2420 Poinciana Avenue $299,900

Welcome to your slice of island life in St. James City, perfectly tucked just off 4th Ave and within easy walking distance to local restaurants, waterfront bars, live music, and some of the best fishing spots in Southwest Florida. Leave the car parked — dinner, sunset cocktails, and casting a line are all just steps away. This elevated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a traditional layout with a touch of quasi-Victorian charm, giving it character you simply don’t find in cookie-cutter homes. Think inviting curb appeal, classic lines, and just enough personality to spark compliments from guests. Inside, the first floor is designed for everyday living and entertaining, featuring a comfortable living room, dedicated dining area, kitchen, and convenient half bath. Upstairs, you’ll find all three bedrooms, including the private master suite, along with two full bathrooms — keeping the living space downstairs and the quiet retreat upstairs exactly where it belongs. Whether you're searching for a great starter family home, a low point-of-entry snowbird escape, or simply a place where weekends feel like a permanent vacation, this home checks the boxes. Elevated construction adds peace of mind, and the property is super low maintenance, giving you more time to enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, and the laid-back island lifestyle. St. James City is known for its relaxed atmosphere, world-class fishing, easy access to Pine Island Sound and the Gulf, and locally loved spots like waterfront seafood restaurants and neighborhood gathering places. It’s the kind of community where golf carts are common, sunsets are routine, and neighbors still wave. If you’ve been waiting for an affordable way to get into island living — without sacrificing charm or location — this is it. Because life’s too short not to live within walking distance of fresh seafood and a good fishing story.

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