$575,000
4 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Shell Mound Park
453 Washington Court, Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931
About this home
This GULF ACCESS CANAL HOME offers 1,897 sq ft under AC + 4-bedroom! This Waterfront gem offers an unparalleled location, just a short stroll to the pristine white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico where you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets every evening. ROOM FOR A POOL LARGE LOT 70 X 105. This property is ideal for personal use, generating rental income, or a combination of both. The home is a blank canvas, ready for you to add your personal touch and make it truly your own. With its prime location and endless potential, this beach home is a rare find. This Charming Beach Home with Gulf Access Canal and Garage in Prime Mid Island Location! Close walk to the Sugar Sands of Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy a day boating or go to your favorite restaurants by boat nearby at the Matanzas Bridge district. Perfectly situated on a picturesque Gulf Access Canal in the highly sought-after Mid Island area!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1973
- Interior
- 1,897 sqft
- Lot size
- 7,623 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.17 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 311
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $8,050/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (VE)
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- Northwest
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- 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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Market trends, Fort Myers Beach
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Price & status history
Down $279,000 (34.9%) from the original list price.
| Oct 24, 2025 | Sold | $520,000 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Back on market | |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Price reducedfrom $695,000 | $575,000 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Listed | $799,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- Built 1973 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- In a higher-risk flood zone (VE) — flood insurance likely required
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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