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$885,000
8 Days On Site

9851 Merle Drive
North Fort Myers, FL 33917

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,760
SqFt
$321
/SqFt
1999
Built
Subdivision:
WILLIAM WINTERS SUBDIVISION
County:
Lee
9851 Merle Drive9851 Merle Drive9851 Merle Drive9851 Merle Drive
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This property has it all! Located on just over 5 ACRES this acreage estate home features a 4 bed/2.5 Bath Florida Style Saltwater Pool home with an additional detached 1 Bed/1 Bath furnished guest house perfect for supplemental income via Airbnb, visiting guests or extended family. Located off Merle Dr., this superb location is just 2 miles off Bayshore and Nalle Road on a paved no pass-through private road which is surrounded by other large acreage estate homes. The property is completely fenced with wrought iron electric gated entry, attached 2 car garage, additional detached parking garage, multiple storage sheds, horse stalls with chicken run & separate coop and is zoned AG2 (which allows for outbuildings and agricultural exemptions for lowered taxes). The owner excavated an additional pond on the rear property and back filled the lot to allow animals to range even during rainy season. Built in 1999 this Florida Style Home has an inviting feel with front porch entry, an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, split bedroom floor plan, plank tile flooring throughout, centrally located kitchen featuring granite countertop &, new stainless appliances, wood burning fireplace, and a large volleyball style pool with a shaded patio overlooking the pasture. Notable features and upgrades include a 2015 metal roof with a new roofs over the guest house garage and barn, new firepit, new screens on the house lanai, new A/C units on both houses, new well, new septic system for the guest house, fresh paint inside and blackout blinds installed throughout the home. The owner also planted a variety of trees which will be attached to this listing. The owners are now ready to pass down their beloved oasis “Simply Natural Farm” to the next owner that will enjoy this retreat just as much as they have!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$885,000
Days On Site 
8 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,760 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
5.136 Acres
Year Built 
1999
MLS® Number 
2026001186
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$5,498.4
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Appraiser
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a week agoStatus changed to Active
a week agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
5.136
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
South
Disclosures 
Owner Has Flood Insurance
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
1
Parking 
AttachedDrivewayGaragePavedRV Access/ParkingGarage Door Opener
Pets 
Yes
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security SystemSmoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Total 
3191
Style 
Ranch, One Story, See Remarks
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Well
Zoning 
AG-2
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWater PurifierWater Softener
Cooling 
Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Electric
Fireplace 
Yes
Flooring 
Tile
Furnished 
Partially
Heating 
CentralElectric
Interior 
Entrance FoyerPantryVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
Inside
Window Features 
Window Coverings
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Vinyl Siding
Exterior 
Fire PitNoneStorage
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
Waterfront
Other Structures 
WorkshopBarn(s)Outbuilding
Patio And Porch 
PatioScreenedPorch
Pool Features 
In GroundScreen EnclosureSalt WaterPrivate
Private Pool 
Yes
Roof 
Metal
View 
PondTrees/Woods
Waterfront Features 
PondCreek
Waterview 
PondTrees/Woods
Windows/Doors 
Window Coverings
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Association Amenities 
Storage
Financing Terms Available 
Cash
Horse Allowed 
Yes
Horse Property 
Stable(s)
MLS Area 
FN09 - North Fort Myers Area
Roads 
Paved
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