$599,000
2 Bed 2 Bath Pool Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in BAYVIEW ACRES, FL
3693 Ruby Avenue, St James City, FL, 33956
About this home
Experience peaceful, laid-back island living with quick direct Gulf access to open water. This bright and spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open living area that flows seamlessly to a large heated pool and screened lanai overlooking the covered boat lift and dock. Southern exposure provides all-day sun on the pool, making outdoor living especially enjoyable. The interior has been freshly painted and extensively updated. Major improvements include a new roof with architectural shingles, new soffits and gutters, a new HVAC system with ductwork, and a whole-house air filtration system (2023). The kitchen features all-new cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers and new Samsung appliances, along with custom wall bar and illuminated display cabinetry. Additional upgrades include a rebuilt ceiling lighting system with puck lights, a custom entertainment/display wall unit, and a custom closet in the primary bedroom. Outdoor enhancements include a re-screened pool cage with No-See-Um screening and modified picture window screening, a sealed and resurfaced pool with new tile décor, a new pool pump, and a front door with impact glass. Low-maintenance landscaping and improved drainage add to both curb appeal and functionality. For added peace of mind, the property includes a 2025 Flood Prevention System designed to keep exterior water out of the home, along with a septic pipe flap to help prevent interior water intrusion.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1974
- Interior
- 1,260 sqft
- Lot size
- 6,838.92 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.16 acres
- Garage
- 1 car
- Days on market
- 84
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $8,386/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Shutters
- Exposure
- South
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Based on the $/sqft of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3707 Clipper Lane | Sep 2025 | $560,000 | 2/2 | 1,399 | $400 |
| 2201 Sanibel Boulevard | Nov 2025 | $650,000 | 3/2 | 1,097 | $593 |
| 2937 Bracci Drive | Apr 2026 | $525,000 | 3/2 | 1,353 | $388 |
| 2288 Sycamore Street | Feb 2026 | $540,000 | 2/2 | 1,371 | $394 |
| 3315 Franzone Road | Nov 2025 | $687,500 | 3/3 | 1,320 | $521 |
| Average | 5 comps | $592,500 | $459 |
Market trends — St James City
Median of closed MLS sales each month over the available window. Months with too few sales are omitted; the range extends automatically as more sales close.
Live area medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
Price & status history
Down $49,900 (8%) from the original list price.
| Jun 9, 2026 | Sold | $575,000 |
| May 1, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $624,900 | $599,000 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Back on market | |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Listed | $624,900 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Shutters
- Built 1974 — 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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