4961 Galt Island Ave, St. James City, FL 33956
For Sale $2,250,000
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“GALT ISLAND" "VILLA MEDICI" IS A GATED, PRIVATE GULF FRONT ISLAND RETREAT” ON (3/4 AC+/-) OF UNOBSTRUCTED SPECTACULAR $10,000,000 WIDE GULF & PINE ISLAND SOUND VIEWS ALMOST AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE! THIS EXTRAORDINARY PRIVATE ESTATE HOME & NATURE RETREAT HAS IT ALL!! CUSTOM BUILT (1997) ARCHITECTURAL "AWARD WINNING" HOME WAS COMPLETELY REMODEL 2024 AND HAS OVER ($1,250,000+/-) IN TOTAL BUILDER/OWNER UPGRADES, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING. WITH SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSURE 5 BEDROOM, LOFT, 4 BATH, 3.5 CAR GARAGE, POOL-SPA HOME OFFERS STUNNING 180 DEGREE WIDE PINE ISLAND SOUND VIEWS AND OVER 3800 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. HOME IS COMPLETELY BLOCK BUILT AND DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE. WITH SOARING 35' CEILINGS THE LIVING ROOM IS THE CENTER-PIECE OF THE HOME AND FEATURES A CUSTOM BUILT 30' STONE FIREPLACE FOR THOSE INTIMATE FAMILY & FRIENDS GATHERINGS. PINE ISLAND SOUND OFFERS UNMATCHED BOATING & AWARD-WINNING WORLD CLASS FISHING AND EASY ACCESS TO SANIBEL'S "FAMOUS BEACHES"! IF NATURE IS IMPORTANT THEN YOU CAN WATCH DOLPHINS & MANATEES PLAYING AT YOUR DOCK, EXOTIC BIRDS, EAGLES AND OTHER ISLAND WILDLIFE AND NOT TO MENTION STUNNING "SUNSETS" UNMATCHED ANYWHERE. GORGEOUS CUSTOM HARD WOOD FLOORS, CHEFS KITCHEN W/CUSTOM WOOD CABINETRY, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, HUGE WALK-IN PANTRY AND ALL TILE TOPS. HOME IS DESIGNED TO BE “MAINTENANCE FREE” ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS ARE “HURRICANE” IMPACT RESISTANT AND THE WHOLE HOME HAS IN CEILING "FIRE SPRINKLER" ALARM SYSTEM . BOTH MASTER BEDROOMS HAVE HIS/HER WALK-IN CLOSETS, STUNNING BAY VIEWS, DUAL CORAL STONE TILE SINKS, JETTED TUB & WALK-IN SHOWER. HOME HAS 2 COVERED/PROTECTED BOAT HOUSES & 2 LIFTS (10,000 LB EACH) (2024, 26' EXPRESS W/250HP YAMAHA, AVAILABLE SEPARATELY) ALSO HOME HAS 8000 WATT GENERATOR FOR ANY STORM OUTAGES. 1ST LEVEL UNDER HOME WAS RECENTLY REMODELED, HAS 2 ADDITIONAL GUEST BEDROOMS, BATH AND LOUNGING AREA AND OPENS TO THE EXPANSIVE POOL DECK AND COVERED LANAI OVERLOOKING THE BAY. ADDITIONALLY 3.5 CAR GARAGE, ISLAND GOLF CART, FINISHED EPOXY FLOORS AND ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP AND FISHING & TACKLE STORAGE ROOM. ST. JAMES CITY ON PINE ISLAND, IS JUST LIKE LIVING IN FLORIDA KEYS, KEY WEST, CAPTIVA & SANIBEL. WHEN YOU LIVE HERE, YOUR MORNING AND EVENINGS WILL NEVER BE DULL WATCHING “SUNSHINE” THE DOLPHIN & “MATTY” THE MANATEE WHO CALL "VILLA MEDICI" HOME AND PLAY IN THE WATERS BEHIND THE HOME. THIS HOME IS ONLY FOR THE MOST DISCERNING BUYER. YOU ENTER "GALT ISLAND" THROUGH A PRIVATE GATE THEN YOU FOLLOW THE PRIVATE ROAD THROUGH ONE (1) MILE OF EAGLE, MANATEE AND DOLPHIN SANCTUARY AND PRESERVE. HOME COMES WITH ONE YEAR "HOME WARRANTY" FOR TOTAL BUYER COMFORT! SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Built- In Cabinets
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Closet Cabinets
Fireplace
Foyer
French Doors
Laundry Tub
Pantry
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Volume Ceiling
Walk- In Closet(s)
Window Coverings
None
Taxes: $20,053.48
Tax Year: 2024
Master Association Fees: $2,097.00
