$1,245,000
3 Bed 2.5 Bath Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in SEAGULL ESTATES, FL
218 Daniel Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Discover a beautifully remodeled coastal retreat in Seagull Estates off West Gulf Drive, offering deeded beach access, a community pool, an updated clubhouse, and tennis and pickleball courts. This hurricane-resilient stilted home has never sustained interior flooding and is being sold partially furnished. Situated on a large, south-facing lot with long lakefront views, it features a new metal roof, impact windows, and extensive remodels throughout, including the kitchen, pantry, master bathroom, upstairs bathroom, and walk-in closet. Expansive front and rear decks provide ideal spaces for relaxing or entertaining, with the back deck offering a front-row seat to the abundant birdlife that thrives around the lake. A stone patio with a propane fire pit and a newly built boardwalk enhance the outdoor experience. Inside, the enclosed loft serves as a spacious third bedroom with an office area. Two EV charging ports and new no-see-um screening complete this exceptional offering.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1987
- Interior
- 2,124 sqft
- Lot size
- 14,461.92 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.33 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 283
- Total association fees
- $2,360/yr (~$197/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $17,430/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- South
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- No
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- Yes
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213 Daniel Drive | Nov 2025 | $1,340,000 | 4/3 | 2,140 | $626 |
| 3008 Turtle Gait Lane | Sep 2025 | $1,187,500 | 3/2 | 2,209 | $538 |
| 3025 Turtle Gait Lane | Sep 2025 | $1,050,000 | 3/2 | 2,167 | $485 |
| Average | 3 comps | $1,192,500 | $550 |
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 $370,000 (26.4%) from the original list price.
| Sep 29, 2025 | Sold | $1,030,000 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Price reducedfrom $1,295,000 | $1,245,000 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Listed | $1,400,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 2-car garage
- Built 1987 — 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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