
Land with Home for Sale in North Fort Myers, Florida
9851 Merle Dr, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
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, 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!
Location
- Street address
- 9851 Merle Dr
- County
- Lee County
- Community
- William Winters Subdivision
- Elevation
- 21 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 5.136 acres
- MLS #
- FMSW 2026001186
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $5,498 - THE E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4
Parcels
- 10-43-25-03-00000.0110
Legal description
THE E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Zoning
- Ag-2
- Franchise
- Realty ONE Group
Lot
- Waterfront
- Creek
- Features
- Dead End, Oversized Lot, Pond On Lot
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage, Open, RV
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Pool
- Patio, Porch
- Structures
- Barn(s), Storage, Workshop
- Features
- Fence, Fire Pit, Fruit Trees
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Office
- Flooring
- Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Water Softener
- Security
- Security
- Features
- Bathtub, Cable Tv, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Family Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors Atrium Doors, Home Office, Jetted Tub, Living Dining Room, Pantry, Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | New listing | $885,000 | — | FMSW |









































