Waterfront - Eco Friendly
Address
1000 Cayo Costa, Cayo Costa, FL
Price
$ 3,250,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#2026031845
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLee
- CityCayo Costa
- AreaCAYO COSTA
- NeighborhoodCAYO COSTA
- Zip33924
- Style
- Year Built2011
- Taxes$ 11379
- Price$ 3,250,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage3014
- Lot Size1.8 Acres
Data Source:
Southwest Florida MLS Datashare
Property Description
It Begins With a Boat Ride… and Ends Somewhere You Never Want to Leave! You idle through calm blue water, leaving the mainland behind. The noise fades. The pace slows. Palms appear. Sand glows white. And suddenly, you arrive, not at a house, but at a feeling. Hidden inside Cayo Costa State Park, within 2,500 acres of protected wilderness, this 1.8-acre off-grid waterfront estate feels like something discovered, not built. Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and tranquil back-bay waters on the other, it’s as if you’ve washed ashore on your own private island, only this one was designed with intention, craftsmanship, and extraordinary care. Your boat rests safely in a sheltered bay at a private dock with lift. Step ashore and follow meandering wooden boardwalks through lush tropical surroundings. Each turn reveals something new, an open-air pavilion, a gazebo, firelight flickering, an outdoor kitchen waiting for long dinners and longer conversations. It feels West Indies–inspired, resort-like, and impossibly private. Inside, the story continues. Tropical woods, custom millwork, and warm textures wrap the home in character and soul. The great room opens effortlessly to the outdoors, anchored by a beautiful kitchen with custom mahogany cabinetry, live-edge granite, and high-end appliances. Morning coffee becomes a ritual as sunlight dances across palms and water. Time stretches. Nothing is rushed here. The primary suite is its own quiet chapter, private, serene, connected to nature, where indoor and outdoor living blur into one. Guest spaces are inviting and comfortable, perfect for family, friends, or those lucky enough to be invited to stay awhile. Though the setting feels delightfully marooned, modern life never intrudes. A brand-new, state-of-the-art solar, lithium battery, and generator system powers the home seamlessly, delivering full comfort with true off-grid independence. Days are filled with simple adventures, kayaking quiet waters, biking sandy trails, exploring miles of untouched beach, or hopping on the boat for lunch at nearby island favorites, before returning home, where the world once again slips away. This is not a place you stumble upon twice. It cannot be recreated. It cannot be replaced. It’s the kind of place people talk about long after they’ve left and the kind of place owners never truly want to.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Listed $3,250,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 3014 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | Central Electric |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s),Central Electric,Zoned |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Freezer,Washer,Water Treatment Owned,Reverse Osmosis,Tankless Water Heater,Wall Oven,Microwave,Other,Range,Refrigerator,Refrigerator/Freezer,Refrigerator/Icemaker |
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Gas Y/N | Propane |
| Patio/Porch Features | Screened Porch,Deck,Patio |
| Architectural Style | Two Story,Florida,Multi-Story Home,Split Level,Single Family |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s),Fire Sprinkler System |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| View | Bay,Gulf,Gulf and Bay,Landscaped Area,Mangroves,Water |
| Levels | 2 |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2021 |
| Parcel Number | 18-44-21-01-01000.0010 |
| Waterfront Features | Bay,Mangrove,Navigable |
| County | Lee |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Association Amenities | Beach Access,Boat Storage,See Remarks |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Subdivision Name | CAYO COSTA |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Green Energy Generation | Solar |
| Other Structures | Cabana,Gazebo,Outdoor Kitchen,Storage |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-08-12T19:00:36.453Z |
| City | Cayo Costa |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| MLS Area | CAYO COSTA |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 78408 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 11379 |
| Ok to Lease | Buyer Finance/Cash,Exchange,Seller Financing |
| Structure Type | House |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.eastont.com/mcmurrayandmembers-1/1000 |
| Freehold | IDX |
| Gulf Access | true |
| Gulf Type | No Bridge(s)/Water Direct,Via Boat Lift |
| Boat Access Type | Boat Dock Private,Boat Lift,Elec Avail at dock,Water Avail at Dock |
| Community Type | Boating |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Bar,Custom Mirrors,Exclusions,Fire Sprinkler,Fireplace,Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar,Laundry Tub,Other,Pantry,Smoke Detectors,Wired for Sound,Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Tile,Wood |
| Furnished Y/N | Furnished |
| Fireplace Features | Outside |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Laundry in Residence,Laundry Tub |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Baths | 3 |
| RoomBedroomFeatures | Master BR Sitting Area,Master BR Upstairs,Split Bedrooms |
| Dining Room Features | Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room,Dining - Family,Dining - Living,Eat-in Kitchen,Formal,Other |
| Kitchen Description | Island,Pantry |
| Elevator | None |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Boat Dock Private,Boat Lift,Elec Avail at dock,Water Avail at Dock,Screened Porch,Screened Balcony,Screened Lanai/Porch,Open Porch/Lanai,Outdoor Kitchen,Outdoor Shower,Storage |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Fenced |
| Parking Features | Covered,Under Bldg Open,Attached |
| Lot Features | Irregular Lot,Oversize |
| Water Source | Reverse Osmosis - Entire House,Solar Heater,Well |
| Total Parking | 3 |
| Lot Size Area | 1.8 |
| Foundation Details | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Park Name | CAYO COSTA |
| Spa | false |
| Building Area Total | 6669 |
| Lot Size Acres | 1.8 |
| Frontage Type | Bay/Harbor |
| Private Pool | false |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Covered Spaces | 3 |
| Other Equipment | Generator,Satellite Dish |
| Horse Y/N | false |
| Rear Exposure | W |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 33924
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