Fort Myers Homes with Open Porch/Lanai Exterior Features

Fort Myers Homes with Open Porch/Lanai Exterior Features

Welcome to Fort Myers, Florida—a vibrant city that beautifully blends the charm of a small town with the amenities of a bustling urban center. Nestled in Lee County along the stunning Gulf Coast, Fort Myers is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, rich history, and a laid-back lifestyle that attracts residents and visitors alike.

One of the most captivating features of homes in Fort Myers is their open porches and lanais. These outdoor spaces serve as an extension of your living area, perfect for soaking up the Florida sunshine or enjoying warm evenings under the stars. Imagine sipping your morning coffee while basking in the gentle breeze or hosting lively gatherings with friends and family on your spacious lanai. This outdoor lifestyle is a hallmark of Fort Myers living, allowing you to embrace the natural beauty that surrounds you.

The neighborhood boasts a variety of amenities, including beautiful parks, shopping centers, and fine dining options. Fort Myers is also home to pristine beaches, where you can indulge in sunbathing, swimming, or simply taking in the breathtaking sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico.

Families will appreciate the excellent schools and community programs, while nature enthusiasts can explore nearby preserves and recreational areas. With a rich cultural scene, including art galleries, theaters, and music festivals, there’s always something happening in Fort Myers.

Discover your dream home with an open porch or lanai in this enchanting neighborhood, where every day feels like a vacation. Fort Myers is not just a place to live; it’s a lifestyle waiting to be embraced!

Newest Fort Myers Homes with Open Porch/Lanai Exterior Features

18218 MAPLE RD, Fort Myers
$444,380
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 226035959 MLS
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged, AI generated or rendered. Enjoy everything San Carlos Park offers in a beautiful 3-bedroom Aria plan home is brand new. This appealing home offers a spacious, open concept design with modern features and plenty of room to live, relax and entertain. The Aria welcomes you with an impressive 8 ft entry door and Sliding glass doors open to the lanai, while the 8’8” ceilings enhance the open airy feel throughout. The well-appointed kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a large island with bar style seating, abundant cabinetry and generous counter space. the dining area overlooks the covered lanai, creating the perfect setting for meals indoors or al fresco. The spacious primary suite is privately located at the rear of the home and comfortably accommodates a king-size bed. The en suite bath features a double vanity, large walk in closed and separate linen closet. Notably there are two additional linen closets in the home. The two additional bedrooms pro ide comfortable space for family, guests, a home office or hobbies. The home includes an impressive selection of included features, including impact windows, designer cabinetry, quartz countertops, laminate flooring the living areas and bedrooms, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and the latest smart home technology, including a smart thermostat/panel, smart door lock, video doorbell, and access through an app. Your homesite will also be fully sodded with irrigation and landscaping, making your new home move in ready from the outside in. San Carlos Park features a public community center with playground and pool. Conveniently located in South Fort Myers, close US 41 and south of Alico. The location is close to shopping, dining, entertainment, beaches, and everything Southwest Florida has to offer.

18218 MAPLE RD, Fort Myers

3836 Harold AVE, Fort Myers
$8,900,000
5 Beds ⋅ 7.5 Baths ⋅ 2026041196 MLS
One of Southwest Florida’s most extraordinary riverfront estates, 3836 Harold Avenue brings the romance of historic Palm Beach architecture to a private, gated setting in Old Fort Myers. Inspired by Addison Mizner’s Mediterranean Revival style and designed inside and out by David Naylor, this one-of-a-kind residence pairs timeless artistry with reinforced-concrete construction, deep-water boating, and a Caloosahatchee River setting. Built in 2012, the home offers approximately 8,701 square feet of air-conditioned living space, five bedrooms, five full baths, and three half baths. Enter through custom doors into a Spanish-inspired courtyard with covered walkways, balconies, and two working fountains adorned with handmade, hand-painted Mizner Industries tile. Beyond, a breathtaking great room rises approximately 30 feet beneath a Cypress ceiling and massive beams. An immense, independently engineered wall of impact-resistant glass frames the pool and river, filling the room with light and connecting it to the waterfront. Imported Italian limestone floors, a Francois & Co. limestone fireplace and custom kitchen range hood, hand-carved doors, intricate millwork, and artisan-crafted details give the home authenticity. The kitchen, family spaces and riverfront terraces flow beautifully for everyday living and grand entertaining. A private, approximately 1,500-square-foot first-floor owner’s retreat includes separate dressing and bathing areas, a steam shower, fitness space, and direct garage access. Upstairs are multiple en-suite bedrooms, a private sitting area, a guest suite with its own exterior entrance, a river-view office with carved “Romeo and Juliet” doors, and a richly paneled Irish pub and media room opening to a riverfront balcony. A second office is on the main level. The substance behind the beauty is equally compelling: poured reinforced-concrete structural walls extend through both levels, with pre-stressed concrete slabs forming the second floor. PGT impact-rated windows and doors, specialized engineering for the monumental glass enclosure, and spray-foam attic insulation reflect a residence conceived for strength, comfort, and longevity. Outdoors, covered Cypress-ceiling terraces, a full kitchen and bar, pool and spa overlook the river. A new custom dock with composite decking, two lift positions and direct Caloosahatchee access makes this a rare offering for serious boaters. An oversized four-car garage, integrated home automation, multi-zone audio, lighting and security complete the estate. Just off historic McGregor Boulevard, near downtown Fort Myers, the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Donald Ross-designed Fort Myers Country Club, this property offers privacy near the city. Its scale is impressive; its warmth is unexpected. Its craftsmanship, engineering, waterfront setting, and singular design place 3836 Harold Avenue among the most distinctive estates in Southwest Florida.

