$1,199,000
4 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Sanibel
1401 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Stunning Lakefront Home Perfect for Nature Lovers Welcome to your near beach dream home in the Dune's Golf Club community, wherestunning lakefront views and abundant wildlife await right outside your doorstep. This property is a sanctuary for those who cherishnature, offering frequent opportunities to observe birds in their natural habitat from the comfort of your porch. For photographyenthusiasts, a specially designed photographer's sliding screen on the back porch enhances your ability to capture these momentswithout disturbance. This exquisite home boasts 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with an additional den that can easily transform into ahome office or a cozy guest space. The expansive primary suite is a highlight, featuring two full ensuite bathrooms for ultimateconvenience and luxury—an amenity you won't find just anywhere. Step inside to discover a bright, open, and airy design that lets in anabundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious living areas are enhanced by stylish Spanish tileflooring, and recent upgrades in 2025, including LVP flooring in the guest rooms, exhibit a harmonious blend of comfort and style. Forthose who love outdoor living, the home includes a large back porch that you can utilize year-round, whether for casual relaxation orlively gatherings. The pool has been retiled and resurfaced in 2024, along with new pool equipment ensuring optimal performance foryour leisure days by the water. The property also features recent improvements include a new back roof over the porch and an upstairsdeck with sliders, both completed in 2025. Additionally, a new mini-split system ensures comfort while entertaining on the back porch.Convenience is key in this home, with an elevator (currently pending repair), and recent updates to essential systems such as plumbingand HVAC. Significant electrical upgrades have been made, bringing all systems to higher standards, perfect for peace of mind. Theproperty's location makes it ideal for full time or part time enjoyment. Its spacious yard and beautifully landscaped gardens createseamless indoor-outdoor living for any season.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1985
- Interior
- 3,184 sqft
- Lot size
- 14,897.52 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.34 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 160
- Total association fees
- $275/yr (~$23/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $16,786/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Shutters
- Exposure
- Southwest
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 789 Pyrula Avenue | Jul 2026 | $1,350,000 | 4/3 | 3,109 | $434 |
| 9439 Cotten Court | Nov 2025 | $989,000 | 4/4 | 3,150 | $314 |
| 732 Windlass Way | Mar 2026 | $1,475,000 | 4/3 | 3,003 | $491 |
| Average | 3 comps | $1,271,333 | $413 |
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 $200,000 (14.3%) from the original list price.
| Jun 9, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $1,299,000 | $1,199,000 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Listed | $1,399,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Storm protection: Shutters
- 2-car garage
- Built 1985 — 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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