$474,900
2 Bed 3 Bath Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in ISLAND HARBORS, FL
2781 Bruce Street, Matlacha, FL, 33993
About this home
Waterfront Paradise with Direct Gulf Access and SOUTHERN EXPOSURE! Experience the ultimate Florida lifestyle at 2781 Bruce Street. This beautifully and luxuriously updated home features TWO spacious primary suites, 3-bathroons with a sunroom and offers effortless indoor-outdoor living and PRIME Gulf-access boating with deep water access and one minute out to open waters. Fully renovated kitchen and bathrooms with modern finishes, complimented by plantation shutters throughout, combining elegance and functionality. Wake up to serene canal views, enjoy morning coffee in the sunroom flooded with natural light, and step outside to your private dock with boat lift —and an open, airy layout with large windows frames the sparkling canal and enhances the bright, welcoming interior. This home is being sold fully furnished, making it move-in ready and perfect for immediate enjoyment. Designed for those who crave both relaxation and adventure, it’s ideal for entertaining, unwinding by the water, or launching your boat directly to the Gulf in minutes. Located in a tranquil residential setting in the magical island of Matlacha and filled with olde Florida charm, stunning sunsets, with some of the best fishing right off your back yard! Stroll over to the many shops/artist galleries just a few streets away, or enjoy the close to local amenities, this property is perfect for boating enthusiasts, sunseekers, and anyone dreaming of a true waterfront escape. This is more than a home — it’s a lifestyle. Your waterfront paradise awaits!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1982
- Interior
- 1,272 sqft
- Lot size
- 3,963.96 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.09 acres
- Garage
- 1 car
- Days on market
- 175
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $6,649/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- Southeast
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- Yes
- Gulf access type
- Direct — no bridges
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Assessment Paid
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Based on the $/sqft of 3 comparable homes sold nearby in the last 12 months. Indicative, not an appraisal.
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Recently sold nearby
Closed comparable sales within ~1 mile in the last 12 months — similar price, size, beds/baths, and age.
| Address | Sold | Sold price | Beds/Baths | Sq ft | $/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2655 Clyde Street | Jul 2025 | $480,000 | 2/1 | 1,230 | $390 |
| 11803 Island Avenue | Jan 2026 | $509,000 | 2/2 | 1,323 | $385 |
| 2480 Bayshore Drive | May 2026 | $570,000 | 3/2 | 1,383 | $412 |
| Average | 3 comps | $519,667 | $396 |
Market trends — Matlacha
Live area medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
Price & status history
Down $54,000 (10.8%) from the original list price.
| Jun 18, 2026 | Sold | $445,000 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $499,000 | $474,900 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Listed | $499,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Gulf access (Direct — no bridges)
- Built 1982 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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