285 Spaniards Rd
Placida, FL 33946
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,010 sqft (on 0.76 acres)
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,010 sqft
(on 0.76 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Nestled in the highly sought-after waterfront community of Cape Haze, this large 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a dedicated office/den offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and coastal charm. Situated on an oversized lot (.76 acres) along a sailboat-accessible canal, the property provides direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico — truly a boater’s paradise.
A circular driveway and grand entrance set the tone for the home's spacious and elegant layout, welcoming you in with curb appeal and style. Inside, the home features a sprawling custom floor plan with open living and dining areas designed for effortless entertaining. The spacious kitchen awaits your personal touch to transform it into a culinary masterpiece, while large windows throughout capture stunning water views that bring the outdoors in. A versatile office/den provides the ideal space for working from home, a media room, or even a quiet reading retreat.
Step outside to your private backyard sanctuary, where a heated saltwater pool and spa sit beneath a panoramic screen enclosure. An expansive covered lanai invites you to dine al fresco, relax in the shade, or simply enjoy the peaceful canal views as boats glide past. The oversized lot is adorned with low-maintenance shell landscaping and mature tropical plantings, offering privacy and serenity with minimal upkeep.
Located just minutes from the white-sand beaches of Boca Grande and Englewood, and conveniently close to shopping, dining, and world-class fishing, this home is perfectly positioned for enjoying the best of the Florida lifestyle. Whether you're hosting guests, relaxing poolside, or exploring the Gulf, this home captures the true essence of coastal living.
Bring your vision and make this waterfront gem your own — a rare opportunity in one of Southwest Florida’s most desirable boating communities.
A circular driveway and grand entrance set the tone for the home's spacious and elegant layout, welcoming you in with curb appeal and style. Inside, the home features a sprawling custom floor plan with open living and dining areas designed for effortless entertaining. The spacious kitchen awaits your personal touch to transform it into a culinary masterpiece, while large windows throughout capture stunning water views that bring the outdoors in. A versatile office/den provides the ideal space for working from home, a media room, or even a quiet reading retreat.
Step outside to your private backyard sanctuary, where a heated saltwater pool and spa sit beneath a panoramic screen enclosure. An expansive covered lanai invites you to dine al fresco, relax in the shade, or simply enjoy the peaceful canal views as boats glide past. The oversized lot is adorned with low-maintenance shell landscaping and mature tropical plantings, offering privacy and serenity with minimal upkeep.
Located just minutes from the white-sand beaches of Boca Grande and Englewood, and conveniently close to shopping, dining, and world-class fishing, this home is perfectly positioned for enjoying the best of the Florida lifestyle. Whether you're hosting guests, relaxing poolside, or exploring the Gulf, this home captures the true essence of coastal living.
Bring your vision and make this waterfront gem your own — a rare opportunity in one of Southwest Florida’s most desirable boating communities.
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Pool
View
Pool, Water, Canal
HOA
$38/Monthly
Price/Sqft
$498
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 285 Spaniards Rd
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Balcony Porch Lanai, Dinette, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3010 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sprinkler Well, Water ConnectedAppliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: InsideMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Central,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa Spa: Heated, In GroundNo FireplaceHas a Spa |
Gas & Electric Has Electric on Property |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Window Treatments, Hurricane ShuttersDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile |
View Has a ViewView: Pool, Water, Canal |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Rear Porch, ScreenedExterior: Irrigation System, Rain GuttersFoundation: SlabHas a Private Pool |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Other Parking: Garage Dimensions: 22x23No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Circular Driveway,Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Ground Level,Oversized |
Pool Pool: Deck, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Screen EnclosurePool |
Frontage WaterfrontWaterfront: Waterfront, Canal - Saltwater, Saltwater Canal Access, Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Davits, Sailboat Water, SeawallResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Paved, AsphaltOn Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 311Days on Market: 180+ |
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Year Built Year Built: 1994 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: Block, StuccoNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 422003280010 |
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Price List Price: $1,499,999Price Per Sqft: $498 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: PLACIDACommunity: CAPE HAZE |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: D6142690 |
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Building Area Building Area: 3883 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Dock, Waterfront, Association Recreation - Owned, ClubhouseNot Senior Community |
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HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance StructureHOA Phone: 941-697-6228Association for this Listing: EnglewoodHas an HOAHOA Fee: $38/Monthly |
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Lot Area: 0.76 acres |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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Mls Number: D6142690Water ViewWater View: Water, CanalShowing Requirements: Combination Lock BoxUniversal Property Id: US-12015-N-422003280010-R-N |
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HOA Amenities: Clubhouse |
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Chris Lee, (941) 467-5537
PARADISE EXCLUSIVE INC, (941) 698-0303
Originating MLS: Englewood
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#D6142690
Also Listed on Stellar MLS.
