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Property Description
Gulf-access boating lifestyle-without the waterfront price or insurance costs! Located in a sought-after St. James City boating community, this bright and breezy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers the island vibe buyers love while staying high and dry. Inside, enjoy a desirable split-bedroom floor plan, a spacious great room, and easy indoor-outdoor living with a screened lanai overlooking mature tropical landscaping-perfect for morning coffee, island breezes, and relaxed evenings. Set directly across from canalfront homes, this property delivers location and lifestyle without the added expense of living on the water. For just $150/year, buyers may voluntarily join the HOA and enjoy access to the private community boat ramp-launch your boat and reach the Gulf in approximately 5 minutes. Ideal for boating, fishing, and sunset cruising. Bonus opportunity: The adjacent vacant lot is owned by the sellers. While not currently on the market, buyers may inquire if interested in additional space or future flexibility. If you've been searching for an affordable way to enjoy Pine Island living, boating access, and island charm, this home checks all the boxes.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3472 Manatee Dr
General
- Price: $489,900
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 2025021881
- Updated: 1/4/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Split Bedrooms, Great Room, Built-In Cabinets, Wired for Data, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator/Freezer, Washer
- Furnishings: Partially
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom: Separate Tub And Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Pantry
- Dining Room: Dining - Family, Eat-in Kitchen
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Community Boat Dock, Boating
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detectors
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Boat Ramp, Automatic Sprinkler
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened Lanai/Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway Paved, Garage Door Opener, Attached
Location
- Area: PI02 - Pine Island (South)
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: MANATEE BAY UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION
- Building Name: MANATEE BAY UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION
- Driving Directions: use GPS
- Direction Faces: South
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
- Units Assoc/Comm: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: None
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Electric
- Heating Type: Central Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Central
- Utility Description: Cable Not Available
Structural Information
- Description/Design: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Concrete Block, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Single Hung, Shutters, Shutters - Manual, Shutters - Screens/Fabric, Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Stories in Building: 1
- Square Feet: 1,514
- Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Living Area: 1,514 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2005
Lot Features
- Property View: Landscaped Area, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2387
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,397
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Frontage: Dead End, Private Road
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fence: Yes
- Irrigation System: Central
- Lot Features: Across From Waterfront, Dead End
- Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees
- Zoning: RS-1
- Lot Description: Across From Waterfront, Dead End
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: None
- Canal Width: None
- Boat Dock Slip: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Other Assoc Fees: $150
- Other Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Single Family
- Legal Description: PARL IN S 1/2 SEC 23 T 45 R 22 DESC OR1515 PG 2332 AKA BLK A LT 24 MANATEE BAY SUB UN/REC
- Property ID: 23-45-22-05-0000A.0240
- Section: 23
- Block: A
- Lot Number: 24
Listed by EXP Realty LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 3472 Manatee Dr
School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pine Island Elementary School 5360 Ridgewood Drive, Bokeelia, FL 33922 | K-5 | 5.6 mi |
Gulf Middle School, Cape Coral, FL 1809 Southwest 36th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 6-8 | 5.5 mi |
Trafalgar Middle School 2120 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 6-8 | 7 mi |
Challenger Middle School, Cape Coral, FL 624 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 6-8 | 8.2 mi |
Ida S. Baker High School 3500 Agualinda Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 9-12 | 5.3 mi |
Cape Coral High School 2300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 9-12 | 8.1 mi |
Mariner High School 701 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993 | 9-12 | 9.9 mi |
Mariner Middle School 425 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993 | 6-8 | 9.7 mi |
Caloosa Middle School 610 Del Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral, FL 33990 | 6-8 | 11.3 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 3472 Manatee Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/01/2025
Listed
$489,900
18.05%
MLS
12/08/2021
Sold
$415,000
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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 3472 Manatee Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,491
-4%
$306,291
3%
2024
$4,680
-5%
$296,211
-5%
2023
$4,938
51%
$311,034
60%
2021
$3,274
-30%
$194,757
-36%
2022
$4,708
44%
$302,161
63%
2021
$3,274
5%
$184,912
2%
2019
$3,132
-10%
$180,876
-10%
2018
$3,497
7%
$200,267
10%
2017
$3,275
31%
$182,482
13%
2016
$2,497
62%
$161,822
10%
2015
$1,545
1%
$147,535
10%
2014
$1,523
1%
$134,588
8%
2013
$1,514
—
$124,093
—
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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3472 Manatee Dr, Saint James City, FL 33956 (MLS# 2025021881) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 3472 Manatee Dr is currently listed for $489,900 and was received on December 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 3472 Manatee Dr? 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.

