$2,750,000
3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Bayview Acres
3807 San Carlos Drive, St James City, FL, 33956
About this home
RARE OPEN-BAY WATERFRONT ESTATE IN ST. JAMES CITY WITH DIRECT GULF ACCESS, NO BRIDGES & PANORAMIC SAN CARLOS BAY VIEWS! Positioned at the southern tip of Pine Island, this fully renovated luxury waterfront home offers deep-water boating access, incredible sunsets, expansive open-water views, and quick access to the Gulf of Mexico, Sanibel, Captiva, and surrounding islands. More than $400,000 in renovations have transformed the property into a luxurious, energy-efficient, move-in-ready retreat. Upgrades include a newer roof, spray-foam insulation, hurricane-impact windows and doors, whole-home generator, updated HVAC and ductwork, instant hot-water heaters, wide-plank tile flooring, and custom closets. Built for serious boaters, the property features a private dock with TWO BRAND-NEW BOAT LIFTS! 6,000-pound and 15,000-pound. Direct deep-water access with no bridges puts San Carlos Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, world-class fishing, boating, and island hopping just minutes from your backyard. Outdoor living is designed around the spectacular waterfront setting with a heated pool and spa, custom tiki hut, and fully equipped outdoor kitchen overlooking panoramic bay views and unforgettable Southwest Florida sunsets. Inside, the coastal-inspired kitchen features JennAir appliances, exotic granite countertops, and more than $250,000 in custom cabinetry. Expansive water views and sophisticated finishes create an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. Offered TURNKEY and tastefully furnished in a Tommy Bahama-inspired coastal style, with some exclusions, this home is ready to enjoy as a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or luxury waterfront getaway. An oversized four-car garage with epoxy flooring offers room for up to six vehicles plus generous storage for fishing gear, golf carts, paddleboards, kayaks, and water toys. Open San Carlos Bay views, direct no-bridge Gulf access, two new boat lifts, private dock, heated pool and spa, whole-home generator, hurricane-impact protection, luxury renovations, energy-efficient improvements, and turnkey furnishings combine to create a rare Pine Island waterfront property. Located in St. James City, this exceptional Southwest Florida waterfront home offers privacy, luxury, deep-water boating access, and true Old Florida island living. Schedule your private showing and experience one of St. James City’s most distinctive Gulf-access homes. Buyers considering Florida residency may also wish to explore potential future homestead and property-tax benefits. If Florida’s proposed property-tax amendment is approved by voters in November 2026, qualifying homeowners who establish Florida residency and homestead eligibility by December 31, 2026, may be eligible for additional property-tax benefits beginning in 2027. Buyers should independently verify eligibility with the appropriate property appraiser or tax professional.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2006
- Interior
- 3,555 sqft
- Lot size
- 14,679.72 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.34 acres
- Garage
- 4 car
- Days on market
- 277
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $38,500/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- South
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Natural gas
- Yes
- 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.
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Price & status history
Down $450,000 (14.1%) from the original list price.
| Jul 14, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $3,200,000 | $2,750,000 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Listed | $3,200,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2006 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 4-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.
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