$1,695,000
3 Bed 3 Bath Pool Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in SANIBEL ISLES, FL
1731 Venus Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Gorgeous views down, intersecting canals from this elevated, deep water, direct access pool home with conservation land across the street. Venus Drive is a private roadway with only a few homes, all of which are located on the west side of the drive with the surrounding area being preservation land. Expertly remodeled throughout, and finally appointed, you will find this home to have excellent use of space with a great deal of storage. Enjoy tropical sunsets through the walls of impact glass or from the new deck, pool side. Boating enthusiasts will be pleased with the two minute idle to the bay and to find two boat lifts with an expansive dock. Some of the recent upgrades include new metal roof, all impact windows and doors, hardi board siding, new pool, and new cantilevered deck. The location is ideal offering access to all of Sanibel's coveted amenities within minutes and easy access on and off island.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1981
- Interior
- 1,760 sqft
- Lot size
- 8,929.8 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.20 acres
- Garage
- 3 car
- Days on market
- 112
- Total association fees
- $75/yr (~$6/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $23,730/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- Yes
- 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
What the association dues cover, per the MLS. Confirm the full schedule with the HOA.
We rate a home against recently SOLD homes within ~1 mile that match on size, beds/baths, and age. This home doesn't have enough close comparables in the last 12 months for a reliable read — ask Rick for a personalized CMA.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9056 Mockingbird Drive | Nov 2025 | $1,420,000 | 3/2 | 1,912 | $743 |
| Average | 1 comps | $1,420,000 | $743 |
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 $245,000 (12.9%) from the original list price.
| Mar 17, 2026 | Sold | $1,650,000 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $1,850,000 | $1,695,000 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Listed | $1,895,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 3-car garage
- Built 1981 — 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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