9851 Merle Drive, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

$825,000
4
BD
3
BA
2,760
SqFt

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Sold Price
$825,000
List Price
$849,900
Listing Price
$849,900
Closing Date
Jul 31, 2026
Days on Market
204
MLS#
2026001186
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Half Baths
1
Living Sq. Ft
2,760
Property Class
Single Family Residential
Building Design
Single Family
Status Type
Resale
Status
CLOSED
County
Lee
Region
FN09 - North Fort Myers Area
Neighborhood
William Winters Subdivision
Subdivision
William Winters Subdivision

Property Description

PRICED TO SELL! PRICED BELOW MARKET VALUE. 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, detached garage walls replaced in 2026, 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!

Additional Information

Tax Amount
$5,498
Year Built
1999
Garage Spaces
2
furnished
Unfurnished
Pets
Yes
Amenities
Storage
Community Type
Non-Gated
View
Landscaped, Pond, Trees/Woods
Waterfront Description
Creek
Pool
Yes
Building Description
1 Story/Ranch
Lot Size
5.136
Construction
Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Rear Exposure
N
Roof
Metal
Flooring
Tile
Exterior Features
Fence, Fire Pit, Fruit Trees, None, Patio, Storage
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Interior Features
Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Family/Dining Room, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Home Office, Split Bedrooms, Workshop
Waterfront
Yes
Furnished Description
Unfurnished

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