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Sanibel,FL 33957
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,072 sqft
Price per Sqft $892
Subdivision Shell Harbor
MLS Listing ID 224098734
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
HOA Fees $8/ann
HOA Y/N Yes
Originating Board Florida Gulf Coast
Year Built 1969
Annual Tax Amount $19,112
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.384 Acres
Acres 0.384
Property Description
Situated on an oversized lot at the end of a sea-walled canal, this completely remodeled home in Sanibel's Shell Harbor is the perfect beach & boating retreat. This home features a dock, boat lift, and a short jaunt to one of Sanibel's best private deeded beach accesses. The interior features a spectacular kitchen with beautiful white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and marble counters. It also has updated bathrooms, beautiful terrazzo flooring, and an open floor plan. The entire home exudes the coastal modern feel with soft paint colors, white barn doors, shaker doors and cabinets, and window treatments. The custom bunk beds add extra room for young guests. New impact windows capture the views of the beautiful landscaping and long canal views where boats and kayaks float by. This house is scheduled to be elevated 11 feet above its original foundation in the spring of 2025. Supported by robust, newly constructed concrete pilings, the house will display a sense of modern resilience while retaining its original charm. The increased height will offer sweeping views of the surrounding area, including glimpses of the distant water and nearby streets that were once hidden from view. Underneath the raised structure, the newly created space will offer both practical and potential benefits, with a large area for parking, storage, or landscaping that seamlessly blends with the rest of the property. The elevation will not only protect the house from potential flooding but also bring a fresh perspective to its surroundings. It will enhance the property's overall appeal while making a clear statement about its ability to withstand the challenges of its location.
Location
State FL
County Lee
Area Si01 - Sanibel Island
Direction Once over Causeway Bridge, proceed forward to Lindgren Blvd, Take left onto Whelk Drive
Rooms
Dining Room Breakfast Bar,Dining - Living
Kitchen Pantry
Interior
Interior Features Split Bedrooms,Den - Study,Florida Room,Guest Bath,Wired for Data,Entrance Foyer,Pantry,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central Electric
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s),Central Electric
Flooring Terrazzo,Tile
Window Features Casement,Impact Resistant,Sliding,Impact Resistant Windows,Window Coverings
Appliance Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator/Icemaker,Washer
Laundry Inside,Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Dock,Boat Lift,Composite Dock,Elec Avail at dock,Water Avail at Dock,Sprinkler Auto
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool In Ground,Equipment Stays,Electric Heat
Community Features Beach Access,Boating,Non-Gated
Utilities Available Cable Available
Waterfront Description Canal Front,Navigable Water,Seawall
View Y/N Yes
View Canal,Landscaped Area
Roof Type Tile
Street Surface Paved
Porch Open Porch/Lanai,Patio
Garage Yes
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot,Irregular Lot
Faces Once over Causeway Bridge, proceed forward to Lindgren Blvd, Take left onto Whelk Drive
Story 1
Sewer Central
Water Central
Level or Stories 1 Story/Ranch
Structure Type Concrete Block,Stucco
New Construction No
Others
HOA Fee Include Legal/Accounting,Manager,Rec Facilities,Reserve
Tax ID 20-46-23-T4-03901.0420
Ownership Single Family
Security Features Smoke Detector(s),Smoke Detectors
Acceptable Financing Buyer Finance/Cash
Listing Terms Buyer Finance/Cash