9851 Merle DR, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,760 sqft

Property Description

This property has it all! Located on just over 5 ACRES this acreage estate home features a 4 bed/2.5 Bath Florida Style Saltwater Pool home with an additional detached 1 Bed/1 Bath furnished guest house perfect for supplemental income via Airbnb, visiting guests or extended family. Located off Merle Dr., this superb location is just 2 miles off Bayshore and Nalle Road on a paved no pass-through private road which is surrounded by other large acreage estate homes. The property is completely fenced with wrought iron electric gated entry, attached 2 car garage, additional detached parking garage, multiple storage sheds, horse stalls with chicken run & separate coop and is zoned AG2 (which allows for outbuildings and agricultural exemptions for lowered taxes). The owner excavated an additional pond on the rear property and back filled the lot to allow animals to range even during rainy season. Built in 1999 this Florida Style Home has an inviting feel with front porch entry, an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, split bedroom floor plan, plank tile flooring throughout, centrally located kitchen featuring granite countertop &, new stainless appliances, wood burning fireplace, and a large volleyball style pool with a shaded patio overlooking the pasture. Notable features and upgrades include a 2015 metal roof with a new roofs over the guest house garage and barn, new firepit, new screens on the house lanai, new A/C units on both houses, new well, new septic system for the guest house, fresh paint inside and blackout blinds installed throughout the home. The owner also planted a variety of trees which will be attached to this listing. The owners are now ready to pass down their beloved oasis “Simply Natural Farm” to the next owner that will enjoy this retreat just as much as they have!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

January 7, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 11, 2026 at 6:07PM

Listing Office:

Realty One Group MVP : (800) 896-8790

MLS ID:

2026001186

Interior

• General: FireplaceFoyerFrench DoorsPantrySmoke DetectorsVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Window Coverings
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorReverse Osmosis
• Dining: Dining - Family
• Laundry: Laundry in Residence
• Flooring: Tile
• A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)Central Electric
• Heating: Central Electric
• Fireplace: Fireplace

Exterior

• General: Screened PorchScreened Lanai/PorchBuilt-In Wood Fire PitStorageBarn StallStorageJetted Tub
• Style: RanchSingle Family
• Pool: Below GroundConcreteSalt WaterScreen Enclosure
• Parking: Driveway PavedLoad SpacePavedRV-BoatAttachedParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Metal
• Windows: Window Coverings
• General: Wood FrameVinyl Siding1

Location

• Road/Access: Paved
• HOA Amenities: StorageHorses OKStable(s)0.0
• Originating MLS: Florida Gulf Coast
• County: Lee

Lot

• Zoning: AG-210-43-25-03-00000.0110
• View: Landscaped AreaPondTrees/WoodsView
• Fencing: Fenced
• Restrictions: None

Utilities

• Water: SoftenerWell
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Florida Gulf Coast