$799,000
3 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Sanibel
1986 Wild Lime Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
THIS HOUSE HAS IT ALL INCLUDING AN ELEVATOR! Well maintained, remodeled, Sanibel Bayous home is located on a large vegetated, private lot and sits in the "High Ridge" on Sanibel Island. New landscaping, irrigation system, raised flower beds and shell paths. Wonderful split floor plan offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with quartz vanities and a private elevator. New LVP flooring throughout, living/dining combination with vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with granite counters, all new GE, Stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. The home has been freshly painted inside and out, all new furniture just 6 months old, new ceiling fans, new a/c system, new alarm system/video surveillance visible anywhere via internet. New composite stairs and decks. New 2025 survey with calculations show room for a pool. Great island location, perfect for hopping on bike trails or heading up to Ding Darling Wildlife Sanctuary to bird watch. Close to Bowman's beach for some of Sanibel's world-famous shelling and those spectacular sunsets. This property has NOT had any insurance/hurricane or storm related claims.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1988
- Interior
- 1,548 sqft
- Lot size
- 21,039.48 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.48 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 18
- Total association fees
- $200/yr (~$17/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $11,186/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- East
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1769 Bowmans Beach Road | Nov 2025 | $800,000 | 2/2 | 1,466 | $546 |
| 5869 Pine Tree Drive | Feb 2026 | $708,000 | 3/2 | 1,635 | $433 |
| 5775 Baltusrol Court 302 | Jul 2026 | $620,000 | 2/2 | 1,356 | $457 |
| Average | 3 comps | $709,333 | $479 |
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
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- Built 1988 — 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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