What does Seawall mean?

Most properties with access to the Gulf of Mexico require a seawall to be built when the home is constructed. Freshwater properties are not required to install a seawall upon construction of a home. However, a sewall is usually the best practice. The cost for a...

What does Restricted Access mean?

The usage of the term Restricted as it applies to water access will mean different things to different people and real estate agents. A Restricted properties probably will offer access to the Gulf of Mexico, but the boater may need to travel under a bridge or power...

What does Off Water mean?

Off Water properties are the most plentiful properties in the area and they do not front any waterfront. The values of off water property depends on the availability of utility services like water and sewer and the proximity to other amenities like shopping, grocery...

What does Gulf Access mean

Gulf Access properties offer access to the river and to the Gulf of Mexico. The boater may need to travel under one or more low bridges (7 to 24 feet high at mean low tide) and the boat height is restricted, however, the boat length is not restricted. See the Bridge...

What does Golf Course Area mean

Many properties in a Golf Course Area will offer direct frontage on a golf course. Golf is a very popular activity here in Florida. There are many golf courses to choose from in Southwest Florida and living on the course is a golfer’s dream come...

What does Freshwater mean?

These properties are located on canals, basins or lakes but do not have access to the river and the Gulf of Mexico. The freshwater canals are separated form the saltwater canals by a “Weir”. A weir resembles a low concrete dam or spillway. An example of a...