$749,000
4 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Bayview Acres
3571 Emerald Avenue, St James City, FL, 33956
About this home
Welcome to your own private waterfront retreat! This beautifully redesigned 4 BEDROOM POOL home has been renovated from top to bottom with exceptional attention to detail. MAJOR updates include a NEW metal roof, impact-resistant windows & doors, spray-foam insulation, updated electrical and plumbing, a NEW A/C system, and all-new pool equipment, providing peace of mind for years to come. Inside, you’ll find elegant tile flooring throughout, a custom-designed kitchen, beautifully updated bathrooms, custom window treatments in every room, and abundant natural light enhanced by stylish modern lighting. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to blend comfort with sophistication. Step outside into your backyard paradise featuring a new saltwater pool, cozy fire pit, lush tropical landscaping, privacy fencing, a new seawall, and a 16,000-pound boat lift—perfect for enjoying Southwest Florida’s boating lifestyle. Located in the desirable Bayview Acres community, just minutes from open water, this property offers quick Gulf access while providing plenty of parking for guests, trailers, or recreational vehicles. Being sold turnkey furnished, this exceptional home is truly move-in ready. Simply bring your swimsuit and start enjoying everything waterfront living has to offer!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1978
- Interior
- 1,292 sqft
- Lot size
- 6,621.12 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.15 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 61
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $10,486/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- South
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2206 Lemon Street | Feb 2026 | $720,000 | 5/2 | 1,437 | $501 |
| 2201 Sanibel Boulevard | Nov 2025 | $650,000 | 3/2 | 1,097 | $593 |
| 2499 Sapodilla Lane | Jan 2026 | $695,000 | 3/2 | 1,386 | $501 |
| 3026 Trawler Lane | Aug 2026 | $582,000 | 3/2 | 1,389 | $419 |
| Average | 4 comps | $661,750 | $504 |
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.
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- Built 1978 — 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.
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