$1,330,000
3 Bed 3 Bath Pool SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in THE DUNES SANIBEL ISLAND, FL
1589 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Bring your beach towel and start living the Paradise Dream!! Fully furnished and turnkey, this beautifully maintained island home offers peace of mind and effortless living with a host of recent updates, including a durable metal roof (re-screwed in 2024), hurricane-rated front door and porch windows (2021), rear sliders (2023), and new hurricane shutters installed on all sides (2021–2024). Gorgeous flooring runs throughout the home, which boasts an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. Large sliders create seamless indoor/outdoor living and showcase scenic views of the fairways. Enjoy all-day sun with desirable southern exposure. The pool area has been beautifully refreshed within the past 3 years, featuring updated decking, new coping, and a stylish outdoor shower added in 2023. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances (2020–2025), and the home includes a new AC system (2021) and condenser (2023). Located on the east end of the island for quick access on and off Sanibel, and just moments from the beach. Optional membership to The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club includes access to an 18-hole championship course set in a protected Audubon wildlife preserve, six Har-Tru tennis courts, four pickleball courts, reduced greens and court fees, plus generous dining and retail discounts. Experience the best of the Sanibel lifestyle at The Dunes!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1986
- Interior
- 3,055 sqft
- Lot size
- 14,897.52 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.34 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 40
- Total association fees
- $200/yr (~$17/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $18,620/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- South
- Waterfront
- No
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 788 Birdie View Point | Mar 2026 | $1,600,000 | 3/3 | 2,909 | $550 |
| 789 Pyrula Avenue | Jul 2026 | $1,350,000 | 4/3 | 3,109 | $434 |
| 732 Windlass Way | Mar 2026 | $1,475,000 | 4/3 | 3,003 | $491 |
| Average | 3 comps | $1,475,000 | $492 |
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 $197,000 (14.8%) from the original list price.
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sold | $1,133,000 |
| May 28, 2025 | Listed | $1,330,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- Built 1986 — 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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