2044 W 1st St
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Located in the heart of the Downtown Fort Myers vibrant River District, this zoned property boasts ±650 linear feet of prime waterfront on the Caloosahatchee River. With permits and PUD zoning already in place for up to two 25-story, mixed-use towers this property is fully vested for development. The proposed plans include 352 residential units (with bonus density opportunities), 37,568 square feet of commercial space, a +/-738 space parking garage, and is approved for a 131-slip marina with multiple expansion options including 63 currently owned Slip Credits. Seller will deliver the site with retail and hotel structures demolished and cleared and the marina debris and boats removed. The restaurant will remain on the site and is operational and currently being renovated by the tenant; Joe’s Crab Shack (Landry’s Inc.). This highly desirable location offers walkable access to many local amenities, including the Edison Ford Estates, a Publix-anchored shopping center, Centennial Park, hotels, boating, shopping, dining, bars, art, and theaters. In addition, the property is situated in close proximity to more than 850 newly constructed or under-construction luxury apartments and multiple high-rise condominiums on the drawing board and in the construction phase. The previous location of the Legacy Harbor Marina, it was awarded for 17 consecutive years as “A Clean and Resilient Marina”, by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing areas, Southwest Florida and Lee County offer tremendous opportunities for development and investment. This property represents an exceptional opportunity to capitalize on this growth and create a trophy waterfront destination in the heart of Fort Myers’ River District. For the last +10 years, Fort Myers Florida has been repeatedly crowned as one of the Fastest Growing Cities, Safest Places to Live, Best Places to Retire, etc. After Hurricane Ian, where the barrier Islands took the brunt of the impact, Fort Myers is back open for business and busier than ever.