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$849,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,953 Sq. Ft.
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Welcome to your private waterfront oasis in St. James City, where privacy and the ultimate Florida boating lifestyle come together. This 3-bedroom + den, 3-bath pool home offers rare tranquility with protected mangroves across the canal-ensuring you'll never look into a neighbor's backyard. Designed for boaters and water lovers, this property features a boat lift with metal roof, 124 ft of seawall (2020), private boat ramp, and quick access to open water just minutes away-making it a true boater's dream. Enjoy fishing right from your backyard or watching dolphins and manatees pass by. Step outside to your screened-in heated pool and spa, perfect for year-round enjoyment, all set on an oversized waterfront lot. Inside, the home offers a flexible den/media room that can serve as a 4th bedroom, ideal for guests or additional space. With a new roof (2024) and major updates already complete, this property is ideal as a full-time residence, vacation home, or investment opportunity. Waterfront properties with this level of privacy and boating access are rare-schedule your showing before this opportunity is gone.

Full Property Details for 2579 Eighth Ave

General

  • Price: $849,000
  • Taxes: (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Bonita_Springs
  • MLS ID: 2026004226
  • Updated: 4/9/2026
  • Added to Site: 124 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Split Bedrooms, Den - Study, Guest Bath, Guest Room
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator with Icemaker, Self-Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Furnishings: Negotiable
  • Flooring: Terrazzo, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: None

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: Two Master Suites

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Kitchen Island
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry: Inside

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Guest Room, Boating, No Subdivision
  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Concrete, Electric Heat, Screen Enclosure
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Description: In Ground, Concrete, Equipment Stays, Heated (Electric), Screened
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detectors

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Boat Canopy/Cover, Dock, Boat Lift, Boat Ramp, Composite Dock, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened Lanai/Porch, Deck, Patio

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Location

  • Area: PI02 - Pine Island (South)
  • County: Lee
  • Subdivision: GULFHAVEN
  • Building Name: GULFHAVEN
  • Driving Directions: South on Stringfellow Left on Eight Ave home is on the right 3/4 down the street.
  • Direction Faces: Northeast

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: Septic Tank
  • Water: Central
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Cable Available

Structural Information

  • Description/Design: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Const.: Concrete Block, Stucco
  • Roof: Metal
  • Windows: Double Hung, Shutters - Manual
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Stories in Building: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,953
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Living Area: 1,953 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1966

Lot Features

  • Property View: Canal, Mangroves
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.323
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,069
  • Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Lot Dimensions: 124 x 124 x 106 x 106
  • Frontage Feet: 124
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Fence: Yes
  • Irrigation System: None
  • Lot Features: Oversize
  • Zoning: RS-1
  • Lot Description: Oversize
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

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 Year: 2025
  • Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Legal Description: GULFHAVEN UNIT S BLK A PB 12 PG 58 E 1/2 OF LT 15 + LT 16 + PT LT 17
  • Property ID: 01-46-22-06-0000A.0160
  • Section: 1
  • Block: A
  • Lot Number: 15

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Schools serving 2579 Eighth Ave

School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
NameGradesDistance
Pine Island Elementary School
5360 Ridgewood Drive, Bokeelia, FL 33922
K-58.4 mi
Gulf Middle School, Cape Coral, FL
1809 Southwest 36th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914
6-86.8 mi
Trafalgar Middle School
2120 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991
6-88.9 mi
Ida S. Baker High School
3500 Agualinda Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914
9-126.7 mi
Cape Coral High School
2300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991
9-129.3 mi
Mariner High School
701 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993
9-1212 mi
North Fort Myers High School
5000 Orange Grove Boulevard, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
9-1214.8 mi
Island Coast High School
2125 De Navarra Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33909
9-1217.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 2579 Eighth Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/09/2026
Price Reduced
$849,000
-2.4%
MLS
3/19/2026
Price Reduced
$869,900
-2.26%
MLS
1/23/2026
Listed
$890,000
36.92%
MLS
2/01/2023
Sold
$650,000
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Tax History for 2579 Eighth Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,940
-19%
$294,868
-48%
2024
$8,583
-10%
$562,547
-26%
2023
$9,566
33%
$762,254
70%
2021
$7,190
-14%
$448,231
-31%
2022
$8,361
16%
$651,500
56%
2021
$7,190
5%
$417,493
3%
2018
$6,851
-3%
$406,975
-4%
2017
$7,045
11%
$423,924
17%
2016
$6,371
4%
$362,821
2%
2015
$6,104
8%
$354,503
9%
2014
$5,639
-16%
$324,504
-20%
2019
$6,738
35%
$406,987
25%
2013
$5,000
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$324,504
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2579 Eighth Ave, Saint James City, FL 33956 (MLS# 2026004226) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 2579 Eighth Ave is currently listed for $849,000 and was received on January 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 2579 Eighth Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Saint James City? You can browse all Saint James City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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