Little Shell Island
Fort Myers, FL 33905
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Own a rare piece of paradise in Southwest Florida! Little Shell Island, located in the Caloosahatchee River within the Miserable Mile at Marker 93—just south of Tarpon Point Marina—offers approximately .7 acres of natural beauty surrounded by calm waters and breathtaking views. Priced at $799,000, this private island is currently zoned AG-2, offering a wide range of potential uses. City and County staff have previously recognized the inherent challenges of island development and have granted a variance waiving the standard setback conditions typically required along similar waterbodies in Southwest Florida. Accessible only by boat, Little Shell Island offers a truly secluded retreat. The island has a colorful history, once serving as a popular restaurant destination for locals and passing boaters in the 1970s and 1980s. A previous dock serviced the island, and there may be an opportunity to rebuild, subject to permitting. Additionally, the current owner had previously applied for a variance to build a solar-powered lighthouse-style structure featuring a one-bedroom residence. Whether you envision a private escape, an eco-resort concept, or a return to commercial hospitality, Little Shell Island presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something truly special in one of Florida’s most iconic waterways.
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Last updated Apr 29, 2025
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MLS# 225041185 —
The Building
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Direction Faces:South
Financial & Terms
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Possession:CloseOfEscrow
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Lease Considered:false
Location
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Directions:Access via boat only.
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Latitude:26.715034
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Longitude:-81.734726
The Property
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Property Type:Land
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Property Subtype:Residential
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Property Subtype Additional:Residential,UnimprovedLand
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Current Use:Agricultural,Commercial,MixedUse,Other,SingleFamily,SeeRemarks
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Possible Use:SeeRemarks
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View:Bay,Gulf,River,Water,Mangroves
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View:true
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Lot Features:IrregularLot,Other,SeeRemarks
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Lot Size Acres:0.714
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Lot Size Area:0.714
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Lot Size Units:Acres
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Lot Size Source:Appraiser
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Lot Dimensions Source:Appraiser
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Zoning Description:AG-2
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Parcel Number:27-45-23-00-00003.0000
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Waterfront:true
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Vegetation:Brush,SeeRemarks
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Waterfront Features:Mangrove,NavigableWater,RiverFront,Riprap
Listing Agent
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- Agent phone:
- (570) 687-3271
- Office phone:
- (239) 333-2378
Taxes
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Legal Description:LITTLE SHELL ISLAND IN NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4
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Tax Annual Amount:1110.68
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling:SeeRemarks
Utilities
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Utilities:None,SewerNotAvailable,WaterNotAvailable
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Sewer:None
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Water Source:None
The Community
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Subdivision Name:FORT MYERS
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Community Features:BoatFacilities,NonGated
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Association Fee Includes:None
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Association Amenities:BeachRights,BoatDock,Barbecue,Other,PicnicArea,Pier,BoatSlip,SeeRemarks
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Senior Community:false
Walk Score®
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Bike Score®
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Bike Score evaluates a location's bikeability. It is calculated by measuring bike infrastructure, hills, destinations and road connectivity, and the number of bike commuters. Bike Scores range from 0 (Somewhat Bikeable) to 100 (Biker’s Paradise).
Soundscore™
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Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
