$575,000
1 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Sanibel
671 E Gulf Drive 1B3, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Your BEACHFRONT DREAM Awaits at this “Top” GULF FRONT Condo! Imagine Relaxing w/Your Favorite Beverage on Your Beach Front Lanai & Enjoying All that Gulf Front Living has to Offer. This is a Rare Chance to Own a 1-Bedroom & 1-Bath Gulf-Front Property on Sanibel Island at an Attractive Price Point (The Most Recent 2 Bedroom Gulf Front Condo Sold for $775k). This TOP 3rd Floor Condo has Elevator Access Close to the Door & is a Blank Palette… Waiting for You to Design as You Like, w/Sparkling NEW TILE Throughout the Condo. *Recent NEW Upgrades Include: • Hurricane-Impact Windows • Water Heater • New TILE Floors • A/C Unit • Plumbing • Electrical & New Building ELEVATOR Near the Front Door. *HOA Fees Include: Exterior & Flood Insurance, Maintenance of Roof, Elevator, Lawn/Grounds, Sparkling Swimming Pool, Pickleball & Tennis Courts, Community Grills, Pest Control, Garbage, Water, Sewer, Cable & Internet. * When at this Beautiful Sandalfoot Complex You are Steps to the Pool, Beach, Sports Courts & Bountiful Shelling. * Located on the Desirable East End & Near the Sanibel Island Lighthouse, Where You Will Enjoy Stunning Sunsets & Amazing Gulf Views. “Whether You’re Looking for a Serene Personal Retreat or an Income-productive Vacation Rental, this is an Exceptional Opportunity in the Sought-after Sandalfoot Complex” - w/Convenient On-Site Rental Management. * Do Not Miss this Chance to Own a Gulf-Front Gem, that You can Design Exactly as You Want It to Be! (All Info from Seller, 3rd Parties, Tax Records, etc & Assumed to be Correct. Buyer to Verify all Info Prior to Purchase).
Property details
- Type
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1974
- Interior
- 601 sqft
- Lot size
- Not specified
- Acreage
- Not specified
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 42
- Total association fees
- $12,588/yr (~$1,049/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $8,050/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- South
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- Yes
- Gulf access type
- Direct — Gulf frontage
- 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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 671 E Gulf Drive 4B2 | Feb 2026 | $510,000 | 1/1 | 601 | $849 |
| 1501 Middle Gulf Drive 306G | Jul 2026 | $565,000 | 1/1 | 728 | $776 |
| 1501 Middle Gulf Drive 102I | Sep 2025 | $470,000 | 1/1 | 778 | $604 |
| Average | 3 comps | $515,000 | $743 |
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 $75,000 (13%) from the original list price.
| Mar 20, 2026 | Sold | $500,000 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Listed | $575,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Gulf access (Direct — Gulf frontage)
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- Built 1974 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- No garage listed
- Higher association fees (~$12,588/yr)
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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