$1,399,000
2 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Sanibel
1341 Middle Gulf Drive 5C, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Welcome to your dream luxury condo with direct, stunning vistas of the Gulf. You cannot beat this view. Sunset South is a low density complex with beach access, a resort style pool, and brand new landscaping. 5C is on the top level of the closest beachfront building and has its own garage space and storage. This unit has been completely redone from top to bottom. All new stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl flooring, new windows, brand new electric hurricane shutters. New roof for the building. Expertly staged and furnishings are available for purchase separately.
Property details
- Type
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1971
- Interior
- 1,150 sqft
- Lot size
- 3,114.54 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.07 acres
- Garage
- 1 car
- Days on market
- 127
- Total association fees
- $20,364/yr (~$1,697/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $19,586/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
- Yes
- 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
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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 303K | May 2026 | $1,295,000 | 2/2 | 1,208 | $1,072 |
| 2265 W Gulf Drive P5D | May 2026 | $1,350,000 | 2/2 | 1,350 | $1,000 |
| Average | 2 comps | $1,322,500 | $1,036 |
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 $51,000 (3.5%) from the original list price.
| May 1, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $1,450,000 | $1,399,000 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Listed | $1,450,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Gulf access (Direct — Gulf frontage)
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- Built 1971 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- Higher association fees (~$20,364/yr)
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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