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$885,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,760 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 10 days ago
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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!

Full Property Details for 9851 Merle Dr

General

  • Price: $885,000
  • Taxes: (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Bonita_Springs
  • MLS ID: 2026001186
  • Updated: 1/8/2026
  • Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Great Room, Split Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Home Office, Workshop, Wired for Data, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Water Softener, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Reverse Osmosis
  • Furnishings: Partially
  • Flooring: Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Dual Sinks, Jetted Tub, Separate Tub And Shower

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Dining Room: Dining - Family
  • Laundry: Inside

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Extra Storage, Horses OK, Stable(s), Non-Gated
  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Concrete, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
  • Security/Safety: Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Built-In Wood Fire Pit, Storage
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened Porch, Screened Lanai/Porch, Patio

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: 2+ Spaces, Driveway Paved, Load Space, Paved, RV-Boat, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: FN09 - North Fort Myers Area
  • County: Lee
  • Subdivision: WILLIAM WINTERS SUBDIVISION
  • Building Name: WILLIAM WINTERS SUBDIVISION
  • Direction Faces: South

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, Fireplace(s)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Cable Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: See Remarks
  • Description/Design: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Windows: Single Hung, Window Coverings
  • Doors: French Doors
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Stories in Building: 1
  • Square Feet: 2,760
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Living Area: 2,760 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1999

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Guest House, Barn(s), Extra Building

Lot Features

  • Property View: Landscaped Area, Pond, Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 5.136
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 223,724
  • Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Lot Dimensions: 335 x 335 x 669 x 669
  • Frontage Feet: 335
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Fence: Yes
  • Irrigation System: Other
  • Lot Features: Dead End, Horses Ok, Oversize
  • Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees
  • Zoning: AG-2
  • Lot Description: Dead End, Horses OK, Oversize
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Horse Property

  • Horse Property: Yes

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: Creek, Pond

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Legal Description: THE E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4
  • Property ID: 10-43-25-03-00000.0110
  • Section: 10
  • Lot Number: 11

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Schools serving 9851 Merle Dr

School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
NameGradesDistance
Bayshore Elementary School, North Fort Myers, FL
17050 Williams Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
K-53.6 mi
North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
1856 Arts Way, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
6-85.9 mi
J. Colin English Elementary School
120 Pine Island Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
K-57.2 mi
Diplomat Middle School
1039 Northeast 16th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33909
6-810.4 mi
Caloosa Middle School
610 Del Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral, FL 33990
6-811.5 mi
Riverdale High School
2600 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905
9-125.2 mi
Lehigh Senior High School
901 Gunnery Road North, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
9-129.7 mi
Gateway High School-0842
901 Gunnery Road North, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
9-129.7 mi
East Lee County High School
715 Thomas Sherwin Avenue South, Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
9-1217.7 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 9851 Merle Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/07/2026
Listed
$885,000
69.38%
MLS
7/12/2005
Sold
$522,500
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Tax History for 9851 Merle Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,322
-3%
$410,552
3%
2024
$5,498
2%
$398,982
3%
2023
$5,380
—
$387,361
-19%
2021
$5,390
-1%
$477,275
27%
2022
$5,446
1%
$376,079
4%
2021
$5,390
1%
$360,084
2%
2019
$5,330
81%
$351,988
78%
2018
$2,952
—
$197,406
2%
2017
$2,946
1%
$193,346
2%
2016
$2,916
-1%
$189,369
-48%
2015
$2,950
1%
$366,097
25%
2014
$2,930
2%
$293,684
11%
2013
$2,866
—
$265,099
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9851 Merle Dr, North Fort Myers, FL 33917 (MLS# 2026001186) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 9851 Merle Dr is currently listed for $885,000 and was received on January 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 9851 Merle Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in North Fort Myers? You can browse all North Fort Myers real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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