$849,900
4 Bed Pool Home for Sale in North Fort Myers
9851 Merle Drive, North Fort Myers, FL, 33917
About this home
PRICED TO SELL! PRICED BELOW MARKET VALUE. This property has it all! Located on just over 5 ACRES this acreage estate home features a 4 bed/2.5 Bath Florida Style Saltwater Pool home with an additional detached 1 Bed/1 Bath furnished guest house perfect for supplemental income via Airbnb, visiting guests or extended family. Located off Merle Dr., this superb location is just 2 miles off Bayshore and Nalle Road on a paved no pass-through private road which is surrounded by other large acreage estate homes. The property is completely fenced with wrought iron electric gated entry, attached 2 car garage, additional detached parking garage, multiple storage sheds, horse stalls with chicken run & separate coop and is zoned AG2 (which allows for outbuildings and agricultural exemptions for lowered taxes). The owner excavated an additional pond on the rear property and back filled the lot to allow animals to range even during rainy season. Built in 1999 this Florida Style Home has an inviting feel with front porch entry, an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, split bedroom floor plan, plank tile flooring throughout, centrally located kitchen featuring granite countertop &, new stainless appliances, wood burning fireplace, and a large volleyball style pool with a shaded patio overlooking the pasture. Notable features and upgrades include a 2015 metal roof with a new roofs over the guest house garage and barn, detached garage walls replaced in 2026, new firepit, new screens on the house lanai, new A/C units on both houses, new well, new septic system for the guest house, fresh paint inside and blackout blinds installed throughout the home. The owner also planted a variety of trees which will be attached to this listing. The owners are now ready to pass down their beloved oasis “Simply Natural Farm” to the next owner that will enjoy this retreat just as much as they have!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1999
- Interior
- 2,760 sqft
- Lot size
- 223,724.16 sqft
- Acreage
- 5.14 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 173
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $11,899/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- No · Low risk (X)
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- North
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Well
- 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19780 Skipper Road | Oct 2025 | $899,999 | 3/2 | 2,691 | $334 |
| Average | 1 comps | $899,999 | $334 |
Market trends, North Fort Myers
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Price & status history
Down $60,000 (6.8%) from the original list price.
| Jul 31, 2026 | Sold | $825,000 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $885,000 | $849,900 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Listed | $885,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Lower flood risk (zone X)
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- Built 1999 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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