$500,000
2 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Fort Myers
1140 Vesper Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
About this home
Welcome to your private oasis! This charming mid-century home sits on a peaceful canal, just moments from direct gulf access and a short golf cart ride to the golf course. Nestled in one of Fort Myers' most picturesque vintage neighborhoods, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom retreat offers everything you've been looking for. Surrounded by lush, mature landscaping—including a thriving rambutan / lychee tree— this home is a haven for beautiful birds and wildlife. Enjoy the true Florida lifestyle as you sip your morning coffee from the serene, screened-in lanai. The quarter acre property also features a 75 ft concrete seawall with potential for Sidemount boat lifts, ideal for a smaller vessel or personal watercraft. The smart kitchen, costume window coverings, in residence laundry room with sink, a carport, outdoor storage, and kayak storage all add to the appeal. The ROOF was re-shingled in 2022, and there are IMPACT RESISTANT doors and windows. Come see it for yourself—you won’t want to leave!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1957
- Interior
- 1,218 sqft
- Lot size
- 10,846.44 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.25 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 175
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $7,000/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- No · Low risk (X)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- South
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Assessment Paid
- Sewer
- Assessment Paid
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Flood risk shown is an area-level estimate and can differ from a specific unit's actual FEMA designation (which varies by structure and elevation). Look up this address on the FEMA Flood Map and verify with a licensed insurance agent before relying on it.
We rate a home against recently SOLD homes within ~1 mile that match on size, beds/baths, and age. This home doesn't have enough close comparables in the last 12 months for a reliable read, ask Rick for a personalized CMA.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1537 Covington Circle | Apr 2026 | $375,000 | 2/2 | 1,188 | $316 |
| Average | 1 comps | $375,000 | $316 |
Market trends, Fort Myers
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 $115,000 (19.2%) from the original list price.
| Nov 7, 2025 | Sold | $485,000 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Price reducedfrom $525,000 | $500,000 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Listed | $600,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Lower flood risk (zone X)
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- Built 1957 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- No garage listed
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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