Cape Coral waterfront home sites are available in two categories, Saltwater & Freshwater.

Saltwater Home Sites:

These sites are located in the perimeter areas of the Cape and offer access to the Caloosahatchee River and, ultimately, to the Gulf of Mexico.  Saltwater lots may be either “Direct Access”, which means there are no bridges to pass under that would restrict boat size, or “Gulf Access”, which allows the same access but limits the size of boat you may use, due to the bridge height that you must pass under.

Canal width will vary on the saltwater canals from 80 feet to 250 feet.  Some saltwater lake properties exist but are in short supply.  Depending upon location, the southern properties are serviced by city water and sewer and the saltwater canals in the northwest must use a well and septic system.

Freshwater Home Sites:

These sites are located throughout the central part of Cape Coral.  The freshwater designation indicates the canal does not have access to the Gulf of Mexico.  The water quality is excellent and provides great freshwater fishing in many areas.  Most freshwater canals are linked to small lakes providing a destination using a small boat or jet ski.  Canal widths are usually 80 feet wide with a few larger canals scattered throughout the network.  Utilities will vary due to location with city water and sewer available in the areas south of Pine Island Road.