Pine Island · Lee County · Florida
St. James City
A serene coastal community on the southern end of Pine Island — surrounded by Matlacha Pass and Pine Island Sound, with lush mangroves and a laid-back island atmosphere.
Community Overview
Peaceful Island Living
St. James City, located on the southern end of Pine Island, Florida, is a serene coastal community surrounded by Matlacha Pass and Pine Island Sound. With lush mangroves and a laid-back atmosphere, it is a haven for anglers, boaters, and nature lovers.
St. James City offers peaceful coastal living with easy access to Southwest Florida attractions — a quiet island retreat where the waterways shape everyday life.
Why St. James City
Community Highlights
Serene Coastal Community
A laid-back atmosphere at the southern end of Pine Island, surrounded by Matlacha Pass and Pine Island Sound.
Anglers' & Boaters' Haven
Canal-front homes with docks and easy water access make St. James City a paradise for fishing and boating.
Lush Mangroves & Nature
Mangrove-lined shores and abundant wildlife offer a nature-rich, Old-Florida setting.
Peaceful Island Living
Quiet coastal living with convenient access to Southwest Florida's attractions and waterways.
About the Market
About St. James City Real Estate
Explore St. James City homes for sale and discover waterfront residences, canal-front homes with private docks, single-family homes, cottages, and vacant land on the serene southern end of Pine Island. Surrounded by Matlacha Pass and Pine Island Sound, St. James City blends laid-back coastal living with lush, nature-rich surroundings.
Waterfront properties in St. James City frequently offer private docks, boat lifts, and direct access to Matlacha Pass, Pine Island Sound, and the Gulf of Mexico. Buyers can also explore inland homes, acreage, new-construction opportunities, and residential lots tucked among mangroves and palms.
St. James City appeals to anglers, boaters, nature lovers, retirees, seasonal residents, and buyers seeking a primary residence or vacation home in a quieter island setting. With its serene atmosphere and easy water access, it offers an authentic, unhurried coastal lifestyle.
When comparing St. James City homes for sale, buyers should consider boating access, canal depth, bridge clearance, flood zones, wind insurance, seawall condition, water and septic systems, and property-specific rental regulations.
Boating Access
Dock/lift capacity, canal depth & bridge clearance
Flood & Insurance
Flood zones and wind insurance cost considerations
Water & Septic
Well water and septic vs. municipal utilities
Rental Rules
Property-specific rental and usage regulations
Now Available
St. James City Listings
Browse current homes for sale — from waterfront canal homes with docks to cottages and vacant land.
Interested in St. James City?
Chris & Michelle can help you find your serene island retreat — from a canal-front home with a dock to a quiet cottage or vacant lot. Reach out to start your search.