About this home
Experience the pinnacle of coastal living with this extraordinary 5,542-square-foot beachfront residence on Sanibel Island. Positioned on a private .86-acre lot adjoining protected conservation land and boasting 150 feet of waterfrontage. Designed for elegance and comfort, this four-bedroom estate captures sweeping bay views from nearly every room, the home features gracious living and dining areas with a fireplace and walls of glass that open to breathtaking panoramas. The expansive layout includes an inviting spacious kitchen with wide water views, a luxurious and spacious primary suite, a private office, and a serene sitting room to enjoy bay views, all accentuated by timeless hardwood flooring and impact-rated windows and doors. The top floor houses guest suites and a second primary suite. Gi outside to an inviting heated beachfront pool overlooking the wide bay, an ideal setting for tranquil relaxation or refined entertaining. With unmatched privacy, stunning natural surroundings and potential to create a private world-class single-family retreat, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to own one of Sanibel Island’s desired waterfront addresses. The home received damage to the lower non-living area during Hurricane Ian, the pool and garage have been restored, but storage areas, landscape and irrigation system requires repairs and updates. The home is in the sought-after area of Bird Lane within a few minutes of the Sanibel causeway and bridge for easy access on and off the island and offers incredible potential for updating and personal touches. The home is being offered in as-is condition.
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Listed by James Bates, Andrew Adler · Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty · MLS #225063700
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Details at a glance
Interior4 property facts
- Rooms
- 0
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1987
- Garage
- 6
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof
- Metal
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.813 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Waterfront
- Y
Financial3 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $69,221
- Assessment year
- 2024
- HOA fee
- $0 (billing period not supplied)
Location
Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $3,795,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$24,958 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $19,190
- Property tax
- $5,768
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- $0
Listing annual taxes: $69,221. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. Listing HOA fee: $0.
Partial estimate: add insurance to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Price and status timeline
- Sld
$4,495,000 · Sold $4,250,000 · Sep 26, 2019
- Sld
$2,750,000 · Sold $2,400,000 · Dec 1, 2011
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