$709,000

260 Sterling Ave Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Estimated payment $4,079/month

Total Views 2,338
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
$448 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Canal View
  • Fort Myers Beach Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mangrove Front
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

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!

Listing Agent

Kathleen Waite

Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers and the Islands Brokerage Phone: 845-652-3345 License #258031558 Listed on: 03/04/2025

Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers and the Islands

Co-Listing Agent

Sarah Ashton

Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers Brokerage Phone: 845-652-3345 License #280595635

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,592

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 8,799 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 108 x 83 x 80 x 109
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Oversized Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned RS-1

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Jalousie or louvered window
  • Sliding Windows
  • French Doors
  • Terrazzo Flooring
  • Canal Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Mangrove Front
  • Canal Access
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 13 / L
  • Assessor Parcel Number 33-46-24-W2-005L0.0130

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Boat Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,592

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.202
  • Lot Size: 108 x 83 x 80 x 109
  • Co List Office Mls Id: FFMIS
  • Co List Office Phone: 239-236-4350
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: NOT APPLICABLE
  • Architectural Style: Other, Ranch, One Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 845-652-3345
  • Pets No Pets Comments: ,,,
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Terrazzo
  • Interior Amenities: French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Other, Tub Shower
  • Living Area: 1584.0
  • Dining Room Type: Bathroom, Guest Quarters, Other
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Jalousie, Sliding
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Oversized Lot
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Canal, Mangroves
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Access, Mangrove, Navigable Water, Seawall
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Owner Has Flood Insurance
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, None, Patio, Room For Pool
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Property Condition: Known Damage
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Paved, Two Spaces

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 33-46-24-W2-005L0.0130
  • Zoning Description: RS-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2592.33
  • Tax Block: L
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 $2,592 $209,672 -- --
2023 $2,558 $203,565 $0 $0
2022 $2,638 $197,636 $0 $0
2021 $2,593 $463,612 $324,142 $139,470
2020 $2,604 $189,231 $0 $0
2019 $2,546 $184,977 $0 $0
2018 $2,458 $181,528 $0 $0
2017 $2,444 $177,794 $0 $0
2016 $2,417 $383,839 $245,349 $138,490
2015 $2,434 $360,808 $244,131 $116,677
2014 $2,426 $339,003 $242,930 $96,073
2013 -- $289,205 $209,691 $79,514
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2025 03/04/25 For Sale $709,000 -- $448 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $115,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 225023839

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 33-46-24-W2-005L0.0130