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    5851 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

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    $649,000

    LAND - Fort Myers Beach, FL

    Lot size:
    0.17 Acres
    Added:
    Apr 28, 2026
    Days on Market:
    29
    Last Refresh:
    May 26 at 5:06 am

    Property Features for 5851 Estero Boulevard

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    33-46-24-W2-0030E.0180
    Lot size
    0.17 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2025
    Tax Description
    MC PHIE PARK UNIT 1 BLK E PB 8 PG 52 LOT 18
    Tax Annual Amount
    6182

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    Listing Contact
    David Piper

    Listing agent David Piper License #281520418

    Listing office Real Broker, LLC 122 W Pine St, Ste 300, Championsgate, FL

    Listing date Apr 28, 2026

    MLS# 2026019545 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Iconic "Stairway to Heaven" lot with national recognition.
    • Prime location on Estero Blvd, a mile from Publix and a mile from Santini Plaza.
    • Weekly rental zoning allows for potential high vacation rental income.
    • Blank canvas for building a custom dream beach home.
    • Unique investment opportunity due to the lot's history and location.
    • Site of a celebrated staircase featured in the Naples News Press.

    Overview

    This vacant lot, known as "Stairway to Heaven", is located at 5851 Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The property gained national attention after a resilient white staircase was all that remained of a charming 1950s cottage that washed away by Hurricane Ian. The staircase has become a symbol of hope and renewal. The lot offers a blank canvas for a dream beach home. The property's unique story, prime location, and weekly rental zoning advantages promise to make it an extraordinary investment. A new home vacation rental has the potential to generate over $100,000 in vacation rental income, depending on size and number of beds and baths, based on the rental performance of newer home builds on similar-sized lots on Estero Boulevard. The property is located in a prime spot on the island, one mile south of Publix and one mile north of CVS and Santini Plaza with restaurants and shopping. The lot size is 0.171 acres.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Residential land & home ...

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Accounting Firm Skin Care Clinic Auto Repair Shop Pharmacy

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Fort Myers Beach
    County
    Lee
    State
    Florida
    Longitude
    -81.909705
    Latitude
    26.427367

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Residential land & home lot - Iconic lot with rental potential in Fort Myers Beach.
    Where is this residential land & home lot located?
    The property is located at 5851 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach, FL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $649,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Iconic "Stairway to Heaven" lot with national recognition.; Prime location on Estero Blvd, a mile from Publix and a mile from Santini Plaza.; Weekly rental zoning allows for potential high vacation rental income.
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    Real Estate License ID: 281520418
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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