$499,000
2 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Sanibel
1457 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Prime lakefront opportunity in the highly sought-after Dunes Golf & Tennis community on Sanibel Island. This ground-level two-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers peaceful water views and a spacious floor plan ready to be reimagined. The property sustained damage from Hurricane Ian and is being sold as-is, presenting an exceptional chance for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create their dream island home. Whether you're planning to live here full-time, enjoy it as a seasonal retreat, or use it as a future rental, this location offers flexibility and strong potential. Enjoy the natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle of Sanibel with community golf, tennis, and social amenities just minutes from the beach, bike paths, and local shops. A rare chance to bring your vision to life in one of the island’s most established neighborhoods. Architectural drawings and engineering reports are included with the sale that allow for a resilient two story residence.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1977
- Interior
- 1,483 sqft
- Lot size
- 12,109.68 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.28 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 400
- Total association fees
- $275/yr (~$23/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $6,986/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- Northeast
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1611 Sand Castle Road | Apr 2026 | $545,000 | 3/3 | 1,349 | $404 |
| 9455 Beverly Lane | Dec 2025 | $545,000 | 2/2 | 1,344 | $406 |
| 653 Oliva Street | Nov 2025 | $575,000 | 3/2 | 1,650 | $348 |
| Average | 3 comps | $555,000 | $386 |
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 $120,000 (19.4%) from the original list price.
| Apr 30, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $569,000 | $499,000 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Listed | $619,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- Built 1977 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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