Pine Island Real Estate - Homes and Condos for Sale
Pine Island is an Island Unto Itself
Pine Island Florida is an island unto itself with it's laid back lifestyle, beautiful water views, world class fishing and local artists shops. It is the largest Island on the West Coast of Florida stretching 17 miles. This community is a boaters paradise with many homes and condos having boat access to the Gulf of Mexico.
There are a variety of quaint restaurants and shops giving you that OId Florida feel. Enjoy a fresh seafood dinner or purchase local art work from one of the many shops. If you are after more activity then you are only 15 minutes from Cape Coral and 30 minutes to Fort Myers where you will find great shopping and social activities.
No Beaches on Pine Island
The one thing Pine Island does not have are beaches. The area is rich in Mangroves trees with aquatic preserves and much of the island is zoned agricultural. However you are just a short boat ride across Pine Island Sound to some of the best beaches in the US. In only a few minutes you can be on Sanibel and Captiva Islands as well as Boca Grande.
Pine Island Real Real Estate is Unique
When searching this site for Pine Island Real Estate you can not do a general search, but instead must search by the towns such as St James City, Matlacha, and Bokeelia. On each City page properties for sale on the MLS are broken down by condos, homes and lots. Much of Pine Islands Real Estate has water views and many have boat docks.
Many of the newer Pine Island Homes and House along the waterways have the Key West look with tin roofs and many are 3 stories to take advantage of the specular views.
Zoning restrictions now in place allow future growth but preserve this community's unique atmosphere for years to come. There are restrictions as to building heights as well as setbacks from the water. When you purchase a Pine Island home or house you will know you are in a one of a kind place.
Things To Do on Pine Island
The two main attractions are Boating and Fishing because of Pine Island's location to bays and the Gulf of Mexico. You are only a few minute boat ride to Boca Grande which is the Tarpon Capital of the World. Each year anglers come from around the world to compete in the Tarpon Tournaments.
If you do not want to leave the island there are many local shop and restaurants to enjoy. For a more active social life you can go to Fort Myers or Cape Coral where you will find ever thing a major city offers.