$10,000

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5257 Western Dr Saint James City, FL 33956

$1,599,000
4 beds
3 full
2,288 sqft
10.7 acres
$699 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5257 Western Dr

A very unique Home on a Very Unique property !! Property is fenced front and sides with a salt water bay in back with key-pad gate, 3 story home 2288-living & 3799-sq Ft Total !! PLUS a 2400 sq ft garage overlooking 10+ acre property with pond and the shallow salt water bay perfect for birds (take a look at the photo of the back yard with real FLAMINGOS) and animal watching. Very private, peaceful and secluded from the "outside world" The Garage is huge... cars, RV's, shop, storage all on cement slab. 3 Story Home - Ground floor is a game room and movie theater and a guest bedroom/bath... the 2nd floor has the Beautiful kitchen with marble floor, Quartzite counter tops, Hand made stain glass lighting, 2023 Bosch appliances... Living area- storm windows and Glass doors for great Island views, engineered hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, bath and wrap-around screened Porch.. VIEWS ... The 3rd Floor is the Master suite with large "L" shaped closet and beautiful bath with separate Shower, Tub and dual sinks, large sitting or den area and master bedroom with sliders to the balcony and views from Sanibel to Boca Grande !!! A few upgrades are ... 2- new AC & Mini Split (1 to 2 years old), 2-whole house dem humidifiers (new), Upgraded electric panels (300 amps), Mosquito Mist on 2nd & 3rd floor porches, Iotty smart switches, Recessed lighting and all GE smart lights, Custom California Closets in all closets, New 8' interior doors, Plantation Shutters and cellular shades, Even a fenced enclosure for livestock and one for dogs...This is a one-of-a-kind home .. A must to see.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Size2,288 sqft
Lot size10.683 Acres
Year built2007
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #224047412
Garage4 spaces
WaterfrontBasin, Lagoon, Mangrove
ViewBay, Lagoon, Other

Summary

  • MLS Number: 224047412
  • MLS Name: SWFL
  • Office Name: Century 21 Sunbelt Realty
  • Office Phone: (239) 283-1100
  • Office Email: jim@jimfischerrealtor.com
  • Listing Agent: Michael Shevlin

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 21, 2022
Home Sold
$730,000
Sep 12, 2001
Home Sold
$72,500
Apr 30, 1999
Home Sold
$34,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$161,047$2,104
2022$338,180$4,821
2021$488,094$4,821
2020$323,797$4,913
2019$316,517$4,852
2018$310,615$4,837
2017$304,226$4,838

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Pine Island Elementary School

Public District KG-5

5.6 mi

5360 Ridgewood Dr

8

Oasis Charter Elementary School-South

Public Charter KG-5

6.0 mi

3415 Oasis Blvd

7

Gulf Elementary School

Public District KG-5

6.6 mi

3400 SW 17th Pl

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,231. Most Saint James City, FL residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

51%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
48%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

3%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
5%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
57%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • HuntingHunting

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • DillardsDillards
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ApplebeesApplebees
  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • OldiesOldies
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 5257 Western Dr

This home is located at 5257 Western Dr in Saint James City, FL and zip code 33956. This 2,288 square foot home, which was built in 2007, sits on a 10.68 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,599,000.

Saint James City, FL housing market in January 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 2 sold below. The number of listings in Saint James City, FL increased by 34% between December and January 2025. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 149 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $600,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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