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511
Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511
Price History for 285 Spaniards Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 01/24/2026 | $1,499,999 | PriceChange | Stellar MLS #D6142690 |
| 06/11/2025 | $1,749,000 | Listed For Sale | Stellar MLS #D6142690 |
| 04/03/2001 | $656,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $9,553 |
| Assessment | $1,099,216 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 285 Spaniards Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.17 | Single-Family Home | $630,000 | 05/12/25 | 3 | 3 | 2,169 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $579,000 | 03/03/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,346 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $1,450,000 | 05/12/25 | 3 | 3 | 3,670 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $830,000 | 04/30/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,093 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $1,245,000 | 04/30/26 | 3 | 2 | 2,527 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $525,000 | 04/03/26 | 3 | 3 | 2,161 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $675,000 | 06/06/25 | 3 | 3 | 2,210 | |
0.57 | Single-Family Home | $675,000 | 12/15/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,637 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 285 Spaniards Rd.
- Lemon Bay High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1328 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageHave had 3 children through the doors of this school, the last as a senior currently. The older two both got into universities, including UF, which is extremely competitive (#5 public university in the US). It's worth noting that in 2012/2013, the school had undergone a complete renovation/rebuild and is a state-of-the-art facility with advanced STEM programs (the Marine Lab is fantastic). The staff has always been extraordinarily responsive and proactive towards the children's education. As of 2025, the school is an "A" rated school... so the 4/10 rating is completely off and likely skewed by older results. The area demographics vary extremely wildly from upper upper income to pverty level- but that doesn't seem to have presented any sort of social stratification within the school. The area in general is fairly peaceful and safe, so this school doesn't see some of the issues that plague larger cities or larger schools. Highly recommend this school. This County (Charlotte) is an "open" school system- meaning, your kids are free to attend any of their public schools, transportation being the limiting factor. Even if we lived on the other side of the harbor I would STILL have found a way to have my kids attend this school.Parent Review5mo ago - L. A. Ainger Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 601 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe school is incredible if you are looking for very good teachers. The only dislike is coach stier, my child always complains on how he favors the girls and is always being creepy. Overall amazing school except that one gym coach.Parent Review1mo ago - Vineland Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 527 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI love this school when I want there the office ppl was soooooo amazy and and the teachers are so good and the therapy here was amazing even the lunch ladys this school is amazing u guys sould take your kid there amazingParent Review3mo ago 
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What Locals Say about Placida
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100 % Say parking is easy
93 % Say car is needed
90 % Say it's dog friendly
89 % Say there's holiday spirit
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
79 % Say it's quiet
75 % Say there's wildlife
57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
53 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say there are sidewalks
44 % Say yards are well-kept
39 % Say there are community events
36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
14 % Say kids play outside
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Chris Lee, PARADISE EXCLUSIVE INC, (941) 698-0303
Agent Phone: (941) 467-5537
285 Spaniards Rd, Placida, FL 33946 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,010 sqft single-family home built in 1994. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Stellar MLS on Jun 11, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# D6142690.