Neighborhood · St James City, Florida
Gulf Haven
Waterfront living at the quiet tip of Pine Island
1
Homes for sale
$399,900
Median list price
$193
Avg price / sqft
497
Median days on market
Gulf Haven sits near the southern end of Pine Island in St James City, where canals, boat docks, and mangrove-lined waterways set the pace of daily life. This is a community for people who want water access and low-key island living rather than crowds and traffic. You'll find it surrounded by longtime Pine Island neighborhoods like St Jude Harbors and Pine Island Shores, with the broader mix of St James City homes for sale just up the road.
The market here is small and slow-moving, which rewards patient buyers. Right now there's a single active listing at $399,900, so inventory is genuinely thin — worth watching the live map as new homes come up. Over the last year only two homes sold, at a median of $592,500, so pricing swings widely depending on the individual property and its water access.
Gulf Haven is a community in St James City, Florida.
Quick facts
$399,900 – $400K price range
2,075 sqft median home
$5,300/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Gulf Haven
Every active listing inside the Gulf Haven boundary
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Browse Gulf Haven
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Gulf Haven market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$592,500
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
162 days
Median time to sell
Gulf Haven vs St James City
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gulf Haven boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Gulf Haven is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gulf Haven home
≈ $2,580/mo
$399,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$5,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
318
Median age
63
Median income
$80,985
Median home value
$311,721
Beyond the listings
Living in Gulf Haven
Culture
Top 17% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 21% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Food & Drink
Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Beliefs
Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Straight answers
Gulf Haven FAQs
Is Gulf Haven a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want quiet, water-oriented island living at the southern end of Pine Island. The single active listing is a waterfront home with a pool, which reflects the neighborhood's canal-front appeal. It's peaceful and residential rather than busy, so set expectations for island pace over convenience.
Is Gulf Haven expensive?+
It's mid-range for the area, with the current listing at $399,900 and last year's two sales landing at a median of $592,500. Water access and lot specifics drive most of the price difference between homes. At roughly $193 per square foot on average, pricing is reasonable for a waterfront island community.
What do homes cost in Gulf Haven?+
The one active home is listed at $399,900, while the median sold price over the past 12 months was $592,500. With a median home size around 2,075 square feet, you're generally looking at family-sized houses rather than compact cottages. Because so few homes trade, each sale can move the numbers significantly.
How is the market in Gulf Haven right now?+
It's slow and inventory-starved, with just one active listing and a median of 497 days on market. Only two homes sold in the last year, and sellers averaged about 95% of asking price. Buyers should be ready to move when the right home appears, since options are limited — the live map is the best way to track new listings.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA fee data for Gulf Haven, so ongoing community dues aren't a factor here in the same way as gated developments. The median annual property tax runs about $3,154, which is modest for a waterfront Florida home. Always confirm the specific tax figure on any property you're considering, since assessments vary by lot and water access.
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