Build Your Florida Dream Home on this beautiful lot! This 1residential building lot on Harness Road in Rotonda Sands offers a perfect blend of convenience and coastal charm. The property has access to public water, public sewer, and high-speed internet, making it ready for your new home without the hassle of well water and septic. Located in a quiet, deed-restricted community with a very low HOA fee of just $145 per year, you’ll enjoy well-kept surroundings without unnecessary costs. The neighborhood sits just minutes from the beautiful beaches of Boca Grande, known for world-class fishing, boating, and laid-back island living. Outdoor enthusiasts will also love the nearby Cape Haze Pioneer Trail, a scenic biking and walking path that stretches for miles. Whether you’re planning to build now or invest for the future, this lot checks all the boxes like convenient location, modern utilities, and close proximity to everything that makes Southwest Florida living special!
Rotonda Sands, located between Gasparilla Road (SR 771) and the Cape Haze Peninsula, is a coastal and residential Rotonda neighborhood with canal-front streets and Gulf breezes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Gasparilla Road corridor near Rotonda Boulevard, where marinas, bait-and-tackle counters, and low-key waterfront stops set the pace. Architecture leans Florida-ranch and contemporary builds with screened lanais, boat lifts, and palms framing wide setbacks. Water defines daily rhythms, with kayaks and small boats tracing the canals toward Lemon Bay. Placida Fishing Pier and the Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum act as local touchstones for saltwater culture and history. Evenings often point toward the causeway and shoreline parks for sunset views and quiet walks.
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Property details
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Finance
Interior features
Residential use
Exterior features
Buildable lot
Level terrain
Paved road access
County road frontage
Frontage approximately 75 feet
Lot dimensions about 110 x 75
Mature or planned landscaping allowed (lot is buildable and residential)
Home design
Property type: Land
Zoned RSF5
Facing south
Parking
Asphalt road access suitable for vehicle access
Construction
Approximately 0.19 acre lot (about 766 square meters)
Utilities
Public water available
Public sewer available
Electricity available
Cable available
Phone service available
Broadband/high-speed internet available
HOA & community
HOA managed by Legacy Property Management
HOA dues required: $145 annually (about $12.08/month)
Pets allowed
Other
Located in-county
Directions: Enter The Sands at Placida via Harness Rd; lot is on the right just before Brig Circle W.
Electricity and solar
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The purpose and intent of these districts is to provide for single-family residential dwellings and other uses normally associated therewith. Among RSF-2, RSF-3.5 and RSF-5 districts, there are variations in requirements for lot area, width, and certain yards.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 27 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
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Sun exposure
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Redfin Estimate for 12 Harness Rd
$16,109
$1,291 under list price of $17K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $15K to $25K.