties available. Compare floor-plan family, stack, floor elevation, Gulf panorama, bedroom arrangement, terrace configuration, parking, storage, renovation and condominium financial condition rather than selecting a building solely by reputation.
Belize vs. Cozumel
Cozumel at Cape Marco becomes relevant for buyers who want a substantial Gulf-front three-bedroom residence but may not require Belize's largest floor plans or newer construction generation.
Cozumel's recurring residences generally occupy a somewhat smaller size range. Belize becomes increasingly compelling when the buyer wants approximately 3,000 square feet or more, extensive private-elevator living, large terraces or a specialized penthouse property.
Belize vs. Tampico, Monterrey & Merida
Earlier Cape Marco towers provide additional alternatives at progressively different residence sizes. Tampico emphasizes lower-density three-bedroom ownership, Monterrey provides a broad middle range of two- and three-bedroom residences, and Merida offers Cape Marco ownership in substantially more manageable floor plans.
This wide variation is exactly why one Cape Marco-wide average should not determine the value of an individual Belize residence.
Renovation & Storm Protection
Belize residences range from more original interiors to comprehensively renovated luxury homes. Renovation should be evaluated only after permanent real-estate characteristics such as floor plan, stack, floor elevation and Gulf exposure are aligned.
Buyers should review kitchens, baths, flooring, cabinetry, appliances and millwork together with windows, sliding doors, shutters, HVAC, electrical improvements and plumbing work. Applicable permits and condominium approvals should be confirmed for major renovations.
Condominium Financial & Structural Due Diligence
A Belize purchase involves both the individual Belize condominium association and the broader Cape Marco master community. Buyers should review current documentation for both rather than relying on historical listing descriptions.
Current operating budget and financial statements
Reserve balances and scheduled contributions
Applicable milestone and engineering documentation
Structural Integrity Reserve Study information where applicable
Master-property insurance coverage and deductibles
Approved, outstanding or contemplated special assessments
Completed and planned capital projects
Cape Marco master-association obligations
Parking and storage rights
Current rental restrictions
Current pet policies
An exceptional Gulf view and renovated interior do not eliminate exposure to building-level reserves, insurance, exterior restoration, balconies, elevators, roofs, garages, mechanical systems or future capital projects.
How to Value a Belize Condo
Belize should not be valued from a broad Marco Island condominium average. Even a Belize-wide average can become misleading when very large residences or penthouses enter the sales sample.
The preferred comparable-sales sequence is:
Exact Belize floor-plan family
Same or closely related residence line
Similar floor elevation
Comparable Gulf and beach panorama
Similar terrace configuration
Comparable parking and storage
Similar storm protection
Comparable renovation quality
Current association financial condition
If same-plan evidence is limited, expand first to another similar Belize residence and then carefully to comparable Veracruz or other upper-luxury Cape Marco sales.
Buyers should first decide how much living area they actually need. Approximately 2,680 square feet, 3,000-plus square feet, 3,600-plus square feet and a specialized penthouse represent meaningfully different purchases.
Next compare exact residence line, floor elevation, Gulf panorama, terrace relationships, parking and storage. Renovation and furnishings should be evaluated only after these permanent characteristics have been aligned.
Selling a Belize Condo
Belize sellers should begin with the closest same-building competition rather than broad Cape Marco or Marco Island averages. Same-plan and same-stack transactions usually provide the strongest starting point.
Adjust for floor elevation, Gulf panorama, terraces, parking, storage, impact protection and association condition before assigning premiums for renovation, furnishings and decorative finishes.
Penthouse sellers require an even narrower comparison because scarcity, customization and extraordinary living area make conventional Belize transactions less useful as direct valuation evidence.
Belize & Cape Marco Market Activity
The Cape Marco Market Report tracks current listings and recent transactions across Belize, Veracruz, Cozumel, Tampico, Monterrey and Merida.
Use the report for broader Cape Marco context, then narrow the analysis back to Belize and the correct residence category. A Merida condominium and a large Belize residence can both be located inside Cape Marco while belonging to fundamentally different competitive markets.
Schulz Realty can help buyers and sellers compare Belize residences by floor-plan family, stack, floor elevation, Gulf and Crescent Beach exposure, terraces, parking, storage, renovation, condominium financial condition and the most relevant Cape Marco comparable sales.
Belize residence counts, building details, floor plans, living areas, bedroom configurations, penthouse measurements, views, terrace arrangements, ceiling heights, elevator configurations, parking and storage rights, impact protection, amenities, Cape Marco facilities, condominium fees, master-association fees, reserves, insurance coverage, deductibles, assessments, structural and capital projects, rental restrictions, pet policies and individual residence features may vary or change. Buyers and sellers should verify material information through current Belize condominium documents, Cape Marco master-association documents, current MLS records, financial statements, applicable engineering and reserve information, insurance records, inspections, public records, title work and appropriate qualified professionals.
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program (BR Program) of M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. Properties listed with brokerage firms other than this company are marked with the BR Program Icon or the BR House Icon and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The properties displayed may not be all the properties available through the BR Program. The information provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any other purpose.