$1,399,000
3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Metes And Bounds
1720 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Welcome to your Sanibel Island oasis! Perfectly positioned just across the street from the beach, this beautifully updated pool home offers the ideal blend of coastal charm, modern comfort, and endless possibilities. Step inside to an expansive living area with soaring cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open, airy design that captures the essence of island living. The open-concept floor plan flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen, featuring sleek countertops with bar seating, contemporary cabinetry, and updated appliances—perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The remodeled bathrooms have been thoughtfully designed with timeless finishes, while the spacious primary suite features a beautifully updated ensuite bath that creates a relaxing, spa-like retreat. Outdoor living is where this home truly shines. Enjoy your private pool surrounded by tropical landscaping, unwind on the spacious patio, or relax on the upper lanai overlooking the tranquil canal and adjacent golf course—an exceptional setting for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings. Recent improvements, including a new roof, new air conditioning system, updated flooring, and numerous additional upgrades, provide both beauty and peace of mind. One of the home's most exciting features is the lower level, offering a blank canvas ready for your vision. Whether you envision additional living space, a game room, fitness studio, hobby area, workshop, or customized storage, the possibilities are extensive. (Some photos of the lower level have been virtually staged to illustrate potential use.) This is more than a home—it's an opportunity to embrace the Sanibel Island lifestyle, where beaches, boating, golf, and breathtaking sunsets are all part of everyday living. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional island retreat.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1985
- Interior
- 1,662 sqft
- Lot size
- 23,304.6 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.54 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 10
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $19,586/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- North
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Assessment Paid
- Sewer
- Assessment Paid
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Based on the $/sqft of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1605 Middle Gulf Drive 105 | Apr 2026 | $1,078,000 | 2/2 | 1,802 | $598 |
| 1605 Middle Gulf Drive 115 | May 2026 | $1,520,000 | 2/2 | 1,802 | $844 |
| 1401 Middle Gulf Drive L402 | Nov 2025 | $1,055,000 | 3/2 | 1,519 | $695 |
| 1401 Middle Gulf Drive O206 | Apr 2026 | $1,275,000 | 2/2 | 1,531 | $833 |
| 1401 Middle Gulf Drive T304 | Dec 2025 | $1,050,000 | 3/2 | 1,519 | $691 |
| Average | 5 comps | $1,195,600 | $732 |
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.
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- Built 1985 — 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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