$459,900
1 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Sanibel
1501 Middle Gulf Drive I-101, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Sundial Resort A-1 club suite, gulf views and direct walkout access. Discover the largest one-bedroom floor plan at Sundial Resort, the A-1 Club Suite, where luxury and convenience meet in a premier island getaway. This fully remodeled, ground-floor retreat offers a seamless blend of indoor-outdoor living with an extended lanai that stretches across the bedroom and great room, opening directly to lush tropical gardens with views of the Gulf. Inside, modern elegance abounds with wood-look tile flooring designed for beachside living and rental ease. The open-concept kitchen shines with navy blue wood cabinetry, light quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Stylish LED puck lighting enhances the bright, airy ambiance, while the spa-inspired bath features a walk-in shower with navy subway tile, a frameless glass barn-door enclosure and premium finishes for a sophisticated touch. Hurricane-rated windows and doors provide peace of mind, while the resort lifestyle awaits just outside your door. The Sundial Resort Reception building is a short distance away, offering an array of dining options, a full-service spa and salon, a marketplace for everyday essentials, bike rentals, and pay-to-play tennis and pickleball. Owners enjoy unparalleled flexibility, keep this coastal retreat all to yourself, or leverage their income potential by renting through any provider of your choice, including Sundial Resort’s on-site rental program for a seamless, hands-off experience. Embrace island luxury, effortless convenience and ultimate beachside escape at Sundial Resort. Sundial furnishing plans with prices are attached. Total cost to furnish the unit including all furnishings, TV, and kitchenware's should be somewhere around $25-$30k depending on selections.
Property details
- Type
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1975
- Interior
- 778 sqft
- Lot size
- 4,621.716 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.11 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 202
- Total association fees
- $13,768/yr (~$1,147/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $6,439/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- East
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Call, Conditional
- County
- Lee
Total association fees sums the core association dues the MLS feed provides (HOA, condo/master association, and land lease), normalized to a yearly figure. These are separate from and additional to specialty charges, mandatory club or food-and-beverage minimums, special assessments, and rec-lease fees, which the IDX feed does not carry. Always confirm the full fee schedule with the HOA or listing agent.
Maintenance included in the fee
What the association dues cover, per the MLS. Confirm the full schedule with the HOA.
Amenities
Based on the $/sqft of 7 comparable homes sold nearby in the last 12 months. Indicative, not an appraisal.
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Recently sold nearby
Closed comparable sales within ~1 mile in the last 12 months, similar price, size, beds/baths, and age.
| Address | Sold | Sold price | Beds/Baths | Sq ft | $/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1501 Middle Gulf Drive 102I | Sep 2025 | $470,000 | 1/1 | 778 | $604 |
| 1501 Middle Gulf Drive 305F | Feb 2026 | $430,000 | 1/1 | 728 | $591 |
| 1501 Middle Gulf Drive 306G | Jul 2026 | $565,000 | 1/1 | 728 | $776 |
| 1610 Middle Gulf Drive B3 | Aug 2026 | $370,000 | 2/2 | 937 | $395 |
| 832 Donax Street A1 | Mar 2026 | $550,000 | 2/2 | 875 | $629 |
| 832 Donax Street A2 | Oct 2025 | $560,000 | 2/2 | 875 | $640 |
| Average | 6 comps | $490,833 | $606 |
Market trends, Sanibel
Median of closed MLS sales each month over the available window. Months with too few sales are omitted; the range extends automatically as more sales close.
Live area medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
Price & status history
Down $159,900 (30.5%) from the original list price.
| Nov 7, 2025 | Sold | $365,000 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Price reducedfrom $484,900 | $459,900 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Listed | $524,900 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- Built 1975 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- No garage listed
- Higher association fees (~$13,768/yr)
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
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