$1,695,000
2 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront Condominium for Sale in GULFSIDE PLACE A LUXURY CONDO, FL
1605 Middle Gulf Drive 115, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Front-Row Gulf Living at Gulfside Place #115 For those who only want front row—50-yard-line—Gulf of America views, Gulfside Place #115 is your seat to the show. Perfectly positioned center-stage within the community and only steps from the sand, this is one of only two Gulf-front two-bedroom plus den residences featuring its own private waterside stairway to the beach. It offers the ease of condominium living with the privacy and feel of a standalone beach home, wrapped in panoramic 180° views that capture the Gulf’s ever-changing colors from sunrise to sunset. Inside, the home is beautifully appointed and thoughtfully updated for relaxed, refined island living. Features include a turnkey furnishing package, easy-care tile flooring, recently updated kitchen and bathrooms, newer washer/dryer in the dedicated laundry room, newer HVAC (2023), and inspiring direct Gulf front views from your private screened lanai—everything you need to settle in and enjoy the good life. Set on 17 lush acres, Gulfside Place is one of Sanibel’s most sought-after Gulf-front addresses, offering a quarter-mile of private beachfront, two Olympic-size pools (both heated and cooled), six lit tennis courts—including two lined for pickleball, incoming bocce ball courts, grilling stations, an EV charging station, clubhouse with fitness center, and on-site management. Each unit enjoys under-building parking and a 10’x10’ storage room with a new dehumidifier for extra convenience. From sunsets on your balcony to shells at your doorstep, Gulfside Place #115 delivers the ultimate Sanibel "beach house" lifestyle.
Property details
- Type
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1981
- Interior
- 1,802 sqft
- Lot size
- 8,511.624 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.20 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 153
- Total association fees
- $27,800/yr (~$2,317/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $23,730/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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9056 Mockingbird Drive | Nov 2025 | $1,420,000 | 3/2 | 1,912 | $743 |
| Average | 1 comps | $1,420,000 | $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.
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Price & status history
Down $275,000 (15.3%) from the original list price.
| May 11, 2026 | Sold | $1,520,000 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Price reducedfrom $1,795,000 | $1,695,000 |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Listed | $1,795,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Gulf access (Direct — Gulf frontage)
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- Built 1981 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- No garage listed
- Higher association fees (~$27,800/yr)
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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