$2,295,000
3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Shell Harbor
896 Limpet Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Welcome to 896 Limpet Drive, ideally positioned on a wide canal in Sanibel’s highly desirable east-end boating community of Shell Harbor. This property offers direct Gulf access with no bridges, placing world-class fishing, cruising, and island hopping just minutes from your dock. Whether you’re heading out for a sunset cruise or a day offshore, the location provides exceptional boating flexibility right from your backyard. The home features a spacious layout with soaring ceilings, generous living areas, and an open kitchen designed for easy flow and entertaining. The primary suite enjoys elevated privacy along with tranquil water views and access to outdoor living space overlooking the pool area. A new roof adds significant value and peace of mind, providing a strong foundation as you personalize and enhance the interior spaces to your taste. Situated in Shell Harbor, owners enjoy one of Sanibel’s most sought-after waterfront neighborhoods along with convenient beach access. With its direct Gulf access, wide canal setting, and premier east-end location, this property presents a rare opportunity to create your ideal coastal retreat and embrace the very best of the Florida boating lifestyle.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1977
- Interior
- 3,171 sqft
- Lot size
- 13,329.36 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.31 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 105
- Total association fees
- $100/yr (~$8/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $32,130/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- Yes
- Gulf access type
- Direct — no bridges
- 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.
Amenities
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 877 Limpet Drive | Apr 2026 | $2,650,000 | 3/3 | 3,286 | $806 |
| 519 Kinzie Island Court | Mar 2026 | $2,100,000 | 4/3 | 3,018 | $696 |
| Average | 2 comps | $2,375,000 | $751 |
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.
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Price & status history
Down $300,000 (11.6%) from the original list price.
| Apr 27, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $2,395,000 | $2,295,000 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Listed | $2,595,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Gulf access (Direct — no bridges)
- 2-car garage
- Built 1977 — 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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