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Little Shell Island
Fort Myers, FL, 33905
Active$799,000
Little Shell Island
Fort Myers, FL, 33905
Active$799,000
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Year Built
351
Days on Market
Dock Score™
DockOnly54
FairWhat shaped this score
✓River
✓Dock present
✓Fits boats up to ~100ft+ (est.)
·~25 min run to open water · 5.7 mi
·Draft not independently verified
Est. waterfront~211 ft
DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.
Dock & Water AccessMLS
MangroveNavigableWaterRiverFrontRiprap
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Data sources: SFWMD AHED waterway polygons · FHWA National Bridge Inventory 2024 · Not provided by the MLS or listing broker.
Description
Own a rare piece of paradise in Southwest Florida! Little Shell Island, located in the Caloosahatchee River within the Miserable Mile at Marker 93—just south of Tarpon Point Marina—offers approximately .7 acres of natural beauty surrounded by calm waters and breathtaking views. Priced at $799,000, this private island is currently zoned AG-2, offering a wide range of potential uses. City and County staff have previously recognized the inherent challenges of island development and have granted a variance waiving the standard setback conditions typically required along similar waterbodies in Southwest Florida. Accessible only by boat, Little Shell Island offers a truly secluded retreat. The island has a colorful history, once serving as a popular restaurant destination for locals and passing boaters in the 1970s and 1980s. A previous dock serviced the island, and there may be an opportunity to rebuild, subject to permitting. Additionally, the current owner had previously applied for a variance to build a solar-powered lighthouse-style structure featuring a one-bedroom residence. Whether you envision a private escape, an eco-resort concept, or a return to commercial hospitality, Little Shell Island presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something truly special in one of Florida’s most iconic waterways.
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Location
Fort Myers, FL, 33905
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Displayed by Blue Mar Real Estate Group Inc., Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (DBPR CQ1018554) · [email protected]
Listing courtesy of ERA Right Choice Realty via Florida Gulf Coast MLS
Last checked: July 22, 2026
Listing updated: April 15, 2026
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Dock Score™
DockOnly54
FairWhat shaped this score
✓River
✓Dock present
✓Fits boats up to ~100ft+ (est.)
·~25 min run to open water · 5.7 mi
·Draft not independently verified
Est. waterfront~211 ft
DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.
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