$435,000
3 Bed 2 Bath Pool Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in FORT MYERS SHORES, FL
2138 Barbados Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, 33905
About this home
Direct Gulf-access pool home with deep water access ideal for larger boats (SAILBOAT ACCESS) and just a short ride to open water. Located on a wide canal with direct access to the Caloosahatchee River in the quiet Fort Myers Shores community with no HOA, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort and boating lifestyle. Inside, the open layout features cathedral ceilings, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, and tile flooring throughout. The primary suite offers tray ceilings and sliding glass doors to the pool, and both bathrooms have been updated. Enjoy the screened lanai with heated pool overlooking the canal, plus a 40-foot dock with space for a wide range of boats. Electric roll-down shutters on the lanai and storm protection throughout provide added peace of mind. Conveniently located near I-75, shopping, dining, Manatee Park, and just a short drive to downtown Fort Myers.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2004
- Interior
- 1,426 sqft
- Lot size
- 8,398.368 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.19 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 35
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $6,090/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- East
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- Yes
- Gulf access type
- Direct — no bridges
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
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 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2144 Saint Croix Avenue | Aug 2025 | $400,000 | 3/2 | 1,241 | $322 |
| 2124 Saint Croix Avenue | Jun 2026 | $525,000 | 3/2 | 1,480 | $355 |
| 13513 Marquette Boulevard | May 2026 | $362,500 | 3/2 | 1,357 | $267 |
| 13846 Sleepy Hollow Lane | Oct 2025 | $425,000 | 2/2 | 1,534 | $277 |
| 2225 Havana Avenue | Feb 2026 | $355,000 | 2/2 | 1,304 | $272 |
| Average | 5 comps | $413,500 | $299 |
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 $45,000 (10.3%) from the original list price.
| Jul 8, 2026 | Sold | $390,000 |
| May 6, 2026 | Listed | $435,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2004 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- Private pool
- Gulf access (Direct — no bridges)
- 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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