2478 Baybreeze St, Saint James City, FL 33956

Description

Built in 2015, this waterfront pool home in St. James City offers the perfect combination of newer construction, thoughtful updates and the exceptional boating lifestyle Pine Island is known for. Even better, the home experienced no flooding during recent hurricanes, and current flood insurance is approximately $1,500 per year. Located on a canal offering a straight shot to the Intracoastal Waterway, the waterfront is ready for your boat with an 8,000-lb boat lift and composite captain’s walk dock. Head out for a morning of fishing, cruise Pine Island Sound or spend the day boating to the beaches and islands of Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa and Fort Myers Beach. The home features impact windows and doors, a NEW ROOF in 2023 with upgraded 160-mph-rated shingles and additional roof vents, NEW HVAC in 2025 and a Generac/LCEC-installed generator smart connection. Inside, tile laid on the diagonal flows throughout the home, while tray ceilings add architectural detail to the great room and primary suite. Large sliders from the great room open to the screened lanai, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The spacious kitchen is designed for gathering and entertaining with white cabinetry featuring crown molding and under-cabinet lighting, higher-end KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, a large granite island and generous pantry. A separate laundry room provides additional convenience, and an RO system supplies filtered drinking water. The primary suite offers a tray ceiling, private lanai access, two walk-in closets, separate his-and-hers vanities and a spacious walk-in shower with multiple shower heads. One guest bedroom also features direct lanai access, while the guest bath conveniently doubles as a pool bath. Outside, enjoy the screened lanai and private saltwater pool overlooking the waterfront. The pool received significant updates in 2024, including a new pool pump, saltwater system, color-changing light and upgraded plumbing and valves. The property also features fencing along with recently planted Royal Palms, fruit trees and ornamental trees that add to the Florida setting.
From mornings spent fishing to afternoons island hopping and evenings relaxing poolside, this home is designed around the Southwest Florida lifestyle. With newer construction, extensive recent updates, impact protection, a saltwater pool, 8,000-lb boat lift, composite captain’s walk dock and a straight-shot canal to the Intracoastal Waterway, this St. James City home puts some of Southwest Florida’s best boating, fishing and beaches within easy reach.