$3,500,000
3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Metes And Bounds
16891 Captiva Drive, Captiva, FL, 33924
About this home
Discover the ultimate Artist retreat with this exceptional 1.4-acre bay front estate parcel on Captiva’s coveted Roosevelt Channel. Nestled among lush, mature vegetation, this property offers breathtaking waterfront views, abundant wildlife, and a private dock with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico. Your Picturesque estate also offers a deeded beach access through a scenic walkway to the Gulf of Mexico across Captiva Drive. Main Residence: • Fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 3-bath home • Impact glass windows & metal roof for modern safety & efficiency • Private pool & spa for island-style relaxation • Charming coastal-inspired interiors with elegant finishes Art Studio & Guest Retreat: • Distinctive architectural design • Second-level space with potential for future expansion • A tranquil creative space or additional guest quarters Surrounded by nature, this estate offers a serene sanctuary where you can experience manatees, dolphins, and incredible birdlife right in your backyard. A rare opportunity to embrace the Captiva Island lifestyle with privacy, charm, and endless waterfront adventures. Ground level home that did not flood in any of the recent storms........Schedule your private showing today!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1963
- Interior
- 3,028 sqft
- Lot size
- 60,984 sqft
- Acreage
- 1.40 acres
- Garage
- 1 car
- Days on market
- 340
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $49,000/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- East
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- Yes
- Gulf access type
- Direct — no bridges
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Amenities
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Market trends, Captiva
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Price & status history
Down $875,000 (21.9%) from the original list price.
| Apr 9, 2026 | Sold | $3,125,000 |
| May 23, 2025 | Price reducedfrom $4,000,000 | $3,500,000 |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Listed | $4,000,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Gulf access (Direct — no bridges)
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- Built 1963 — 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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