Association Fee: $2,097.00
Boat Canopy/ Cover
Boat Dock Private
Boat Lift
Captain's Walk
Composite Dock
Dock Deeded
Dock Included
Elec Avail at dock
Water Avail at Dock
Balcony
Screened Balcony
Screened Lanai/ Porch
Courtyard
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Oven
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator/ Freezer
Refrigerator/ Icemaker
Self Cleaning Oven
Wall Oven
Washer
Y
Bay
Gulf Frontage
Building Description: Contemporary, Multi- Story Home, Single Family
Community Type: Boating, Gated
MLS Area: Galt Island
Total Square Footage: 4,283
Total Floors: 3
Water: Central
Construction: Concrete Block, Stucco
Date Listed: 2025-12-02 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Below Ground, Concrete, Electric Heat
Private Spa: Y
Furnished: Partially
Kitchen Description: Island, Pantry, Walk- In Pantry
Windows: Window Coverings
Parking: Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Roof: Tile
Heating: Central Electric, Other
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
Fireplace: Y
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Windows
Security: Gated Community
Laundry: Laundry In Residence, Laundry Tub
Irrigation: Well
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/ Other
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: Sw
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Irregular Lot
Amenities: None
Listing Courtesy Of: Coldwell Banker Realty
stevebacardi@aol.com
“GALT ISLAND" "VILLA MEDICI" IS A GATED, PRIVATE GULF FRONT ISLAND RETREAT” ON (3/4 AC+/-) OF UNOBSTRUCTED SPECTACULAR $10,000,000 WIDE GULF & PINE ISLAND SOUND VIEWS ALMOST AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE! THIS EXTRAORDINARY PRIVATE ESTATE HOME & NATURE RETREAT HAS IT ALL!! CUSTOM BUILT (1997) ARCHITECTURAL "AWARD WINNING" HOME WAS COMPLETELY REMODEL 2024 AND HAS OVER ($1,250,000+/-) IN TOTAL BUILDER/OWNER UPGRADES, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING. WITH SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSURE 5 BEDROOM, LOFT, 4 BATH, 3.5 CAR GARAGE, POOL-SPA HOME OFFERS STUNNING 180 DEGREE WIDE PINE ISLAND SOUND VIEWS AND OVER 3800 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. HOME IS COMPLETELY BLOCK BUILT AND DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE. WITH SOARING 35' CEILINGS THE LIVING ROOM IS THE CENTER-PIECE OF THE HOME AND FEATURES A CUSTOM BUILT 30' STONE FIREPLACE FOR THOSE INTIMATE FAMILY & FRIENDS GATHERINGS. PINE ISLAND SOUND OFFERS UNMATCHED BOATING & AWARD-WINNING WORLD CLASS FISHING AND EASY ACCESS TO SANIBEL'S "FAMOUS BEACHES"! IF NATURE IS IMPORTANT THEN YOU CAN WATCH DOLPHINS & MANATEES PLAYING AT YOUR DOCK, EXOTIC BIRDS, EAGLES AND OTHER ISLAND WILDLIFE AND NOT TO MENTION STUNNING "SUNSETS" UNMATCHED ANYWHERE. GORGEOUS CUSTOM HARD WOOD FLOORS, CHEFS KITCHEN W/CUSTOM WOOD CABINETRY, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, HUGE WALK-IN PANTRY AND ALL TILE TOPS. HOME IS DESIGNED TO BE “MAINTENANCE FREE” ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS ARE “HURRICANE” IMPACT RESISTANT AND THE WHOLE HOME HAS IN CEILING "FIRE SPRINKLER" ALARM SYSTEM . BOTH MASTER BEDROOMS HAVE HIS/HER WALK-IN CLOSETS, STUNNING BAY VIEWS, DUAL CORAL STONE TILE SINKS, JETTED TUB & WALK-IN SHOWER. HOME HAS 2 COVERED/PROTECTED BOAT HOUSES & 2 LIFTS (10,000 LB EACH) (2024, 26' EXPRESS W/250HP YAMAHA, AVAILABLE SEPARATELY) ALSO HOME HAS 8000 WATT GENERATOR FOR ANY STORM OUTAGES. 