3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in St James City
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For SaleMLS# 2025018270

$480,000

3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in St James City

5209 Western Drive, St James City, FL, 33956

3 beds3 baths1,512 sqft
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About this home

Zoned agriculture! This could be your view every single day!!!!! Your Homestead awaits! Country Living Meets Coastal Beauty – 13.5 Acres of Peace, Privacy & Nature! Experience true Florida living on this beautiful, fenced, agricultural property featuring a turnkey manufactured country home overlooking 13.5 acres of natural beauty. The land includes 10.51 acres of protected mangroves/preserve and 3.3 acres of uplands, offering open space, privacy, and endless potential. Enjoy your own private pond surrounded by wildlife, native plants, and tranquil walking paths through the mangroves. The home boasts a custom 900 sq. ft. wraparound screened porch with stunning western exposure, perfect for relaxing and taking in Florida’s breathtaking sunsets. Move right in—everything you need is ready for you! A rare find—private, pristine, and perfectly set up for your Florida country lifestyle! Cash Buyers Only!

Property details

Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Year built
2011
Interior
1,512 sqft
Lot size
601,999.2 sqft
Acreage
13.82 acres
Garage
None
Days on market
138
Total association fees
None
CDD
None
Est. taxes (1.4%)
$6,720/yr
Flood zone (area est.)
Not available
Storm protection
None listed
Exposure
South
Waterfront
Yes
Gulf access
No
Gulf access type
N/A
Pool
No
Spa
No
Natural gas
No
Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
New construction
No
Pets
Yes
County
Lee

Maintenance included in the fee

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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.

AddressSoldSold priceBeds/BathsSq ft$/sqft
3307 Manatee DriveNov 2025$550,0002/21,360$404
4176 Lake Breeze LaneNov 2025$385,0003/21,522$253
Average2 comps$467,500$329

Market trends, St James City

Median list
$429,000
Median $/sqft
$317
Median sold (90d)
$440,000
Avg days on market
148
Active listings
101
Median sold price · St James City
$442,500last 3 months16.4% vs $380,000 prior 3 months
Median closed price by month · St James City
20.6% MoM30.2% YoY
$215k$420k$625kJul ’25Aug ’26
$436,500Aug ’26 · 18 sales

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 $19,000 (3.8%) from the original list price.

Apr 28, 2026Back on market
Mar 7, 2026Price reducedfrom $499,000$480,000
Nov 2, 2025Listed$499,000

The good, the trade-offs & the location

Pros
  • Built 2011 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
  • Waterfront
Consider
  • No garage listed
Location convenienceHigh
Hospital
11.7 mi
Cape Coral Hospital
Beach
6.5 mi
Sanibel Island
Airport
15 mi
Page Field (Fort Myers)
Shopping
12.6 mi
Coralwood / Merchants Crossing (Cape)

Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.

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