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$850,000
77 Days On Site

525 Bayside Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33919

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,457
SqFt
$346
/SqFt
1963
Built
Subdivision:
SUNSET COVE
County:
Lee
Call Now: 239-464-2278
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RARE OPPORTUNITY to live on a SAILBOAT GULF ACCESS CANAL that INTERSECTS with the RIVER for STUNNING RIVER & SUNSET VIEWS! SECLUDED HALF-ACRE- canal front lot on PRIVATE DRIVE is only ONE LOT FROM THE RIVER with 130ft of CANAL FRONTAGE!  This POOL HOME sustained damage from the hurricanes so it is being SOLD FOR LAND VALUE! Tear it down and BUILD YOUR DIRECT SAILBOAT ACCESS DREAM HOME! Grounds incorporate a Japanese-style stroll garden with stone pathways and rock formation, shady seating areas and a teahouse gazebo adjoining a koi pond with a rock waterfall and boat davits (10Klb each).  HOME IS BEING SOLD AND IS PRICE FOR LAND VALUE but is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR END-USERS, INVESTORS or BUILDERS.  CBS Home has major upgrades that might be REPURPOSED when rebuilding: HURRICANE IMPACT WINDOWS and DOORS throughout, ROOF & SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED in 2021 (for minimal electric bills and a whole-house water filtration system}. Pool and enclosed screen lanai with a travertine deck and small koi pond. There is tile flooring throughout, white shaker cabinetry & vanities and granite countertops. Garage has a sink & electric for an EV charger. There are ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR THE PROPERTY! Come walk the property and see for yourself what can be done to make this canal front lot into a MAGNIFICENT RIVER VIEW HOME!  Brand New 6500sf elevated MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR HOME BEING BUILT NEXT DOOR ON THE RIVER! PREMIERE LOCATION close to restaurants, shopping, physicians/hospitals, schools, entertainment, parks & recreation, places of worship and more!  SHORT CAR RIDE to beaches, downtown River District, RSW International Airport and I-75 for quick access north or south of Fort Myers. MAKE YOUR SHOWING APPOINTMENT TODAY!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$850,000
Days On Site 
77 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,457 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.4813 Acres
Year Built 
1963
MLS® Number 
224084450
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$4,536
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Appraiser
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a week agoPrice changed to $850,000
a week agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoStatus changed to Active
3 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.4813
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
Southeast
Disclosures 
Seller Disclosure
Energy Features 
Solar
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
AttachedGarageGuestGarage Door Opener
Pets 
Yes
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
2954
Style 
Ranch, One Story
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
RS-1
Interior Features
Appliances 
Water Purifier
Cooling 
Central AirElectric
Flooring 
Tile
Furnished 
Unfurnished
Heating 
Active SolarCentralElectricSolar
Interior 
Built-in FeaturesEntrance Foyer
Laundry Features 
Washer Hookup
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
BlockConcreteStucco
Lot Features 
Waterfront
Patio And Porch 
ScreenedPorch
Pool Features 
Private
Private Pool 
Yes
Road Frontage 
Private Road
Roof 
Shingle
View 
CanalRiver
Waterfront Features 
PondCanal AccessSeawall
Waterview 
CanalRiver
Community Features
Association Amenities 
None
Financing Terms Available 
Cash
MLS Area 
FM05 - Fort Myers Area
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Realty Group

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