Waterfront Home for Sale in Gulf Bay View
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For SaleMLS# 226028923

$1,395,000

Waterfront Home for Sale in Gulf Bay View

290 Ohio Avenue, Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931

- beds baths sqft
BoatingWaterfront

About this home

**Build Your Fort Myers Beach Dream** Rarely does a homesite offer this compelling combination of location, waterfront access, and investment potential. Located at 290 Ohio Avenue on Fort Myers Beach, this vacant lot presents a unique opportunity to create a custom island retreat just a short walk from the Gulf of Mexico. Positioned along a canal with an existing 75-foot seawall and direct Gulf access, the property is perfectly suited for those who want to embrace the boating lifestyle—whether that means heading out for a day on the water, fishing the Gulf, or simply enjoying the serenity of waterfront living. Equally appealing is the property's proximity to the beach and its location within an area that permits short-term rentals. Build a personal vacation retreat with the potential for rental income, create a dedicated investment property, or design the Fort Myers Beach getaway you've always envisioned. With its walkable beach location, direct Gulf access, substantial seawall, and short-term rental potential, 290 Ohio Avenue offers an exceptional opportunity to create something truly special on Fort Myers Beach.

Property details

Type
Residential
Year built
Not specified
Interior
Not specified
Lot size
9,147.6 sqft
Acreage
0.21 acres
Garage
None
Days on market
0
Total association fees
None
CDD
None
Est. taxes (1.4%)
$19,530/yr
Flood zone (area est.)
Yes · High risk (AE)
Storm protection
None listed
Exposure
East
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
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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Market trends, Fort Myers Beach

Median list
$739,850
Median $/sqft
$615
Median sold (90d)
$480,000
Avg days on market
130
Active listings
414
Median sold price · Fort Myers Beach
$475,000last 3 months13.2% vs $547,500 prior 3 months
Median closed price by month · Fort Myers Beach
19.2% MoM34.2% YoY
$442k$595k$749kJul ’25Aug ’26
$485,000Aug ’26 · 7 sales

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

Pros
  • Waterfront
Consider
  • In a higher-risk flood zone (AE) — flood insurance likely required
  • No garage listed
Location convenienceHigh
Hospital
6.1 mi
HealthPark Medical Center
Beach
0.2 mi
Fort Myers Beach
Airport
10.6 mi
Page Field (Fort Myers)
Shopping
8.5 mi
Bell Tower Shops

Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.

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