1000 Cayo Costa

3,014 Sq. Ft.
$1,078 / Sq. Ft.
3,014
Sq. Ft.
$1,078
per Sq. Ft.

Description

It Begins With a Boat Ride… and Ends Somewhere You Never Want to Leave! You idle through calm blue water, leaving the mainland behind. The noise fades. The pace slows. Palms appear. Sand glows white. And suddenly, you arrive, not at a house, but at a feeling. Hidden inside Cayo Costa State Park, within 2,500 acres of protected wilderness, this 1.8-acre off-grid waterfront estate feels like something discovered, not built. Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and tranquil back-bay waters on...It Begins With a Boat Ride… and Ends Somewhere You Never Want to Leave! You idle through calm blue water, leaving the mainland behind. The noise fades. The pace slows. Palms appear. Sand glows white. And suddenly, you arrive, not at a house, but at a feeling. Hidden inside Cayo Costa State Park, within 2,500 acres of protected wilderness, this 1.8-acre off-grid waterfront estate feels like something discovered, not built. Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and tranquil back-bay waters on the other, it’s as if you’ve washed ashore on your own private island, only this one was designed with intention, craftsmanship, and extraordinary care. Your boat rests safely in a sheltered bay at a private dock with lift. Step ashore and follow meandering wooden boardwalks through lush tropical surroundings. Each turn reveals something new, an open-air pavilion, a gazebo, firelight flickering, an outdoor kitchen waiting for long dinners and longer conversations. It feels West Indies–inspired, resort-like, and impossibly private. Inside, the story continues. Tropical woods, custom millwork, and warm textures wrap the home in character and soul. The great room opens effortlessly to the outdoors, anchored by a beautiful kitchen with custom mahogany cabinetry, live-edge granite, and high-end appliances. Morning coffee becomes a ritual as sunlight dances across palms and water. Time stretches. Nothing is rushed here. The primary suite is its own quiet chapter, private, serene, connected to nature, where indoor and outdoor living blur into one. Guest spaces are inviting and comfortable, perfect for family, friends, or those lucky enough to be invited to stay awhile. Though the setting feels delightfully marooned, modern life never intrudes. A brand-new, state-of-the-art solar, lithium battery, and generator system powers the home seamlessly, delivering full comfort with true off-grid independence. Days are filled with simple adventures, kayaking quiet waters, biking sandy trails, exploring miles of untouched beach, or hopping on the boat for lunch at nearby island favorites, before returning home, where the world once again slips away. This is not a place you stumble upon twice. It cannot be recreated. It cannot be replaced. It’s the kind of place people talk about long after they’ve left and the kind of place owners never truly want to.
  1. Listed by Michael McMurray • Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. • Mike@mcmurrayandmembers.com
  2. Listed by Jackson Simison • Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.

Property Details for 1000 Cayo Costa

Development
CAYO COSTA
Building Design
Single Family
Community Type
Boating
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Desc
Bay Access, Gulf, Mangrove, Navigable Water
Waterfront Desc
Bay, Gulf Frontage, Mangrove, Navigable
View
Gulf and Bay, Landscaped Area, Mangroves, Water, Water Feature
Garage Spaces
3.00
LISTING UPDATED: 02/13/2026 09:47 AM

Property Details for 1000 Cayo Costa

StatusActive
MLS #2026003834
Days on Market34
Taxes$11,379 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built2011
Lot Size1.80 AC / 78,408 SF
CountyLee County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc., Michael McMurray; Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc., Jackson Simison
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Building Information for 1000 Cayo Costa

Stories2Year Built2011Building Size-Lot Size1.80 AC / 78,408 SF

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$16,788 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,840

