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$549,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,104 Sq. Ft.
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Fully renovated and move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,100 sq ft of updated living space in unincorporated Lee County with NO BRIDGE restrictions and DIRECT Gulf access. Ideal for boating enthusiasts, the property features a private dock and a small pool-perfect for enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Click on the link next to Virtual Tour URL: To see a Floor Plan and a 3D tour of the home. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully upgraded with modern finishes throughout, creating a clean and comfortable living environment suitable for both personal use or investment. The property offers ample vehicle parking, providing flexibility for multiple cars, trailers, or recreational vehicles. Located just a 15-minute boat ride to open water via Matlacha Pass Bridge, you'll have quick access to waterfront restaurants, boat ramps, and some of Southwest Florida's most popular beaches, not to mention some of the Best Fishing, inland in the mangroves or out in the Gulf. This home has also been utilized as a rental property, offering strong income potential-rental history available in upon request. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation home, or income-producing property, this one checks all the boxes for waterfront living.

Full Property Details for 12179 Boat Shell Dr

General

  • Price: $549,900
  • Taxes: (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Bonita_Springs
  • MLS ID: 2026012789
  • Updated: 9/23/2026
  • Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Split Bedrooms, Built-In Cabinets
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator/Freezer, Self-Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Furnishings: Turnkey
  • Flooring: Concrete

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Shower Only

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

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

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: None, Boating
  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Electric Heat
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Dock, Captain's Walk, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock, Automatic Sprinkler
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Open Porch/Lanai, Screened Lanai/Porch, Patio

Parking

  • Parking Features: 2+ Spaces, Circular Driveway, Driveway Paved

Location

  • Area: PI03 - Matlacha
  • County: Lee
  • Subdivision: MATLACHA ISLES
  • Building Name: MATLACHA ISLES
  • Driving Directions: Head west on FL-78 W/SW Pine Island Rd, Continue to follow SW Pine Island Rd, Turn right onto Matlacha Blvd, Continue straight onto Corallina Dr, Turn left onto Boat Shell Dr. OR Use GPS.
  • Direction Faces: East

School Information

  • Elementary School: SCHOOL CHOICE
  • Middle School: SCHOOL CHOICE
  • High School: SCHOOL CHOICE

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Management Type: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Central Electric
  • Ceiling Fan(s): 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Assessment Paid, Central
  • Water: Assessment Paid, Central
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Cable Available

Structural Information

  • Description/Design: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Const.: Concrete Block, Stucco
  • Roof: Metal
  • Windows: Single Hung, Shutters - Manual
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Stories in Building: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,104
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Field Measurements
  • Living Area: 1,104 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1969

Lot Features

  • Property View: Canal, Pool/Club, Water
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.145
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,316
  • Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 80 x 80
  • Frontage: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Public Road
  • Frontage Feet: 60
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Fence: Yes
  • Irrigation System: Lake/Canal
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Regular
  • Zoning: RSC-1
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Regular
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Gulf Access: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: No Bridge(s)/Water Direct, Canal Front, Seawall
  • Canal Width: Canal Width 31-80
  • Boat Dock Slip: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash, FHA, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Legal Description: MATLACHA ISLES UNIT 2 BLK 1 PB 19 PG 1 NLY 30 FT OF LOT 45 + S 40 FT OF LOT 46
  • Property ID: 18-44-23-04-00001.0460
  • Section: 18
  • Block: 1
  • Lot Number: 45

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Schools serving 12179 Boat Shell Dr

School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
NameGradesDistance
Pine Island Elementary School
5360 Ridgewood Drive, Bokeelia, FL 33922
K-54.3 mi
Trafalgar Middle School
2120 Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33991
6-82.4 mi
Gulf Middle School, Cape Coral, FL
1809 Southwest 36th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914
6-84.4 mi
Mariner High School
701 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993
9-123.3 mi
Ida S. Baker High School
3500 Agualinda Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914
9-124.2 mi
Cape Coral High School
2300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991
9-124.9 mi
North Fort Myers High School
5000 Orange Grove Boulevard, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
9-128.9 mi
Island Coast High School
2125 De Navarra Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33909
9-129.6 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 12179 Boat Shell Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/23/2026
Listed
$549,900
-15.4%
MLS
4/29/2022
Sold
$650,000
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Tax History for 12179 Boat Shell Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,968
—
$402,856
-10%
2025
$6,968
1%
$449,240
1%
2024
$6,886
-12%
$446,764
-12%
2023
$7,857
150%
$507,666
173%
2021
$3,139
-46%
$186,010
-51%
2022
$5,796
85%
$377,088
116%
2021
$3,139
20%
$174,419
17%
2019
$2,617
-13%
$148,574
-12%
2018
$2,999
17%
$169,582
1%
2017
$2,571
-11%
$167,956
5%
2016
$2,878
13%
$159,966
14%
2015
$2,545
7%
$140,105
7%
2014
$2,388
20%
$130,599
24%
2013
$1,991
—
$105,499
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12179 Boat Shell Dr, Matlacha Isles, FL 33991 (MLS# 2026012789) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 12179 Boat Shell Dr is currently listed for $549,900 and was received on September 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 12179 Boat Shell Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Matlacha Isles? You can browse all Matlacha Isles real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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