$699,900
3 Bed Pool Home Sold in Gulf Haven
2808 Sanibel Boulevard, St James City, FL, 33956
About this home
Margaritas, sunsets, and island time await at this waterfront retreat in the heart of St. James City. Designed for those who dream of a laid-back tropical lifestyle, this elevated coastal home combines boating, entertaining, and carefree island living into one unforgettable package. The main living level features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an open great room floor plan that flows seamlessly to the screened waterfront lanai. The beautifully remodeled primary suite offers a walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath featuring dual vanities, a custom walk-in shower with multiple shower heads, and a luxurious rain shower. The updated kitchen shines with quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, upgraded hardware, and plenty of room for gathering with family and friends after a day on the water. Downstairs, guests will love the private bungalow-style suite complete with its own entrance, new mini-split system, updated cabinetry, vanity, lighting, and en-suite bath with walk-in shower. The lower level also offers an oversized 2-car garage with extended storage space for fishing gear, kayaks, golf cart, and all your island toys and workshop. Step outside to the screened pool area where colorful ocean-themed murals, tropical breezes, a private outdoor shower, and comfortable gathering spaces create a true vacation-at-home atmosphere. Outside, the property feels like a private botanical garden with mature palms, native landscaping, fruit trees, granite-lined flower beds, tiki lighting, solar accent lighting, irrigation system, and multiple outdoor entertaining spaces. Boaters will appreciate the covered 8K boat lift with newer canopy, fish-cleaning station, dock lighting, snook light, updated dock electrical, rewrapped pilings, and quick access to Pine Island Sound, world-class fishing, waterfront restaurants, secluded beaches, and the Gulf waters beyond. Extensively improved for peace of mind, major updates include a stone-coated metal roof rated for 200 mph winds (2023), hurricane impact windows and pocket slider (2026), new picture-window pool cage (2024), resurfaced pool with new tile (2023), raised HVAC equipment (2025), A/C system with warranty through 2028, elevated water heater, slab-jacked driveway and pool deck with lifetime warranty, new gutters, soffits and fascia, updated electrical, new insulation, fresh interior and exterior paint, remodeled primary bath, and numerous additional upgrades throughout. Whether you're boating to lunch, relaxing poolside under the tiki lights, or enjoying a sunset cocktail from the screened lanai, this island escape delivers the authentic Pine Island lifestyle you've been searching for.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2002
- Interior
- 1,398 sqft
- Lot size
- 4,878.72 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.11 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 39
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $9,799/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Yes · High risk (AE)
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- Yes
- Gulf access type
- Direct — no bridges
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Flood risk shown is an area-level estimate and can differ from a specific unit's actual FEMA designation (which varies by structure and elevation). Look up this address on the FEMA Flood Map and verify with a licensed insurance agent before relying on it.
Based on the $/sqft of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2937 Bracci Drive | Apr 2026 | $525,000 | 3/2 | 1,353 | $388 |
| 3664 Bayview Avenue | Aug 2026 | $540,000 | 2/2 | 1,278 | $423 |
| 3123 Bracci Drive | Aug 2026 | $550,000 | 3/2 | 1,382 | $398 |
| 2391 Date Street | Dec 2025 | $569,000 | 3/2 | 1,503 | $379 |
| 3693 Ruby Avenue | Jun 2026 | $575,000 | 2/2 | 1,260 | $456 |
| 3026 Trawler Lane | Aug 2026 | $582,000 | 3/2 | 1,389 | $419 |
| Average | 6 comps | $556,833 | $411 |
Market trends, St James City
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 $99,900 (13.3%) from the original list price.
| Sep 11, 2026 | Sold | $650,000 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $724,900 | $699,900 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Listed | $749,900 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2002 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- Private pool
- Gulf access (Direct — no bridges)
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 2-car garage
- In a higher-risk flood zone (AE) — flood insurance likely required
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
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