Step into a slice of Old Florida charm with this beautifully updated island cottage nestled at the quiet, scenic end of Island Avenue and Janet Street in Matlacha—a vibrant, artsy enclave where mermaids feel right at home and the sunsets paint the sky in watercolor hues.
This direct Gulf access gem comes with no bridges, a wide and deep canal, and you're just one minute to open water—perfect for spontaneous boat days or peaceful paddles through mangroves or the Great Calusa Blueway - a 190 mile marked kayak trail - launch your kayak off your dock, and yes, there's a boat lift and dock (with the option to purchase the boat, too!).
Inside, this cottage has been lovingly transformed with a clever use of space and style. The kitchen now features a center island perfect for sharing stories over coffee or crafting the catch of the day. Enjoy cool porcelain floors with an Italian Torgenol design, storm-rated doors and windows, updated bathrooms, oversized bedrooms, and a cheerfully epoxied garage floor in bold yellow and green—just begging to be a creative studio or beach toy haven.
Take your morning tea under the inviting pergola or watch the birds flutter from your screened-in lanai, where Roseate Spoonbills, ospreys, and doves are your daily audience. And don’t worry—flood barriers have been ordered, adding an extra layer of hurricane protection to this island retreat.
Beautifully updated and ready for a new owner.
Matlacha is more than a place—it’s a lifestyle full of whimsy, water, and wonder. Come see what makes this magical village and this island home so unforgettable
Active
$449,900
2839 Janet St, Matlacha, FL 33993
2beds
1,001sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
6,054.84 Square Feet Lot
$413,300 Zestimate®
$449/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Direct gulf accessCenter islandScreened-in lanaiOversized bedroomsCheerfully epoxied garage floorWide and deep canalBoat lift and dock
- 194 days |
- 312 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 10:42am
Listed by:
Char Seuffert 239-671-6318,
Re/Max Sunshine
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS,MLS#: 225052818
Originating MLS: Florida Gulf Coast
Originating MLS: Florida Gulf CoastTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Screened Porch, Great Room
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Bedroom on Main Level, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Screened Porch, Great Room
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Jalousie, Sliding
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,001 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Lanai, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: None, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal Access
Lot
- Size: 6,054.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 73 x 83 x 73 x 83
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1444220500000.3920
- Lease amount: $0
- Zoning description: TFC2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,One Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Facilities
- Security: None
- Subdivision: MATLACHA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
- Condo and coop fee: $0
- Membership fee: $0
Location
- Region: Matlacha
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $449/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $434,074
- Annual tax amount: $2,994
- Date on market: 6/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 128 days
- Listing terms: All Financing Considered,Cash
- Ownership: Single Family
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$413,300
$393,000 - $434,000
$1,525/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2025 | Price change | $449,900-4.3%$449/sqft |
Source:  SWFLMLS #225052818 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $470,000+141%$470/sqft |
Source: SWFLMLS #224086493 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2011 | Sold | $195,000-2%$195/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2011 | Listed for sale | $199,000+95.1%$199/sqft |
Source: Pine Island Realty Inc #201114809 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/1996 | Sold | $102,000$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,074 +2.7% | $227,600 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,994 -1% | $220,971 +3% |
| 2022 | $3,026 -1.1% | $214,535 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,852/mo
Principal & interest
$2170
Property taxes
$525
Home insurance
$157
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Island Harbors
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Pine Island Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 6/10Trafalgar Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 3/10Mariner High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
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