$939,000
3 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Sanibel Bayous
2042 Wild Lime Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
SELLER OFFERING A $5,000 CREDIT TOWARD BUYER CLOSING COSTS WITH AN ACCEPTABLE OFFER! Discover island living at 2042 Wild Lime Drive, a beautifully renovated, turnkey furnished Sanibel Island pool home ideally located across from the Gulf of Mexico and backing to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge for exceptional privacy and a peaceful natural setting. Extensively updated and move-in ready, this home features hurricane-impact windows, a new HVAC system with updated ductwork, luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh limewash paint, custom bamboo blinds, pocket doors, and an updated fireplace. The remodeled kitchen is a showstopper with a raised ceiling, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, upgraded appliances, and designer lighting. The primary bathroom has been completely redesigned with a new shower, vanity, flooring, and upgraded fixtures, while the guest bath features an updated vanity and fixtures. A new washer and dryer add even more convenience. Outside, enjoy your own private island retreat with a screened lanai and updated saltwater pool featuring a new heater, pump, and elevated pool equipment. Additional improvements include professional landscaping, salt-resistant sod, rebuilt entry steps, expanded irrigation, and an upgraded electrical fuse box. The lower level provides incredible flexibility with THREE BONUS ROOMS + A FULL BATH, epoxy flooring, an oversized garage, raised electrical outlets, Trusscore walls, modern ceiling tiles, and upgraded lighting. Whether used for storage, hobbies, recreation, or additional flexible space, the possibilities are impressive. Located just a quick golf cart ride from Sanibel’s beautiful beaches, this home offers convenient access to restaurants, shopping, boating, Captiva Island, and everything that makes the Sanibel lifestyle so special. Whether you're searching for a Sanibel primary residence, vacation home, or investment property, 2042 Wild Lime Drive delivers the rare combination of location, privacy, extensive renovations, turnkey furnishings, a private pool, and flexible bonus space. Renovated, furnished, pool-ready, and move-in ready- your Sanibel Island retreat is waiting. Schedule your private showing today!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1985
- Interior
- 1,676 sqft
- Lot size
- 48,917.88 sqft
- Acreage
- 1.12 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 211
- Total association fees
- $150/yr (~$13/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $13,146/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- Northeast
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5304 Ladyfinger Lake Road | Jul 2026 | $765,000 | 3/2 | 1,783 | $429 |
| 5869 Pine Tree Drive | Feb 2026 | $708,000 | 3/2 | 1,635 | $433 |
| Average | 2 comps | $736,500 | $431 |
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 $161,000 (14.6%) from the original list price.
| Jun 22, 2026 | Back on market | |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $998,000 | $939,000 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Listed | $1,100,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 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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