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Property Description
Located in the heart of Matlacha, 11494 May Street is a designated historic cottage that captures the character and charm of Old Florida. The home's original features have been well cared for and have served the sellers comfortably for years. The new owners can enjoy its vintage appeal as is or choose to enhance and modernize it to their taste. With its historical designation, buyers can also raise the home for additional parking or storage, which is a popular trend on the island. Whether you're a fishing captain, weekend paddler, or simply someone drawn to the leisurely pace of island living, Island Time Begins Here, and this property offers endless potential in one of Southwest Florida's most unique and evolving waterfront communities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 11494 May St
General
- Price: $329,900
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 2025015572
- Updated: 12/26/2025
- Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Pantry
- Appliances: None
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Shower Only
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Dining Room: Dining - Living
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None, Boating
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Dock, Boat Lift, Boat Ramp, Water Avail at Dock
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened Lanai/Porch, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 2+ Spaces, Attached
Location
- Area: PI03 - Matlacha
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: ISLAND HARBORS
- Building Name: ISLAND HARBORS
- Driving Directions: Off Pine Island Road, turn right onto Island Ave, then left onto May Street. 11494 will be on your right towards the end.
- Direction Faces: Southwest
School Information
- Elementary School: SCHOOL CHOICE
- Middle School: SCHOOL CHOICE
- High School: SCHOOL CHOICE
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
- Units Assoc/Comm: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: None
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Wall Unit
- Ceiling Fan(s): 4
Utilities
- Sewer: Assessment Paid
- Water: Assessment Paid
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Description/Design: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Concrete Block, Stucco
- Roof: Built-Up or Flat
- Windows: Jalousie
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Stories in Building: 1
- Square Feet: 535
- Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Living Area: 535 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1955
Lot Features
- Property View: Canal
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.082
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,571
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Lot Dimensions: 51 x 51 x 70 x 71
- Frontage Feet: 51
- Road Maintenance: County Maintained
- Irrigation System: None
- Lot Features: Regular
- Zoning: TFC2
- Lot Description: Regular
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Gulf Access: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Canal Front
- Canal Width: Canal Width 81-120
- Boat Dock Slip: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Single Family
- Legal Description: ISLAND HARBORS PB 9 PG 70 LOT 31
- Property ID: 24-44-22-06-00000.0310
- Section: 24
- Lot Number: 31
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Schools
Schools serving 11494 May St
School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pine Island Elementary School 5360 Ridgewood Drive, Bokeelia, FL 33922 | K-5 | 2.8 mi |
Trafalgar Middle School 2120 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 6-8 | 3.5 mi |
Mariner Middle School 425 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993 | 6-8 | 4.6 mi |
Gulf Middle School, Cape Coral, FL 1809 Southwest 36th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 6-8 | 4.8 mi |
Ida S. Baker High School 3500 Agualinda Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 9-12 | 4.6 mi |
Mariner High School 701 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993 | 9-12 | 4.8 mi |
Cape Coral High School 2300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 9-12 | 6 mi |
Challenger Middle School, Cape Coral, FL 624 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 6-8 | 5.2 mi |
Caloosa Middle School 610 Del Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral, FL 33990 | 6-8 | 8 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 11494 May St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2025
Listed
$329,900
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MLS
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 11494 May St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,282
-44%
$155,631
-38%
2024
$4,042
-21%
$252,653
-22%
2023
$5,112
230%
$322,783
66%
2021
$1,549
-1%
$194,802
70%
2022
$1,564
1%
$114,392
4%
2021
$1,549
4%
$109,527
4%
2018
$1,494
1%
$105,069
2%
2017
$1,481
-2%
$102,908
-4%
2019
$1,504
3%
$107,065
6%
2016
$1,463
5%
$100,791
-27%
2015
$1,396
2%
$138,599
4%
2014
$1,374
1%
$133,299
2%
2013
$1,365
—
$130,881
—
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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11494 May St, Matlacha, FL 33993 (MLS# 2025015572) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 11494 May St is currently listed for $329,900 and was received on October 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 11494 May St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Matlacha? You can browse all Matlacha real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

