About this home
AUCTION: Bidding open. Bidding closes: September 29th, Live in Hong Kong. Previously Listed $2.995M. Current High Bid $1.2M. Showings Saturday 1-4pm, and Daily By Appt. Welcome to Colony Beach Estates, one of Sanibel's premier East End beachfront communities, where timeless Old Florida architecture meets refined coastal living. Comprising just eighteen custom residences among mature tropical vegetation, this exclusive Gulf-front enclave offers privacy and a coveted location just a short walk from the Sanibel Lighthouse. This remodeled residence is perfect for entertaining, with extensive living spaces, an oversized two-car garage, a private elevator, and a heated pool and spa. Gulf views from both living levels complement multiple fireplaces, textured ceilings, plantation shutters, and wood flooring, while the main level features custom cabinetry and a large gathering island, and a Florida room opening to a deck. Wrapped in Hardie-board siding with a standing-seam metal roof and impact-rated windows and doors, this rarely available residence offers quality, privacy, and effortless island living.
Listing last checked: Listing updated:
Listed by Evan duPont · Michael Saunders & Company · MLS #2026034888
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Details at a glance
Interior4 property facts
- Rooms
- 0
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1990
- Garage
- 2
- Foundation
- Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
- Roof
- Metal
Land & utilities3 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.136 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Financial3 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $12,559
- Assessment year
- 2025
- HOA fee
- $2,500 (billing period not supplied)
Location
Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $1,200,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$7,114 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $6,068
- Property tax
- $1,047
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $12,559. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. Listing HOA fee: $2,500. The billing period was not supplied; confirm the monthly amount before adding it.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA 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
$1,595,000 · Sold $1,350,000 · Feb 27, 2017
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