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Pine Island homes for sale

Pine Island homes for sale include waterfront homes in Matlacha, Bokeelia, Pineland and St. James City. You will also find houses near Pine Island Center and farm parcels in the rural interior. The island is unincorporated Lee County with one road to the mainland. County plans limit growth on purpose. Read the Pine Island community guide for daily life.

Pine Island homes for sale

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What kinds of homes are for sale on Pine Island?

Waterfront homes in St. James City and other communities sit on existing canals. Lee County will not approve new canals on Greater Pine Island. Matlacha, on the causeway, puts nearly every property close to the water.

Around Pine Island Center, homes range from older houses to newer builds on larger lots. Much of the interior is farmland, nurseries and groves in the Coastal Rural land-use category. There, the standard density is one home per 2.7 acres.

Where should I start looking on Pine Island?

Choose by water, distance from the bridge and how rural you want to be. Pine Island Center puts you closest to groceries, the library and the school. Bokeelia and Pineland, at the north end, face Pine Island Sound but are farthest from the Matlacha bridge.

St. James City, at the south end, offers canal homes near two county preserves. The interior suits buyers who want acreage or farmland.

What buying tips are specific to Pine Island?

Check the flood zone. See whether the home sits one foot above the base flood elevation, which Lee County requires for new work in high-risk zones. Ask whether the home was substantially damaged by Ian, Helene or Milton, and whether permits are closed.

Ask whether the home uses Greater Pine Island Water Association water or a private well. Also ask about septic or sewer. For land, check Coastal Rural density, neighboring farm operations and any conservation easements.

Mariela matches your pace, whether you want to act on the first good canal home or tour the island over several visits. Start with the cost of living on Pine Island or schedule a call.

Common questions

How many roads go to Pine Island?

One. Pine Island Road is the only road connection to mainland Cape Coral, crossing Matlacha and the Matlacha Pass drawbridge. Plan to evacuate early in storm season, because every vehicle uses the same route.

Can I buy land to build on Pine Island?

Yes, within the Greater Pine Island Community Plan. The Coastal Rural standard is one home per 2.7 acres, or one per acre when 70% of the parcel stays native habitat or farmland. Ask county planners for the current text, since amendment CPA2026-00005 is under review.

Can I dig a new canal on Pine Island?

No. Lee County will not approve new canals on Greater Pine Island. Waterfront homes sit on existing canals or open water, so check seawall and dock condition and permits.

Sources

  1. Pine Island (Lee County, Florida), Wikipedia (read 2026-09-24)
  2. CPA2026-00005 – Greater Pine Island Community Plan Changes (Lee Plan Goal 24), Lee County Department of Community Development (read 2026-09-24)
  3. Lee Plan (Comprehensive Plan) page and maps, incl. Existing Pine Island Farmland, Lee County Department of Community Development (read 2026-09-24)
  4. Understanding the 50% Rule – Substantial Improvement & Substantial Damage, Lee County Department of Community Development (read 2026-09-24)
  5. Matlacha Park and Community Center, Lee County Parks & Recreation (read 2026-09-24)
  6. Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve, Lee County Parks & Recreation (read 2026-09-24)
  7. Pineland Site Complex, Lee County Parks & Recreation (read 2026-09-24)
  8. St. James Creek Preserve, Lee County Parks & Recreation (read 2026-09-24)
  9. Randell Research Center, Florida Museum of Natural History (read 2026-09-24)
  10. Greater Pine Island Water Association, GPIWA (read 2026-09-24)
  11. About LCEC (service area), LCEC (read 2026-09-24)
  12. Cape Coral Hospital, Lee Health (read 2026-09-24)
  13. Library Branch Locations (Pine Island Public Library), Lee County Library System (read 2026-09-24)
  14. LeeTran Maps & Schedules, Lee County (LeeTran) (read 2026-09-24)
  15. Evacuation (zones, clearance times, evacuation transportation), Lee County Public Safety (read 2026-09-24)
  16. General Exemption Information, Lee County Property Appraiser (read 2026-09-24)
  17. Student Enrollment Plan 2026-2027, School District of Lee County (read 2026-09-24)
  18. Florida Statutes 509.032 (vacation rentals), Florida Legislature (read 2026-09-24)
  19. Disaster and Flood Related Frequently Asked Questions (NFIP waiting period and limits), Village of Estero (read 2026-09-24)
  20. New Residents' Guide, Lee County (read 2026-09-24)
  21. Tolls (LeeWay) – Midpoint and Cape Coral toll plazas, Lee County (read 2026-09-24)
  22. Frequently Asked Questions, Lee County Property Appraiser (read 2026-09-24)
  23. Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference or "Portability", Lee County Property Appraiser (read 2026-09-24)
  24. 10% Assessment Limitation Frequently Asked Questions, Lee County Property Appraiser (read 2026-09-24)
  25. Florida's Property Tax System, Lee County Tax Collector (read 2026-09-24)
  26. Real Estate Property Taxes, Lee County Tax Collector (read 2026-09-24)
  27. Sales and Use Tax, Florida Department of Revenue (read 2026-09-24)
  28. Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (DR-15DSS), Florida Department of Revenue (read 2026-09-24)
  29. Constitution of the State of Florida, Article VII, Section 5 (estate, inheritance and income taxes), The Florida Senate (read 2026-09-24)
  30. School Zones, The School District of Lee County (read 2026-09-24)
  31. School Grades, Florida Department of Education (read 2026-09-24)
  32. 2025-2026 School Grades Report (posted July 1, 2026), The School District of Lee County (read 2026-09-24)
  33. Charter Schools, The School District of Lee County (read 2026-09-24)

Last reviewed: 2026-09-24. Descriptions cover places and amenities, not the people who live there. We are committed to the Fair Housing Act.