$549,000
1 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Sanibel Bayous
4556 Bowen Bayou Road, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Elevated, waterfront, and with a two story pool enclosure, this lovely pool home in Sanibel Bayous is an incredible near- beach opportunity. The home easily becomes a two bedroom home by adding a closet to the den. The high ceilings of the living room and wall of sliders along the elevated porch create a bright, inviting living space. Automated retractable fabric hurricane shutters along the back of the house provide protection and convenience, often used just to manage comfort while enjoying the expansive outdoor living space. The home is largely powered by the rooftop solar panels, significantly reducing energy expenses. The new roof (2025) and impeccable maintenance by the sellers make this home ready to enjoy. Since 2022 the screens of the pool enclosure were replaced with 20/20 "no-see-um" screen. The current owners enjoy morning coffee on the dock watching the array of birds and the peaceful waterfront setting. This is true Sanibel living: surrounded by nature and close to the beach!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1982
- Interior
- 1,107 sqft
- Lot size
- 19,209.96 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.44 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 11
- Total association fees
- $200/yr (~$17/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $7,686/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Shutters
- Exposure
- Southwest
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- 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.
Amenities
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Price & status history
Down $54,000 (9.8%) from the original list price.
| Jun 5, 2026 | Sold | $495,000 |
| May 3, 2026 | Listed | $549,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Shutters
- Built 1982 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- No garage listed
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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