$665,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2025

2597 Third St Matlacha, FL 33993

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,394 Sq Ft
5,184 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$278 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

167 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Concrete Pool
  • Cape Coral High School Rated A-
  • Mangrove Front
  • Bay View

About This Home

As of July 2025

Waterfront Boater’s Paradise with No Rental Restrictions! What sets this home apart? Rare, extensive permitted upgrades! In 2023: new AC, metal roof, flooring, insulation, plumbing, impact windows/doors, electric meter, and custom stucco paneling. In 2022: Alpha Foundations helical pilings and a brand-new seawall—true peace of mind for waterfront living. Nestled between Pine Island and Cape Coral in the vibrant village of Matlacha, this fully upgraded two-story home offers 2,300+ sq. ft. of coastal charm. The concrete lower level and wood-frame upper level feature 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a private pool, and a garage—ideal as a primary residence or a top-performing rental. Enjoy direct Gulf access with a boat lift, captain’s walk, and dock with water hookup. Take in unforgettable sunrises and sunsets from the top balcony and stroll to Matlacha’s iconic shops, seafood markets, and waterfront dining. With no HOA and no rental restrictions, you have the freedom to enjoy or invest—your slice of paradise is waiting. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackson Simison

Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. License #258032308 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Michael McMurray

Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. License #280500145

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Smith

Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. License #258028492

Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,429

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,184 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 104 x 50 x 104
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • River
  • Views of Preserve
  • Canal

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,394 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Open Floorplan
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Freezer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Impact Glass
  • High Impact Door

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Mangrove Front
  • Canal Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • School Choice Elementary And Middle School
  • School Choice High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Assessments
  • 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
  • Crows 2Nd Plat Of Matlacha Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,429

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.119
  • Lot Size: 50 x 104 x 50 x 104
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: PREFP
  • Co List Office Phone: 239-472-0078
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: CROWS 2ND PLAT OF MATLACHA
  • Directions: Head west on Pine Island Road. Turn left on Matlacha Ave and a right on Third Street
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Pets No Pets Comments: ,,,
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bedroom on Main Level, Family/Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Living/Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments, Split Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 2394.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Impact Glass, Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Pool Features: Concrete, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Bay, Canal, Mangroves, Preserve, Partial, River, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Access, Navigable Water, Seawall
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: RV Restriction(s)
  • Construction Type: Block, Other, Concrete, Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Security/High Impact Doors, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Open, Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Two Spaces, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry Tub
  • Security: None
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Assessment Paid
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Assessment Paid

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: SCHOOL CHOICE
  • High School: SCHOOL CHOICE
  • Middle Or Junior School: SCHOOL CHOICE

Lot Info

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

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9429.03
  • Tax Block: 5A
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 27, 2025
Sold by
Bitzer Karsten
Bought by
Harris Anthony P and Harris Debra E
Seller's Agent
Jackson Simison
Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Smith
Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$184,000
-21.67%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$657,889

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,111
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.26%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Bitzer Karsten
Bought by
Harris Anthony P and Harris Debra E
Seller's Agent
Jackson Simison
Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Smith
Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$184,000
-21.67%
Views
45

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
Rodgers Colette L
Bought by
Bitzer Karsten

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

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $665,000 Assured Title Services
Warranty Deed $665,000 Assured Title Services
Warranty Deed $469,000 Accurate Complete Title Inc
Warranty Deed $305,000 Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $150,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $665,000 -16.8% $278 / Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2025 05/31/25 Price Changed $799,000 -5.9% $334 / Sq Ft
05/31/2025 05/31/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $849,000 0.0% $355 / Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Price Changed $849,000 -3.0% $355 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Price Changed $875,000 -7.8% $365 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Price Changed $949,000 -2.7% $396 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $975,000 -- $407 / 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

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 225005676

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

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