Opportunity knocks on Fort Myers Beach. This canal-front gem awaits your vision! Imagine waking up to the gentle sway of palm trees and the promise of a sun-drenched day on Fort Myers Beach. This ground-level home is perfectly positioned on a deep-water canal and offers a rare chance to create your dream waterfront lifestyle. The structure of this home weathered the storm, and it presents an incredible opportunity for those with vision and a passion for coastal living. This is an unbeatable location on an oversized lot with 83 feet of water frontage, across from beautiful natural mangroves, so you can embrace the quintessential Florida lifestyle with boating, fishing, and water sports right at your doorstep. Your personal boat ramp makes launching effortless, inviting you to explore the stunning waterways and beyond – it’s just a quick cruise to the bay and out to the open Gulf. A leisurely 5-minute stroll puts you directly on the pristine sands of Fort Myers Beach, where you can soak up the sun, collect seashells, and enjoy breathtaking sunsets. This community is resilient and rebuilding stronger than ever, which is a testament to the enduring appeal and vibrant future of this coveted location. With a little TLC and your creative touch, this property can be transformed into a stunning waterfront retreat. Don't miss this chance to invest in your slice of paradise and create lasting memories on Fort Myers Beach. This is more than just a property, it's an opportunity to build your dream!
For sale
$709,000
260 Sterling Ave, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
3beds
1,584sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$448/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning waterwaysDeep-water canalPersonal boat rampBeautiful natural mangrovesOversized lotWater frontage
- 163 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 18, 2025 at 08:46am
Listed by:
Kathleen Waite 239-236-4350,
Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers and the Islands,
Sarah Ashton 239-691-4915,
Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers and the Islands
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2250393

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: DR/LR Combo, Kitchen, Laundry, Workshop
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, 8 Ft Ceilings
- Flooring: Terrazzo
- Doors: French Doors, Jalousie, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Jalousie, Sliding
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,584 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal Salt, No Bridge, Seawall, Canal
- Frontage length: 83
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 334624W2005L00130
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Ground Level, Stucco
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mcphie Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fort Myers Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $448/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $786,441
- Annual tax amount: $2,558
- Date on market: 3/4/2025
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
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