1ST LEVEL UNDER HOME WAS RECENTLY REMODELED, HAS 2 ADDITIONAL GUEST BEDROOMS, BATH AND LOUNGING AREA AND OPENS TO THE EXPANSIVE POOL DECK AND COVERED LANAI OVERLOOKING THE BAY. ADDITIONALLY 3.5 CAR GARAGE, ISLAND GOLF CART, FINISHED EPOXY FLOORS AND ADDITIONAL WORKSHOP AND FISHING & TACKLE STORAGE ROOM. ST. JAMES CITY ON PINE ISLAND, IS JUST LIKE LIVING IN FLORIDA KEYS, KEY WEST, CAPTIVA & SANIBEL. WHEN YOU LIVE HERE, YOUR MORNING AND EVENINGS WILL NEVER BE DULL WATCHING “SUNSHINE” THE DOLPHIN & “MATTY” THE MANATEE WHO CALL "VILLA MEDICI" HOME AND PLAY IN THE WATERS BEHIND THE HOME. THIS HOME IS ONLY FOR THE MOST DISCERNING BUYER. YOU ENTER "GALT ISLAND" THROUGH A PRIVATE GATE THEN YOU FOLLOW THE PRIVATE ROAD THROUGH ONE (1) MILE OF EAGLE, MANATEE AND DOLPHIN SANCTUARY AND PRESERVE. HOME COMES WITH ONE YEAR "HOME WARRANTY" FOR TOTAL BUYER COMFORT! SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Property Details
Price: $2,250,000
Sq Ft: 3,864
($582 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Partial Baths: 1
City: St. James City
County: Lee
Type: Single Family
Development: Galt Island
Acres: 0.6760
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 1997
Listing Number: 225081273
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $20,053.48
Tax Year: 2024
Garage:
3
/
Y
Furnishings: Partially
Pets Allowed: Yes
Interior Features:
Built- In Cabinets
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Closet Cabinets
Fireplace
Foyer
French Doors
Laundry Tub
Pantry
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Volume Ceiling
Walk- In Closet(s)
Window Coverings
Amenities:
None
Financial Information:
Taxes: $20,053.48
Tax Year: 2024
Master Association Fees: $2,097.00
Association Fee: $2,097.00
Exterior Features:
Boat Canopy/ Cover
Boat Dock Private
Boat Lift
Captain's Walk
Composite Dock
Dock Deeded
Dock Included
Elec Avail at dock
Water Avail at Dock
Balcony
Screened Balcony
Screened Lanai/ Porch
Courtyard
Equipment:
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Oven
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator/ Freezer
Refrigerator/ Icemaker
Self Cleaning Oven
Wall Oven
Washer
View:
Y
Waterfront Description:
Bay
Gulf Frontage
Additional Information:
Building Description: Contemporary, Multi- Story Home, Single Family
Community Type: Boating, Gated
MLS Area: Galt Island
Total Square Footage: 4,283
Total Floors: 3
Water: Central
Construction: Concrete Block, Stucco
Date Listed: 2025-12-02 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Below Ground, Concrete, Electric Heat
Private Spa: Y
Furnished: Partially
Kitchen Description: Island, Pantry, Walk- In Pantry
Windows: Window Coverings
Parking: Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Roof: Tile
Heating: Central Electric, Other
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
Fireplace: Y
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Windows
Security: Gated Community
Laundry: Laundry In Residence, Laundry Tub
Irrigation: Well
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/ Other
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: Sw
Sewer: Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Irregular Lot
Amenities: None
Map of 4961 Galt Island Ave, St. James City, FL 33956
Listing Courtesy Of: Coldwell Banker Realty
stevebacardi@aol.com