12304 Boat Shell Dr

$899,900
Price
3
Beds
2,340 Sq. Ft.
$385 / Sq. Ft.
2,340
Sq. Ft.
$385
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover a true waterfront escape in unincorporated Matlacha Isles—where quiet island living, direct Gulf access, and upgraded coastal comfort come together in one rare property. This home sits on a deep, wide canal with no bridges, offering fast boat access to Matlacha Pass, Cayo Costa, Boca Grande, the mangroves, and some of Southwest Florida’s best fishing and boating waters. The outdoor living space has been significantly improved for long-term peace of mind: in 2025 the boatlift was fully serviced...Discover a true waterfront escape in unincorporated Matlacha Isles—where quiet island living, direct Gulf access, and upgraded coastal comfort come together in one rare property. This home sits on a deep, wide canal with no bridges, offering fast boat access to Matlacha Pass, Cayo Costa, Boca Grande, the mangroves, and some of Southwest Florida’s best fishing and boating waters. The outdoor living space has been significantly improved for long-term peace of mind: in 2025 the boatlift was fully serviced with updated gears and electrical, a brand-new boat canopy was added, the dock was reinforced and repaired, and the seawall received structural reinforcement with fresh gravel along the shoreline. A heated pool allows year-round enjoyment, supported by a 2023 pool heater and a 2025 automatic-fill system that keeps the water level ideal without constant monitoring. New front and rear steps with updated railings were installed in 2024. Inside, natural light fills the home and highlights the open, relaxed layout with serene canal views from the main living spaces, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee by the pool, afternoon boat rides, and evenings watching the water glow at sunset. With unincorporated zoning, you gain flexibility and fewer restrictions than typical city-regulated properties. Matlacha Isles is known for its peaceful vibe, deep-water canals, incredible wildlife, quick access to the colorful Matlacha arts district, waterfront restaurants, kayaking routes, and the natural beauty of the surrounding aquatic preserves. Whether you're seeking a full-time island home, a winter getaway, or a waterfront retreat with strong lifestyle appeal, this upgraded and well-maintained property offers the rare opportunity to own in one of Southwest Florida’s most distinctive boating communities.
  1. Listed by Frank Glaab • Epique Realty, Inc. • frankjglaab@gmail.com

Property Details for 12304 Boat Shell Drive

Development
MATLACHA ISLES
Building Design
Single Family
Community Type
Non-Gated
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Desc
Canal Access, Seawall
Waterfront Desc
Canal, Seawall
View
Canal, Intersecting Canal, Pool/Club, Water, Water Feature
Garage Spaces
2.00
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 03:32 PM

Property Details for 12304 Boat Shell Drive

StatusActive
MLS #2025020052
Days on Market40
Taxes$9,049 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built2015
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,401 SF
CountyLee County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Epique Realty, Inc., Frank Glaab
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Building Information for 12304 Boat Shell Drive

Stories2Year Built2015Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,401 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,201 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,447

Property Taxes

$754

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12304 Boat Shell Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Matlacha Isles
  • Human Modified: Yes
  • Latitude: 26.64
  • Longitude: -82.05
  • MLS Area Major: PI03 - Matlacha
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33991
  • Street Name: Boat Shell
  • Street Number: 12304
  • Street Suffix: DR
  • Block: 1
  • Full Address: 12304 Boat Shell DR
  • View: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
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: $9,049.27
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 3: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: MATLACHA ISLES
  • Parcel Number: 18-44-23-04-00001.0220
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 18
  • Lot Unit: 22
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Rectangular Lot
  • Acres: 0.124
  • Lot Size Area: 0.124
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 90 x 60 x 90
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: MATLACHA ISLES UNIT 2 BLK 1 PB 19 PG 1 LOT 22
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 3053.0
  • Rear Exposure: E
  • Approx Living Area: 2340.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 44
  • Senior Community: false
  • Range: 23E
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: MATLACHA ISLES
  • Year Built Numeric: 2015
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: No Commercial
  • Zoning Code: R1-W
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: Central
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Central
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 1
  • Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Total Floors: 2
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1
  • Unit Location: 1
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Canal Width: Canal Width 31-80
  • Community Features: Non Gated
  • Construction: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
  • Exterior Features: Security High Impact Doors, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen, Patio
  • Irrigation Source: Municipal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Lanai, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Concrete, Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Gulf Access Type: No Bridges, Water Direct
  • Gulf Access: Yes
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Washer
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Furnished Desc: Furnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Built In Features, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Family Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Living Dining Room, Pantry, Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Smoke Detectors
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Window Features: Impact Glass
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 12304 Boat Shell Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2025020052

