$1,275,000
3 Bed 2 Bath Pool Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in SANIBEL ESTATES, FL
668 Anchor Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Beautiful East-End Sanibel retreat offering Gulf access, a private tropical pool setting, and convenient beach access just steps away. This charming 3BD/2BA home has been completely remodeled and thoughtfully reinvented, blending modern coastal elegance with relaxed island living. The updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, designer lighting, new appliances, and a built-in wall pantry. An open split floor plan provides comfortable living and easy entertaining, with a spacious family room and full bath conveniently located just off the pool and lanai. The home offers abundant storage throughout, including a large storage closet off the family room and an expansive laundry room with a built-in desk/work area. Outdoor living shines with a screened lanai and sparkling pool surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, creating a private island retreat on an oversized 19,000+ sq. ft fenced lot. The peaceful canal setting offers Gulf access and exceptional privacy, while beach access is just moments away via the charming footbridge at the end of Anchor Drive.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1972
- Interior
- 1,999 sqft
- Lot size
- 19,079.28 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.44 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 24
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $17,850/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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1040 Kings Crown Drive | Jun 2026 | $1,115,000 | 4/3 | 1,857 | $600 |
| 946 Whelk Drive | Apr 2026 | $1,140,000 | 3/2 | 2,179 | $523 |
| 489 E Gulf Drive | Oct 2025 | $1,450,000 | 3/3 | 2,129 | $681 |
| Average | 3 comps | $1,235,000 | $601 |
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 $175,000 (13.7%) from the original list price.
| Apr 24, 2026 | Sold | $1,100,000 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Listed | $1,275,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 2-car garage
- Built 1972 — 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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