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9851 Merle Drive, 
North Fort Myers, FL 33917

$885,000


4

Beds


3

Baths


2,760

Sq Ft


Single Family


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Listed by

Jandy Wade

Realty One Group Mvp

Last updated:

January 14, 2026, 05:00 PM

MLS#

2026001186

Source:

FL GFMB

About This Home

9851 Merle Drive

This property has it all! Located on just over 5 ACRES this acreage estate home features a 4 bed/2.5 Bath Florida Style Saltwater Pool home with an additional detached 1 Bed/1 Bath furnished guest house perfect for supplemental income via Airbnb, visiting guests or extended family. Located off Merle Dr., this superb location is just 2 miles off Bayshore and Nalle Road on a paved no pass-through private road which is surrounded by other large acreage estate homes. The property is completely fenced with wrought iron electric gated entry, attached 2 car garage, additional detached parking garage, multiple storage sheds, horse stalls with chicken run & separate coop and is zoned AG2 (which allows for outbuildings and agricultural exemptions for lowered taxes). The owner excavated an additional pond on the rear property and back filled the lot to allow animals to range even during rainy season. Built in 1999 this Florida Style Home has an inviting feel with front porch entry, an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, split bedroom floor plan, plank tile flooring throughout, centrally located kitchen featuring granite countertop &, new stainless appliances, wood burning fireplace, and a large volleyball style pool with a shaded patio overlooking the pasture. Notable features and upgrades include a 2015 metal roof with a new roofs over the guest house garage and barn, new firepit, new screens on the house lanai, new A/C units on both houses, new well, new septic system for the guest house, fresh paint inside and blackout blinds installed throughout the home. The owner also planted a variety of trees which will be attached to this listing. The owners are now ready to pass down their beloved oasis “Simply Natural Farm” to the next owner that will enjoy this retreat just as much as they have!

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

4 Bedrooms

Built in 1999

Price Summary

885,000

$320 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

2026001186

Last Updated:

January 14, 2026, 05:00 PM

Added:

18 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

2

Interior

Living Area:

2,760 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

One Story, Ranch

Building Area:

3,191 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1999


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

223,724


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$885,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$320 per Sq. Ft.

Source:FL GFMB
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