$274,900
3 Bed SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in Fort Myers
12938 5th Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33905
About this home
This home sits on a spacious corner triple lot, giving your kids and pets plenty of room to play and roam. Inside, you’ll find tile flooring throughout, making upkeep simple and stress-free. The layout offers two separate living areas, ideal for hosting family and friends or creating flexible spaces to fit your needs. Enjoy the mornings and evenings in the spacious screened in lanai. Updates include roof (2024), A/C (2024), and water heater (2021). Shopping is within 1 mile. Easy access to major roads; I-75 and SR 31. It's the perfect starter home for your family. Make it yours!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1985
- Interior
- 1,426 sqft
- Lot size
- 13,242.24 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.30 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 146
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $3,849/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- North
- Waterfront
- No
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Maintenance included in the fee
What the association dues cover, per the MLS. Confirm the full schedule with the HOA.
Amenities
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.
Based on the $/sqft of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12931 Fifth Street | Jan 2026 | $290,000 | 4/2 | 1,304 | $222 |
| 2223 Parkview Drive | Nov 2025 | $291,500 | 3/2 | 1,335 | $218 |
| 13344 3rd Street | May 2026 | $275,000 | 3/2 | 1,480 | $186 |
| 2225 Isle Of Pines Avenue | Jun 2026 | $315,000 | 3/2 | 1,576 | $200 |
| 12308 2nd Street | Sep 2025 | $294,000 | 3/2 | 1,256 | $234 |
| 2203 Santiago Avenue | Apr 2026 | $300,000 | 3/2 | 1,463 | $205 |
| Average | 6 comps | $294,250 | $211 |
Market trends, Fort Myers Shores
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 community medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
Price & status history
Down $37,100 (11.9%) from the original list price.
| May 5, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $295,000 | $274,900 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Listed | $312,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- 2-car garage
- Built 1985 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- In a higher-risk flood zone (AE) — flood insurance likely required
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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