Prime 11.2 acre development opportunity is ideally located just minutes from downtown Fort Myers, offering exceptional potential for builders, developers, and land investors seeking a central Southwest Florida site with strong growth indicators. With immediate access to the River District, Cape Coral, US 41, and I-75, the property is positioned within one of the region’s most active residential and commercial corridors. Across the street, residents will enjoy a full community park featuring baseball fields, tennis courts, a dog park, and a kayak and canoe launch, creating a built-in lifestyle amenity package that significantly enhances future homebuyer appeal. A natural creek runs through the property, framed by mature live oaks and palms, offering a picturesque setting for a thoughtfully designed neighborhood with preserved green space or premium homesites. Current zoning allows for residential development at two units per acre, and surrounding land activity suggests strong potential to petition for increased density to four to six units per acre. Nearby parcels already support much higher density, including one zoned for twenty five units per acre. Preliminary conversations with county representatives indicated support for up to six units per acre, creating substantial upside for redevelopment. The property includes conceptual subdivision drawings for a twenty two home community with half acre sites, cul de sacs, and internal roadways, demonstrating layout feasibility and flexibility for a boutique single family community or a build for rent model. Utilities are located nearby, and the county is offering attractive incentive programs for qualifying new developments, although buyers should perform full due diligence to confirm all costs and requirements. Situated off US 41 and bordered by three streets, the site offers multiple access points and excellent visibility. It is less than five minutes to downtown Fort Myers restaurants, theaters, government buildings, and event venues, and it is only a short drive to Pine Island Road retail centers, medical facilities, the Edison Mall, and major employers. Its infill location, lifestyle amenities, and proximity to essential services make it an ideal tract for a single-family subdivision, build-to-rent community, or eco-inspired residential enclave incorporating the existing creek and green space. With ongoing population growth and strong new construction demand throughout Southwest Florida, this parcel represents a rare opportunity to secure a large developable tract in a flourishing urban core with exceptional long-term value and development flexibility.
Hancock, located between Del Prado Blvd N and Santa Barbara Blvd, is a canal-lined and residential Cape Coral neighborhood with low-slung ranch homes and wide, palm-edged streets. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Pine Island Rd & Del Prado Blvd N crossroads, where plazas, local eateries, and service storefronts create a steady daytime hum. Cultural touchstones nearby include the Cape Coral Historical Museum, Cultural Park Theater, and the Cape Coral Art Center. Streetscapes mix mid-century Florida builds with newer stucco homes, many oriented to freshwater canals. Sidewalks and bike lanes trace major corridors, while pocket greenspaces break up the grid. Daily life centers on errands, waterfront views, and short drives to city parks and the river.
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Property has a view
Exterior features
Irregular-shaped lot
Publicly maintained paved road access
North exposure
Property faces south
Home design
Mixed use or single-family property
Construction
Zoned AG-2
Utilities
No sewer available
No water available
HOA & community
No association fee
Non-gated community
Financial info
Property is for sale
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The purpose of the agricultural districts is: To provide areas for the establishment or continuation of agricultural operations, with residential uses being permitted as ancillary to agricultural uses; and To accommodate those individuals who understand and desire to live in an agricultural environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 106° expected this year, 22 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
North Fort Myers, FL • 33903
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in North Fort Myers. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 536 Evergreen Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $350,000 and $930,000.
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