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$825,000

9851 Merle DR

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,760 Sq.Ft. 5.14 Acres

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!

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Location

9851 Merle DR, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

Status

Sold

Date Sold

July 31, 2026

Property Amenities

Interior
Laundry room Inside
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Water Softener
Flooring Tile
Total Bedrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Other 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
Area & Lot
Total area 3,191 Sq.Ft.
Lot Area 5.14 Acres
Living area 2,760 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID 2026001186
Year Built 1999
Water Frontage Creek
View Description Landscaped,Pond,Trees/Woods
Architecture Styles Ranch, One Story, See Remarks
Type Residential
Status Sold
Exterior
Stories 1
Pool Concrete, In Ground, Screen Enclosure, Salt Water
Air conditioning Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Heat type Central, Electric
Water Source Well
Garage Space 2.0
Security Features Burglar Alarm (Monitored), Fenced, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer Septic Tank
Other Exterior Features Fence, Fire Pit, Fruit Trees, None, Patio, Storage
Parking Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, RV Access/Parking, Two Spaces, Garage Door Opener
Lot Features Dead End, Oversized Lot, Pond on Lot
Roof Metal
Utilities Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Finance
Sales Price $825,000
Real Estate Tax $5,498 yearly

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