$650,000
2 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Sanibel
827 E Gulf Drive L2, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Beautifully remodeled and fully updated, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath middle-floor unit offers exceptional Gulf views and an unbeatable location within Sanibel Arms West. Step right out the back door to the community pool, grills, and fitness room, making it easy to enjoy the amenities. Just a few steps out the front door brings you to the Gulf of Mexico, where miles of pristine beach await. This turnkey condominium features high-end furnishings, an open kitchen with generous owner-storage, and top-quality appliances throughout. A new stackable washer and dryer adds convenience, while the layout provides excellent privacy with a guest bedroom designed as an en-suite with its own attached bath. The entire unit has been thoughtfully updated, creating a bright, modern, coastal feel that is ready for immediate enjoyment. Sanibel Arms West is known for its premier island rentals and well-maintained community of thirteen two-story buildings, each individually owned and decorated. Amenities include a large screened-in heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, boat docks, gas BBQ grills, a clubhouse, and beautifully kept grounds. Whether you plan to use it for personal enjoyment, rental income, or both, this property offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace true island living. Bring your clothes and settle right in—this exceptional unit will not last long.
Property details
- Type
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1974
- Interior
- 967 sqft
- Lot size
- 7,039.296 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.16 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 166
- Total association fees
- $19,416/yr (~$1,618/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $9,100/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- Southwest
- 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
- No
- 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 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 845 E Gulf Drive 331 | Feb 2026 | $650,000 | 2/2 | 975 | $667 |
| 845 E Gulf Drive 111 | Feb 2026 | $700,000 | 2/2 | 981 | $714 |
| 845 E Gulf Drive 121 | Jul 2026 | $700,000 | 2/2 | 983 | $712 |
| 671 E Gulf Drive 3D2 | Jun 2026 | $625,000 | 2/2 | 875 | $714 |
| 671 E Gulf Drive 2C2 | Jun 2026 | $625,000 | 2/2 | 900 | $694 |
| 671 E Gulf Drive 3C3 | May 2026 | $710,000 | 2/2 | 875 | $811 |
| Average | 6 comps | $668,333 | $719 |
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.
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 (~$19,416/yr)
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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