9851 Merle Drive North Fort Myers, FL 33917
For Sale MLS# 2026001186
4 beds 3 baths 2,760 sq ft Single Family
Details for 9851 Merle Drive
MLS# 2026001186
Description for 9851 Merle Drive, North Fort Myers, FL, 33917
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!
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 5.14 Acres
Square Feet: 2,760 sq ft
Year Built: 1999
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
Construction: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Subdivision: William Winters Subdivision
Furnished: Yes
County: Lee
Days On Market: 99
Construction Status: Resale
Room Information
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Laundry: Inside
Interior Features
Appliances: Water Purifier, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener
Flooring: Tile
Doors/Windows: Single Hung, Window Coverings
Additional Interior Features: Cable TV, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Split Bedrooms, Workshop, Pantry, Window Treatments, Entrance Foyer, Family/Dining Room, Bathtub, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Jetted Tub, Living/Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Home Office, Separate Shower
Utilities
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Other Utilities: Cable Available,High Speed Internet Available
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Electric, Central
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Description: Attached, Paved, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Two Spaces, driveway, RV Access/Parking
Roof: Metal
Pool: Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, In Ground, Concrete
Lot View: Landscaped,Pond,Trees/Woods
Lot Dimensions: 335 x 669 x 335 x 669
Zoning: AG-2
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Fire Pit, Fruit Trees, Fence, Storage, None, Patio, Patio, Porch, Screened, Lanai, Dead End, Oversized Lot, Pond on Lot
Out Buildings: Barn(s), Outbuilding
Waterfront Details
Water Front Features: Creek
Community Features
Community Features: Non-Gated
Security Features: fenced, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Burglar Alarm (Monitored)
Association Amenities: Storage
Financial Considerations
Terms: All Financing Considered,Cash
Tax/Property ID: 10-43-25-03-00000.0110
Tax Amount: 5498.4
Tax Year: 2024
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