$1,050,000
3 Bed 2.5 Bath Pool Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in CAPE CORAL, FL
1227 SW 51st Street, Cape Coral, FL, 33914
About this home
Experience the pinnacle of coastal luxury at 1227 SW 51st Street Cape Coral, Florida, a captivating 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath (pool bath) residence offering direct sailboat access to the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. Perfectly positioned on an oversized 10,846 sq. ft. lot along the 127-ft-wide Finn Canal, this waterfront masterpiece features 164 ft. of pristine canal frontage, two composite docks with water & electric, a 40-ft. canopy (2023), and a 20,000-lb Golden Boat Lift—ready for your yacht or sailboat.From your backyard, set sail to Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers Beach, Cayo Costa, Pine Island, Boca Grande, Useppa, Key West, and beyond. Enjoy peaceful moments of pristine boat and kayak watching as the waterway comes to life around you. Inside, elegance meets comfort with a $100K+ designer kitchen remodel (2023) featuring Quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances, soft-close wood cabinetry, pull-out drawers, and double ovens—a chef’s and entertainer’s delight. The open-concept layout is enhanced by plantation shutters, electric blinds, and expansive water views from nearly every room. Notable upgrades include Daikin 4-ton AC (2022), new roof (2021), water heater (2023), saltwater pool, interior paint (2025), and a custom owner’s closet (2025). Additional features such as electric hurricane shutters for the kitchen windows and a hurricane crank for the front door. The impeccable craftsmanship throughout offers peace of mind and style in equal measure. Outdoors, a travertine-tiled lanai surrounds the sparkling saltwater pool and spa, overlooking wide intersecting-canal views—the perfect setting for world-class sunrises and unforgettable sunsets. Unwind beneath your private tiki, toast to the golden sky, and feel the serenity that defines true waterfront living. Every detail of this home reflects refinement, tranquility, and adventure—a rare opportunity to live the Southwest Florida boating lifestyle at its most luxurious. This one won't last long! The boat is available outside of the sale of the home.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1998
- Interior
- 2,119 sqft
- Lot size
- 10,846.44 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.25 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 10
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $14,700/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- North
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1431 SW 53rd Lane | Dec 2025 | $888,500 | 3/2 | 2,037 | $436 |
| 5228 SW 8th Court | Jul 2026 | $885,000 | 3/3 | 2,312 | $383 |
| 1716 SW 50th Terrace | Jul 2026 | $910,000 | 3/2 | 2,028 | $449 |
| 5220 SW 8th Place | Apr 2026 | $815,000 | 3/2 | 1,959 | $416 |
| 1833 SW 49th Terrace | Jun 2026 | $1,020,000 | 3/3 | 2,138 | $477 |
| 5331 Skyline Boulevard | Dec 2025 | $899,000 | 3/2 | 2,186 | $411 |
| Average | 6 comps | $902,917 | $429 |
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 $100,000 (9.5%) from the original list price.
| Dec 4, 2025 | Sold | $950,000 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Listed | $1,050,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- Built 1998 — 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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