$1,800,000
3 Bed 3 Bath Pool Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in CAPE CORAL, FL
5257 Nautilus Drive, Cape Coral, FL, 33904
About this home
Live on the River with little fear of flooding. This home stayed dry inside during IAN!! Experience the SW Florida lifestyle in this river front residence. The minute you walk through the front entrance of this lovely home sitting on a high elevation you are greeted with a panoramic back drop of the Caloosahatchee River. The open-floor plan arrangement offers just shy of 2500 sq. ft. including a spacious kitchen/ great room. Formal and Kitchenette dining, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths. Master suite, guest en- suite, guest bedroom with pool bath. Built in 2009 this home is nicely appointed: granite counters, wood cabinetry, tile and wood floors, volume ceilings, crown molding, tall baseboards, & plantation shutters throughout in every room. Outdoor kitchen with built in beer tapper, picture screen window and more. The lanai is spacious & accessed from four areas within the residence and is complete with an infinity edge pool, spa, and an ample blend of under truss and sun space. Just beyond… your own private composite dock with canopy and Boat lift, newer seawall, all surrounded by tall Royal Palms. This home is secured with impact windows and electric wind rated Kevlar screen. Enjoy morning sunrises.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2009
- Interior
- 2,443 sqft
- Lot size
- 13,068 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.30 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 33
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $25,200/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors, Shutters
- Exposure
- East
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Assessment Paid
- Sewer
- Assessment Paid
- 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 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1131 Lucerne Avenue | Dec 2025 | $1,575,000 | 3/3 | 2,314 | $681 |
| 5338 Del Monte Court | Apr 2026 | $1,475,000 | 3/3 | 2,622 | $563 |
| 14220 Royal Harbour Court 310 | Feb 2026 | $1,350,000 | 3/3 | 2,557 | $528 |
| 14328 Harbour Landings Drive 18C | Oct 2025 | $1,500,000 | 3/2 | 2,434 | $616 |
| 5313 Congo Court | Jul 2026 | $1,950,000 | 4/3 | 2,606 | $748 |
| 5374 Congo Court | Dec 2025 | $1,650,000 | 3/3 | 2,402 | $687 |
| Average | 6 comps | $1,583,333 | $637 |
Market trends — Cape Coral
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 $210,000 (11.7%) from the original list price.
| Dec 5, 2025 | Sold | $1,590,000 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Back on market | |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Listed | $1,800,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2009 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors, Shutters
- 2-car garage
- 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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