$395,000
3 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in NORTH FORT MYERS, FL
72 Cardinal Drive, North Fort Myers, FL, 33917
About this home
NO BRIDGES – DIRECT GULF ACCESS! VACANT LOT ATTACHED!! A true boater’s dream with direct sailboat access to the Gulf of Mexico. This beautifully remodeled home offers just under 1600 square feet of living space and features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The spacious layout includes a large formal living and dining room, plus a separate family room—ideal for entertaining. Recent updates include new flooring, cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, fresh interior paint, updated molding and doors, and a new fence with garage gate. Move-in ready and thoughtfully upgraded throughout. An additional buildable lot is included, offering incredible flexibility for expansion, investment, or future development. No HOA and no rental restrictions—perfect for end users, seasonal residents, or investors. Don’t miss this exceptional waterfront opportunity.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1979
- Interior
- 1,522 sqft
- Lot size
- 8,102.16 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.19 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 43
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $5,530/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- Shutters
- Exposure
- East
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 W North Shore Avenue | Feb 2026 | $348,000 | 3/2 | 1,533 | $227 |
| 89 Glenmont Drive | Dec 2025 | $450,000 | 4/2 | 1,698 | $265 |
| 1383 Harbor View Drive | Feb 2026 | $390,000 | 3/2 | 1,578 | $247 |
| Average | 3 comps | $396,000 | $246 |
Market trends — North Fort Myers Heights
Live community medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
Price & status history
Down $45,000 (11.4%) from the original list price.
| Apr 23, 2026 | Sold | $350,000 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Listed | $395,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Shutters
- 2-car garage
- Built 1979 — 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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