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Property Description
Canal-front in Cape Coral! This beautifully furnished, move-in-ready waterfront property offers 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, perfectly positioned in highly desirable Southwest Cape Coral. The property boasts direct deep-water access with no bridges, providing quick and easy passage to the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of America Ideal for boating enthusiasts, the home features a private dock with tiki hut, a cut-out wrap-around slip, and a dock with over 1,000ft of composite decking, complete with an 8,500 lb boat lift. Step inside to witness upgrades including tile flooring, coastal furnishings, impact-resistant windows, electric hurricane shutters on sliding doors, and modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances + shaker wood cabinetry. Step outside to your heated pool with western exposure, where you can soak up the Florida sun and enjoy stunning sunsets. The property is within walking or biking distance to Tarpon Point Marina, offering boutique shops, dining, and entertainment, as well as Rotary Park, a 97-acre outdoor haven for nature lovers. Also, close proximity to Downtown Cape Coral. Embrace the best of Florida's waterfront lifestyle!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5244 SW 3rd Ave
General
- Price: $770,000
- Taxes: $9,258 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 225004389
- Updated: 11/24/2025
- Added to Site: 370 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Split Bedrooms, Bar, Built-In Cabinets
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator/Freezer, Washer
- Furnishings: Turnkey
- Flooring: Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Primary Bathroom: Dual Sinks, Shower Only
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Dining Room: Eat-in Kitchen
- Laundry: Inside, Sink
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None, Boating, No Subdivision
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, Electric Heat, Solar Heat, Screen Enclosure
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Dock, Boat Lift, Captain's Walk, Dock Deeded, Dock Included, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock, Automatic Sprinkler, Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened Lanai/Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached
Location
- Area: CC21 - Cape Coral Unit 3, 30, 44, 6
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: CAPE CORAL
- Building Name: CAPE CORAL
- Direction Faces: East
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
- Units Assoc/Comm: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: None
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
- Heating Type: Central Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Assessment Paid, Central
- Water: Assessment Paid, Central
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Description/Design: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Concrete Block, Brick, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
- Windows: Impact Resistant, Impact Resistant Windows, Shutters Electric
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Stories in Building: 1
- Square Feet: 1,735
- Sq. Ft. Source: Field Measurements
- Living Area: 1,735 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1969
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Tiki Hut
Lot Features
- Property View: Canal, Landscaped Area
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,018
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Lot Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 125 x 125
- Frontage Feet: 80
- Irrigation System: Central
- Lot Features: Regular
- Zoning: R1-W
- Lot Description: Regular
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Gulf Access: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Canal Front
- Canal Width: Canal Width 31-80
- Boat Dock Slip: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,258
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Single Family
- Legal Description: CAPE CORAL UNIT 3 BLK 188 PB 12 PG 78 LOTS 67 + 68
- Property ID: 14-45-23-C3-00188.0670
- Section: 14
- Block: 188
- Lot Number: 67
Listed by John R. Wood Properties
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Schools
Schools serving 5244 SW 3rd Ave
School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cape Elementary School 4519 Vincennes Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33904 | K-5 | 2.3 mi |
Pelican Elementary School 3525 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | K-5 | 2.3 mi |
Gulf Elementary School 3400 Southwest 17th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | K-5 | 3.2 mi |
Gulf Middle School, Cape Coral, FL 1809 Southwest 36th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 6-8 | 3 mi |
Challenger Middle School, Cape Coral, FL 624 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 6-8 | 4.8 mi |
Trafalgar Middle School 2120 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 6-8 | 5.2 mi |
Ida S. Baker High School 3500 Agualinda Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 9-12 | 3.2 mi |
Cape Coral High School 2300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 9-12 | 3.9 mi |
Mariner High School 701 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993 | 9-12 | 7.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5244 SW 3rd Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/24/2025
Price Reduced
$770,000
-3.14%
MLS
1/12/2025
Listed
$795,000
17.17%
MLS
3/25/2024
Sold
$678,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5244 SW 3rd Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,597
11%
$558,920
10%
2024
$7,754
-7%
$506,691
-25%
2023
$8,328
38%
$675,334
105%
2021
$6,029
-15%
$329,869
-39%
2022
$7,103
18%
$536,956
92%
2021
$6,029
6%
$279,407
—
2018
$5,689
5%
$279,395
7%
2017
$5,421
-3%
$260,823
-7%
2019
$5,572
-1%
$279,390
4%
2016
$5,606
4%
$267,814
7%
2015
$5,403
3%
$251,406
6%
2014
$5,257
11%
$237,803
10%
2013
$4,750
—
$216,395
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5244 SW 3rd Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33914 (MLS# 225004389) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5244 SW 3rd Ave is currently listed for $770,000 and was received on January 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 5244 SW 3rd Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cape Coral? You can browse all Cape Coral real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

