$1,500,000
Retail for Sale in Fort Myers Beach, FL, $1,500,000
185 Old San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931
About this home
Commercial Development Opportunity in the Heart of Fort Myers Beach As Fort Myers Beach continues its remarkable transformation, opportunities to own commercial property within the Downtown Core are becoming increasingly limited. With nearby commercial sites already moving into contract, available inventory along Old San Carlos Boulevard continues to shrink, making this an ideal time to secure a position in one of the island's most active redevelopment corridors. Located at 185 Old San Carlos Boulevard, this Commercial Boulevard (CB) zoned property presents an outstanding opportunity for investors, developers, and business owners alike. The existing structure provides the option to renovate and occupy in the near term, while the site's zoning and location create exceptional possibilities for future redevelopment. The property enjoys a highly visible location close to Times Square, the Fort Myers Beach Pier, Crescent Beach Family Park, Lynn Hall Memorial Park, and the Gulf of Mexico. Surrounded by restaurants, retail shops, entertainment venues, and popular tourist destinations, the area continues to attract increasing numbers of residents and visitors as redevelopment projects reshape the island. Ongoing public improvements, private investment, upgraded infrastructure, and new commercial development are helping redefine the Downtown Core into one of Southwest Florida's premier coastal destinations. This continued momentum offers significant long-term potential for businesses seeking to establish a presence in an expanding market. Commercial Boulevard zoning supports a broad range of permitted uses, including retail, restaurant, office, bar, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use projects. Whether your plans involve creating a destination dining experience, boutique retail space, professional offices, vacation accommodations, or a multi-level mixed-use development, this property offers the flexibility and location to bring those plans to reality while benefiting from the continued growth of Fort Myers Beach.
Property details
- Type
- Retail
- Year built
- 1955
- Interior
- 2,490 sqft
- Lot size
- 4,312.44 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.10 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 0
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $21,000/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (VE)
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- Not specified
- Waterfront
- No
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Not specified
- Sewer
- Not specified
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Not specified
- 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.
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The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 1955 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- In a higher-risk flood zone (VE) — flood insurance likely required
- No garage listed
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
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