$1,300,000
3 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in FERRY LANDING, FL
279 Ferry Landing Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Tucked away on Sanibel’s East End, Ferry Landing offers a rare blend of privacy, charm, and coastal convenience. This bayside island home invites you to slow down and embrace the Sanibel lifestyle—morning walks along the bay, afternoons on the beach, and effortless on-and-off island access.Inside, the home features a light-filled layout with comfortable gathering spaces and an easy flow designed for relaxed living. Whether hosting friends or enjoying quiet island evenings, the home captures the essence of coastal living.Ferry Landing is one of the island’s best-kept secrets—a quaint bayside community offering residents wonderful amenities including a community pool, pickleball and tennis courts, all enhancing the active yet laid-back island lifestyle. Just moments to the Causeway, beaches, and island favorites, this location truly offers the best of Sanibel.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1984
- Interior
- 2,031 sqft
- Lot size
- 4,443.12 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.10 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 2
- Total association fees
- $6,408/yr (~$534/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $18,200/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Shutters
- Exposure
- North
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 Ferry Landing Drive | Apr 2026 | $1,215,000 | 3/2 | 2,148 | $566 |
| 489 E Gulf Drive | Oct 2025 | $1,450,000 | 3/3 | 2,129 | $681 |
| 1040 Kings Crown Drive | Jun 2026 | $1,115,000 | 4/3 | 1,857 | $600 |
| Average | 3 comps | $1,260,000 | $616 |
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
| May 29, 2026 | Sold | $1,300,000 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Listed | $1,300,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Shutters
- Built 1984 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- No garage listed
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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