Thinking About Building a Custom Home on Marco Island? Here’s What You Should Know
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Understanding Lot Sizes on Marco Island: What You Can Build
If you're planning to build a home on Marco Island, one of the first things you'll need to consider is the size of your lot. Most residential properties on the island are 80 feet wide by 110 feet deep, which gives you about 8,800 square feet to work with. These lots are the most common and provide plenty of flexibility for a custom home design.
At Luxury Homes of SWFL, we help clients make the most of their property, whether it's a standard lot or something larger. Here's a closer look at what you can build on an 80x110 lot and what to expect from larger estate lots on the island.
What You Can Build on an 80' x 110' Lot
Despite what many assume, these lots are not limited to compact homes. Our model home, built on an 80x110 lot, includes:
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3 bedrooms plus a den
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3 full bathrooms
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2,467 square feet under air
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A spacious 3-car garage
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A pool and covered lanai
With thoughtful planning, these lots can comfortably accommodate luxury living with room to spare. Whether you're looking for open-concept living, high ceilings, or outdoor entertaining space, it's possible to fit it all within this footprint.
Understanding Setbacks and Buildable Area
Before designing your custom home, it's important to know the building setbacks that define your buildable area:
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Front setback: 25 feet
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Rear setback: 25 feet
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Side setbacks: 7.5 feet on each side
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For lots wider than 100 feet: side setbacks increase to 8 feet
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Rear pool water setback: 18 feet from the water to the pool edge
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Pool deck setback: 15 feet from the water to the edge of the deck
These regulations help maintain space between homes and canals while ensuring safety and visual consistency across neighborhoods.
Estate Lots on the Southern End of Marco Island
If you're looking for more space, estate lots on the southern end of the island offer wider and deeper options. These lots typically start at 100 feet wide and can stretch to 130 feet or more in depth. With a larger footprint comes more design flexibility, whether you're planning a multi-story home, extended garage, or expanded outdoor living area.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right lot is the first step toward building the home you've been imagining. Whether you’re working with a standard 80x110 lot or an oversized estate parcel, our team at Luxury Homes of SWFL will help you navigate zoning, setbacks, and design options to make the most of your space.
Have questions about a specific property?
We’d love to hear about your project and share what’s possible. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about building on Marco Island.
