2579 Eighth Ave, St. James City, FL 33956
For Sale $849,000
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Welcome to your private waterfront oasis in St. James City, where privacy and the ultimate Florida boating lifestyle come together. This 3-bedroom + den, 3-bath pool home offers rare tranquility with protected mangroves across the canal—ensuring you’ll never look into a neighbor’s backyard. Designed for boaters and water lovers, this property features a boat lift with metal roof, 124 ft of seawall (2020), private boat ramp, and quick access to open water just minutes away—making it a true boater’s dream. Enjoy fishing right from your backyard or watching dolphins and manatees pass by. Step outside to your screened-in heated pool and spa, perfect for year-round enjoyment, all set on an oversized waterfront lot. Inside, the home offers a flexible den/media room that can serve as a 4th bedroom, ideal for guests or additional space. With a new roof (2024) and major updates already complete, this property is ideal as a full-time residence, vacation home, or investment opportunity. Waterfront properties with this level of privacy and boating access are rare—schedule your showing before this opportunity is gone.
Smoke Detectors
Walk- In Closet(s)
Taxes: $6,939.50
Tax Year: 2025
Boat Canopy/ Cover
Boat Lift
Composite Dock
Elec Avail at dock
Water Avail at Dock
Screened Lanai/ Porch
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Dryer
Freezer
Refrigerator/ Freezer
Self Cleaning Oven
Y
Mangrove
Building Description: Ranch, Single Family
Community Type: Boating
MLS Area: Gulfhaven
Total Square Footage: 1,953
Total Floors: 1
Water: Central
Construction: Concrete Block, Stucco
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-06-20 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Below Ground, Electric Heat
Private Spa: Y
Furnished: Negotiable
Kitchen Description: Island
Parking: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Flooring: Terrazzo, Tile
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
Storm Protection: Shutters - Manual
Security: Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: Central
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: S
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Oversize
Listing Courtesy Of: John R. Wood Properties
jhatton@johnrwood.com
Welcome to your private waterfront oasis in St. James City, where privacy and the ultimate Florida boating lifestyle come together. This 3-bedroom + den, 3-bath pool home offers rare tranquility with protected mangroves across the canal—ensuring you’ll never look into a neighbor’s backyard. Designed for boaters and water lovers, this property features a boat lift with metal roof, 124 ft of seawall (2020), private boat ramp, and quick access to open water just minutes away—making it a true boater’s dream. Enjoy fishing right from your backyard or watching dolphins and manatees pass by. Step outside to your screened-in heated pool and spa, perfect for year-round enjoyment, all set on an oversized waterfront lot. Inside, the home offers a flexible den/media room that can serve as a 4th bedroom, ideal for guests or additional space. With a new roof (2024) and major updates already complete, this property is ideal as a full-time residence, vacation home, or investment opportunity. Waterfront properties with this level of privacy and boating access are rare—schedule your showing before this opportunity is gone.
Property Details
Price: $849,000
Sq Ft: 1,953
($435 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
City: St. James City
County: Lee
Type: Single Family
Development: Gulfhaven
Acres: 0.3230
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 1966
Listing Number: 2026027112
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $6,939.50
Tax Year: 2025
Application Fee: $0.00
Garage:
2
Furnishings: Negotiable
Pets Allowed: Yes
Interior Features:
Smoke Detectors
Walk- In Closet(s)
Financial Information:
Taxes: $6,939.50
Tax Year: 2025
Exterior Features:
Boat Canopy/ Cover
Boat Lift
Composite Dock
Elec Avail at dock
Water Avail at Dock
Screened Lanai/ Porch
Equipment:
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Dryer
Freezer
Refrigerator/ Freezer
Self Cleaning Oven
View:
Y
Waterfront Description:
Mangrove
Additional Information:
Building Description: Ranch, Single Family
Community Type: Boating
MLS Area: Gulfhaven
Total Square Footage: 1,953
Total Floors: 1
Water: Central
Construction: Concrete Block, Stucco
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-06-20 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Below Ground, Electric Heat
Private Spa: Y
Furnished: Negotiable
Kitchen Description: Island
Parking: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Flooring: Terrazzo, Tile
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
Storm Protection: Shutters - Manual
Security: Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: Central
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: S
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Oversize
Map of 2579 Eighth Ave, St. James City, FL 33956
Listing Courtesy Of: John R. Wood Properties
jhatton@johnrwood.com