Vacant Land in St James City

Build your private Pine Island retreat on this 1.24-acre homesite in Island Acres, an intimate gated community of just 31 properties. Quietly set at the end of a cul-de-sac, this oversized wooded lot offers the space, privacy, and natural setting so many buyers want—yet it's only minutes to Pine Island shopping, waterfront restaurants, marinas, and boat ramps. At the center of the neighborhood is Treasure Lake, where residents enjoy a lakeside pavilion, sandy beach area, and tranquil water views. A perimeter nature trail invites morning walks, jogging, and biking, while private roads and underground utilities help preserve the community's attractive, uncrowded feel. Recorded covenants provide for connection to the Greater Pine Island public-water system; an individual septic system and drainfield will be required. The current mandatory association assessment is $1,702 annually and supports ongoing community maintenance and services. Lot 5 is planned to retain its natural island character, with 50% of the property preserved as conservation area. The owner may propose the location of this preserved portion, subject to Association approval—creating an opportunity to thoughtfully position a future home within the wooded surroundings. All construction, clearing, grading, driveways, and other improvements require Architectural Review Board and applicable governmental approvals. If you've been searching for more than an ordinary vacant lot, this is your chance to design a custom home in one of Pine Island's most distinctive private settings—surrounded by nature, neighborhood amenities, and a relaxed island lifestyle. Buyers should independently verify the conservation-area location, buildable envelope, lot dimensions, setbacks, utilities, septic and drainage requirements, current Association information, environmental conditions, and all required development approvals.