$1,000,000

About this home

When will an opportunity like this come around again? Imagine owning 2+ acres—or nearly 4 acres with the adjoining lot—in the heart of Fort Myers, just 10 minutes from the beach and moments from the area's best shopping, dining, and entertainment. This isn't just land—it's a blank canvas for the lifestyle you've always envisioned. Build the ultimate workshop, create a private guest villa for family and friends (or a lucrative Airbnb), add a pickleball or tennis court, a resort-style pool, construct the dream toy garage, or even establish horse stables with income-producing potential. Raise chickens, cultivate gardens, and enjoy the freedom that comes with having room to breathe. Properties offering this much space, privacy, and flexibility in such a prime location are incredibly rare. Here, your imagination doesn't have to fit within property lines—it can run as far as your vision takes it. Why compromise when you finally have the space to create it all? A rare opportunity awaits in one of Fort Myers’ most coveted hidden gems—Heritage Farms, where sprawling estates, mature oaks, and country-quiet living meet unmatched proximity to the city’s best conveniences. This nearly 6,000-square-foot property offers an extraordinary blank canvas for those with vision. Originally one of the most distinctive homes in the neighborhood, the residence suffered storm damage during Hurricane Ian and has since undergone a full interior gut and comprehensive landscape demolition, setting the stage for a transformative rebuild without the challenges of teardown permitting or site constraints (its grandfathered in). The site has been professionally graded and engineered to ensure proper drainage and mitigate future flooding concerns, an invaluable improvement that adds confidence and long-term value. The surrounding acreage offers limitless design potential: re-establish lush gardens, create resort-style outdoor living, or craft a sustainable homestead in keeping with the neighborhood’s agrarian roots. With nearly 6,000 square feet under roof, the design possibilities are as expansive as the property itself—imagine soaring ceilings, a grand great room, gourmet kitchen, multiple suites, home office, media room, and seamless indoor-outdoor living anchored by expansive lanais and a custom poolscape. Whether you’re an investor seeking a high-equity project, a builder ready to bring your next showcase home to life, or a homeowner eager to craft a legacy estate from the ground up, this property delivers the ultimate foundation for a dream realized. Site prep, design, and demolition already complete. Bring your builder, your imagination, and your inspiration. Heritage Farms is ready to welcome its next landmark residence. Photos in this listing have been virtually rendered.

Property details

Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Year built

1981

Interior

5,858 sqft

Lot size

91,998.72 sqft

Acreage

2.11 acres

Garage

5 car

Days on market

208

Total association fees

None

CDD

None

Est. taxes (1.4%)

$14,000/yr

Flood zone (area est.)

Yes · High risk (AE)

Storm protection

None listed

Exposure

Southwest

Waterfront

No

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

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.

Price & status history

The good, the trade-offs & the location

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