$1,395,000
2 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront Condominium for Sale in BEACHCOMBER CONDO, FL
635 E Gulf Drive C301, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Beautiful Beachcomber "Penthouse" available on the East-end of Sanibel Island. Rare opportunity to purchase and design your island get-a-way and choose your colors, finishes, materials and furnishings in this white box ready condo. Create your island oasis and enjoy Sanibel's stunning Gulf of Mexico sunsets and some of the best shelling in the world. Steps to the community pool, sugar sand beach and tennis court. New roof, New A/C, New impact windows and sliding doors. This split floor plan has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den and a Florida room/screened lanai. Primary suite has a walk-in closet, sliders to the Lanai and Gulf views. The primary bathroom is designed for a double vanity, soaking tub and walk-in shower. This complex was damaged by hurricane Ian and is in the process of rebuild & remodeling, remediation has been completed. The perfect time to get your foot in the door at this wonderful complex consisting of only 20 units on a large Gulf front parcel. This is an "AS IS" Sale.
Property details
- Type
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1986
- Interior
- 2,018 sqft
- Lot size
- Not specified
- Acreage
- Not specified
- Garage
- 1 car
- Days on market
- 269
- Total association fees
- $34,000/yr (~$2,833/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $19,530/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
- 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
Based on the $/sqft of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 489 E Gulf Drive | Oct 2025 | $1,450,000 | 3/3 | 2,129 | $681 |
| 848 Limpet Drive | Feb 2026 | $1,500,000 | 3/2 | 2,103 | $713 |
| 284 Ferry Landing Drive | Apr 2026 | $1,215,000 | 3/2 | 2,148 | $566 |
| 279 Ferry Landing Drive | May 2026 | $1,300,000 | 3/2 | 2,031 | $640 |
| Average | 4 comps | $1,366,250 | $650 |
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 $545,000 (34.2%) from the original list price.
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sold | $1,050,000 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Price reducedfrom $1,595,000 | $1,395,000 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Listed | $1,595,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Gulf access (Direct — Gulf frontage)
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- Built 1986 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- Higher association fees (~$34,000/yr)
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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