$2,225,000
4 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Gulf Ridge Sub
4960 Joewood Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Cool, calm, and coastal, this beautiful island-inspired home is ideally situated in the prestigious Gulf Ridge beach community. Enjoy sun-filled days at the beach and unwind in the evenings by your private tropical pool oasis. Offering over 3,000 square feet of living space, the home features a thoughtfully designed split-bedroom floor plan with expansive living and dining areas overlooking the elevated, screened pool. The great room is the heart of the home, highlighted by a striking coral stone fireplace, wet bar, and an open entertainer’s kitchen. A casual dining area invites family and friends to gather with ease. Surrounding the pool, the covered lanai creates an exceptional outdoor living environment designed for both entertaining and relaxation. Accessible from the great room, living room, and primary suite, this space includes pool bath access, an extensive covered area, an outdoor bar, and a pass-through kitchen—perfect for spending the day in true island style. 4 bedrooms include a delightful owner's suite with a freestanding soaking tub and luxurious shower, dual sinks and tremendous storage. The owner has connected the 4th bedroom to create a dressing and staging area. The unfinished lower level offers abundant storage for bikes, beach gear, and hobbies, along with a three-car tandem garage. Recent upgrades include a new metal roof, remodeled kitchen and primary bath, renovated guest bath, impact windows, fresh interior and exterior paint, new front doors, an elevator lift at the entry, and extensive new landscaping that creates a lush tropical garden setting. Gulf Ridge is known for its incredible landscapes and beautifully maintained grounds. FOUR PRIVATE beach access points including 2 that accommodate ATV's. 2 community pools, tennis courts, and a kayak launch into Old Blind Pass and Bowman's beach
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1988
- Interior
- 3,090 sqft
- Lot size
- 52,576.92 sqft
- Acreage
- 1.21 acres
- Garage
- 3 car
- Days on market
- 134
- Total association fees
- $3,000/yr (~$250/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $31,150/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- Northeast
- Waterfront
- No
- 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1044 Fish Crow Road | Aug 2026 | $1,975,000 | 4/3 | 2,958 | $668 |
| Average | 1 comps | $1,975,000 | $668 |
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.
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Price & status history
Down $70,000 (3.1%) from the original list price.
| Apr 15, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $2,250,000 | $2,225,000 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Listed | $2,295,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- 3-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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