$699,000
3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Bayview Acres
3594 Rita Lane, St James City, FL, 33956
About this home
Come see this very pretty home located on the 2nd canal in from the bay which takes just a couple of minutes ride to San Carlos Bay, and ten minutes more to Sanibel Island by boat. Great location in St. James City on Pine Island in the beautiful Bayview neighborhood. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home was completely remodeled after Hurricane Ian. 1,550 square feet PLUS an approximately 400 square foot sun room (with portable AC included) on the canal side and another 400 square foot travertine patio that leads to the boat lift. The interior is completely tiled, even the sun room. You will love the low maintenance yard that has beautiful gardens and palm trees. The home boasts a new HVAC with a raised outside unit, plus a 3 zone irrigation system with timer. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances that will remain. All windows and doors are impact resistant. No flooding inside during last 2 storms. This s is a great waterway neighborhood with easy to reach beaches and restaurants by boat. There are great and fun restaurants nearby that are golf cart or bicycle distances away when you are not boating to Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa or Cabbage Key. This is such a great location for boaters. Oh, and the Manatees love this canal. You can sit down by the canal on the beautiful area with easy care artificial turf watching all the wildlife. The boat lift has a new, all aluminum cradle with new cables as well. You're going to love this house. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE IT TODAY?!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1983
- Interior
- 1,550 sqft
- Lot size
- 8,232.84 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.19 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 170
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $9,786/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- North
- 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
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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3607 Rita Lane | Aug 2025 | $625,000 | 2/2 | 1,634 | $382 |
| 2499 Sapodilla Lane | Jan 2026 | $695,000 | 3/2 | 1,386 | $501 |
| 2758 8th Avenue | Apr 2026 | $710,000 | 3/2 | 1,745 | $407 |
| Average | 3 comps | $676,667 | $430 |
Market trends, St James City
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 $43,000 (5.8%) from the original list price.
| Aug 30, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $717,000 | $699,000 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Listed | $742,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 2-car garage
- Built 1983 — 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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