6228 Briarwood Ter - Briarcliff 20 Acre Estate Site 20.1 Acres of Residential Land Offered at $1,400,000 in Fort Myers, FL 33912

20 Acres for Sale in Exclusive Briarcliff Neighborhood
• 2 Parcels: This rare 20 acre property in South Fort Myers off Michael G Rippe Parkway consists of two adjacent parcels: a 1-acre lot (STRAP: 06-46-25-00-00001.002I) and a 19-acre lot (STRAP: 06-46-25-00-00002.0000). A boundary survey from July 6, 2021, indicates approximately 20.1 acres total.
• Price: The listed price is for a buyer with only standard contingencies such as marketable title and financing. A developer who wishes to tie the property up subject to a development order should add several hundred thousand dollars to the price.
• Environmental: A formal determination of wetlands from the South Florida Water Management District received August 26, 2021, identifies 2.82 acres of wetlands. A Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) "No State 404 Permit Required" letter from October 4, 2021, and a listed species survey from October 2021 are available.
• Fill Dirt: A significant amount of fill dirt (estimated at 15,000 - 30,000 cubic yards) is present along the southern ridge of the property near the Briarcliff Canal, deposited historically from the digging of the adjacent Briarcliff Canal.
• Access: The 1-acre lot fronts Briarcliff Terrace, a privately-owned and maintained road. The 19-acre lot may qualify for additional access via Michael G. Rippe Parkway; buyers should confirm with FL DOT. Discussions have been held with FDOT and Lee County DCD with encouraging results.
• Utilities: FPL electricity and Comcast internet are likely available via Briarcliff Terrace. A 30” potable water mainline was installed in 2024 along the southside of the Briarcliff canal; Lee County Utilities has expressed a willingness to provide a potable water connection. No sanitary sewer is available nearby.
• Zoning: AG-2 with Rural future land use. See Lee County Land Development Code (Sec. 34-653) for allowable uses. Possibilities listed in the code are residential home estate, residential subdivision with one acre minimum size lots, various agriculture uses including U-Pick operations, place of worship (church). Possibilities listed by special exception: day care center - adult or child (child care center), assisted living facility, and religious facilities.
• Flooding: Flood zone is primarily AE-EL11. There is a small coastal high hazard area in the west side per FEMA maps which were updated around November 2022.
• Easements: Includes a 30’ road and uilities easement on the one acre lot for Briarcliff Terrace. On the 19 acre lot, a 100’ FPL easement, a 10’ Briarcliff canal maintenance easement, and an eastern drainage swale maintained by Lee County DOT (no easement exists, but it likely cannot be filled in).
• Due Diligence Materials: This property was recently under contract to a large national housing builder who conducted substantial due diligence and those documents are available for review. The buyer cancelled the purchase agreement in late 2025 due to the high cost of fill dirt for the proposed 15 unit single family subdivision.
• Disclaimer: This property is being sold as-is. All information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence and verify all details independently, including surveys, title, zoning, flood risks, access, utilities, development potential, etc. with relevant authorities. This property is listed by the owner who is highly knowledgable about the property and can discuss any potential issues with the buyer's planned use. Seller is not a currently licensed real estate professional.