Buckingham Airpark Home for Sale: Move-In Ready Pool Home with Hangar Near Fort Myers Florida

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A well-maintained, move-in ready pool home with a private hangar has arrived on the market at one of Southwest Florida's most historically distinctive aviation communities. Listed at $795,000, this three-bedroom, two-bath residence at Buckingham Airpark in Fort Myers, Florida offers 2,488 square feet of comfortable living space, a screened lanai and pool, a 432 square foot bonus room, and a private hangar with a 37-foot wide door, all just a short taxi from the Lee County Mosquito Control District's lighted concrete runway at FL59.

A Home Designed for Florida Living

Set within the Buckingham Airpark community, this thoughtfully updated home delivers an open-concept floor plan that flows naturally from the family room and kitchen out to the screened lanai and pool area. The kitchen is well appointed with ample cabinetry, generous counter space, and stainless steel appliances. The dining area connects seamlessly between the kitchen and family room, with direct access to the outdoor entertaining space. The primary bedroom is generously sized and includes pool access and a fully remodeled ensuite bath with a clean, modern finish. The split-bedroom layout places the two guest rooms on the opposite side of the home for maximum privacy, and the guest bath has also been tastefully renovated.

A standout feature of this property is the 432 square foot bonus room with its own private entrance and dedicated storage space. Whether used as a hobby room, a home gym, a studio, or additional gathering space, the flexibility of this room adds meaningful utility well beyond the primary living footprint.

Recent updates give this home exceptional peace of mind. A 2018 metal roof, hurricane-impact windows, and a motorized hurricane screen system on the lanai provide serious storm protection in a home that is not located in a flood zone. A brand new 2025 HVAC system and a new water heater round out the mechanical updates, leaving virtually nothing to do but move in and fly. Annual HOA fees are an exceptional value at just $350 per year.

Buckingham Airpark Home for Sale: A Hangar and a Runway with History

The private hangar measures 38 feet wide by 30 feet deep with a 37-foot wide door, a center door height of 10'8", and side door heights of 6'9". Plans are available to expand the hangar forward by an additional 12 feet, providing meaningful room to grow for owners with larger aircraft or additional storage needs. The property is positioned to offer runway views, adding to the overall airpark experience and keeping pilots connected to the action on the field throughout the day.

Buckingham Airpark's access to FL59 puts residents on a lighted concrete runway with an overrun length of 4,500 feet by 400 feet, more than adequate for a wide range of general aviation aircraft. The property carries a piece of Florida aviation history that few communities anywhere in the state can match. Buckingham Army Airfield was activated in July 1942 as a flexible gunnery training school for the United States Army Air Forces, constructed on approximately 7,000 acres of Lee County swampland at a cost of roughly $10 million. By the end of World War II, the base had trained approximately 50,000 aerial gunners who defended American bombers across both the European and Pacific theaters. The base was among the largest gunnery training facilities in Florida, with 483 buildings at its peak including barracks, mess halls, a hospital complex, and multiple runways. That legacy is woven into the identity of the Buckingham Airpark community today, and a historical marker honoring the airfield's role in WWII remains on site.

Southwest Florida at Your Doorstep

The home for sale at Buckingham Airpark in Fort Myers is at the heart of one of the most desirable lifestyle regions in the country. Fort Myers and the surrounding Lee County area deliver an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, cultural richness, and Gulf Coast living that draws pilots, retirees, and families from across the nation year-round.

Sanibel Island, one of the premier shelling destinations in the world, is accessible by causeway just to the southwest, offering miles of protected Gulf beach, the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, kayaking through pristine mangrove waterways, and world-class shelling along its shell-laden shores. Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island stretches seven miles of white sand with swimming, water sports, dining, and some of the most vivid Gulf sunsets in Florida. Lovers Key State Park provides a quieter natural alternative with barrier island beach access, kayaking, and exceptional wildlife viewing, including manatees, dolphins, and roseate spoonbills in a protected estuary setting.

Lee County Manatee Park offers one of the best opportunities in Florida to observe wild manatees in their natural environment, particularly during the winter months when the gentle giants gather in warm water outflows. The Caloosahatchee River runs through downtown Fort Myers, providing a scenic waterway corridor for boating, kayaking, and paddling from the inland communities all the way to the Gulf. The Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail covers 190 miles of connected waterways through Lee County, linking mangrove tunnels, open bays, and quiet backwater creeks into one of the most celebrated paddling routes in the Southeast.

Downtown Fort Myers anchors the cultural scene with the River District, a vibrant mix of dining, galleries, live music, farmers markets, art walks, and community festivals throughout the year. The Edison and Ford Winter Estates, the historic winter residences of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford situated side by side on 20 acres along the Caloosahatchee River, draw visitors from around the world and stand as one of the most celebrated historic attractions in the state. Spring training baseball at Hammond Stadium, home to the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox, brings the energy of major league baseball to the community each March. Gulf Coast Town Center, Miromar Outlets, and a thriving local restaurant scene round out the day-to-day lifestyle that makes the greater Fort Myers area one of the finest places to live in Southwest Florida.

For pilots based at Buckingham Airpark, Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) sits just minutes to the south, providing commercial connections worldwide. Page Field General Aviation Airport serves the corporate and charter aviation market near downtown Fort Myers, and the broader Lee County airspace provides excellent regional flying across the Gulf Coast corridor.

For buyers seeking a move-in ready home with a private hangar, direct access to a lighted concrete runway, and a location in the heart of Southwest Florida's most dynamic lifestyle region, this property at Buckingham Airpark is one of the finest available in the Fort Myers area today.

Contact Jill Ries at 239-560-0370 or jillriesrealtor@gmail.com for showings and more details.

Disclaimer: Runway lengths, aviation details, and airstrip information are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified with the FAA.