Hallo, I am so glad that you love Marco Island as much as we do. It is a wonderful Island and because of being small every area is special. It is most important to know what is important to you. You asked questions re water access. Not all areas are equal in this respect, some water direct areas have deeper canals then others. Being a sailor I have learned this lesson luckily before I purchased my home. After being a Realtor for over 25 years in NY there were many questions I did not know to ask. The most expensive properties have the largest water views and some of those can also have indirect access. View is what you pay for in Marco Island. Hideaway has beach front no boating water, but is a fantastic community.The Estates has larger lots , largest homes and some of the most expensive homes on the Island. As you said it is a wonderful Island and if you find a qualified Realtor looking for a home will be a great experience. The time to buy on Marco is now, we have some fantastic prices and great properties available. Good luck with your search.
If I can be of help , please let me know. 30 years of Real Estate experience.

Helga Wetzold, Prudential Florida Realty, 239 821-6905 cell

e-mail Helgamarcobeach@aol.com
http://www.Helgamarcorealtor.com

Realtor®, Broker Associate
#1 Marco Prudential FL Realty
in 2007 and 2008
Ranked top 10 among
more than 2000
Prudential Florida Realty
Associates statewide

As you have said, all areas on Marco are wonderful. It really depends on your specific needs and desires when living on Marco. If you are a boater and fisherman, then you definately want to live in a Water direct area. Water indirect is fine but since there is an idel zone in all canals you must be aware that some water indirect homes can take you a good 20 to 30 min. to reach your property and if there is a rainstorm or lightning going on you want to be able to get back a little quicker. If you are only looking for Water views then some of the less expensive water indirect homes are perfect.
The River area which is to the East of North Barfield and water direct is a good area, the properties are a little higher elevation. The Estate area in the South Barfield area is also a prime location. if you are looking for Condos or private gated areas then as you said hideaway is a totally different type of lifestyle and one that really can be beat if you do not mind the expense of approx $11,000 per year for the amenities of hideaway plus your condo Maint. fees plus any mortgage payment you might have. But the security, amenities and lifestyle are worth the price if that is what you are looking for in a home on Marco.
Again Marco Island is truly a Paradise with friendly residents, beautiful sugar sand beaches and yet it is close to all the cultural needs in the Naples ,& the Ft Myers area. Hope this helps answer your question.
to contact us as we are Full time residents of Marco Island.
Email us at TheMcDonald Team@aol.com if you need any other assistance.
Sincerely,Anne McDonald,PA,CRS,GRI,SRES,e pro
Broker Sales Associate with coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate,LLc Marco.

Marco is positively beautiful.
Please let me know when you are coming and I will find the best buy for you.
My email is ginjay1@earthlink.net.
Send me your email address and wish list and I will send you property to consider.
Thanks!
Ginny

Good Afternoon,

There is no easy way to answer your question without knowing what is most important to you and your family. In addition, we always advise buyers of the issues that may surround a property when you go to sell it in the future. Therefore, we not only evaluate what property will best fit your needs, but also the features that may effect the re-sale value of the property in the future.

We have had buyers purchase in the Estates Area, beachfront condominiums, waterfront homes, and on exclusive Hideaway Beach. These are all great choices, but fit the needs of specific buyers in various ways.

If we can answer any specific questions about certain areas, please feel free to call or e-mail us directly. In any event, we know you will ultimately love living and/or vacation on beautiful Marco Island.

John & Sandra James
Prudential Florida Realty
(239) 784-7000
E-Mail: MarcoTropicalRealty@comcast.net

Most areas on Marco are great. Living in a resort area like Marco has properties on canals and bays which are good. When talking about indirect waterfront the fewer bridges the better. Biking distance to the beach is a plus. You need to sit down and see what is important to you, find the location on the Marco map and start your search there. Try and get the most inexpensive home in the best neighborhood , . The best areas are of course the estate areas where they have the largest lots It is really up to what your must haves are in buying a property. Good luck

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