5542 Palmetto Street
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When it comes to beach living, it doesn’t get much more desirable than this! This charming raised Pink Shell beach cottage is in one of Florida's most sought-after destination of Fort Myers Beach. Perfectly located, just a short walk from beach access points 16 and 17, this cottage offers POTENTIAL RENTAL INCOME in a weekly rental zone, ideal for maximizing your investment returns. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, this cottage features a built-in pool...Move-In Ready Classic Beach Cottage with Gulf Views
When it comes to beach living, it doesn’t get much more desirable than this! This charming raised Pink Shell beach cottage is in one of Florida's most sought-after destination of Fort Myers Beach. Perfectly located, just a short walk from beach access points 16 and 17, this cottage offers POTENTIAL RENTAL INCOME in a weekly rental zone, ideal for maximizing your investment returns. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, this cottage features a built-in pool that’s newly resurfaced, a deck with current views of the Gulf of Mexico, and an outdoor shower to rinse off after a day on the pristine white sugar sand beach. The home sustained no damage to the main elevated living area during Hurricanes Helene or Milton, ensuring peace of mind for any new owner. Located moments from shopping, dining, and all the attractions that make Fort Myers Beach a prime vacation spot, this is your opportunity to own and enjoy the ultimate beach lifestyle—without the wait!
- Listed by James Farrell • ERA Lahaina Realty
- Listed by Robin Sook • ERA Lahaina Realty
Property Details for 5542 Palmetto Street
Property Details for 5542 Palmetto Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 224085537 |
| Days on Market | 1 |
| Taxes | $4,340 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 AC / 5,619 SF |
| County | Lee County |
Building Information for 5542 Palmetto Street
Property Information for 5542 Palmetto Street
- City: Fort Myers Beach
- Directions: Estero Blvd to Dakota make a right on Palmetto
- Human Modified: Yes
- Latitude: 26.43
- Longitude: -81.91
- MLS Area Major: FB04 - Avenida Pescadora to S.Bd
- Pets: No Approval Needed
- Postal Code: 33931
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Street Name: Palmetto
- Street Number: 5542
- Street Suffix: ST
- Block: 4
- Full Address: 5542 Palmetto ST
- View: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 2.00
- Carport: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 2.00
- Garage: No
- Parking Features: Covered, Driveway, Underground, Unpaved, Attached Carport
- Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
- Application Fee: $.00
- Association Fee Total: $.00
- Association Fee Total Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee 2: $.00
- Maintenance: None
- Mandatory HOA: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,340.00
- Tax Year: 2023
- Transfer Fee: $.00
- Association Fee 3: $.00
- Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
- Development Name: GULF HEIGHTS
- Parcel Number: 33-46-24-W1-00204.0070
- Property Type: Residential
- Section: 33
- Lot Unit: 7
- Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
- Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
- Lot Desc: Rectangular Lot
- Acres: 0.129
- Lot Size Area: 0.129
- Lot Size Dimensions: 45 x 125 x 45 x 125
- Source of Measurements: Appraiser
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Legal Desc: GULF HEIGHTS BLK 4 PB 6 PG 39 LOT 7
- Total Area: 2113.0
- Rear Exposure: W
- Approx Living Area: 936.0
- Possession: Close Of Escrow
- Property Condition: Resale
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Township: 46
- Senior Community: false
- Range: 24
- Special Assessment: 0.00
- Sub Condo Name: GULF HEIGHTS
- Year Built Numeric: 1960
- Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
- Restrictions: Architectural, No Restrictions
- Zoning Code: TFC2
- Land Lease Fee: $.00
- Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot
- One Time Land Lease Fee: $.00
- One Time Mandatory Club Fee: $.00
- One Time Othe Fee: $.00
- One Time Special Assessment Fee: $.00
- Sewer: Central
- Utilities: Cable Not Available
- Water Source: Public
- Water: Central
- Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
- Units in Complex: 1
- Other Fee: $.00
- Total Floors: 1
- Total One Time Fees: $.00
- Units in Building: 1
- Architectural Style: Other, Stilt
- Association Amenities: None
- Canal Width: None
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, None, Outdoor Shower
- Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Outdoor Shower
- Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
- Irrigation Source: None
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Pool Features: Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground
- Private Pool: Yes
- Roof: Rolled Hot Mop
- Security Features: None, Smoke Detectors
- Gulf Access: No
- Spa: No
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Baths Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 1.0
- Beds Total: 2
- Bedrooms: 2 Bed
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Other, Window Units
- Cooling: Yes
- Elevator Text Details: None
- Flooring: Wood
- Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
- Heating: Other
- Interior Features: Living Dining Room, Other, Tub Shower
- Interior Features: Other, Smoke Detectors
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
- Rooms Total: 0
- Window Features: Other
- One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00
Property History for 5542 Palmetto Street
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5542 Palmetto Street
Schools near 5542 Palmetto Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Cypress Lake Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Three Oaks Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Listing Courtesy of ERA Lahaina Realty, James Farrell; ERA Lahaina Realty, Robin Sook
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