c.1926 Florida House of Kaleidoscopic Colors $150K

$150,000

This is an ideal project for someone ready to roll up their sleeves and take pride in ownership—especially if you’re looking for an affordable Florida house. With a kitchen refresh, updated interiors, and a little flooring TLC, you can turn a house into a true home with meaningful improvements over the course of a few weeks.

Yard featured at 2128 Katherine St, Fort Myers, FL, 33901

Realtor Comments

Walk in and the layout sells itself – open flow, good natural light, spaces that work. The landscaping is already beautiful, – that’s your outdoor sanctuary locked in, nothing to fix. What you’re seeing is the before picture on the inside, and you can already see the after. Best of all, this is the sweet spot of Fort Myers (NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE) – close enough to walk to downtown, established neighborhood with actual character, the kind of area where sweat equity compounds fast. You renovate, you build value. You could live here while you work through it, or position it as a solid rental once the work’s done. Either way, the numbers are there because the price reflects the vision required. Don’t sleep on the Zoning: RS-D which provides for 7 units per acre! Right property, right price, right time. Move-in ready homeowners scroll past this. Buyers with vision stop here.

2bd
1ba
1,000sqft
6,665 sqft lot
Circa 1926

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2128 Katherine St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 $150,000

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Contact Realtor: Benjamin Medina

Brokered by Premiere Plus Realty Co.

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Pros

Warm weather & lots of outdoor life: Long growing season, mild winters, and a strong “outdoors year-round” vibe.
Beaches + water activities nearby: Easy access to Gulf beaches, boating, fishing, and nearby islands.
Strong retirement appeal: Many services, communities, and healthcare options cater to older adults (plus plenty of activities).
Growing economy and jobs (in some sectors): Healthcare, construction/real estate, hospitality/tourism, and services can be active locally.
Cost of living can be competitive vs. some bigger Florida markets: Depending on what housing you choose, you may find more space than in Miami/Fort Lauderdale—though it’s not “cheap” everywhere.
Convenient access to other SW Florida cities: You can reach Cape Coral, Estero, Naples, and more with relatively short drives.

Cons

Hurricanes & severe weather risk: Storm preparedness matters; residents often plan around hurricane season and potential evacuation routes.
Flooding and insurance can be a big issue: Some areas have higher flood risk, and property insurance can be expensive or hard to obtain depending on location.
Traffic and growth pressures: Peak-season and commuting traffic can feel heavier, especially on major corridors.
Humidity and summer heat: Many people tolerate it but it can be a real lifestyle shift—especially August/September.
Higher costs for certain goods/services: Not uniform across the city, but tourism-driven pricing and construction trends can affect costs.
A lot of driving for “everything”: Depending on where you live, you may rely on your car for shopping, schools, and certain services.