$899,900—
May 11, 2025

Expired

FORTMLS #224092303

$989,000—
Feb 1, 2025

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #224092303

$1,049,000—
Nov 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #224092303

$1,049,000—
Oct 29, 2024

Expired

FORTMLS #224040539

$1,250,000—
Jun 25, 2024

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #224040539

$1,250,000—
May 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #224040539

$1,250,000—
Jul 23, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674356702

$529,000—
Jul 23, 2020

Sold

FORTMLS #220005263

$529,000—
Jul 23, 2020

Pending

FORTMLS #220005263

—
Jan 22, 2020

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #220005263

$574,000—
Jan 21, 2020

Expired

FORTMLS #219042110

$579,000—
Jun 13, 2019

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #219042110

$613,900—
Jun 12, 2019

Expired

FORTMLS #219006656

$616,500—
Jan 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #219006656

$649,000—
Jun 15, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #552525206

$529,000

+11.1% / yr

Jun 15, 2015

Sold

FORTMLS #215020131

$529,000—
May 17, 2015

Pending

FORTMLS #215020131

—
Mar 26, 2015

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #215020131

$529,000—
Dec 31, 2014

Expired

FORTMLS #214001840

$409,900—
Jan 18, 2014

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #214001840

$409,900—
Dec 2, 2013

Sold

FORTMLS #201331769

$85,000—
Oct 31, 2013

Pending

FORTMLS #201331769

—
Jun 25, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #96614080

$134,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2025020052

$899,900
05/11/2025

Expired

FORTMLS #224092303

$989,000
02/01/2025

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #224092303

$1,049,000
11/14/2024

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #224092303

$1,049,000
10/29/2024

Expired

FORTMLS #224040539

$1,250,000
06/25/2024

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #224040539

$1,250,000
05/07/2024

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #224040539

$1,250,000
07/23/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674356702

$529,000
07/23/2020

Sold

FORTMLS #220005263

$529,000
07/23/2020

Pending

FORTMLS #220005263

—
01/22/2020

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #220005263

$574,000
01/21/2020

Expired

FORTMLS #219042110

$579,000
06/13/2019

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #219042110

$613,900
06/12/2019

Expired

FORTMLS #219006656

$616,500
01/25/2019

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #219006656

$649,000
06/15/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #552525206

$529,000

+11.1% / yr

06/15/2015

Sold

FORTMLS #215020131

$529,000
05/17/2015

Pending

FORTMLS #215020131

—
03/26/2015

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #215020131

$529,000
12/31/2014

Expired

FORTMLS #214001840

$409,900
01/18/2014

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #214001840

$409,900
12/02/2013

Sold

FORTMLS #201331769

$85,000
10/31/2013

Pending

FORTMLS #201331769

—
06/25/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #96614080

$134,900

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

Public Records for 12304 Boat Shell Drive

Taxable ValueLand$329,945Additions$170,556Total$500,501
Tax Record2025$7,339 ($612 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,538 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,538 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2015ZoningRSC-1CountyLEEAPN18-44-23-04-00001.0220

Schools near 12304 Boat Shell Drive

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

Skyline Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gulf Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Trafalgar Elementary School
PublicPK 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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12304 Boat Shell Drive is a single family home for sale in Matlacha Isles, FL 33991. This property was listed for sale on November 20, 2025 by Epique Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $899,900. It has been on the market for a total of 40 days and was last sold on July 23, 2020. This listing's school district is School District of Lee County. Nearby schools include Patriot Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School and Gulf Elementary School. 12304 Boat Shell Drive is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,340 sqft single family home built in 2015.

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Listing Courtesy of Epique Realty, Inc., Frank Glaab

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