$239,000
3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in North Fort Myers
1261 Driftwood Drive, North Fort Myers, FL, 33903
About this home
Set on just over half an acre, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a peaceful setting with a beautiful canal view right in your backyard. The spacious lot provides room to expand, garden, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the home offers a versatile layout with plenty of potential to update and customize to your style. Whether you’re an investor searching for your next project or a buyer ready to create your dream home, this property presents an excellent opportunity. With its large lot, quiet surroundings, and water view, it has the foundation to become a truly special retreat.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1947
- Interior
- 1,776 sqft
- Lot size
- 22,956.12 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.53 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 135
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $3,346/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- Northeast
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Assessment Paid
- Sewer
- Assessment Paid
- 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 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8505 Jenny Cae Lane | Feb 2026 | $276,000 | 3/2 | 1,720 | $160 |
| 3221 Sea Haven Court 2602 | Feb 2026 | $222,000 | 2/2 | 1,688 | $132 |
| 3200 Sea Haven Court 2101 | Jun 2026 | $247,000 | 2/2 | 1,688 | $146 |
| 13040 Sandy Key Bend 3504 | Mar 2026 | $232,500 | 2/2 | 1,688 | $138 |
| Average | 4 comps | $244,375 | $144 |
Market trends, North Fort Myers
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 $119,900 (41.4%) from the original list price.
| Mar 2, 2026 | Sold | $170,000 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Price reducedfrom $250,000 | $239,000 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Listed | $289,900 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Waterfront
- Built 1947 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- In a higher-risk flood zone (AE) — flood insurance likely required
- No garage listed
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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