2288 Sycamore St, St. James City, FL 33956
For Sale $548,000
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Island Living Meets Boater’s Paradise in St. James City! Seller has low transferable flood policy. Welcome to your own tropical escape where every day feels like vacation. Perfectly positioned on an oversized corner lot with 161 feet of seawall, this waterfront gem offers room for all your water toys, complete with two boat lifts and deep, direct Gulf access just one minute away—yes, one minute! Completely remodeled in 2023, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath coastal retreat is light, bright, and beautifully updated with some impact windows, fresh interior and exterior paint, and classic Bahama shutters that set the tone for laid-back island living. Step inside and you’re greeted by an open floor plan filled with natural light, wood-plank tile flooring, and easy, breezy flow—perfect for barefoot living. The kitchen is the heart of the home and ready for sunset happy hours, featuring granite countertops, raised wood cabinetry, tile backsplash, pantry storage, double oven, and stainless-steel appliances—because island entertaining should always be effortless. Your primary suite is a true island retreat with an en-suite bath and private access to an outdoor shower oasis, complete with a remote-controlled automatic awning. The enclosed Florida room extends your living space with a new mini-split system, automatic sun shades, and sweeping views of intersecting canals, making it the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Outside, the detached extended one-plus car garage with a mini kitchen and additional shed offers endless flexibility—think workshop, man cave, craft room, or extra storage for all your island gear. The expansive yard invites big dreams with plenty of space for a pool, tiki hut, outdoor kitchen, or firepit under the stars. Located in a golf cart-friendly neighborhood, this home is ideal as a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Spend your days fishing the legendary waters of Pine Island Sound, cruising to nearby islands, or soaking up the sun at the famous beaches of Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa, and Boca Grande. Updates include: new faschia, soffit and gutters 2023, 4 new boast lift motors and bunks and a fenced yard.Island charm, unbeatable boating, and true Florida living—this one has it all.
Foyer
None
Taxes: $3,380.12
Tax Year: 2024
Boat Dock Private
Boat Lift
Elec Avail at dock
Water Avail at Dock
Wooden Dock
Outdoor Shower
Auto Garage Door
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Range
Refrigerator
Refrigerator/Freezer
Refrigerator/Icemaker
Washer
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Canal
Intersecting Canal
Canal Front
Intersecting Canal
Navigable
Seawall
Elementary School: Lee County School Choice
Middle School: Lee County School Choice
Junior High: Lee County School Choice
High School: L
Building Design: Single Family
Community Type: Boating, Non-Gated
MLS Area: Pi02 - Pine Island (South)
Price per Square Feet: $399.71
Total Floors: 1
Water: Central
Construction: Concrete Block, Stucco
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-01-18 00:00:00
Pool: No
Private Spa: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Kitchen Description: Island
Parking: Attached
Garage Description: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1
Flooring: Tile
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Central Electric
Fireplace: No
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Windows
Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, In G
Irrigation: None
55+ Community: No
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: No Commercial
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: Se
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Oversize
Amenities: None
Listing Courtesy Of: Century 21 Selling Paradise
Monicafowlds@gmail.com
Island Living Meets Boater’s Paradise in St. James City! Seller has low transferable flood policy. Welcome to your own tropical escape where every day feels like vacation. Perfectly positioned on an oversized corner lot with 161 feet of seawall, this waterfront gem offers room for all your water toys, complete with two boat lifts and deep, direct Gulf access just one minute away—yes, one minute! Completely remodeled in 2023, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath coastal retreat is light, bright, and beautifully updated with some impact windows, fresh interior and exterior paint, and classic Bahama shutters that set the tone for laid-back island living. Step inside and you’re greeted by an open floor plan filled with natural light, wood-plank tile flooring, and easy, breezy flow—perfect for barefoot living. The kitchen is the heart of the home and ready for sunset happy hours, featuring granite countertops, raised wood cabinetry, tile backsplash, pantry storage, double oven, and stainless-steel appliances—because island entertaining should always be effortless. Your primary suite is a true island retreat with an en-suite bath and private access to an outdoor shower oasis, complete with a remote-controlled automatic awning. The enclosed Florida room extends your living space with a new mini-split system, automatic sun shades, and sweeping views of intersecting canals, making it the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Outside, the detached extended one-plus car garage with a mini kitchen and additional shed offers endless flexibility—think workshop, man cave, craft room, or extra storage for all your island gear. The expansive yard invites big dreams with plenty of space for a pool, tiki hut, outdoor kitchen, or firepit under the stars. Located in a golf cart-friendly neighborhood, this home is ideal as a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Spend your days fishing the legendary waters of Pine Island Sound, cruising to nearby islands, or soaking up the sun at the famous beaches of Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa, and Boca Grande. Updates include: new faschia, soffit and gutters 2023, 4 new boast lift motors and bunks and a fenced yard.Island charm, unbeatable boating, and true Florida living—this one has it all.
Property Details
Price: $548,000
Sq Ft: 1,371
($400 per sqft)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
City: St. James City
County: Lee
Type: Single Family
Development: Pine Island Shores Unit 5
Acres: 0.23
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 1972
Listing Number: 2026001668
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $3,380.12
Tax Year: 2024
Garage:
1
/
Attached
Furnishings: Unfurnished
Pets Allowed: Yes
Interior Features:
Foyer
Amenities:
None
Financial Information:
Taxes: $3,380.12
Tax Year: 2024
Exterior Features:
Boat Dock Private
Boat Lift
Elec Avail at dock
Water Avail at Dock
Wooden Dock
Outdoor Shower
Equipment:
Auto Garage Door
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Range
Refrigerator
Refrigerator/Freezer
Refrigerator/Icemaker
Washer
Washer/Dryer Hookup
View:
Canal
Intersecting Canal
Waterfront Description:
Canal Front
Intersecting Canal
Navigable
Seawall
School Information:
Elementary School: Lee County School Choice
Middle School: Lee County School Choice
Junior High: Lee County School Choice
High School: L
Additional Information:
Building Design: Single Family
Community Type: Boating, Non-Gated
MLS Area: Pi02 - Pine Island (South)
Price per Square Feet: $399.71
Total Floors: 1
Water: Central
Construction: Concrete Block, Stucco
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-01-18 00:00:00
Pool: No
Private Spa: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Kitchen Description: Island
Parking: Attached
Garage Description: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1
Flooring: Tile
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Central Electric
Fireplace: No
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Windows
Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, In G
Irrigation: None
55+ Community: No
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: No Commercial
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: Se
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Oversize
Amenities: None
Map of 2288 Sycamore St, St. James City, FL 33956
Listing Courtesy Of: Century 21 Selling Paradise
Monicafowlds@gmail.com