217 days on market$6,800,000Price reduced by $50,000 on Sep 15, 2026
5735 Riverside DriveCape Coral, FL, 33904
- 7 beds
- 7 baths
- 8,550 sqft
Lee County, Florida
Cape Coral, FL homes for sale
Explore Cape Coral real estate in a city shaped by canals, parks and waterfront living. Compare properties for everyday life or a second home, with boating access checked individually.
Lee County, Florida
Cape Coral is a waterfront city in Lee County, Florida, shaped by canals, marinas and outdoor recreation. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a second home, we can help you compare houses, condominiums and duplexes, with waterfront access and ownership details checked for each property.
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Cape Coral market snapshot
See current for-sale inventory and median asking price as a starting point for your Cape Coral property search.
- For sale now
- 456
- Median asking price
- $275,750
Find a home that fits the way you live
As you explore Cape Coral, FL homes for sale, compare single-family homes, Cape Coral condos for sale and duplexes against how you plan to use the property. Cape Coral is a city bordered by the Caloosahatchee River and Matlacha Pass, not one managed community with a common set of benefits. A pool, dock or association arrangement belongs to the individual property, so review those details rather than assuming they come with the location. Check construction dates and confirmed features alongside the layout and space you need. For everyday living or a second home, consider which features you will use regularly and which would add responsibilities without improving your time here.
Waterfront views and coastal access are different
Cape Coral has more than 400 miles of freshwater and saltwater canals. Waterfront frontage alone does not establish coastal boating access.
| Aspect | Freshwater canal properties | Canal homes with verified river or Gulf access |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront setting | A freshwater canal outlook may suit you when a view of the water matters more than coastal boating. | Canal frontage with a verified navigable connection may suit you if reaching coastal waters is a priority. |
| Boating connections | BMX Boat Ramp is a freshwater example, not evidence that a particular home's canal connects to the Gulf. | Burnt Store routes toward Matlacha Pass; Rosen Park toward the Caloosahatchee. Neither proves a home's access. |
| Property-specific checks | Check the specific waterway, any dock details and whether the available boating area meets your needs. | Verify the complete route from the property and its suitability for your boat before relying on an access claim. |
Everyday life beyond your front door
These local destinations support year-round living and second-home enjoyment. They are not shared amenities included with every property purchase.
Cape Harbour and Tarpon Point
Restaurants and shops at these two marinas give you options for dinner out or browsing close to the water, during regular weeks or second-home visits.
Nature at Rotary Park
This 97-acre park sits on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, offering a place to make time for nature as part of your local routine.
Walks at Four Mile Cove
Walking and boardwalk facilities at this 365-acre ecological preserve offer another setting for outdoor time beyond your own yard.
Recreation for your routine
Municipal golf, tennis, sports complexes and programs for different age groups help you build recreation into everyday life.
Consider your routes, connections and schools
Look beyond the house to the journeys you expect to make each week. Cape Coral Bridge connects with Fort Myers, while Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) lies southeast of Fort Myers. Assess routes from each property to work, shopping, recreation and the airport rather than relying on a single travel-time estimate for the whole city. If school access matters to your purchase, check the address with the School District of Lee County. Its enrollment process uses residential and proximity zones along with school-selection rules, so do not assume assignment to the nearest campus. Reviewing current district requirements before narrowing your search can help you weigh a home's location against your household's needs.
Browse Cape Coral homes by price
Explore properties within your purchase budget, then compare home features, location and property-specific ownership costs.
Check utilities and outstanding assessments
Utility service deserves an early place on your checklist. Cape Coral's Utilities Extension Project expands municipal water, sewer and irrigation services, while properties with private wells or septic systems need their own review. We recommend starting with the city's address-based utility-area information, then confirming which services are available, whether the property is connected and whether any assessments remain unpaid. Assessments can apply to both improved and vacant properties when services are extended, and unpaid balances generally transfer to a new owner. Ask for the details for the exact parcel before you commit to a purchase, rather than treating nearby connections or a neighborhood name as proof of the home's utility status.
Gaby Sadler
Property Specialist, Serhant
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I can arrange viewings, answer your questions and prepare a personalized rental projection for any home you're considering.
Start your Cape Coral home search
Start with the home type, waterfront setting and everyday connections that matter most to you, then explore properties with those priorities in mind. A canal view and a route to coastal waters serve different needs, just as a full-time residence and a second home may call for different features. Share your plans with us so we can help you focus your search. As you build your shortlist, keep utility, flood and association details alongside the features that first caught your attention.
