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Rich Ayers

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$2,450,000

Est. payment - /mo

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,692 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,692 sqft

Price per Sqft $910

Subdivision Shell Harbor

MLS Listing ID 2026021393

Style Other,Ranch,One Story

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Construction Status Resale

HOA Fees $100/ann

HOA Y/N Yes

Annual Recurring Fee 100.0

Year Built 1973

Annual Tax Amount $12,109

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.320 Acres

Acres 0.32

Lot Dimensions Appraiser

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

There are homes that impress, and there are homes that linger in memory long after the visit is over. The difference is often found in the details, the subtle nuances that quietly elevate a property from exceptional to irreplaceable. Along Sanibel Island's desirable east end, this remarkable waterfront retreat is defined by those rare distinctions. Tucked away along the charming, tree-lined stretch of Anchor Drive, one of Sanibel's sought-after streets, the setting alone is extraordinary. Unlike many island roads that simply end at the water, Anchor Drive transitions into a picturesque brick-paver lane leading to a private footbridge that gently crosses the canal and delivers residents directly to beach access beyond. It is a feature few properties on the island can claim, an effortless connection between boating and beach lifestyles, where morning bike rides to the Gulf and sunset visits along the sand become part of everyday life. Positioned at one of the desirable locations along the street, this exceptional residence commands a breathtaking setting where a serene mangrove-lined canal meets a wide sea walled canal, creating panoramic and breathtaking water vistas. With an impressive 180 feet of canal frontage, the property offers not only extraordinary privacy and scenery but also enhanced maneuverability, expanded dockage and direct boating advantages. The substantial private dock and lift can accommodate significantly larger vessels than most neighboring properties, delivering a yachter's lifestyle with wonderful Gulf access. Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and enveloped in complete privacy, the home itself has been beautifully reimagined through an extensive remodel that blends refined island elegance with relaxed coastal sophistication. Thoughtfully curated interiors are complemented by designer furnishings, inviting gathering spaces and richly appointed finishes throughout. Expanses of beautiful flooring guide you through multiple living and sitting areas designed equally for intimate relaxation and effortless entertaining. At the center of the home, a stunning chef's kitchen with an expansive island serves as the natural focal point, seamlessly connecting the interiors to the spectacular outdoor setting beyond. Walls of impact glass draw the eye outward to the screened pool enclosure, tranquil waterways and swaying tropical landscape, creating a constant sense of connection to the island's natural beauty. This is more than a waterfront home. It is a rare convergence of location, boating access, beach proximity, privacy and lifestyle, the kind of property whose value reveals itself not in a single feature but in the extraordinary way every element comes together.

Location

State FL

County Lee

Community Shell Harbor

Area Si01 - Sanibel Island

Direction Southeast

Rooms

Bedroom Description 4.0

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Tray Ceiling(s), Dual Sinks, Other, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Home Office

Heating Central, Electric

Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

Flooring Other, Tile

Furnishings Furnished

Fireplace No

Window Features Sliding,Impact Glass

Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Security/ High Impact Doors, Other

Parking Features Attached, Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Pool Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure

Community Features Boat Facilities

Utilities Available Cable Available

Amenities Available Beach Rights, Beach Access, Management

Waterfront Description Canal Access, Across the Road Water Frontage

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Public

View Canal

Roof Type Tile

Porch Lanai, Porch, Screened

Garage Yes

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Irregular Lot

Faces Southeast

Story 1

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Other, Ranch, One Story

Unit Floor 1

Structure Type Block,Other,Concrete,Stucco

Construction Status Resale

Others

Pets Allowed Yes

HOA Fee Include Other

Senior Community No

Tax ID 20-46-23-T4-00002.0350

Ownership Single Family

Acceptable Financing All Financing Considered, Cash

Disclosures Owner Has Flood Insurance

Listing Terms All Financing Considered, Cash

Pets Allowed Yes

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Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Jeffrey Burns

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738 Anchor DR Sanibel, FL 33957

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