Matlacha Pass B7 Southwest Florida

43.52B1 Acres of Private
Southwest Florida

An extraordinary undeveloped waterfront island surrounded by the natural landscape of Matlacha Pass b reachable only by boat, minutes from Pine Island and Cape Coral.

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43.52B1
Total Acres
Boat
Access Only
1.5 mi
To Boat Ramp
SW
Florida

The Opportunity

This much privacy is becoming hard to find.

Set within the Matlacha Pass / Pine Island environment, this substantial undeveloped island property combines scale, waterfront exposure, natural surroundings and remarkable proximity to established Southwest Florida communities.

The property comprises approximately 43.52B1 acres. This is not a conventional residential lot. It is an opportunity for a buyer interested in large-scale private waterfront ownership, environmental stewardship, long-term land ownership, or the potential pursuit of carefully planned residential use subject to applicable governmental approvals.

Aerial view of the 43.52 acre private island

The Property

43.52B1 acres

The Private Island

An undeveloped, boat-access island set within the Matlacha Pass environment b predominantly mangrove wetland, with a documented history of environmental review for potential residential use.

STRAP 14-44-22-00-00004.1000
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  • Government Lot 1, Section 14, Township 44 South, Range 22 East, Lee County, Florida
  • Approximately 43.52B1 acres, undeveloped
  • Boat-access property b no bridge or road frontage
  • Predominantly mangrove wetland habitat
  • Located within the Matlacha Pass area, private island setting
  • Subject of a historical Florida DEP environmental review
  • A historical residential / dock concept was evaluated by DEP b see Development History
43 acre island aerial detail 43 acre island shoreline 43 acre island mangrove canopy

Location

43.52 Acres.
One Rare Private Island.

MATLACHA ISLAND B7 N. TIP 1,000'B1 43.52B1 MATLACHA BOAT RAMP B7 1.5 MI N

Regional mapping and satellite imagery via Google Maps. The illustrative sketch is a schematic reference only b no parcel boundary shown on this site is derived from a recorded survey. A licensed survey is available as part of the due-diligence package.

Set at the top of Pine Island in Lee County, with open water on nearly every side and the conveniences of Cape Coral and Fort Myers within easy boat range.

  • Matlacha Island, N. tip1,000'B1 away
  • Matlacha Public Boat Ramp1.5 mi
  • Bokeelia / Pine IslandMinutes by boat
  • Cape CoralShort run
  • Fort MyersShort run
  • Charlotte Harbor / Boca Grande PassAcross the water

Due Diligence

A Documented Development History

The island has previously undergone site-specific environmental review.

Florida DEP File No. 36-0308488-001 b associated with STRAP 14-44-22-00-00004.1000

Historical records document a Florida Department of Environmental Protection site visit and pre-application environmental review involving a proposed 40' C 40' elevated, stilt-built residence and a private dock. The Department's review determined that the island consists of wetlands and other surface waters dominated by mangrove habitat.

The historical review identified environmental considerations spanning:

MangrovesWetland ImpactsSeagrasses Submerged ResourcesWater DepthDock Access WastewaterMitigationAquatic Preserve Regulations

This property is historically evaluated for residential development. Development potential is subject to governmental approvals.

The historical DEP review was an informal pre-application review and wetland determination. It did not constitute a building permit, Environmental Resource Permit, development order, or authorization to construct.

Possibility

Imagine what could be possible.

A single elevated residence, tucked lightly into the mangrove canopy b self-contained, minimal footprint, built for the water around it.

CONCEPTUAL SKETCH b� FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. NOT AN APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN.

AI-assisted conceptual line sketch b not an actual photograph, architectural rendering, or approved development plan. Any future structure remains subject to survey, wetland delineation, and governmental permitting.

The Setting

43 Acres of Natural Southwest Florida

The island sits inside the Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve, an Outstanding Florida Water b dense mangrove canopy, tidal creeks, and open water that support fish, birds, and the kind of privacy that's disappearing along this coast.

This natural setting is inseparable from the opportunity itself: it's what keeps the island undeveloped, quiet, and unmistakably its own place on the water.

Protected environmental resources cannot be assumed to be freely alterable. Their presence is part of what defines this property's privacy and character.

Looking Ahead

From Possibility to Permission

Current
Property
Environmental
Feasibility
Survey + Wetland
Delineation
Lee County
Review
Florida DEP
ERP
Federal / USACE
Review as Applicable
Dock / Submerged
Lands Authorization
Mitigation
as Required
Permitted
Development Envelope

Development is subject to governmental review and approval. Prospective purchasers should conduct independent due diligence.

Regional Context

Part of a Rare Southwest Florida Island Market

The Pine Island / Bokeelia region includes a small collection of significant privately held island properties. Their existence confirms that this stretch of Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound already supports serious private-island ownership b not that any two island properties in the area are comparable to one another.

Nearby Market Context b Not a Direct Comparable

Burgess Island (Little Bokeelia Island)

Located nearby off the north end of Pine Island, Burgess Island is a developed private-island estate with a historic residence and supporting infrastructure, most recently brought to market at a substantial asking price.

It is referenced here solely to illustrate that the Pine Island / Bokeelia corridor supports an established high-end private-island market b not as a value comparison. The subject property is raw, undeveloped land and shares none of Burgess Island's improvements, uplands infrastructure, or development entitlements.

1928Original Estate Built
$89MRecent List Price (2026)

Why This Property Is Different

01

43.52B1 Acres

02

Private Waterfront Scale

03

Boat-Access Setting

04

Minutes From Established Communities

05

Documented Environmental / Development History

Who Should Inquire

This opportunity may be relevant to

Private Island Buyers
Long-Term Land Investors
Waterfront Estate Buyers
Developers
Family Offices
Conservation-Minded Buyers
Land Banking Investors
Brokers & Agents

Due Diligence

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