2579 Eighth AVE, St James City, FL 33956

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 1,953 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to your private waterfront retreat—this beautifully decorated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home offers the ultimate Florida lifestyle. Enjoy complete privacy with protected mangroves across the canal, so you’ll never look into your neighbors’ backyard. Boaters will love the boat lift with metal roof, new roof (2024), and newer sea wall in 2020 and just a 10-minute boat ride to the end of the canal. Step outside to a screened pool with heater and spa, perfect for year-round enjoyment, all set on an oversized lot with a private boat ramp ideal for jet skis or kayaks. Fish right from your backyard, where dolphins and manatees are frequently spotted from the 124 ft seawall. Inside, the home is thoughtfully designed and beautifully furnished, featuring a den currently used as a 4th bedroom/media room, offering flexibility for guests or entertainment. This exceptional property combines comfort, privacy, and waterfront living—move right in and start enjoying the lifestyle immediately. Ideal for investors seeking a strong rental, snowbirds looking for a seasonal escape, or buyers ready to make this exceptional waterfront home their primary residence.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

January 23, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 12, 2026 at 7:19AM

Listing Office:

John R. Wood Properties : 239-283-1028

Listing Agent:

Julie Hatton : 239-707-2489

MLS ID:

2026004226

Interior

• General: Breakfast BarEat-in KitchenKitchen IslandMultiple Primary SuitesNoneSplit Bedrooms
• Appliances: DryerElectric CooktopFreezerIce MakerMicrowaveRefrigeratorRefrigeratorWithIce MakerSelf Cleaning OvenWasher
• Laundry: Inside
• Flooring: TerrazzoTile
• A/C: Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Electric
• Heating: CentralElectric

Exterior

• General: DeckFencePatioShutters ManualElectric HeatGuniteIn GroundScreened
• Style: RanchOne Story
• Other Structures: PorchDeckScreenedPatioLanai
• Pool: ConcreteElectric HeatHeatedIn GroundScreen Enclosure
• Parking: DetachedGarage

Construction

• Roofing: Metal
• Windows: Double Hung
• General: BlockConcreteStucco1

Location

• Road/Access: Paved
• HOA Amenities: Guest Suites0.0
• Originating MLS: FGC_FORT
• County: Lee

Lot

• Zoning: GULFHAVEN UNIT S BLK A PB 12 PG 58 E 1/2 OF LT 15 + LT 16 + PT LT 1701-46-22-06-0000A.0160
• View: CanalMangrovesView

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailableHigh Speed Internet Available
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: FGC_FORT
• Ownership: Single Family