2579 Eighth Ave, St. James City, FL 33956

$849,000
3
BD
3
BA
1,953
SqFt

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List Price
$849,000
Listing Price
$849,000
Days on Market
42
MLS#
2026027112
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living Sq. Ft
1,953
Total Area
1,953
Property Class
Single Family Residential
Building Design
Single Family Residence
County
Lee
Region
PI02 - Pine Island (South)
Development
Gulfhaven
Subdivision
Gulfhaven

Property Description

Welcome to your private waterfront oasis in St. James City, where privacy and the ultimate Florida boating lifestyle come together. This 3-bedroom + den, 3-bath pool home offers rare tranquility with protected mangroves across the canal—ensuring you’ll never look into a neighbor’s backyard. Designed for boaters and water lovers, this property features a boat lift with metal roof, 124 ft of seawall (2020), private boat ramp, and quick access to open water just minutes away—making it a true boater’s dream. Enjoy fishing right from your backyard or watching dolphins and manatees pass by. Step outside to your screened-in heated pool and spa, perfect for year-round enjoyment, all set on an oversized waterfront lot. Inside, the home offers a flexible den/media room that can serve as a 4th bedroom, ideal for guests or additional space. With a new roof (2024) and major updates already complete, this property is ideal as a full-time residence, vacation home, or investment opportunity. Waterfront properties with this level of privacy and boating access are rare—schedule your showing before this opportunity is gone.

Additional Information

Year Built
1966
Garage Spaces
2
furnished
Negotiable
Pets
No Approval Needed
Amenities
Boating
View
Canal, Mangroves
Boat Access
Boat Canopy/Cover, Boat Lift, Composite Dock, Water Avail at Dock
Waterfront Description
No Bridge(s)/Water Direct, Mangrove
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
In Ground, Electric Heat
Private Spa
Yes
Spa Description
In Ground, Heated Electric
Lot Description
Oversize
Lot Frontage
120
Construction
Concrete Block, Stucco
Parking
Garage Door Opener, Detached
Roof
Metal
Flooring
Terrazzo, Tile
Windows
Double Hung, Shutters - Manual
Exterior Features
Boat Canopy/Cover, Boat Lift, Composite Dock, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock
Water
Central
Sewer
Septic Tank
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
Irrigation
Central
Interior Features
Split Bedrooms, Den - Study, Family Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Media Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
Equipment/Appliances Included
Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator/Freezer, Self Cleaning Oven
Dining Description
Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Master Bath Description
2 Masters, Shower Only
Total Tax Bill
$6,939
Tax Year
2025
Total Floors
1

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Listing courtesy of John R. Wood Properties.