11494 May St

$329,900
Price
1
Bed
535 Sq. Ft.
$617 / Sq. Ft.
535
Sq. Ft.
$617
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in the heart of Matlacha, 11494 May Street is a designated historic cottage that captures the character and charm of Old Florida. The home’s original features have been well cared for and have served the sellers comfortably for years. The new owners can enjoy its vintage appeal as is or choose to enhance and modernize it to their taste. With its historical designation, buyers can also raise the home for additional parking or storage, which is a popular trend on the island. Whether you’re...Located in the heart of Matlacha, 11494 May Street is a designated historic cottage that captures the character and charm of Old Florida. The home’s original features have been well cared for and have served the sellers comfortably for years. The new owners can enjoy its vintage appeal as is or choose to enhance and modernize it to their taste. With its historical designation, buyers can also raise the home for additional parking or storage, which is a popular trend on the island. Whether you’re a fishing captain, weekend paddler, or simply someone drawn to the leisurely pace of island living, Island Time Begins Here, and this property offers endless potential in one of Southwest Florida’s most unique and evolving waterfront communities.
  1. Listed by Melissa Smith • Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. • melissasmithpafl@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Michael McMurray • Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.

Property Details for 11494 May Street

Development
ISLAND HARBORS
Building Design
Single Family
Community Type
Boating
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Desc
Canal Access
Waterfront Desc
Canal
View
Canal, Intersecting Canal
Garage Spaces
1.00
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 05:14 AM

Property Details for 11494 May Street

StatusActive
MLS #2025015572
Days on Market68
Taxes$4,042 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,571 SF
CountyLee County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc., Melissa Smith; Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc., Michael McMurray
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Building Information for 11494 May Street

Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,571 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,967 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,630

Property Taxes

$337

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 11494 May Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Matlacha
  • Directions: Off Pine Island Road, turn right onto Island Ave, then left onto May Street. 11494 will be on your right towards the end.
  • Elementary School: SCHOOL CHOICE
  • High School: SCHOOL CHOICE
  • Human Modified: No
  • Latitude: 26.63
  • Longitude: -82.07
  • Middle School: SCHOOL CHOICE
  • MLS Area Major: PI03 - Matlacha
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33993
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Street Name: May
  • Street Number: 11494
  • Street Suffix: ST
  • Full Address: 11494 May ST
  • View: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Two Spaces
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: $4,041.97
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 3: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: ISLAND HARBORS
  • Parcel Number: 24-44-22-06-00000.0310
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 24
  • Lot Unit: 31
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Rectangular Lot
  • Acres: 0.082
  • Lot Size Area: 0.082
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 51 x 70 x 51 x 71
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: ISLAND HARBORS PB 9 PG 70 LOT 31
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 535.0
  • Approx Living Area: 535.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 44
  • Senior Community: false
  • Range: 22E
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: ISLAND HARBORS
  • Year Built Numeric: 1955
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: No Rv
  • Zoning Code: TFC2
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
Utilities
  • Sewer: Assessment Paid
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Assessment Paid
  • Water: Assessment Paid
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 1
  • Golf Type: No Golf Available
  • Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Floors: 1
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1
  • Unit Location: 1
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Other, Ranch, One Story
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Canal Width: Canal Width 81-120
  • Community Features: Boat Facilities
  • Construction: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
  • Exterior Features: None, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Irrigation Source: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Lanai, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Built Up, Flat
  • Security Features: None
  • Gulf Access Type: No Bridges, Via Boat Lift, Water Direct
  • Gulf Access: Yes
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1.0
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1 Bed
  • Cooling: Wall Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bedroom On Main Level, Living Dining Room, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Garage
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Window Features: Jalousie
Room 1 Information
  • Room Description: Garage
  • Room Dimensions: 24.60 x 11.60
  • Room Length: 24.6
  • Room Type: Garage
  • Room Width: 11.6
Room 2 Information
  • Room Description: Lanai
  • Room Dimensions: 10.11 x 12.40
  • Room Length: 10.11
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Width: 12.4
Room 3 Information
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions: 12.10 x 6.60
  • Room Length: 12.1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 6.6
Room 4 Information
  • Room Description: Family Room
  • Room Dimensions: 10.11 x 17.20
  • Room Length: 10.11
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 17.2
Room 5 Information
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Room Dimensions: 14.10 x 11.10
  • Room Length: 14.1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.1
Room 6 Information
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions: 9.10 x 12.50
  • Room Length: 9.1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.5
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 11494 May Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2025015572

$329,900—
Apr 7, 2025

Expired

FORTMLS #225014095

$358,000—
Feb 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #225014095

$358,000—
Oct 31, 2010

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #200920035

$285,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2025015572

$329,900
04/07/2025

Expired

FORTMLS #225014095

$358,000
02/07/2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #225014095

$358,000
10/31/2010

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #200920035

$285,000

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

Public Records for 11494 May Street

Taxable ValueLand$204,205Additions$48,448Total$252,653
Tax Record2024$4,042 ($337 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt535 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt535 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1985ZoningTFC2CountyLEEAPN24-44-22-06-00000.0310

Schools near 11494 May Street

This home is within School District of Lee County.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Pine Island Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mariner Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gulf Middle School
Public6 to 8

Challenger Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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11494 May Street is a single family home for sale in Matlacha, FL 33993. This property was listed for sale on October 17, 2025 by Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $329,900. This listing's school district is School District of Lee County. Nearby schools include Pine Island Elementary School, Mariner Middle School and Gulf Middle School. 11494 May Street is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 535 sqft single family home built in 1955.

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Listing Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc., Melissa Smith; Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc., Michael McMurray

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