$1,599,000
4 Bed 3.5 Bath Pool Waterfront SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in ANCHORS AWEIGH, FL
732 Windlass Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Enter this dreamy island retreat, a beautifully appointed and updated canal home that captures the essence of Sanibel living at its finest. This four-bedroom residence blends coastal elegance with relaxed sophistication. It’s on a lovely private street with a cul-de-sac in one of the island’s desirable east-end neighborhoods. Ideally close to everything, including a private beach path with deeded access to the Gulf’s world-class shelling beaches, scenic bike trails, restaurants in short distance, and easy on- and off-island access. Designed with comfort and ease in mind, the home features quality finishes and amenities that make island living effortless. The home has been beautifully updated with a timeless coastal palette and a thoughtful list of improvements. Blending beauty with function, the home has been recently enhanced with all-new appliances, a new whole-house generator, a 1,000-gallon buried propane tank, new air-conditioner, new gutters, impact-resistant windows and more. It’s a mix of practicality and understated luxury. The oversized 47-foot private dock rests just beyond your lanai along a gulf-access canal, offering an ideal setting to keep your boat, launch a kayak or cast a line. Upstairs, a private balcony overlooks the treetops and canal, a peaceful hideaway where mornings are calm and quiet, and evenings turn magical. The inviting pool and spa area offers complete privacy, surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, the ideal place to unwind after a day on the water or at the beach. Enjoy breakfast on the lanai surrounded by tropical foliage and island breezes or follow your private path to the beach for a quiet morning walk along the soft white sands just minutes away. A serene haven where every day feels effortlessly relaxed.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1979
- Interior
- 3,003 sqft
- Lot size
- 13,111.56 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.30 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 100
- Total association fees
- $50/yr (~$4/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $22,386/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- North
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 748 Windlass Way | Feb 2026 | $1,210,000 | 3/3 | 2,849 | $425 |
| 789 Pyrula Avenue | Jul 2026 | $1,350,000 | 4/3 | 3,109 | $434 |
| 788 Birdie View Point | Mar 2026 | $1,600,000 | 3/3 | 2,909 | $550 |
| Average | 3 comps | $1,386,667 | $470 |
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 $325,000 (18.1%) from the original list price.
| Mar 6, 2026 | Sold | $1,475,000 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $1,649,000 | $1,599,000 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Listed | $1,800,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 2-car garage
- Built 1979 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities — approximate; actual drive times vary.
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