This unique real estate opportunity centers on 17650 San Carlos Boulevard, the subject property currently offered for sale. Positioned along a major corridor leading to Fort Myers Beach, the property boasts 635 feet of prime frontage on San Carlos Boulevard, offering exceptional visibility in a high-traffic, tourism-driven area—just minutes from major attractions like Margaritaville.
The property is zoned for commercial, retail, and restaurant use and includes an architecturally distinctive 14,000-square-foot building featuring an open-air central courtyard, existing restaurant spaces, and built-in kitchen infrastructure. This structure is well-suited for adaptive reuse, potentially saving significant time and development costs. It's ideal for a new restaurant concept, entertainment venue, or a unique destination location that captures the flow of beachbound visitors.
In addition to 17650 San Carlos, two adjoining parcels—17570 and 17710 San Carlos Boulevard—are also available for purchase through separate brokers, creating the possibility for a larger, unified development site totaling approximately 7.7 to 7.8 acres when assembled. Whether envisioning a resort, boutique hotel, residential village, or mixed-use destination, this location offers a versatile canvas in one of Southwest Florida’s most strategic and fast-growing areas.
The full assembled acreage falls under the Urban Community Planned Development (UCPD) designation, allowing a base density of 6 dwelling units per acre, with the potential to increase to 10 units per acre through bonus density applications. The county clarified that dwelling units are calculated as follows:
3 units under 425 sq ft = 1 dwelling unit
2 units between 426–725 sq ft = 1 dwelling unit
1 unit over 725 sq ft = 1 dwelling unit
Based on standard density (46.44 dwelling units across the full 7.7–7.8 acres), residential scenarios may include:
Up to 120 micro-units under 425 sq ft
Up to 92 mid-size units between 426–725 sq ft
Or up to 46 larger units over 725 sq ft
This is a rare opportunity to secure a high-profile property with built-in infrastructure, flexible zoning, and strategic expansion potential in a booming coastal market.