3836 Harold AVE, Fort Myers

12861 Iona RD, Fort Myers
$299,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 226033381 MLS
A rare combination of space, character, and outdoor living awaits at 12861 Iona Road. Situated on approximately 0.41 acre with no HOA, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,175 square feet of recognized living area along with an oversized garage, extensive additional ground-level space, a spacious deck, and a backyard filled with mature landscaping and numerous fruit trees. The main living level offers plenty to appreciate. An updated kitchen features quartz countertops, wood soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and generous workspace, while hardwood flooring adds warmth to the adjoining living areas. Both bedrooms and two full baths are located on the main living level. Outdoor space is one of the property's standout features. The nearly half-acre homesite provides considerably more room than many surrounding properties, with mature trees, numerous fruit trees, and plenty of space for gardening, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying the privacy of a larger yard. A spacious elevated deck with attractive cable railing overlooks the property and creates an inviting extension of the home's living space. The ground level provides substantial additional non-conforming space along with an oversized garage, workshop and storage areas. This space is not represented as living area or as permitted habitable space. Buyers should independently investigate its permitting history, condition, allowable use, and suitability for their intended purposes. The Iona location provides convenient access to shopping, dining and services while placing the property within easy reach of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and the many recreational opportunities of Southwest Florida. The home will benefit from some repairs, maintenance and cosmetic attention. Property is being sold AS-IS. Buyers are encouraged to conduct thorough inspections and independently verify the condition and functionality of the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, improvements and all other property components, as well as permits and allowable use of the ground-level areas. With nearly half an acre, no HOA, an updated kitchen, oversized garage, expansive deck, mature landscaping and an abundance of outdoor space, this property offers a combination of features and flexibility that can be difficult to find this close to the beaches and conveniences of Fort Myers. Agents: Please review all private remarks and MLS supplements prior to scheduling a showing or submitting an offer.

12861 Iona RD, Fort Myers

6729 Penzance BLVD, Fort Myers
$2,500,000
6 Beds ⋅ 6.5 Baths ⋅ 2026037927 MLS
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE OVER AN EXTRAORDINARY CUSTOM ESTATE ALREADY UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN THE HEART OF FORT MYERS. Situated on approximately 3.36 acres, this architecturally striking contemporary residence has been designed on a grand scale with approximately 8,062 square feet of air-conditioned living area and 12,709 total square feet. The residence is currently under construction with the structure and interior framing substantially advanced, roof completed and sealed, and plumbing and electrical work progressed to the current stage of construction. The buyer has the unique opportunity to purchase the property in its current condition and assume completion of the project, or engage the existing construction team to complete the residence on a cost-plus-25% basis. The architectural plan features 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths plus powder room, 2 offices, elevator, 4-car garage, theater, exercise room, sauna, dual laundry rooms, expansive indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, outdoor kitchen, covered lanais and balconies, and a resort-style pool and spa design. An extensive professional interior design package has also been developed for the residence, providing the next owner with a sophisticated vision for completing the home while retaining the opportunity to personalize selections and finishes. Located on an unusually large estate-sized parcel while remaining convenient to the amenities of Fort Myers, this is an opportunity to bypass much of the time and complexity associated with starting a custom estate of this magnitude from the ground up. Property is being offered in its current stage of construction. Architectural and interior images are renderings of the proposed completed residence and are not photographs of the finished home. Final construction costs, specifications, finishes, completion timeline and availability of the existing construction team are subject to separate agreement and verification by buyer. More renderings available upon request.

6729 Penzance BLVD, Fort Myers

Start Your Search

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program (BR Program) of M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. Properties listed with brokerage firms other than this company are marked with the BR Program Icon or the BR House Icon and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The properties displayed may not be all the properties available through the BR Program. The information provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any other purpose.