Spacious 4 bed, 2.5 bath, waterfront home with lovely water view. Ideally located off the Caloosahatchee River with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico & intercoastal waterways. Relax on the screened lanai with your favorite beverage and watch dolphins play and boats glide by. Home features an amazingly large kitchen and family room with real wood burning fireplace. Custom cabinets in kitchen & baths. Tile floors throughout. Lofty ceilings with crown molding. Built-in bookcase window seat. 11 custom closets. Large inside laundry area with sink, storage room, & half bath. Large second floor temp-controlled storage with easy access to the air handler. Exterior storage closet for outside gear. Impact rated windows and doors. New tile roof in 2021. 2 AC units, 2 hot water heaters, 2 fireplaces. The 4th bedroom includes a private entrance with potential use as an office. Situated in the heart of SWFL’s Gulf Coast, only minutes to Shell Point Retirement Community, Sanibel & Captiva Islands, & Ft Myers Beach, offering year-round boating, fishing, golfing, shelling, shopping, dining, and many other local attractions and activities.
Completely updated and lovingly maintained by the same owners for 30 years, this Palm Acres waterfront home offers impressive river views! As you drive up to this 2,654 sq ft, 4 bdrm home, the care and attractiveness is immediately apparent including circle drive, tropical landscaping, oversized front porch, tile roof, and 4ft eaves. Step inside and this home has 8’ 8” ceilings! The photos tell the story, but you have to see the resident dolphin family goofing around in the deep canal and river mouth to fully appreciate how wonderful it is to live here. Updated features include dock, kitchen, stainless appliances, custom cabinets, bathrooms, impact rated windows and doors, 2 fireplaces, faux wood tile, new duct work, crown molding, recessed lighting, and lots of storage including a climate controlled attic room plus exterior closet. The 4th bdrm is at the front of the home with an exterior door to the front porch making it a perfect guest suite or home office. Come home to Palm Acres!
FORTMLS #215056255
Apr 1, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jan 25, 2016
Price Changed
$769,000
$290/sq ft
Oct 10, 2015
Listed
$789,000
$297/sq ft
FORTMLS #209010436
Feb 10, 2010
Listing Removed
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Mar 11, 2009
Listed
$850,000
$320/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 2003
Sold
$442,300
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1972
Sold
$60,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,435 (+3.3%)
2024
$10,097 (+1.8%)
2023
$9,916 (+23.3%)
2022
$8,041 (+24.2%)
2021
$6,474 (−14.7%)
2020
$7,586 (−10.9%)
$440,000 + $377
$440,377
2019
$8,517 (+14.9%)
2018
$7,411 (+5.0%)
2017
$7,057 (+18.7%)
$400,000 + $47,366
$447,366
2016
$5,947 (−1.7%)
$400,000 + $47,366
$447,366
2015
$6,048 (+0.2%)
2014
$6,038
Tax history for 14700 Fair Havens Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,435 (+3.3%)
2024
$10,097 (+1.8%)
2023
$9,916 (+23.3%)
2022
$8,041 (+24.2%)
2021
$6,474 (−14.7%)
2020
$7,586 (−10.9%)
$440,000 + $377
$440,377
2019
$8,517 (+14.9%)
2018
$7,411 (+5.0%)
2017
$7,057 (+18.7%)
$400,000 + $47,366
$447,366
2016
$5,947 (−1.7%)
$400,000 + $47,366
$447,366
2015
$6,048 (+0.2%)
2014
$6,038
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,772 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
2,654
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
344523010000A0070
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2026.
RS-1
Residential Single-Family District
The purpose and intent of the RS Residential Single-Family District is to provide opportunities for the suitable location of detached, conventionally built single-family dwelling units and for facilitation of the proper development and protection of the subsequent use and enjoyment thereof.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Two Spaces, Garage Door Opener
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Room 1 Information
Master Bedroom
Description: Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 15.00 x 13.00
Length: 15.00
Width: 13.00
Room 2 Information
Family Room
Description: Family Room
Dimensions: 16.00 x 16.00
Length: 16.00
Width: 16.00
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Description: Kitchen
Dimensions: 15.00 x 19.00
Length: 15.00
Width: 19.00
Room 4 Information
Dining Room
Description: Dining Room
Dimensions: 16.00 x 11.00
Length: 16.00
Width: 11.00
Room 5 Information
Living Room
Description: Living Room
Dimensions: 15.00 x 23.00
Length: 15.00
Width: 23.00
Laundry Information
Features: Inside, Laundry Tub
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Washer, Water Softener
Interior Features
Window Features: Impact Glass
Unfurnished
Flooring: Tile
Other Features: Built-in Features, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Main Level Master, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Roof Details: Tile
Construction Details: Block, Concrete, Stucco
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Security/High Impact Doors, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Room For Pool, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch, Screened
Land Information
Irrigation Source: Municipal
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.2473
Lot Size Acres: 0.2473
Lot Size Dimensions: 90 x 120 x 90 x 120
Lot Dimensions Source: Appraiser
Lot Size Source: Appraiser
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Automatic