$847,555
2 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Sanibel
979 E Gulf Drive 191, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Sit back and take in the calm waters of the Gulf from your spacious lanai. Outstanding views await you from the living room and the screened-in porch. This Gulf View condo is pet friendly, offers weekly rentals and is located on the quiet, east end of Sanibel. Totally remodeled and updated in 2023, you get new appliances, AC, furnishings and so much more. Mere steps from the beach and the pool, this is the location you’ve been searching for.
Property details
- Type
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1974
- Interior
- 1,184 sqft
- Lot size
- 17,114.724 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.39 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 98
- Total association fees
- $13,200/yr (~$1,100/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $11,866/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- Yes
- Gulf access type
- Direct — Gulf frontage
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Assessment Paid
- Sewer
- Assessment Paid
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 Donax Street 113 | Jul 2026 | $800,000 | 2/2 | 1,000 | $800 |
| 610 Donax Street 233 | Jul 2026 | $760,000 | 2/2 | 1,238 | $614 |
| 1341 Middle Gulf Drive 12C | May 2026 | $745,000 | 2/2 | 1,150 | $648 |
| Average | 3 comps | $768,333 | $687 |
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 $57,555 (6.8%) from the original list price.
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sold | $790,000 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Listed | $847,555 |
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 (~$13,200/yr)
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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