681 23rd Street NW

RARE 2.73-ACRE FORESTED ESTATE – SALTWATER POOL, FOOD FOREST & TOTAL PRIVACY – Tucked at the very end of a quiet dead-end street with no visible neighbors, this updated tropical estate offers unmatched tranquility, seclusion, and self-sufficiency — just minutes from town. Surrounded by lush forest, native wildlife, and hundreds of mature, *FRUIT TREES*, the fully irrigated permaculture food forest yields seasonal harvests of mango, avocado, banana, starfruit, jackfruit, cacao, soursop, and more. *WALKING TRAILS* meander through the property, where owls and other wildlife flourish in a park-like setting. The 3 bedroom plus flex space/den, 2 bath home combines rustic charm with modern updates including vaulted wood-accented ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and an *OPEN-CONCEPT KITCHEN* with granite countertops, new stainless appliances, and a custom island with wine storage. The spa-like primary suite features a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and private lanai access. A permitted 20x20 flex room offers endless potential as a 4th bedroom, home office, gym, or studio. The * enclosed GLASS LANAI* with wood ceilings offers peaceful western views and daily sunsets. Additional features include a *SCREENED SALT WATER POOL* *whole-home REVERSE OSMOSIS system* *2024 HVAC with UV air filtration* *UPDATED PLUMBING and ELECTRICAL* a *DEEPER WELL PUMP* and a *permitted CONCRETE PAD* ready for a garage, workshop, or pole barn. The automated *4-ZONE IRRIGATION SYSTEM* (including tree and garden drip lines), long private driveway with ample parking, and located in a *NO FLOOD ZONE*, offer practical advantages. Ideally situated *WEST OF WILSON* and north of Golden Gate Blvd, this is one of the most sought-after non-HOA locations in the Estates— close to top-rated schools, shopping, beaches, and dining, yet a world apart from traffic and noise. This is a rare opportunity to own a highly functional, food-producing, future-ready residence in the heart of Naples. Schedule your private tour today! *THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.* Several photos are renderings that have been virtually staged.