$285,000
3 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in LEHIGH ACRES, FL
1040 Candlelight Drive, Lehigh Acres, FL, 33974
About this home
Magnificent 2026 -Built 3 BED / 2 BATH + DEN Canal-Backed Home with Impact Windows & Doors. Welcome to this magnificent 2026-built 3-bedroom, 2-bath plus den home featuring grand elevations, high tray ceilings, and an award-winning great room design. Nestled on a quiet street and backed to a canal, this home offers peaceful living while being minutes from major amenities and a quick commute to Fort Myers. The modern kitchen showcases impressive quartz rainfall countertops, soft-close gray shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. Elegant oversized porcelain tile flooring flows throughout the home, enhancing its contemporary appeal. Enjoy outdoor living with desirable tiled front and rear porches, while interior highlights include frameless glass tiled showers, spacious dual walk-in closets, media-ready wall-mount outlets, high-speed internet availability, and an awarding tiled back patio great for entertaining. A beautifully designed, move-in-ready home combining style, comfort, and convenience—schedule your private showing today!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2026
- Interior
- 1,361 sqft
- Lot size
- 10,001.376 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.23 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 2
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $3,990/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
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- New construction
- Yes
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1065 CRESTHAVEN Street | Aug 2025 | $303,410 | 3/2 | 1,389 | $218 |
| 1044 Cresthaven Street | Jan 2026 | $280,000 | 3/2 | 1,222 | $229 |
| 1036 Cresthaven Street | Jun 2026 | $260,000 | 3/2 | 1,195 | $218 |
| 836 Giorgio Avenue | Oct 2025 | $309,000 | 3/2 | 1,406 | $220 |
| 816 Genoa Avenue | Oct 2025 | $316,900 | 3/2 | 1,469 | $216 |
| 957 Commodore Street | Jul 2026 | $250,000 | 3/2 | 1,354 | $185 |
| Average | 6 comps | $286,552 | $214 |
Market trends — Lehigh Acres
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
Up $5,000 (1.8%) from the original list price.
| Jun 2, 2026 | Sold | $290,000 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Listed | $285,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2026 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- New construction
- Lower flood risk (zone X)
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 2-car garage
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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