NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2597 3rd St Matlacha, FL 33993

Estimated Value: $643,000 - $681,837

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,394 Sq Ft
$275/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2019

Last sale price $469,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,222/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Concrete Pool
  • Waterfront
  • Cape Coral High School Rated A-
  • Bay View
  • Canal Access

About This Home

As of March 2019

Incredible views from this two story island home! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is nestled right in the heart of the historical fishing village of Matlacha. Art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and live music are just a short walk away from this fully updated home. Property features updated kitchen, updated baths, flooring and A NEW ROOF. Enjoy the southern exposure in the heated pool and the paved pool deck. This home has a 10,000# boatlift and a new dock. The location of this gulf access home offers quick access to world class fishing, pristine beaches, Sanibel, Boca Grande and the Gulf of Mexico or if you are a homebody sit on the dock and watch the dolphins and manatees play! Light, bright and airy this home has it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Fischer

Century 21 Sunbelt Realty License #258017994 Listed on: 02/12/2019

Century 21 Sunbelt Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Katrin Weiss

Best Invest Realty LLC License #251504174

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,791

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 104 x 50 x 104
  • Waterfront
  • North Facing Home
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned RS-1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Canal

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,394 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Jalousie or louvered window
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Loft
  • Tile Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Canal Access

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 14 / 5A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-44-22-04-0005A.0140

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Matlacha Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,791

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size: 50 x 104 x 50 x 104
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: MATLACHA
  • Directions: West in Pine Island rd- left on Matlacha Ave - Right on Third home i on the left
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Loft
  • Living Area: 2394.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Jalousie, Single Hung
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Pool Features: Concrete, Electric Heat, Heated, Pool Equipment
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Bay, Canal, Partial
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Access
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boat Facilities
  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 24-44-22-04-0005A.0140
  • Zoning Description: RS-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4791.0
  • Tax Block: 5A
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2025
Sold by
Bitzer Karsten
Bought by
Harris Anthony P and Harris Debra E
Current Estimated Value
$657,709

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Bitzer Karsten
Bought by
Harris Anthony P and Harris Debra E

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2019
Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
Rodgers Colette L
Bought by
Bitzer Karsten
Seller's Agent
Katie Fischer
Century 21 Sunbelt Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katrin Weiss
Best Invest Realty LLC
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$469,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2013
Sold by
Tafilowski John E
Bought by
Rodgers Mark and Rodgers Colette L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2008
Sold by
Tafilowski John E
Bought by
Hewitt Charlotte M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harris Anthony P $665,000 Assured Title Services
Harris Anthony P $665,000 Assured Title Services
Bitzer Karsten $469,000 Accurate Complete Title Inc
Rodgers Mark $305,000 Attorney
Hewitt Charlotte M -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rodgers Mark $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Sold $469,000 -6.0% $196 / Sq Ft
02/27/2019 02/27/19 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2019 02/12/19 For Sale $499,000 -- $208 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,429 $556,926 $133,045 $342,121
2024 $9,429 $572,902 -- --
2023 $2,200 $148,197 $148,187 $10
2022 $8,042 $473,473 $0 $0
2021 $6,915 $430,430 $141,863 $288,567
2020 $6,989 $430,410 $102,638 $327,772
2019 $6,931 $419,092 $102,638 $316,454
2018 $4,827 $309,965 $0 $0
2017 $4,828 $303,590 $0 $0
2016 $4,791 $333,401 $138,668 $194,733
2015 $4,636 $298,599 $133,110 $165,489
2014 -- $241,098 $105,248 $135,850
2013 -- $208,297 $92,541 $115,756
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katie Fischer

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Katie Fischer

    Century 21 Sunbelt Realty

    (239) 283-1100

    25 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Katie Fischer
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Katrin Weiss

    Best Invest Realty LLC

    (239) 777-0005

    44 Total Sales

    Katrin Weiss
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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 219012936

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 24-44-22-04-0005A.0140

Florida Lee County Matlacha 33993

2597 3rd St, Matlacha, FL

Not Listed for Sale

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