Property Taxes

$948

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1000 Cayo Costa

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Cayo Costa
  • Human Modified: Yes
  • Latitude: 26.66
  • Longitude: -82.24
  • MLS Area Major: OI01 - Outer Islands
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33924
  • Street Name: Cayo Costa
  • Street Number: 1000
  • Block: 01000
  • Full Address: 1000 Cayo Costa
  • View: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Underground, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Total: $.00
  • Association Fee Total Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee 2: $.00
  • Maintenance: None
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,379.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 3: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: CAYO COSTA
  • Parcel Number: 18-44-21-01-01000.0010
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 18
  • Lot Unit: 10
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Irregular Lot, Oversized Lot
  • Acres: 1.8
  • Lot Size Area: 1.8
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 325 x 240 x 325 x 214
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: PROSPERO SUB PB 6 PG 50 PT BLK H + VAC ST
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 6669.0
  • Rear Exposure: W
  • Approx Living Area: 3014.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow, Negotiable, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 44
  • Senior Community: false
  • Range: 21
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: CAYO COSTA
  • Year Built Numeric: 2011
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Lease Information
  • Land Lease Fee: $.00
  • One Time Land Lease Fee: $.00
  • One Time Mandatory Club Fee: $.00
  • One Time Othe Fee: $.00
  • One Time Special Assessment Fee: $.00
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Solar Panels
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well, Filter, Solar Heater
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 0
  • Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
  • Units in Complex: 0
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Total Floors: 2
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 0
  • Unit Location: 0
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Florida, Multi Level, Other, Two Story, Split Level, See Remarks
  • Association Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access, Rv Boat Storage, See Remarks
  • Canal Width: None
  • Community Features: Boat Facilities
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Security High Impact Doors, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Other, Patio, Room For Pool, Storage
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Room for Pool, Storage, Gazebo, Extra Building, Outdoor Fireplace, Decorative Shutters
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier, Raised
  • Irrigation Source: Well
  • Other Equipment: Generator, Reverse Osmosis System, Satellite Dish
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Lanai, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detectors
  • Gulf Access Type: No Bridges, Via Boat Lift, Water Direct
  • Gulf Access: Yes
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier, Washer, Solar Hot Water
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Fireplace Features: Outside
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Furnished Desc: Furnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Separate Formal Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Eat In Kitchen, Family Dining Room, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Living Dining Room, Custom Mirrors, Other, Pantry, Sitting Area In Primary, See Remarks, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Upper Level Primary, Vaulted Ceilings, Bar, Walk In Closets
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Fireplace, Custom Mirrors, Other, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling, Bar, Walk-In Closet, Fire Sprinkler, Smoke Detectors, Laundry Tub
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Levels: Two, Multi Split
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Window Features: Sliding, Impact Glass, Shutters
  • Guest House Desc: Cabana,See Remarks,Screened Porch
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 1000 Cayo Costa

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2026003834

$3,250,000—
Jan 15, 2026

Expired

FORTMLS #225012772

$2,875,000—
Feb 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #225012772

$2,875,000—
Jan 2, 2025

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #222017816

$2,975,000—
Jun 26, 2024

Pending

FORTMLS #222017816

—
Feb 28, 2024

Price Change

FORTMLS #222017816

$3,350,000—
May 22, 2023

Price Change

Naples Area Board of REALTORS #222017816

$3,750,000—
Mar 1, 2023

Price Change

FORTMLS #222017816

$3,750,000—
Mar 17, 2022

Listed (Active)

Naples Area Board of REALTORS #222017816

$3,450,000—
Mar 17, 2022

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #222017816

$3,450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/26/2026

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2026003834

$3,250,000
01/15/2026

Expired

FORTMLS #225012772

$2,875,000
02/04/2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #225012772

$2,875,000
01/02/2025

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #222017816

$2,975,000
06/26/2024

Pending

FORTMLS #222017816

—
02/28/2024

Price Change

FORTMLS #222017816

$3,350,000
05/22/2023

Price Change

Naples Area Board of REALTORS #222017816

$3,750,000
03/01/2023

Price Change

FORTMLS #222017816

$3,750,000
03/17/2022

Listed (Active)

Naples Area Board of REALTORS #222017816

$3,450,000
03/17/2022

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #222017816

$3,450,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1000 Cayo Costa

Taxable ValueLand$393,404Additions$1,648,826Total$2,042,230
Tax Record2025$19,080 ($1,590 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,989 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,989 SqFtStories2Lot Size71,743 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2011ZoningAG-2CountyLEEAPN18-44-21-01-01000.0010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1000 Cayo Costa

This home is within School District of Lee County.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 5
Charter - 6 to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
The Island School
CharterK to 5

Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter6 to 8

Oasis Charter High School
Charter9 to 12

Oasis Elementary Charter School - North
CharterK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1000 Cayo Costa is a single family home for sale in Boca Grande, FL 33921. This property was listed for sale on January 26, 2026 by Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $3,250,000. This listing's school district is School District of Lee County. Nearby schools include The Island School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Oasis Charter High School. 1000 Cayo Costa is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,014 sqft single family home built in 2011.

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Listing Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc., Michael McMurray; Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc., Jackson Simison

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