$935,000
4 Bed SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in Sanibel
280 Southwinds Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Perfect Island Beach House!!! The Gulf is directly at the end of the quaint shell Southwinds Drive. Sanibel's incredible shelling and miles of walkable beaches are a just steps away! Elevated, updated, and whimsically decorated, this home is ready to enjoy. High ceilings and walls lined with windows greet you at the front door. The living area flows beautifully and provides plenty of distinct spaces for relaxing and entertaining. The primary suite and two additional en suite bedrooms are on the main living level as is an additional 1/2 bath. The top floor has great space for living and sleeping spaces and includes a small spiral staircase that leads to a rooftop porch with fantastic view. The incredibly weather resilient aluminum standing seam roof was installed in 2021. Enclosed garage and lower level storage space with an interior staircase provide great convenience. The remainder of the lower level creates fantastic covered outdoor living space that is open to the thoughtfully landscaped private yard. With tremendous natural light, high ceilings, space for guests and the beach at the end of the street, this is your perfect island home!
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1983
- Interior
- 2,317 sqft
- Lot size
- 10,018.8 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.23 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 2
- Total association fees
- $300/yr (~$25/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $13,090/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- No
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1564 Middle Gulf Drive | Mar 2026 | $1,075,000 | 3/2 | 2,344 | $459 |
| 218 Daniel Drive | Sep 2025 | $1,030,000 | 3/2 | 2,124 | $485 |
| 3025 Turtle Gait Lane | Sep 2025 | $1,050,000 | 3/2 | 2,167 | $485 |
| Average | 3 comps | $1,051,667 | $476 |
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
- 2-car garage
- Built 1983 — 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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