3608 Rita Lane, St James City, FL 33956

$559,900 · Active

MLS #2026025325

Price

$559,900

Status

Active

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Living area

1,194 sq ft

Home type

SingleFamilyResidence

Year built

1974

Lot size

0.18 acres

Full bathrooms

2

Half bathrooms

0

Private pool

No

Waterfront

Yes

HOA

No

55+ community

No

County

Lee

Garage spaces

1

Annual property taxes

$4,374.07

Subdivision

BAYVIEW ACRES

Style

Florida, Ranch, OneStory

Appliances & Equipment

Dryer · Dishwasher · ElectricCooktop · IceMaker · Microwave · Refrigerator · RefrigeratorWithIceMaker · Washer

Bathrooms

2 total bathrooms · 2 full bathrooms

Bedrooms

2 total bedrooms

Building

Built in 1974 · Living area: 1194.0 · Building faces South · 1 storey · Entry level: 1 · Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Stucco

Community

1 units in community · BoatFacilities

Cooling

CentralAir · CeilingFans · Electric

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch · Courtyard · Patio · RoomForPool · Storage

Floors

Terrazzo · Tile

Garage

1 spaces

Heating

Central · Electric

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $0 · Fee Includes: None · Amenities: None

Interior Features

BreakfastBar · BedroomOnMainLevel · FamilyDiningRoom · KitchenIsland · LivingDiningRoom · None · WindowTreatments

Laundry

InGarage · LaundryTub

Lot

0.18 acres · Dimensions: 74 x 112 x 68 x 112 · RectangularLot

Parking

1 covered spaces · Attached · Driveway · Garage · Paved · RvAccessParking · TwoSpaces

Pets Policy

Allowed: Yes

Property

Resale · Other structures: Outbuilding · Canal · Mangroves · Water

Roof

Metal

Sewer

SepticTank

Utilities

CableAvailable · HighSpeedInternetAvailable · Water Source: Public

Water Features

CanalAccess · NavigableWater · Seawall

Windows

SingleHung · Shutters · WindowCoverings

Elementary school

PINE ISLAND ELEMENTARY

Middle school

SCHOOL CHOICE

High school

SCHOOL CHOICE

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About this home

THE BOATER'S WATERFRONT HOME with the following HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES DIRECT GULF ACCESS • NO BRIDGES • BOAT LIFT • PERMITTED BOATHOUSE/SHED Block Construction | Metal Roof | Trex Dock | Garage | No HOA Experience the best of island waterfront living at 3608 Rita Lane—offering coveted Direct Gulf access with no bridges and designed for serious boaters, anglers, and those seeking the relaxed Southwest Florida lifestyle. This charming, mostly furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home sits in one of St. James City’s most desirable boating neighborhoods and blends classic Florida character with valuable upgrades and exceptional marine amenities. Built with solid block construction and topped with a durable metal roof, this property offers peace of mind, low-maintenance ownership, and the freedom to enjoy island living to the fullest. The true highlight is outside, where your waterfront setup is ready to go. Enjoy a permitted boathouse, large boat lift, and an expansive walk-around Trex dock complete with water and electric—creating the perfect environment for effortless boating, fishing, entertaining, or simply enjoying life on the canal. If you want to add a pool, the backyard has room to design your perfect waterside oasis. With direct Gulf access, your next adventure to Pine Island Sound, outer islands, waterfront restaurants, and world-class fishing grounds is just minutes away. Inside, the home offers a comfortable, functional layout with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, enhanced by timeless terrazzo flooring throughout for durability and authentic Florida charm. Recent improvements include a new air conditioner and water heater, so you can move in and start enjoying the property immediately. The mostly furnished interior makes this an easy transition for seasonal use, full-time living, or an investment opportunity. Additional features set this property apart, including a one-car garage with excellent storage for tools, fishing gear, and boating essentials, plus a rare 30-amp RV hookup—ideal for guests, extra flexibility, or recreational use. Best of all—NO HOA, so you can store your toys, enjoy your property your way, and fully embrace the waterfront lifestyle without added restrictions or fees. Whether you're searching for a winter retreat, full-time island residence, or the ultimate boating getaway, 3608 Rita Lane delivers direct Gulf access, outstanding dockage, quality construction, and the laid-back Florida lifestyle buyers dream about.

Courtesy of Staci Stevens, Castaways Island Realty LLC.

Contact LPT Realty at (877) 366-2213 to ask about this home.