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Property Description
A little over a quarter acre waterfront lot for sale in St. James City! Home was demolished after suffering hurricane damage which will save buyer on impact fees to build new. An elevated home will afford spectacular views of Matlacha Pass. Although the lot is not suited for a private dock, there is access to the water via the Lee County public park to the south of the lot where small vessels such as kayaks, paddleboards or skiffs can be launched. The county owns the waterfront strip, the water can be accessed through the mangroves. Bring your plans and build your dream home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5966 Cove St
General
- Price: $349,500
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Residential Lots
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 225019707
- Updated: 12/10/2025
- Added to Site: 325 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Non-Gated
Location
- Area: PI02 - Pine Island (South)
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: PINE ISLAND TROPICAL HOMESITES
- Building Name: PINE ISLAND TROPICAL HOMESITES
- Direction Faces: East
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Utilities
- Sewer: None, Septic Tank
- Water: Central
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Trash Removal, Water Available
Structural Information
- Description/Design: Residential Lot
- Current Bldg. Use: Single Family
Lot Features
- Property View: Bay, Mangroves, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.275
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,979
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Lot Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 100 x 100
- Frontage: Public Road
- Frontage Feet: 120
- Road Maintenance: County Maintained
- Irrigation System: None
- Lot Features: Dead End, Regular
- Zoning: RS-1
- Lot Description: Dead End, Regular
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Bay, Mangrove
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Acre: $1,270,909
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: PINE ISLAND TROPICAL HOMESITES BLK 3 PB 9 PG 79 N 55 FT LOT 7 + LOT 8
- Property ID: 23-45-22-01-00003.0070
- Section: 23
- Block: 3
- Lot Number: 7
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Schools
Schools serving 5966 Cove 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 | 5.1 mi |
Gulf Middle School, Cape Coral, FL 1809 Southwest 36th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 6-8 | 5 mi |
Trafalgar Middle School 2120 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 6-8 | 6.4 mi |
Challenger Middle School, Cape Coral, FL 624 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 6-8 | 7.7 mi |
Ida S. Baker High School 3500 Agualinda Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914 | 9-12 | 4.8 mi |
Cape Coral High School 2300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991 | 9-12 | 7.6 mi |
Mariner High School 701 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993 | 9-12 | 9.3 mi |
Mariner Middle School 425 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993 | 6-8 | 9.1 mi |
Caloosa Middle School 610 Del Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral, FL 33990 | 6-8 | 10.8 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 5966 Cove St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/27/2025
Listed
$349,500
12.74%
MLS
7/05/2017
Sold
$310,000
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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 5966 Cove St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,363
-33%
$365,793
-12%
2024
$8,038
19%
$418,041
33%
2023
$6,737
87%
$314,322
9%
2021
$3,609
-39%
$288,690
-15%
2022
$5,883
63%
$338,273
40%
2021
$3,609
1%
$242,315
2%
2019
$3,576
-1%
$236,473
1%
2018
$3,606
-23%
$234,685
-23%
2017
$4,713
13%
$304,432
22%
2016
$4,186
17%
$249,527
23%
2015
$3,581
7%
$202,497
8%
2014
$3,340
-16%
$187,396
-15%
2013
$3,954
—
$221,100
—
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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5966 Cove St, Saint James City, FL 33956 (MLS# 225019707) is a Residential Lots property with a lot size of 0.275 acres. 5966 Cove St is currently listed for $349,500 and was received on February 27, 2025. Want to learn more about 5966 Cove St? Do you have questions about finding other Residential Lots 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.

