2281 8th AVE
St. James City, FL 33956
$865,000
WATERFRONT LIVING ON THE BAY, BRAND-NEW DOCK & BOAT LIFT – TURNKEY POOL HOME IN ST. JAMES CITY!
Boating, waterfront views, and effortless coastal living await! This beautifully renovated, fully furnished turnkey pool home sits on desirable 8th Avenue in St. James City, with immediate access to the Intracoastal Waterway. A brand-new dock with composite decking and a 10,000-pound Dolphin hybrid cradle boat lift, aluminum V-bunks, and GEM remote control makes getting out on the water easy. Enjoy DESIRABLE SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, captivating water views, and abundant opportunities to spot dolphins, manatees, and coastal birds right from home.
The home’s inviting design showcases vaulted wood ceilings, an electric fireplace feature wall, 12-foot glass sliders, and an open-concept. The gourmet kitchen features high-end appliances, a large center island, and a separate bar.
Major improvements include a standing-seam metal roof, paver driveway and walkways, pool renovation, and high-impact windows and sliders (2018). A complete interior renovation in 2023 and a BRAND-NEW DOCK AND 10,000# LIFT add to the waterfront appeal, while the new riprap seawall, aluminum fencing and gates, and landscaping were completed in 2024.
Additional features include a covered lanai, pebble-tech pool, screened enclosure, two-car garage, plus a large 6' x 8' shed, underground electric service, aluminum fencing with two gates, Invisible underground pet fencing, irrigation system, and Halo 5 maintenance-free whole-house water treatment system. Smart-home features include Nest security cameras and a Wi-Fi thermostat.
Interior conveniences include organized closets and pantry, linen and coat closets, ...
+ Read More| Listing ID: | 2026046188 |
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| List Price: | $865,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 0 |
| Living Area: | 1,692 |
| Association Fee: | $0 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $9,595 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 12,371 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.284 |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch, Single Family |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | St. James City |
| County Or Parish: | Lee |
| Subdivision Name: | Gulfhaven |
| Postal Code: | 33956 |
| Year Built: | 1982 |
| Number Of Units Total: | 1 |
| Equipment: | Auto Garage Door, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wine Cooler |
| Cooling: | Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Flooring: | Laminate, Tile |
| Heating: | Central Electric |
| Lot Features: | Oversize |
| Parking Features: | Driveway Paved, Attached |
| Pool Features: | Below Ground, Concrete |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Water Source: | Central |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| Roof: | Metal |
| Window Features: | Window Coverings |
| Laundry Features: | Washer/Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Residence |
| Construction Materials: | Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | No |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.284 |
| Association Amenities: | None |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Building Area Total: | 2092 |
| Carport?: | No |
| Exterior Features: | Dock Included, Wooden Dock, Screened Lanai/Porch |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| Frontage Type: | Bay/Harbor |
| Interior Features: | Smoke Detectors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Coverings |
| Levels: | 1 |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| MLS Area Major: | GULFHAVEN |
| New Construction?: | No |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Security Features: | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Sewer: | Septic Tank |
| Waterfront Features: | Bay, Navigable, Rip Rap |
| Horse?: | No |
| View: | Bay, Water |
| View?: | Yes |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Furnished: | Turnkey |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Parcel Number: | 01-46-22-00-00001.0040 |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Structure Type: | House |
| Zoning: | RS-1 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Washer, Wine Cooler |
| Association?: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Lease Term: | Buyer Finance/Cash |
| Original List Price: | $865,000 |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Spa?: | No |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Irrigation Source: | Central |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-11-09 |
| Additional RoomsNabor Additional Rooms: | Laundry in Residence, Screened Lanai/Porch |
| Bedrooms: | 3 Bed |
| Boat Access: | Dock Included, Wooden Dock |
| Building Desc: | 1 Story/Ranch |
| Canal Width: | Canal Width 200+ |
| Community Type: | Boating, No Subdivision, Non-Gated |
| Elevator: | None |
| Floor Plan Type: | Other |
| Foreclosed REO: | No |
| Gas Yn: | No |
| Gulf Access Type: | No Bridge(s)/Water Direct |
| Gulf Access Yn: | Yes |
| Kitchen Description: | Island, Pantry |
| Last Change Timestamp: | 2026-11-09T19:26:39.110Z |
| Lease Limits Yn: | No |
| List Price: | $865,000.00 |
| Lot Back: | 96 |
| Lot Frontage: | 98 |
| Lot Left: | 124 |
| Lot Right: | 141 |
| Mls Area Major: | Pi02 - Pine Island (South) |
| Maintenance: | None |
| Management: | None |
| Num Unit Floor: | 1 |
| Owner Name: | Ralph & Cynthia Gitz |
| Ownership Desc: | Single Family |
| Potential Short Sale Yn: | No |
| Rear Exposure: | S |
| Restrictions: | None |
| Status Type: | Resale Property |
| Storm Protection: | Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows |
| Table: | Residential |
| Units in Complex: | 1 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Eat-in Kitchen |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Park Name: | GULFHAVEN |
Listing Courtesy of: John R. Wood Properties
(239) 323-6999
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