Custom McGregor Reserve Home with Detached Guest House, Flexible Den and Workshop Located in the gated McGregor Reserve community along the McGregor Boulevard corridor in Fort Myers, this custom-built residence offers 3 bedrooms, a large den, 3 bathrooms, and 2,459 square feet of living space. The den can easily function as a fourth bedroom, home office, library, media room, or sitting room. The property also includes a detached guest house and a separate rear workshop/third-car garage. Built and first occupied by the original owners, the home features an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with high ceilings, abundant natural light, Spanish porcelain tile, antique brick accents, engineered stone countertops, custom cabinetry, appliances, and floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves. Crown molding, plantation shutters, custom built-ins, and architectural details add character throughout the main residence. The primary suite includes a generously sized walk-in closet, while the additional bedrooms are arranged within the main home for convenient everyday living. A dedicated laundry and craft room provides useful workspace and storage. Set apart from the main residence, the detached guest house includes a sitting room, private bathroom, kitchenette, large closet, Murphy bed, and pull-out sofa. Its separate layout offers options for guests, extended stays, private work space, or multigenerational living. Outdoor living areas include screened porches, a courtyard, brick patio, mature landscaping, irrigation, aluminum fencing, and a fire pit. The property has ample room for a future pool. The garage and workshop arrangement adds valuable functionality. In addition to the main garage, a separate rear 12-by-22-foot third-car garage is currently configured as a workshop. This dedicated area can accommodate woodworking, hobbies, creative projects, equipment, collecting, Gym/yoga studio or storage while remaining separate from the main living areas. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2024, HVAC system in 2022, water heaters in 2026, and LeafFilter gutter protection installed in 2025. The property is located outside the flood zone. With its custom construction, 3-bedroom-plus-den layout, detached guest house, pool potential, screened outdoor areas, and workshop/third-car garage, this McGregor Reserve property offers adaptable living spaces in an established Fort Myers location.
Hamlet, located between McGregor Boulevard and the Caloosahatchee River, is a residential and waterfront Fort Myers neighborhood with leafy streets and canal-side views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the McGregor Boulevard corridor near College Parkway, where shaded sidewalks meet a mix of local cafes, galleries, and small professional offices. Architectural cues lean Florida mid-century and ranch-style homes, with mature palms and broad setbacks shaping the streetscape. Riverfront parks and boat ramps set a weekend rhythm tied to the water. Edison and Ford Winter Estates adds a cultural counterpoint with gardens and historic structures. Downtown Fort Myers’ River District brings art walks and theater nights within a short drive.
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Offer insights
1538 Mcgregor Reserve Dr · $689,000
$689K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $689K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 66 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.8%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Built-in features
Bathtub
Dual sinks
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Living/dining room
Pantry
Separate shower
Cable TV
Walk-in closets
Window treatments
Home office
Split bedrooms
Furnishing negotiable
Bedrooms
Bedroom on main level
Multiple primary suites
Main level primary
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Dual sinks
Separate shower
Bathtub
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Self-cleaning oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Breakfast bar
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry inside
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central electric heating
Central electric air conditioning
Exterior features
Courtyard
Outbuilding
Sprinkler/Irrigation (municipal source)
Shutters (manual)
South exposure
Rectangular lot
Public maintained road
Home design
Single-story home
Concrete and stucco construction
Shingle roof
North-facing front
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with garage door opener
Driveway parking
Paved parking
Security
Security gate
Gated community
Smoke detector(s)
Security/high impact doors
Construction
Built with concrete and stucco
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
High-speed internet available
HOA & community
Homeowners association with semi-annual fee
HOA amenities include clubhouse, dog park, community pool, sidewalks, management
Association fee includes street lights, security, and trash
Gated community with street lights
Financial info
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
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It is the purpose and intent of these Planned Unit Development regulations to encourage ingenuity, innovation and imagination in the planning, design, and development or redevelopment of land under unified ownership or control. PUDs produced in compliance with the terms and provisions of this land development code and the comprehensive plan are not required to meet the setback, height, and minimum lot requirements of conventional zoning districts to allow developments flexibility while protecting the public interest. City council retains the absolute authority to establish such standards and regulations as it deems necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. In doing so, the PUD district is designed to achieve the following objectives: To accommodate a mixture of uses on land which is under unified control compatible both internally and externally through the limitations, sign control, building orientation, buffering or other techniques which may be appropriate to a particular development proposal.; Provide flexibility to meet changing needs, technologies, and economic and consumer preferences.; Permit the combining and coordinating of architectural styles, building forms and building relationships within a planned unit development.
Jan 16, 2025 • Final
Re-roof: 1&2 family
Remove and replace the existing roof on a guest house.
Roofing
Mar 23, 2012 • Final
Non-ad valorem -
Work on an addition.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 30 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fort Myers, FL • 33901
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Sun exposure
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Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1538 Mcgregor Reserve Dr
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $261,500 and $684,900.
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $262K to $685K.