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Property Description
"Galt Island" "Villa Medici" Is A Gated, Private Gulf Front Island Retreat" On (3/4 Ac+/-) Of Unobstructed Spectacular $10,000,000 Wide Gulf & Pine Island Sound Views Almost As Far As The Eye Can See! This Extraordinary Private Estate Home & Nature Retreat Has It All!! Custom Built (1997) Architectural "Award Winning" Home Was Completely Remodel 2024 and Has Over ($1,250,000+/-) in Total Builder/Owner Upgrades, Renovations and Remodeling. With Southwestern Exposure 5 Bedroom, Loft, 4 Bath, 3.5 Car Garage, Pool-Spa Home Offers Stunning 180 Degree Wide Pine Island Sound Views and Over 3800 Square Feet Of Living Space. Home Is Completely Block Built and Designed To Withstand Category 5 Hurricane. With Soaring 35' Ceilings The Living Room Is The Center-Piece Of The Home and Features A Custom Built 30' Stone Fireplace For Those Intimate Family & Friends Gatherings. Pine Island Sound Offers Unmatched Boating & Award-Winning World Class Fishing and Easy Access To Sanibel's "Famous Beaches"! If Nature Is Important Then You Can Watch Dolphins & Manatees Playing At Your Dock, Exotic Birds, Eagles and Other Island Wildlife and Not To Mention Stunning "Sunsets" Unmatched Anywhere. Gorgeous Custom Hard Wood Floors, Chefs Kitchen W/Custom Wood Cabinetry, Stainless Steel Appliances, Huge Walk-In Pantry and All Tile Tops. Home Is Designed To Be "Maintenance Free" All Windows and Doors Are "Hurricane" Impact Resistant and The Whole Home Has in Ceiling "Fire Sprinkler" Alarm System . Both Master Bedrooms Have His/Her Walk-In Closets, Stunning Bay Views, Dual Coral Stone Tile Sinks, Jetted Tub & Walk-In Shower. Home Has 2 Covered/Protected Boat Houses & 2 Lifts (10,000 Lb Each) (2024, 26' Express W/250Hp Yamaha, Available Separately) Also Home Has 8000 Watt Generator For Any Storm Outages. 1St Level Under Home Was Recently Remodeled, Has 2 Additional Guest Bedrooms, Bath and Lounging Area and Opens To The Expansive Pool Deck and Covered Lanai Overlooking The Bay. Additionally 3.5 Car Garage, Finished Epoxy Floors and Additional Workshop and Fishing & Tackle Storage Room. St. James City On Pine Island, Is Just Like Living in Florida Keys, Key West, Captiva & Sanibel. When You Live Here, Your Morning and Evenings Will Never Be Dull Watching "Sunshine" The Dolphin & "Matty" The Manatee Who Call "Villa Medici" Home and Play in The Waters Behind The Home. This Home Is Only For The Most Discerning Buyer. You Enter "Galt Island" Through A Private Gate Then You Follow The Private Road Through One (1) Mile Of Eagle, Manatee and Dolphin Sanctuary and Preserve. Home Comes With One Year "Home Warranty" For Total Buyer Comfort! Shown By Appointment Only.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4961 Galt Island Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,750,500
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 225081273
- Added to Site: 266 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Split Bedrooms, Great Room, Exercise Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Built-In Cabinets, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet Cabinets, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Volume Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator with Icemaker, Self-Cleaning Oven, Wall Oven, Washer
- Furnishings: Partially
- Flooring: Other, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom: 2 Masters, Dual Sinks, Multiple Shower Heads, Separate Tub And Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Master BR Sitting Area, Two Master Suites, Master BR Upstairs
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry
- Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining - Living
- Laundry: Inside, Sink
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None, Boating, Gated
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, Concrete, Electric Heat
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: Above-Ground, Concrete
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Boat Canopy/Cover, Dock, Boat Lift, Captain's Walk, Composite Dock, Dock Deeded, Dock Included, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock, Balcony, Screened Balcony, Courtyard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened Lanai/Porch, Deck, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Location
- Area: PI02 - Pine Island (South)
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: GALT ISLAND
- Building Name: GALT ISLAND
- Direction Faces: Northeast
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
- Units Assoc/Comm: 55
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: None
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
- Heating Type: Central Electric, Other, Fireplace(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Central
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Description/Design: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Concrete Block, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
- Windows: Arched, Impact Resistant, Other, Transom, Impact Resistant Windows, Window Coverings
- Doors: French Doors
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories in Building: 3
- Square Feet: 3,864
- Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Living Area: 3,864 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1997
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Boat House
Lot Features
- Property View: Bay, Gulf, Gulf and Bay, Landscaped Area, Mangroves, Preserve
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.676
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 29,446
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Lot Dimensions: 55 x 241 x 196 x 223
- Frontage Feet: 55
- Irrigation System: Well
- Lot Features: Irregular Lot
- Zoning: AG-2
- Lot Description: Irregular Lot
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Gulf Access: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: No Bridge(s)/Water Direct, Bay, Gulf Frontage
- Canal Width: Canal Width 200+
- Boat Dock Slip: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Other Assoc Fees: $2,097
- Other Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Single Family
- Legal Description: GALT ISLAND S/D PB 51 PGS 33-36 LOT 14 + 1/15 INT TRS A-D
- Property ID: 33-45-22-01-00000.0140
- Section: 33
- Lot Number: 14
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Schools
Schools serving 4961 Galt Island Ave
School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pine Island Elementary School 5360 Ridgewood Drive, Bokeelia, FL 33922 | K-5 | 6.9 mi |
Gulf Middle School, Cape Coral, FL 1809 Southwest 36th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 6-8 | 7.7 mi |
Trafalgar Middle School 2120 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 6-8 | 9.2 mi |
Ida S. Baker High School 3500 Agualinda Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 9-12 | 7.5 mi |
Cape Coral High School 2300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 9-12 | 10.3 mi |
Mariner High School 701 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993 | 9-12 | 12.1 mi |
North Fort Myers High School 5000 Orange Grove Boulevard, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 | 9-12 | 15.9 mi |
Island Coast High School 2125 De Navarra Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33909 | 9-12 | 18.3 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 4961 Galt Island Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2026
Sold
$1,750,500
-1.44%
MLS
6/01/2026
Price Reduced
$1,776,000
-6.28%
MLS
5/11/2026
Price Reduced
$1,895,000
-5.25%
MLS
4/01/2026
Price Reduced
$2,000,000
-11.11%
MLS
1/22/2026
Price Reduced
$2,250,000
-10%
MLS
12/02/2025
Listed
$2,500,000
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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.
4961 Galt Island Ave, Saint James City, FL 33956 (MLS# 225081273) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,750,500 on July 31, 2026. This property was listed by Steve Bacardi from our Naples Park Shore Office.Want to learn more about 4961 Galt Island 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.



