3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Gulf Shores, FL, $880,000
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$880,000

3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Gulf Shores, FL, $880,000

1043 Blue Heron Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957

3 beds3 baths2,153 sqft2 garage
GatedBeach Access

About this home

Location, location, location! Bring your Offers! This special property is just 4 parcels from the Beach! Enjoy very near beach living in Gulf Shores. Complete this project for the ultimate custom Island Retreat! 1043 Blue Heron is known as 'The Tree House." Boasting a sparkling pool and expansive outdoor area and new landscaping and a fresh coat of exterior paint. Roof was replaced in 2002. The lower-level drywall, bedroom and bathroom that was in need of repair due to storm damage is ready for finishing. Lower level also features a new impact glass slider to the pavered pool area, an oversized 2 car garage and plenty of storage. The large pool cage is ready to be rescreened. The main living level is bright and open boasting lots of sliding glass doors and outdoor deck space, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Spanish tile, Berber carpeting, Corrian countertops, storage galore with customer-built ins and more. The property is clean and ready for its new owners to create their own personal paradise. Boxed LVP flooring is also on-site and ready for installation by the new owner. Don't miss this great beach house is a beautiful location!

Property details

Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Year built
1976
Interior
2,153 sqft
Lot size
13,111.56 sqft
Acreage
0.30 acres
Garage
2 car
Days on market
130
Total association fees
$500/yr (~$42/mo)
CDD
None
Est. taxes (1.4%)
$12,320/yr
Flood zone (area est.)
Not available
Storm protection
None listed
Exposure
North
Waterfront
No
Gulf access
No
Gulf access type
N/A
Pool
Yes
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

OtherRecreationFacilitiesRoadMaintenance

What the association dues cover, per the MLS. Confirm the full schedule with the HOA.

Amenities

BeachRightsBeachAccess
Above marketThis home is priced above comparable recent sales.
This home
$409/sqft
Comp median
$342/sqft
Difference
+20%

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.

AddressSoldSold priceBeds/BathsSq ft$/sqft
4731 RuelleApr 2026$925,0003/22,006$461
9225 Dimmick DriveJun 2026$750,0004/22,238$335
5307 Ladyfinger Lake RoadApr 2026$690,0003/32,017$342
Average3 comps$788,333$379

Market trends — Sanibel

Median list
$969,500
Median $/sqft
$610
Median sold (90d)
$932,500
Avg days on market
170
Active listings
258
Median sold price · Sanibel
$932,500last 3 months1.7% vs $948,750 prior 3 months
Median closed price by month · Sanibel
12.1% MoM85.8% YoY
$458k$879k$1.3MJul ’25Jul ’26
$850,000Jul ’26 · 19 sales

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 $114,000 (12.4%) from the original list price.

Dec 2, 2025Sold$805,000
Oct 6, 2025Price reducedfrom $910,000$880,000
Jun 16, 2025Listed$919,000

The good, the trade-offs & the location

Pros
  • Private pool
  • 2-car garage
Consider
  • Built 1976 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
Location convenienceModerate
Hospital
16.2 mi
HealthPark Medical Center
Beach
1.6 mi
Sanibel Island
Airport
19.4 mi
Page Field (Fort Myers)
Shopping
18 mi
Bell Tower Shops

Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.

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Listing information is provided in part by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service (MLS) through its Broker Reciprocity / Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program. Properties displayed may be listed by brokerages other than SWFL Relocation Team. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or this brokerage and should be independently verified. Fees, flood zones, taxes, square footage, and school assignments are estimates from the feed and must be confirmed. © 2026 SWFL Relocation Team. All rights reserved.