$899,000
About this home
Price Improvement! Welcome to 51 Palm Drive located on beautiful Palm Island, Florida. This waterfront island home offers the ultimate in coastal living, combining direct Gulf access, stunning sunset views, and the privacy of a barrier island lifestyle with over seven miles of pristine sandy beaches just moments away. Situated on an oversized corner lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence features a private dock on a saltwater canal with no bridges to the Gulf of Mexico—a true boater’s dream. Enjoy effortless days on the water with quick access to world-class fishing, boating, and island hopping. Inside, the home showcases an open-concept floor plan designed for relaxed coastal living, with a spacious great room, beautiful Spanish tile and wood flooring, and warm knotty pine walls and ceilings that create a classic island feel. The remodeled kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel energy-efficient appliances, under-cabinet lighting, wine rack, and a granite topped kitchen island perfect for entertaining. Wake up to Gulf views and breathtaking sunsets from the top-floor primary suite, complete with a beautifully updated travertine bathroom, dual vanities, garden tub and a rain shower. Outdoor living is just as inviting with a screened second-floor porch, fire pit, a charming hexagon deck nestled among mature palms, and lush Florida-friendly landscaping. Additional features include a metal roof with radiant barrier, 15 SEER Trane A/C system with UV light and connection to public water and cable—offering comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind. With ample room to add a pool and positioned as one of the best values for a 3-bedroom waterfront home with direct Gulf access on Palm Island, this property is ideal as a full-time residence, vacation home, or investment opportunity. Experience the beauty of Palm Island living—where nature, tranquility, and coastal luxury come together.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRD6146695
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- PALM ISLAND ESTATES 3RD ADD
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 182
- On market date
- March 21, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.28 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
- District
- CHARLOTTE
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
- District
- CHARLOTTE
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Student:teacher ratio
- 23.6:1
- District
- CHARLOTTE
Walkability
Blended score for PLACIDA's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 21, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.