$1,095,000
3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Imperial Shores
4986 Esplanade Street, Bonita Springs, FL, 34134
About this home
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged, AI generated or rendered. Beautifully maintained riverfront home situated along the Imperial River, offering sweeping long river views. Enjoy breathtaking water views with a protected preserve park beyond, offering exceptional privacy. A true beach and boater’s paradise, this property offers convenient access to both Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach, and features Gulf-access with an ideal boating setup, including a private dock with dual lifts. The home offers a metal roof (2022), whole house generator, propane tank (2020), 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious sunroom, versatile ground-level flex space, and garage parking for up to four vehicles. Step outside to the expansive deck and take in the picturesque water views while watching boats pass by and manatees and dolphins glide through the river. Backwater fishing is easily enjoyed from your own backyard, complete with a convenient fish cleaning station. This home is perfectly comfortable as-is OR the ideal canvas to update to your personal taste. With no HOA fees or rental restrictions, this property also presents an excellent investment opportunity. Ideally located near top dining and shopping, just minutes from Mercato, The Promenade, Waterside Shops, Coconut Point, 5th Avenue, and the International Airport.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1988
- Interior
- 2,052 sqft
- Lot size
- 10,236.6 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.23 acres
- Garage
- 4 car
- Days on market
- 249
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $15,330/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
- No
- Spa
- No
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4838/4836 Esplanade Street | Apr 2026 | $875,000 | 4/4 | 2,085 | $420 |
| 198 2nd Street | Mar 2026 | $1,100,000 | 4/3 | 2,188 | $503 |
| 3801 Bay Hammock Court | May 2026 | $950,000 | 2/2 | 2,051 | $463 |
| 260 Barefoot Beach Boulevard 201 | Aug 2026 | $1,055,000 | 3/3 | 2,003 | $527 |
| 3803 Essex Place | Jul 2026 | $925,000 | 3/3 | 2,158 | $429 |
| 266 Barefoot Beach Boulevard 201 | Dec 2025 | $1,200,000 | 3/3 | 2,003 | $599 |
| Average | 6 comps | $1,017,500 | $490 |
Market trends, Bonita Springs
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 $300,000 (21.5%) from the original list price.
| Jun 5, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $1,195,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Listed | $1,395,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Waterfront
- 4-car garage
- Built 1988 — 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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