$1,550,000
3 Bed 4 Bath Pool SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in GOPHER WALK, FL
706 Gopher Walk Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Listed below two recent appraisals. Located off West Gulf Dr in much desired, near beach, small and natural community of Gopher Walk. This gorgeous pool home was designed by Roy Fenton and offers a split floor plan with open Chefs kitchen, family room, dining room and breakfast bar. Slightly elevated by 7 1/2 ft. to the main living area which is all on one level. Sliders across every room allows you to totally open the house to inside-outside living. It also offers you gorgeous views from every room to the large porches, decks, pool, spa and beyond to the nature preserve where birds and nature abound. The property is set back on the lot, so you have total privacy and the feeling you are the only home there. With the split floor plan you have two primary suites, ideal for in-laws or adult family private quarters. There's also a 3rd bedroom with Juliet balcony and shared bath, that can also be accessed from the pool/porch area. The primary bedroom is very spacious and has a totally redone bath with soaking tub, shower and double sinks. The den/office also offers a large Juliet balcony and a full bath. The main living area offers high ceilings, Cortec Plus Red River Hickory vinyl flooring that is stunning and runs through all the main living areas. Beautiful Quarzite counters in the kitchen. Large dining room that offers sliders on one wall and another large section of glass to bring the outside in, There's also a separate laundry room with soaking sink. The outside decks and porch are Trex, and the covered porch area is ideal for outside living and entertaining. Updates include four completely renovated bathrooms, new cabinets and new baseboard and trim. This home has been painted inside and out. There's also a large deck area around the pool for additional seating. Oversized two car garage offers lots of room for additional storage space. The community amenities include a large pool, tennis, pickle ball, half-court basketball, covered seating area and restrooms. Beach access is just across West Gulf. You really have to see this gem of a home to understand what a special place it is. It's truly one of a kind.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1998
- Interior
- 2,548 sqft
- Lot size
- 29,185.2 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.67 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 47
- Total association fees
- $4,400/yr (~$367/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $21,700/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- East
- Waterfront
- No
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Natural gas
- Yes
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4353 Gulf Pines Drive | May 2026 | $1,325,000 | 3/2 | 2,475 | $535 |
| 3351 Barra Circle | May 2026 | $1,250,000 | 3/2 | 2,539 | $492 |
| Average | 2 comps | $1,287,500 | $514 |
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 $250,000 (16.1%) from the original list price.
| Apr 28, 2026 | Sold | $1,300,000 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Listed | $1,550,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- 2-car garage
- Built 1998 — 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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